www.imoc.co.uk

So it's finally done...it's been the longest most drawn out engine change I've ever been involved in. I think I'll stick to Porsches in future! Who in their right mind thought it would be a good idea to stick the bloody engine in the middle of the car [-(. ...what...it's all about the handling...ok ...

Thanks fella,

Come up trumps with the sump already

ashman wrote:Nicely done

Good luck with the MOT

Thanks....hopefully before Easter if time permits

Nice work fella, happy for ya :thumleft: I can tell by the grin on your face, you're pretty happy with the progress :mrgreen: More relief that the task is almost complete....I bought the engine back in December so it's been a real long haul. My wife's grin is bigger than mine....it means she might ...

riot68 wrote:awesome chap,

ref the rear lights, does the dash light up? Same fuse for Dash/rear lights/plate lights, in drivers foot well, next to your right foot 10amp I think, easy fix if it is ...

Great, I t think the dash lights are on...will check tomorrow....hopefully just a fuse will fix it.

Almost the year to the day that my son blew up the engine in spectacular fashion, the MR2 has finally moved under it's own power again. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/jonjeffryes/MR2%20Project/P4179087.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/jonjeffryes/MR2%20Project/P4179090-1.jpg http:/...

jon_st205 wrote:Sumps surprisingly not too expensive from Mr T, IIRC.

Thanks Jon

riot68 wrote:http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/

or call 01579 383879

Speak to Trevor!...

Brilliant, thanks

jasongtr wrote:i think thats my sump you are talking about

also your clutch slave cylinder is on its way as of today, i assume its you that bought that off me on ebay

Oh yes that's for my beastie Jason....Broke the one on the car

Ok, it's a 1991 GLimited n/a import with aircon Stupidly, I forgot to remove the top mounting for the airconditioning compressor..the one that bolts to the engine and carries the tensioner wheel...I took the wheel / mounting bolt off and binned the rest with the old engine ](*,) Does anyone have one...

ashman wrote:Try TCB for the seal, he might even have a second hand sump

thanks for your help

OK...TCB? can you help me with that..not sure who/what this is

Damn, just when you think it's done...another little issue crops up. Everythings back together, but the o/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaks like the Torrey Canyon (showing my age here) as does the sump (corrosion)... here's a nice little '#bronzed photo that highlights the oil leaks:- http://i28.p...

My wife names all our cars....she always has done

The Porsche is the 'Duchess' because she's old and from automobile royalty.
The Fiat Coupe Turbo is 'Tarquin' as it's a lovely shade of lilac/ blue
....and the MR2 is ' your not working on that bloody car again are you'

:D Another Saturday at the garage.....deep joy, after the euphoria of getting the new engine running....it's down to reality to work toward recomissioning the car as it's sat for over a year. I thought I'd struck lucky as my local breakers had a mk2 MR2 just in. I thought I'd be able to take the clu...

Its a little bit of a clench then a big grin :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Good work fella Yeah, I remember that from when I built my 1380 A series from the bare block upwards! Well done on the swap though, especially in such a confined garage, I've been following your progress/posts as well. Not l...

the old engine is already out all that needs doing is fitting the new engine and plumbing/wiring it up. You can manage it on your own if all else fails. I've just installed the engine in my car using jacks. I jacked the cam belt end first attaching the engine mount.....then attached the gearbox and...

Dale_V wrote:well done, gotta love the first time you turn the key after youve shoved an engine in

It's one magic moment

Been watching all your posts on this subject, Hats off to you and well done for getting it back up and running :thumleft: Another 2 saved from oblivion :clap: Well I'm getting there...spent this evening working on the rear brakes. The car's sat for a year now and everything needs a good sort out......

allan welsh wrote:good effort sir i struggle to change the plugs best of times lol

Well, that's what I'd planned to do and just got carried away

the old engine is already out all that needs doing is fitting the new engine and plumbing/wiring it up. You can manage it on your own if all else fails. I've just installed the engine in my car using jacks. I jacked the cam belt end first attaching the engine mount.....then attached the gearbox and...