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by psummers
Thu May 31, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not holding boost NOW WITH VIDEO
Replies: 29
Views: 3337

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not holding boost NOW WITH VIDEO

I doubt many people on here would still have the stock turbo air intake installed and so wouldn't know if it's in the right place or not.

It's a good excuse to get a new induction kit though 8)
by psummers
Tue May 29, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not holding boost NOW WITH VIDEO
Replies: 29
Views: 3337

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not holding boost NOW WITH VIDEO

Here are the photos:

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Is it supposed to be located there?

I can easily push it onto the rubber lining:

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by psummers
Tue May 29, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not holding boost NOW WITH VIDEO
Replies: 29
Views: 3337

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Not holding boost NOW WITH VIDEO

I think I may have finally solved this little problem. I was having a little poke around the stock airbox/resonator at the weekend. I noticed that the opening to the pipe that feeds air from the side vent/winglet to the resonator box was pretty close to the plastic surround inside the side vent. The...
by psummers
Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: best place for polybushes
Replies: 5
Views: 329

Re: best place for polybushes

Pete at SBITS would be my first port of call.
by psummers
Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 4 Exit Exhausts??
Replies: 24
Views: 2377

Re: 4 Exit Exhausts??

oteck wrote:
psummers wrote:You can get them as part of ferrari replica kits e.g.

But a custom exhaust would be your best bet, Hayward and Scott have a very good reputation.


but can it sound like a 355? :lol:


Course mate :---)
by psummers
Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 4 Exit Exhausts??
Replies: 24
Views: 2377

Re: 4 Exit Exhausts??

You can get them as part of ferrari replica kits e.g. http://www.mr2kits.co.uk/shop.html

But a custom exhaust would be your best bet, Hayward and Scott have a very good reputation.
by psummers
Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:33 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cam belt change
Replies: 11
Views: 801

Re: Cam belt change

Try Luke at Pacific Works in Hertfordshire. He charges £160 labour for a cambelt change, very reasonable.
by psummers
Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: LED converted heater controls
Replies: 37
Views: 8875

Re: LED converted heater controls

That looks great :thumleft:

I wish I could get round to doing something like that, looks really worthwhile.
by psummers
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mr2 turbo insurance specialists
Replies: 29
Views: 15238

Re: mr2 turbo insurance specialists

Oh right, joke went right over my head lol! I definitly selected GT turbo on my insurance because I remember being confused that there was a GT as well. Anyway, I'm chuffed with my renewal price \:D/ down about £200 from last year. Admiral/Bell/Elephant seem to be about £1000 cheaper than other comp...
by psummers
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mr2 turbo insurance specialists
Replies: 29
Views: 15238

Re: mr2 turbo insurance specialists

charged wrote:You're car doesn't exist fella :eye:


What do you mean?
by psummers
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mr2 turbo insurance specialists
Replies: 29
Views: 15238

Re: mr2 turbo insurance specialists

I got my renewal through from elephant this weekend. I'm 22 and live in an ok postcode, 2 years no claims and it's a '95 GT turbo used for business, 8000 miles a year......£600 :D
by psummers
Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Turbo advice pros and cons
Replies: 23
Views: 2579

Re: Turbo advice pros and cons

I went from a rev 3 n/a to a rev 3 turbo. There's plenty more smiles per mile with a turbo that's for sure :D Regarding insurance and fuel; my insurance went up about £150 and my mpg is about 3-4 less but obviously 99 RON petrol is more expensive. Definitely worth going from n/a to turbo it in my vi...
by psummers
Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Exhaust Blowing - Newbee Advice on Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 640

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Exhaust Blowing - Newbee Advice on Parts

My old MR2 had a receipt from a previous owner for having the exhaust manifold replaced at Beadles Toyota in Maidstone. I seem to remember it was over £1000 for parts and labour. I usually get my parts from TCB parts or Camskill and get my work carried out at a small garage in Maidstone called Monge...
by psummers
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What would this be worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 634

Re: What would this be worth?

Definitely track down the previous owner then. His name and address will be on the front of the V5, see if he’s on facebook or something. He will be a lot more forthcoming with any issues the car had. Just as a bit of a guide I got a standard rev 3 turbo with similar mileage and in good condition la...
by psummers
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What would this be worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 634

Re: What would this be worth?

See if you can track down the previous owner or the guy who rebuilt the engine. They may shed some light on what djpkins said. Personally I'd have a good poke around those extended arches, just to check it's all been fitted properly. At the end of the day just take it for a test drive and see if you...
by psummers
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What would this be worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 634

Re: What would this be worth?

Is this the car you are looking at?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3588727.htm
by psummers
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What would this be worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 634

Re: What would this be worth?

If it's in really good condition then I'd pay £2300 to £2800 at a push. Do have a good look for rust though, especially the sills, bottom of the driver’s door and at the back of the rear wheel arches. Also, on the test drive find a quiet bit of road and accelerate from about 20mph in 3rd gear right ...
by psummers
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Whirring noise
Replies: 26
Views: 1624

Re: Whirring noise

I would think it is the alternator too. Not sure how to test it however.
by psummers
Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Toms Scoop/Airbox
Replies: 8
Views: 3462

Re: Toms Scoop/Airbox

I think CardHore has one on his turbo.

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