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by abovetherim
Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Checking shifter cables for wear - popping out of 4th
Replies: 10
Views: 1381

Re: Checking shifter cables for wear - popping out of 4th

The other thing to mention is the square brass bush on the shifter mechanism on the gearbox. this can wear also. Just unbolt the levers turn the bush 90 degrees and refit the levers.
by abovetherim
Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Body kit paint prep
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: Body kit paint prep

I did the wing on my panda with rattle cans. You can go straight on to flashed off base with the clear but I found d it better to let the base cure then hit it with 800 wet then clean off, tack and clear. For the clear I used an advertised as 2k in a can. First coat dust and let flash then second co...
by abovetherim
Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 REV3 NA not a happy bunny.
Replies: 21
Views: 4600

Re: MR2 REV3 NA not a happy bunny.

This post I made a while back may help a little.
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... light=coil

As for the ignitor, I haven't seen many posts over the last 6 years that have pointed to ignitor failure. Usually it is coil and/or earthing through the rusty bracket issues.
by abovetherim
Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Stuck heat shield bolt
Replies: 6
Views: 1522

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Stuck heat shield bolt

Can you get a hammer and chisel on it with the chisel side ways to split the nut or chisel flat to sheer the bolt head if its a bolt.
Once the manifold is off then you can drill and retap
by abovetherim
Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Body kit paint prep
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: Body kit paint prep

If no reshaping or evening out needs to be done and you are just keying for primer then a course scotchbrite would do. But you can key with 400 wet and dry used wet. Then wipe down and dry thoroughly. wipe with panel prep and finally tack rag. Then spray primer in thin coats building up 3 or 4 layer...
by abovetherim
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)
Replies: 10
Views: 1717

Re: Cleaning gear knob (FFS!)

From toyodiy for a 95 sw20
33504F KNOB SUB-ASSY, SHIFT LEVER

So here you go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-TOYOT ... SwoBtW47Rk
by abovetherim
Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Checking shifter cables for wear - popping out of 4th
Replies: 10
Views: 1381

Re: Checking shifter cables for wear - popping out of 4th

If you take the cables off their shafts at the gearbox end (simply remove clevis pin and slide off) you will see they have a rubber bush with a thin brass insert tube. This tube wears and distorts over time http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i369/janolsson/mr2%20project/gearbushtop.jpg These can be...
by abovetherim
Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: rev 3 turbo in getting worked on and serviced soon
Replies: 7
Views: 970

Re: rev 3 turbo in getting worked on and serviced soon

If you insist on removing the AC then leave the pressure switch in the frunk plugged in as without it or a bridge the rad fans will run constantly.
by abovetherim
Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Headgasket replacement - any other mods/work to consider whilst head off
Replies: 9
Views: 1730

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Headgasket replacement - any other mods/work to consider whilst head off

Whilst the head is off you could do some port matching/polishing, or simply clean and relap all the valves.
by abovetherim
Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev1 3SGE Compression Test Results
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: Rev1 3SGE Compression Test Results

Those figures are fine. For coolant loss, start by filling and bleeding the system thoroughly. If you have oe rad then there is a bleed nipple on it you can attach a length of clear tubing on and run it up and hang it from open frunk. Also a bleed nipple in the frunk on the heater valve to do the sa...
by abovetherim
Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rattling noise...
Replies: 9
Views: 1521

Re: Rattling noise...

To rule out or confirm the alt all you need to do is remove the alt belt and run the engine, but only for a couple of minutes as the battery will not be charging. If it isn't the alt check at the nuts and bolts you can find, maybe one of the cam cover bolts is loose as the rubber washers perish. Oth...
by abovetherim
Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How bad is rust?
Replies: 15
Views: 2073

Re: How bad is rust?

Another option if you have somewhere to work on the car is; Buy a used MIG and an angle grinder and cutting discs. Practice on some scrap metal for a while and watch YouTube to learn to weld. Then patch or properly repair yourself with a big bag of self satisfaction. I did my driver's side including...
by abovetherim
Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rusty sills on a MR2 Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 3090

Re: Rusty sills on a MR2 Turbo

There will be plenty of surface rust on the inner sill and there are also reinforcement box sections that will require some rot cutting out and fabbing up. The lip for the floor for the outer sill to weld to will be solid. The rear inner arch will likey need work as might the front end behind the wi...
by abovetherim
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What aftermarket exhaust should I get na!
Replies: 14
Views: 1346

Re: What aftermarket exhaust should I get na!

Someone got a mongoose in the fs section. Not too loud but gives a deeper tone
by abovetherim
Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: hubs
Replies: 3
Views: 659

Re: hubs

No.
Differences with abs
by abovetherim
Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cam belt
Replies: 19
Views: 2920

Re: Cam belt

Might be worth giving luke a bell at pacific works Hemel Hempsted. He may be able to do it while you wait and its only a quick blast down the M1. You could even get some drifting in while you are there.
by abovetherim
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Manifold and downpipe
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Re: Manifold and downpipe

Hey Suki
Post a wanted ad in the parts wanted section.
You could try ringing SBits or TCB.
I don't think the fe manifold fits
Don't be tempted by the generic shiny ones on ebay as you will lose power and torque.
by abovetherim
Sat Dec 03, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Advan Sa3r
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Re: Advan Sa3r

OK just remembered to check!!

Diameter of disc is 47.4mm and thickness is 3mm

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