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- Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:15 am
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Correct Battery?...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1044
Re: Correct Battery?...
the right battery is a type 005 which fits perfect with the OEM clamp many people seem to fit type 056's which although work, are not tall enough for the standard clamp to work. Its odd though as the two types are about the same price so there is no real reason to bodge it. Got myself a new 005 two ...
- Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:57 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Brake pads - Yellowstuff/Porterfield/Carbotech/Hawk etc
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1989
Re: Brake pads - Yellowstuff/Porterfield/Carbotech/Hawk etc
i got a rev1 with the original smaller discs - running mintex M1144s up front and BlackDiamond predators at the back stops awesome and I have yet to have them fade even when i tried to :thumleft: as for their actual performance - on the M5 had to brake very hard to avoid a t**t, and I outbroke the M...
- Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:32 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Chevlon wheel parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 468
Re: Chevlon wheel parts
Yeah, its my magical secret for uber clean engines :whistle: :-$ would be good to meet up again, perhaps midway next time around exeter or something - bring the dogs and go for a blast type of thing :mrgreen: Just read through your thread, coming along very very nicely now! What on earth is that acr...
- Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:09 am
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Rear tyres...any suggestions?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1287
Re: Rear tyres...any suggestions?
im still having epic grip from my Avon ZZ3's - cant rate them highly enough and they are quite cheap to boot
lasted 15k so far and about 1/3rd left to go (i drive them hard)
lasted 15k so far and about 1/3rd left to go (i drive them hard)
- Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:07 am
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Chevlon wheel parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 468
Re: Chevlon wheel parts
hey mate!
they suit the car well! looks nice - hows everything coming along?
they suit the car well! looks nice - hows everything coming along?
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:21 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: DEEEEEP Dish Space Saver
- Replies: 2
- Views: 535
Re: DEEEEEP Dish Space Saver
Bet that's interesting to drive lol
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:16 am
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Escaped hamster?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1305
Re: Escaped hamster?
look around very carefully behing your dashboard - this time of year any small rodent is likely hibernating!
- Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:40 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Weird knocking sound I cannot diagnose...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 808
Re: Weird knocking sound I cannot diagnose...
im willing to bet £1 that its your front brake pads rattling around, or the caliper pins are worn allowinf the caliper to rattle
had the same on mine - replaced everything ended up being the caliper and pads
had the same on mine - replaced everything ended up being the caliper and pads
- Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:46 pm
- Forum: Spotted
- Topic: red rev1 plymouth
- Replies: 1
- Views: 627
Re: red rev1 plymouth
do you mean by marshmills roundabout?
might have been me - red with black wheels?
might have been me - red with black wheels?
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:14 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Sad day. 216,967 miles but no more.
- Replies: 86
- Views: 9716
Re: Sad day. 216,967 miles but no more.
Are you 100% sure your temp that's sensor is working right? For a 15 quid second hand one might be worth a punt
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:01 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: reverse over my car then drive off! Thanks.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3720
Re: reverse over my car then drive off! Thanks.
other side of the arguement - the driver of the offending vehicle might not have even noticed that his rusty , heavy laden dieselly tractor noise maker actually *bumped* something
bummer tho
bummer tho
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:43 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
Re: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
When I had my engine out at Pacific Works for a clutch change Luke spotted I had a slight oil leak so I bought an Oil pump, Clutch Kit, Water Pump and the Timing belt kit and a full samco hose kit. Bit extreme but I thought what the hell but I would deffo get the water pump done for peace of mind f...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:03 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
Re: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
4ndee wrote:I need to do my pump now because the monkey who belted it before I brought it didn't bother.
bummer
i wont be that guy, but im never selling the 2 - its going to die with us in its old age - you would not rehome an old dog would you?
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:03 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
Re: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
that what I thought, awesome
thanks chaps
thanks chaps
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:35 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: 90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
90k miles, not sure on cambelt history so going to change it
I just have one question, im sure i know what yourt all going to say but wanted to ask anyway- i have two options from my favourite garage 1) supply+fit cambelt kit, not including water pump £180 all in 2) as above but including water pump - £210 all in Will be a gates cambelt kit, and a blueprint w...
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Hesitation/Bucking at 3k when warm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4149
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Hesitation/Bucking at 3k when warm
dodgy king lead - common on turbos
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:31 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Easy cheap parts to replace on MK2 Rev 1??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 462
Re: [Mk2] [NA] Easy cheap parts to replace on MK2 Rev 1??
Droplinks, balljoints, all ignition stuff, brakes
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:28 am
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: electrical conections please help!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 602
Re: electrical conections please help!
Like wise I'm in Plymouth if you want you pop over and look at mine
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: electrical conections please help!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 602
Re: electrical conections please help!
Pic 1 is either the coil or ignitor connector
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:00 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: relay clicking while im driving - Help me locate all interior relays!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 972
Re: relay clicking while im driving - Help me locate all interior relays!
Slarty wrote:Ah I bloody said that too! Least you've found it though, good stuff
Aye, I took my missus the second time and she said it deffo stopped, my hearing is so good at the moment....lol