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by SonicSW20
Mon May 15, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 5 Ltd Edition Bronze?
Replies: 55
Views: 7360

Re: Rev 5 Ltd Edition Bronze?

I know this is an old post, but would just like to correct some obvious errors. I have a Mica Orange MR2, T Bar which is a UK Spec car. It's Reg Date is March '99, and here's a pic of my Baby: Care to post a photo of the VIN plate? That'll put the whole thing to bed - would show factory colour and ...
by SonicSW20
Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [MK2] [N/A] Power Steering Motor Not Stopping
Replies: 7
Views: 1191

Re: [MK2] [N/A] Power Steering Motor Not Stopping

jimi wrote: Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:09 pm
Where did you find/read this information ?
Because none of the information ( BGB's, Wiring diagrams) that I have mention anything about the pump switching off at idle.


Pump on mine turns off if the wheel is not touched for a short period of time. Every SW20 I've had with PS has done this.
by SonicSW20
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fitting A/C to a UK Rev5 NA
Replies: 3
Views: 711

Re: Fitting A/C to a UK Rev5 NA

You can cross reference part numbers here:

https://japan-parts.eu/toyota/eu/1998/m ... electrical
by SonicSW20
Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Shane's Red Rev 3 TTop 2jz vvti 6 speed manual
Replies: 14
Views: 3830

Re: Shane's Red Rev 3 TTop 2jz vvti 6 speed manual

Services like Imgur make it easy. You can generate codes for a whole batch of images in a few clicks and just copy paste them over.
by SonicSW20
Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox Speed Sensor : 33403-19476
Replies: 3
Views: 1486

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox Speed Sensor : 33403-19476

Long discontinued, but the part is shared with other cars if you want to expand your search

https://www.japan-parts.eu/?parttt=&par ... i=&cars=ok
by SonicSW20
Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: Mr2 Turbo mk2 Tbar black modified still for sale
Replies: 17
Views: 4293

Re: Mr2 Turbo mk2 Tbar black with lots of bits

Photos and price?
by SonicSW20
Thu May 27, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Gearbox oil for Rev1 n/a?
Replies: 6
Views: 2682

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Gearbox oil for Rev1 n/a?

Manual says 2.6L IIRC for S54 (3SGE) transmission, so 3L should cover with some left over. Turbo takes just over 4L.
by SonicSW20
Wed May 26, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Gearbox oil for Rev1 n/a?
Replies: 6
Views: 2682

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Gearbox oil for Rev1 n/a?

Any good quality GL4 will do great. MT90 is one such example.
by SonicSW20
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?
Replies: 19
Views: 4601

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?

Its more likely to leak with a cork gasket than without.
by SonicSW20
Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?
Replies: 19
Views: 4601

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?

The sensor is a separate part, held in by 4 bolts - I guess if you can replicate the mount on the new one it would work?
by SonicSW20
Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?
Replies: 19
Views: 4601

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?

Yes the Amayama one and Megazip one match the European PN, which will have an oil level sensor. Japanese market ones do not.

I guess Toyota thought the European market would not check oil frequently enough, but the Japanese market would? Who knows.
by SonicSW20
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?
Replies: 19
Views: 4601

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP NEEDED! ...Where to buy new sump?

Double check the PN, they are still available via Megazip and Amayama, though both of those services do not always have 100% accurate stock levels as they are referencing third party warehouses. This is for 1991, 3SGE, European market: Source for PN: https://www.japan-parts.eu/toyota/eu/1991/mr2/sw2...
by SonicSW20
Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Why are MR2 Turbos still undervalued?
Replies: 29
Views: 10403

Re: Why are MR2 Turbos still undervalued?

The car doesn't have European or American racing heritage - JGTC was not followed much outside of Japan. The Celica is an interesting one that shows that its not all about pedigree of the specific car. ST185's are pocket change compared to an Escort Cosworth, despite the fact that the ST185 won the ...
by SonicSW20
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Link ECU mapping - South East preferably
Replies: 4
Views: 1973

[Mk2] [Turbo] Link ECU mapping - South East preferably

Easy chaps!

Any recommendations for Link ECU mapping in the South East / East of England preferably? Will travel anywhere in the UK for the right company but closer to me the better.

Gen3 3SGTE with bolt ons, possibly 800-1000cc injectors by time it goes for mapping, we'll see how we go.
by SonicSW20
Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Why are MR2 Turbos still undervalued?
Replies: 29
Views: 10403

Re: Why are MR2 Turbos still undervalued?

I've 3k waiting here for a working Rev3+ turbo as long as its not got developing rust issues.

I'll take two if that's all they're worth!
by SonicSW20
Mon Jan 04, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] when cat fails? and u can't get replacement part?
Replies: 4
Views: 5091

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] when cat fails? and u can't get replacement part?

M plate turbo or older doesn't do CAT Test, not in Great Britain anyway. You could likely get a CAT section made up to fit your car but ££££££'s unknown 3 inch sports cat can be had for around £100-£150, £80-£100 for a chinesium decat downpipe, another couple hundred for someone to chop it and put ...
by SonicSW20
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev5 manufacturing data
Replies: 9
Views: 6003

Re: Rev5 manufacturing data

Cosmos and Sonic Shadow were both premium colours as well when new.
by SonicSW20
Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Actuator differences - CT26 vs CT20b
Replies: 0
Views: 6721

Actuator differences - CT26 vs CT20b

Hi all,

I've read conflicting information on this - are there any physical/mechanical differences between the CT26 3SGTE variants (gen1 and gen2 are different turbos), and the CT20b actuators? I'm not too concerned about different spring pressures, more on fitment, rod shape / size etc.
by SonicSW20
Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] when cat fails? and u can't get replacement part?
Replies: 4
Views: 5091

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] when cat fails? and u can't get replacement part?

A good custom exhaust shop would be able to put a generic cat in for you. Other options: https://www.rhdjapan.com/sard-sports-catalyzer-catalytic-converter-mr2-sw20.html https://www.rhdjapan.com/phoenix-s-power-spl-catalyzer-sw20.html https://www.rhdjapan.com/sard-sports-catalyzer-catalytic-converte...
by SonicSW20
Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oil in Spark Plugs :(
Replies: 5
Views: 5467

Re: Oil in Spark Plugs :(

It looks more intimidating than it is. The 3SGE inlet manifold is a two piece design, if you remove the ACIS cover you will see some bolts inside there that join the two pieces together. Remove those and the top half will lift off. Be sure to cover the 4 inlet runners before continuing, you don't wa...

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