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by alfiembra
Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: MR1- The Devildog project.
Replies: 69
Views: 12558

Re: MR1- The Devildog project.

Not trying to teach my granny how to suck eggs but it looks like it needs a strut brace across the top of the rear shock mounts.

Alan
by alfiembra
Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: MR1- The Devildog project.
Replies: 69
Views: 12558

Re: MR1- The Devildog project.

PW@Woodsport wrote:. Woodsport devildog approves.


Good name for the project :)
by alfiembra
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sump
Replies: 6
Views: 987

Re: Sump

Drain the oil using an oil extractor siphon out the dipstick tube, Google it Pella is a good make. Drop the now empty sump and repair the plug. If you do go down the replacement sump route a few things to consider. 1. They are not cheap and could be difficult to source a replacement. 2. The bolts th...
by alfiembra
Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Subway Advert
Replies: 5
Views: 745

Subway Advert

Anyone recognise the mk1 in the Daniel Sturridge Subway Ad?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa64YBMs0aY

Pity the wheels aren't period but lovely looking car.

Alan
by alfiembra
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:02 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120163

Re: Project MRX350

Opportunity missed there Paul with the gauge pod you could have made a handy tray for the Ray-Bans if you had flattened and recessed the top slightly. Otherwise Superb. 8)

Alan
by alfiembra
Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Needed: mk1 owner as a guinea pig to test fit a part!
Replies: 9
Views: 1191

Re: Needed: mk1 owner as a guinea pig to test fit a part!

Beat me to it Paul. :clap:

All structural bolted connections are a minimum of 2 bolts for precisely the reasons Paul has stated.

Alan
by alfiembra
Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear left rattle
Replies: 10
Views: 1768

Re: Rear left rattle

If it aint broke don't fix it. :evil:

I despair at the number of times people get sucked into replacing perfectly servicable parts. There are exceptions of course particularly with suspension parts which I agree with replacing in sets.

Alan
by alfiembra
Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear left rattle
Replies: 10
Views: 1768

Re: Rear left rattle

Dust shield behing the brake disc, mine rotted away to nothing and flapped about.

Alan
by alfiembra
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Autocar feature
Replies: 5
Views: 668

Re: Autocar feature

Lauren wrote: I'm not convinced prices will rise anytime soon, if ever tbh.


Wot she said. +1

Dang can't believe I'm agreeing with Lauren, that must be twice this century. :shock:

Alan
by alfiembra
Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: MOT failed - advice needed.
Replies: 18
Views: 2960

Re: MOT failed - advice needed.

Ebay is your friend http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-SLIDE-A-BOOT-SMALL-UNIVERSAL-BALL-JOINT-TRACK-ROD-END-DROP-ARM-LINK-COVERS-/171203008076?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27dc7e964c Not trying to sound miserable but, I'm always amazed by the number of times people post looking for ...
by alfiembra
Mon Jan 06, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Can't bring myself to sell...
Replies: 9
Views: 843

Re: Can't bring myself to sell...

Yep I feel your pain, I've had mine over 10 years and as recently as October this year finally decided I wasn't using it enough and it would be better for the car to go to someone with more enthusiasm for it than me, so put it up for sale. Had some interest in it but not really anything that came to...
by alfiembra
Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Fire
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: Fire

I had a small fire in my mk1a when I fitted a Jimi bracket. Let me say absolutely categorically it was nothing to do with Jimi's design but only my own stupidity. I wrongly routed the throttle cable too close to the battery positive terminal, the cable must have rubbed against the clamp and frayed t...
by alfiembra
Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120163

Re: Project MRX350

I took the car home tonight for the first time, and i thought it might be nice to take it to the same spot i first photographed the car 2 years ago before it underwent surgery.... some before and after comparisons, hard to believe it's the same car. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/paddy1970/...
by alfiembra
Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Scottish MK1 meet late summer?
Replies: 9
Views: 2599

Re: Scottish MK1 meet late summer?

If I still have mine, which is most likely, then I'll pop along. Looking to sell mine as no longer have the space and time for it since I got back into motorbikes. Any idea of dates yet?

Alan
by alfiembra
Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Fresh PAint
Replies: 4
Views: 484

Re: Fresh PAint

mk1 dal wrote:hi , looks awesome :clap: . this is the best colour for a mk1 .
gary :thumleft:


No it's not RED is best :D

Alan
by alfiembra
Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Overheating problems AGAIN!
Replies: 34
Views: 2619

Re: Overheating problems AGAIN!

I had the same thing happen to me a while back, had just recently changed the water pump and coolant, believe it was an air lock but was also advised to change the pressure cap, did this and never had a problem since.

Alan
by alfiembra
Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Caption competition
Replies: 23
Views: 4615

Re: Caption competition

"You're right Paul Woods can shoehorn anything into the back of a mk1"

:D
by alfiembra
Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: After 7 Months
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: After 7 Months

There are rules governing the size and position of the number plate, text font etc and I've heard of a few people falling foul of over exuberant traffic wardens and there interpretation of the regulations. from the DVLA website The police can issue fixed penalty fines for illegally displayed number ...
by alfiembra
Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 2
Views: 531

What do you think?

Is it just me but is there more than just a hint of an MR2 in this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GPZ1100-Sidecar-Bike-/221046354118?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D484521859571194396&_qi=RTM1066540 http://www.rhdsidecars....
by alfiembra
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Alloy wheel refurbishment - ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 5244

Re: Alloy wheel refurbishment - ideas?

Certainly did and certainly was :D

Image

BTW my son is a panel beater and refurbs wheels, he did a few of his mates recently with polished lips and painted centres. I'll see if he's got any pictures you can check out.

Alan

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