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by abovetherim
Fri May 01, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gear change feels stiff ??
Replies: 9
Views: 6197

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gear change feels stiff ??

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by abovetherim
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Probably an unpopular opinion regarding cam belts
Replies: 2
Views: 2305

Re: Probably an unpopular opinion regarding cam belts

I'm with you on this one If you know the water pump and pulleys are only say 20-30 k miles old and they feel smooth but with a little resistance when spun then they should be good til next belt change. The only caveat being check the front and rear of each pulley as even supposedly quality pulleys c...
by abovetherim
Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gear change feels stiff ??
Replies: 9
Views: 6197

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gear change feels stiff ??

I see any idea where I can get some new bushings/parts to solve the problem ? I'm going to change my gearbox oil to Castrol syntrans aswell , I heard about brass bushings but was told these arht the best to use is that right ? Just a little confused at the moment on what I need to buy I think the f...
by abovetherim
Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gear change feels stiff ??
Replies: 9
Views: 6197

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gear change feels stiff ??

the gear lever has 2 cables attached at the bottom to connect it to the gearbox. These cables have rubber bushes at either end that have a brass bush inside. These bushes can go ovoid and cause an imprecise movement. Additionally at the gearbox end they are open to the elements and moisture and grim...
by abovetherim
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 rev1 intermittent power to starter
Replies: 7
Views: 6629

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 rev1 intermittent power to starter

Glad to see you think you have got to the bottom of this. The engine and gearbox earths are essential to be in good shape. Especially for starting as the starter motor can draw some ampage especially if it is old and worn. Further to this there is an essential earth under the inlet manifold that nee...
by abovetherim
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 rev1 intermittent power to starter
Replies: 7
Views: 6629

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 rev1 intermittent power to starter

Again check the outputs on the ignition switch with a meter. If that checks out then move on to the immobiliser.

Trace all the immobiliser wires and label where they join the loom and remove and reconnect the original wires.
by abovetherim
Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 rev1 intermittent power to starter
Replies: 7
Views: 6629

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 rev1 intermittent power to starter

Could be a failing immobilizer!
Also could be starter relay or wiring to it in boot.

I would first check ignition switch and wiring to it tho
by abovetherim
Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake lights staying on FIX
Replies: 5
Views: 2326

Re: Brake lights staying on FIX

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by abovetherim
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake lights staying on FIX
Replies: 5
Views: 2326

Brake lights staying on FIX

Last night I came home from work (in the dark) on my bike and as i pulled into my drive i noticed the brake lights on my 2 were on. Now I havent driven it since the Monday and again parked it in the dark so would have noticed the brake lights still on if they had have been then. So last night I grab...
by abovetherim
Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Key linked to ECU 1998 UK Rev 5 N/A
Replies: 19
Views: 3202

Re: Key linked to ECU 1998 UK Rev 5 N/A

Also worth wipping of the throttle body and the iac and giving them a clean. they can get gunked up.
After cleaning the iac with carb cleaner and checking the gate turns super free dry it out and spray a little WD40 at the bearings (either end of the gate as it were).
by abovetherim
Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Key linked to ECU 1998 UK Rev 5 N/A
Replies: 19
Views: 3202

Re: Key linked to ECU 1998 UK Rev 5 N/A

Here is something to check that won't cost you anything... Both the TPS and the MAP sensor (thingy near the diag box on the firewall with a vac hose running to the underside) use E2 connection to the ECU. I believe there is a splice in the loom somehere under the inlet manifold. You could attach a s...
by abovetherim
Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake hardlines and flexi hoses.... help required!
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Re: Brake hardlines and flexi hoses.... help required!

I am assuming the hard line to the Flexi is screwed into the restrictor with a brake line fitting. You could run just new kunifer pipe from there using the old fitting at the restrictor (or a new one if you find the size) and the new MR2 size fitting at the Flexi end. If you buy the new Flexi lines ...
by abovetherim
Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How to make the car less crashy??
Replies: 58
Views: 16499

Re: How to make the car less crashy??

When polybushing order the type you want. I believe 3 different hardnesses are available from various manufacturers.
by abovetherim
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake hardlines and flexi hoses.... help required!
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Re: Brake hardlines and flexi hoses.... help required!

Can't help with the sizes but i replaced my brake hoses with a set from Hel. On the rears they had a plastic piece that fitted through the bracket on the shock held by the oem U clip. The OEM hoses were bolted to the wheel arch at the hard line to hose union with 2 bolts but the Hel lines had no fac...
by abovetherim
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheel alignment issue
Replies: 10
Views: 7193

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheel alignment issue

The caster will move some when making other adjustments.
Also some front topmounts have eccentric placed hole. Not sure which rev but they could have been fitted oriented wrong.

EDIT
just re read the first post and saw followers so scratch the topmount suggestion
by abovetherim
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheel alignment issue
Replies: 10
Views: 7193

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheel alignment issue

The caster on the front is off the scale!

Look on alignmycar for a hunters alignment place near you.
by abovetherim
Mon May 20, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev3 turbo (swap), rev limit dropped to 6800rpm. - why?????
Replies: 8
Views: 6096

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev3 turbo (swap), rev limit dropped to 6800rpm. - why?????

I had a king lead making poor connection as the elbow end fitting was snapped inside the rubber end. Worth a look
by abovetherim
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front caliper rebuild kit
Replies: 5
Views: 4688

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front caliper rebuild kit

Oh and please don't use copper grease on anything other than the back of the pads.
Use ceratec or red grease.
by abovetherim
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front caliper rebuild kit
Replies: 5
Views: 4688

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front caliper rebuild kit

Oh you may want to look at the condition of the slider bolts and the fixing bolts also.
by abovetherim
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front caliper rebuild kit
Replies: 5
Views: 4688

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front caliper rebuild kit

The kits from them are good but I don't like the small hex on the bleed nipples.

The front are different for rev1 so if you're is rev2+ then you should be good. I ordered a lot from them years ago and the print for the piston was just too big as I have a rev 1.

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