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by hachi-roku
Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: My new pride and joy
Replies: 14
Views: 937

Re: My new pride and joy

I've seen the car in the flesh and it really is spotless... I couldn't find a fault with it anywhere.... and believe me I tried!

You just need to actually start driving it Luke rather than just polishing it :whistle:
by hachi-roku
Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Black C reg Mk1 - Norwich
Replies: 3
Views: 262

Re: Black C reg Mk1 - Norwich

Normally when I see it about it's a young lassie driving it, however (and it was a very brief look) it was a chap driving it this time :)
by hachi-roku
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Black C reg Mk1 - Norwich
Replies: 3
Views: 262

Black C reg Mk1 - Norwich

You were sat in the que next to me outside Marsh, sadly you were a tad faster than me round the roundabout due to my complete lack of driving abilities and turbo lag :oops:

Looked nice though :)
by hachi-roku
Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: uprating suspension
Replies: 22
Views: 941

Re: uprating suspension

I had Koni adjustables and Apex springs on mine, felt really confident on the road but not too hard to make it a good every day car :)
by hachi-roku
Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: She was Boiling like a kettle
Replies: 11
Views: 885

Re: She was Boiling like a kettle

Also just thought, try seeing if the radiator fans are coming on, I'm not sure if it would cause such drastic changes in tempreture but worth looking at them.
by hachi-roku
Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: She was Boiling like a kettle
Replies: 11
Views: 885

Re: She was Boiling like a kettle

Check if the radiator gets hot, as this may give you some idea if there is a blockage. Also check the jubilee clips underneath the car, mine came loose on one and caused my car to overheat as I kept getting air in. Finally think of the water pump... they have been known to fail. And don't get rid if...
by hachi-roku
Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 15
Views: 603

Re: Overheating

I found out what was causing my heat problems in the end, turned out to be still getting air in from a rusty clip on the bottom lol... fixed it now though, runs like a dream :)
by hachi-roku
Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Have you removed your manifold,how many bolts did you snap?
Replies: 8
Views: 430

Re: Have you removed your manifold,how many bolts did you snap?

Plusgas and a six sided socket is definately the way forward, it's worked on my 1984 AE86 and my 1986 Mk1 MR2, oh and on my 1992 S13 and my 1992 Sierra :D
by hachi-roku
Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: mmm, shiny
Replies: 11
Views: 705

Re: mmm, shiny

wow, that looks really nice... certainly better than mine... a stupid question but what did you actually clean it with? :?
by hachi-roku
Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 15
Views: 603

Re: Overheating

I still have the normal cap, so I can put it back on... but would having the trd cap make a detrimental effect to the car (don't mean to question... just don't know :) ). I had a cunning bit of advice of leaving the rad cap off over night and then top it up in the morning, given that a try now in th...
by hachi-roku
Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 15
Views: 603

Re: Overheating

Hmm, I think it looks like it might be best for me to do yet another full flush of the system (only fitted a new rad 3 weeks ago or so :( ) and treat myself to a trd thermostat, may as well as I'm there anyway. One day I'll get the hang of this car melarky, if anyone wants to help and get cups of te...
by hachi-roku
Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Electronic whiring Noise!!
Replies: 10
Views: 474

Re: Electronic whiring Noise!!

Sports Toyota Breakers wrote:...Likewise the relay that clicks behind the dash on clutch use (something to do with idle control?)...


Thanks for answering that, I thought I was going barmy :D \:D/
by hachi-roku
Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 15
Views: 603

Re: Overheating

Cheers for the reply. The car has a new trd rad cap on (well known for adding at least 10000bhp). Expansion cap and tubes seem ok. The radiator gets hot, so seems to be working. The coolant level seems ok, and I don't appear to be losing any but I'll try bleeding some more out, just that it hasn't d...
by hachi-roku
Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 15
Views: 603

Overheating

I took my car out today for a spirited run and all seemed fine, enjoying the scenary etc, however on the way back I was keeping an eye on the temp guage and all seemed normal and was positioned at half way, I looked at it about 10 seconds later to see that it was nearly in the red so I pulled over a...
by hachi-roku
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Fitting brake booster and servo
Replies: 1
Views: 201

Fitting brake booster and servo

My brakes have been acting as if they have air in them, however after numerous bleeds I have come to the conclusion that the servo or booster is bu88ered, I have them both here, however I was wondering if there is any special procedure to fitting them and if I would need any SST's? I'm not the most ...
by hachi-roku
Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Awful reflection from sunroof?
Replies: 29
Views: 1267

Re: Awful reflection from sunroof?

Image

wrong, just so wrong [-X
by hachi-roku
Sat Jul 01, 2006 10:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Awful reflection from sunroof?
Replies: 29
Views: 1267

Re: Awful reflection from sunroof?

Bloody hell!... I think I chatted that up last week in a club :shock:









... damn you club lighting!
by hachi-roku
Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Awful reflection from sunroof?
Replies: 29
Views: 1267

Re: Awful reflection from sunroof?

Nice socks
by hachi-roku
Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Hunting idle
Replies: 4
Views: 311

Re: Hunting idle

Funny you should mention that, but I was taking a look at mine as I suspected the cap letting air in at first however I couldn't see any visible cracks in it and oddly enough it's probably the best condition thing on my car :clown: Probably might be worth my while seeing if I can get hold of one of ...
by hachi-roku
Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Hunting idle
Replies: 4
Views: 311

Re: Hunting idle

Cheers for the advice Jinxy I haven't tried that yet as last night I turned my car round and parked it on the kerb with the filler cap (drivers side) risen after a hard drive. Went out about 20mins later and very gently released the filler cap and a load of air just came out, just filled up again an...

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