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by nailmonkey
Mon May 19, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [All] [Generic] Chewed up screw help
Replies: 7
Views: 676

Re: [All] [Generic] Chewed up screw help

FYI, the mirror screws need to be heated up to remove them IIRC, I usually hold a soldering iron on them for 30 seconds before turning them.

HTH,

Nik
by nailmonkey
Sat May 17, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Quietest aftermarket exhaust
Replies: 40
Views: 3724

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Quietest aftermarket exhaust

I had a mongoose with a decat and it was awful, even after 30,000 miles it hadn't improved. I swapped it for a Greddy power extreme, which is fantastic, nice and quiet at tickover and when rolling along but sounds great when flooring it. The only downside is it's a bit 'in your face' with 5" ta...
by nailmonkey
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:27 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Link or similar ECU to improve MPG
Replies: 10
Views: 670

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Link or similar ECU to improve MPG

I get about 32 mpg on a run and 27-30 around town. I'm considering a standalone ecu as everyone reports better cruising mpg. You just have to look at the sums to see if it's worth it for you. e.g. 25mpg = 18p per mile 40mpg = 11p per mile Therefore, if a standalone ecu costs £1000 fully fitted, mapp...
by nailmonkey
Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is 90 quid for ct20b turbo reasonable???
Replies: 9
Views: 509

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is 90 quid for ct20b turbo reasonable???

Why not try a search?

Here's one result:

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37904

Or you could try calling some places that refurbish turbos.
by nailmonkey
Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] anyone bought something from Dale V?
Replies: 42
Views: 2801

Re: [All] [Generic] anyone bought something from Dale V?

Only a few days ago, 8th August.

Nik

Edit: The profile information also tells you when the account was last used, in this case yesterday (Saturday 11th at 06:03 PM)
Edit: And again today at 12:45
by nailmonkey
Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] anyone bought something from Dale V?
Replies: 42
Views: 2801

Re: [All] [Generic] anyone bought something from Dale V?

Same here, I sent Dale £50 for an intake manifold. The money cleared over a month ago but still no manifold. I understand he was having a bit of a nightmare with something?

Nik
by nailmonkey
Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible Cam Cover Oil Leak? with pics
Replies: 5
Views: 455

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Possible Cam Cover Oil Leak? with pics

Hi, The two super-long bolts will have oil on them as they go into the head, they are exposed to oil, that's why there is a seal on the top of that channel to stop the oil going any further. The oil seems thicker the closer you get to the cambelt side, might be the little o-ring round the PCV valve?...
by nailmonkey
Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] 10th Anniversary Model, Me thinks not?
Replies: 3
Views: 345

Re: [Mk2] [NA] 10th Anniversary Model, Me thinks not?

Definately a Rev5, UK number plates though, non turbo, no G-limited badge.

http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/classic ... 515_1a.jpg

Basically just a UK rev5

Nik
by nailmonkey
Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Sticking Piston perhaps?
Replies: 7
Views: 403

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Sticking Piston perhaps?

If you're sure it's the piston(s), it's probably easier to just get a refurbished caliper from Brakes international or somewhere. Virtually the same price as replacing the parts yourself and turns it in to a 30 minute job.

Nik
by nailmonkey
Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Sticking Piston perhaps?
Replies: 7
Views: 403

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Sticking Piston perhaps?

Ah i see, Well the pads are wearing on both sides of the disc not just one so i would assume that points to a sticking piston rather than the sliders. Any good ways to fix a sticking piston or are we looking at a caliper rebuild? Could still be the sliders as the caliper is a floating design so bot...
by nailmonkey
Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] FOR ALL OF YOU WITH A CAR PC
Replies: 2
Views: 182

Re: [All] [Generic] FOR ALL OF YOU WITH A CAR PC

It's just an analog to digital converter though, you could already buy one from people like Phidgets or Labjack. All it does is takes a 0v-5v input as supplied by most analog sensors such as MAP, Oil temp, oil pressure, etc. RPM and speed would be a bit more difficult as these as PWM signals althoug...
by nailmonkey
Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ST205 Help (Updated AGAIN with MORE Pics, not 56K Friendly)
Replies: 71
Views: 5938

Re: Last but not least

Scotster wrote:Image


That looks like it goes into the MAP sensor? Interesting how it appears to come from the intake and the manifold?

Nik
by nailmonkey
Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Sticking Piston perhaps?
Replies: 7
Views: 403

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Sticking Piston perhaps?

The sliders are what the calliper moves on due to the floating calliper design, there are two per calliper. They're just long pins with seals that press into the calliper. Have a look at the pictures on Robins excellent site:

http://www.mr2turbo.info/pics/frontbrake.html

HTH,

Nik
by nailmonkey
Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] anyone got an auto mk2
Replies: 1
Views: 228

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] anyone got an auto mk2

Hi, It should change up at around the rev limit (7200rpm or at least in 'power mode' on a mk2). Is it an import? If so maybe it is the converter/delimter that is the problem? I had this and saw 8000rpm a couple of times before hastily letting off the throttle!! The solution was to buy a twosrus deli...
by nailmonkey
Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: Club News and Announcements
Topic: Flier
Replies: 14
Views: 1687

Re: Flier

PDF FTW!!

Or maybe just a JPG?

Not sure I would be pleased about having anything placed under my wiper, but maybe other people wouldn't mind?

How about a competition for the design though?

Nik
by nailmonkey
Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:24 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] annoying badges
Replies: 1
Views: 212

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] annoying badges

The decal is probably under the lacquer.

Might be easier to find some strips from a non-turbo and then sell yours?

Nik

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