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by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Spacesaver variants
Replies: 24
Views: 2009

Re: Spacesaver variants

I have a feeling rev1's had 15" space savers.
16" rev2 onwards.

This 15" does not clear the rev2+ brakes.
by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Spacesaver variants
Replies: 24
Views: 2009

Re: Spacesaver variants

Front.
Rear doesn't fit either.
by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Spacesaver variants
Replies: 24
Views: 2009

Re: Spacesaver variants

Hmmm.
I have a 15" saver, rev 3 car.
Std brakes. But it doesn't fit! Caliper is touching the rim.
by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Spacesaver variants
Replies: 24
Views: 2009

Spacesaver variants

Are there different types for the mk2? Mine doesn't clear the calipers! :shock:
by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: Rear Strut brackets
Replies: 1
Views: 557

Rear Strut brackets

A helpful member has identified these as COVER, REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT, NO.1.
They fit on the rear strut tops to help with the load bearing on the bolts.

£13 posted.
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by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear Strut brackets?
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Re: Rear Strut brackets?

Hmm. Makes sense, the std cross brace bolts on top of the bracket, so to prevent all that chassis flex going onto one bolt, it is therefore theoretically spread onto the other bolt. most aftermarket braces encompass all 3 bolts, much better design. May as well sell these then - no need for them. And...
by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] i'm looking for induction kit
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Re: [Mk2] [NA] i'm looking for induction kit

ebay have more mr2 induction kits than the uk needs right now.

check it.
by Baker
Tue May 08, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear Strut brackets?
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Rear Strut brackets?

What are these called adn what is the point of them? i remember a few being sold on here recently but can find them.

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by Baker
Sat May 05, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Redline MT90 or Millers 75w90 gearbox oil...which should i try ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2585

Re: Redline MT90 or Millers 75w90 gearbox oil...which should i try ?

Torero wrote:Millers can be bought from Opie Oils, I'll be putting this in when my V6 is finished.

I know it has been posted before but roughly how many litres does a rev 5 LSD gearbox hold, I think its 7 litres IIRC?


around half that. best ive ever put in though is 3.1L
by Baker
Sat May 05, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: My car wont start!
Replies: 11
Views: 785

Re: My car wont start!

sounds like a classic 'out of fuel' splutter.
Are you sure your fuel gauge is correct and there is fuel in the car?

unlikely cause, but you may as well change your fuel filter while you're at it.
by Baker
Fri May 04, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Bootmount intercooler what exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 1057

Re: Bootmount intercooler what exhaust

No, put the exhaust the same side as the scoop so the heat goes up it!
:oldtongue:
by Baker
Wed May 02, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oil consumption
Replies: 10
Views: 634

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oil consumption

It's not normal.
You're losing around a litre.
Mine doesn't burn any in the 5k miles it's changed.
You could try thicker oil, you would need the second figure to be greater, but I honestly don't think it will make much difference.
Either keep topping it up or fix. It will only get worse in time.
by Baker
Tue May 01, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Slight accident need some help
Replies: 47
Views: 4156

Re: Slight accident need some help

Out of interest, what tyres were you running?
Was it wet?
by Baker
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oil leak on REV 3 Turbo (SW20) turbo (back) side of engine.
Replies: 8
Views: 1487

Re: Oil leak on REV 3 Turbo (SW20) turbo (back) side of engine.

And all done on Axel stands!

That shows a true mechanic, none of this car ramp cheating stuff! :thumleft:
by Baker
Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev3+ 3sgte / 3sge ignitions interchangable?
Replies: 8
Views: 598

Re: Rev3+ 3sgte / 3sge ignitions interchangable?

The leads are fully interchangeable between na/turbo - as long as they're the same size (5mm or 7mm)
by Baker
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Redex injector cleaner..
Replies: 34
Views: 6263

Re: Redex injector cleaner..

There are some cars where redex is not recommended. Ford Fiesta TDCI's are prone to problems with their seals with redex use.

Mr2's arent one of them - it should be ok.
by Baker
Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Redex injector cleaner..
Replies: 34
Views: 6263

Re: Redex injector cleaner..

redex was good for the old carb'd cars, pouring it in the intake always left a cloud of fog and crap expelled from the car.
by Baker
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Self tapping screws
Replies: 4
Views: 457

Re: Self tapping screws

Soak them in penetrating fluid 24 hours before attempting to remove the bolts. I think you'll be able to remove them.
The bolts rust but the mounts are usually ok.
by Baker
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Refurbished Brake Calipers
Replies: 33
Views: 16757

Re: Refurbished Brake Calipers

10thanni wrote:I have just bought one, arrived today from the same place as Toxo. Great service...also bought some discs. All in £160 once you send your old caliper back. Good luck.


is that 160 including the discs?
by Baker
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: tyre sizes
Replies: 9
Views: 538

Re: tyre sizes

245 is too much on a 7.5" rim.

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