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by james123
Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Vibrating exhaust heat shield.
Replies: 17
Views: 4758

Re: Vibrating exhaust heat shield.

I'm having the same problem, could ditching all heat shields and just heat wrapping the exhaust work??
by james123
Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Price for clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 385

Price for clutch

How much should I be looking at to get the clutch replaced on my mk1b? I'll get the clutch so just after labour costs, 3-4 hours maybe?
by james123
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Wanted mk1b koni front shocks
Replies: 1
Views: 287

Wanted mk1b koni front shocks

Not sure if this is in the right place but I'm after just the front two koni shocks secondhand, got springs for them
by james123
Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Brake problems
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: Brake problems

Handbrake is ok, works fine to stop it rolling down hills etc but wouldn't lock the wheels say if you wanted to do a handbrake turn.
by james123
Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Brake problems
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: Brake problems

Checked rear pads and theyre got plenty of life left, brake fluid could do with a little top up but it's not below the min line... I noticed on one of the rear discs only half the pad is being used.. Think I'll take the calipers off give them a clean and grease and top up the fluid and give all 4 ca...
by james123
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Brake problems
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Brake problems

Right I seem to be having some problems with my brakes, first one is when I'm hard on the brakes the brake light comes on the dash and then it will stay on for awhile... I can also hear squeaking when breaking from the rear calipers... And also I find the breaks lock up too easy, my setup is standar...
by james123
Tue May 29, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear shocks gone
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Re: Rear shocks gone

Okay I'll see if the standard springs are in good enough condition then! One thing I'm confused about, obvisously the shock has failed cos it's bouncing everywhere! But it's also rattling and banging, when the car is on the floor when I shake the wheel the whole shock is moving from side to side and...
by james123
Mon May 28, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear shocks gone
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Re: Rear shocks gone

Would it be ok to fit the konis with lowering springs on the rear with standard on the front?? Ovisiously the rear would sit lower than the front but would it done anything bad to the handling?? Also does anyone know Spec I tighten the 19mm strut bolt to?? No I didn't get that one, I ended up with a...
by james123
Sun May 20, 2012 1:20 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear shocks gone
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Rear shocks gone

Well the rear shocks need changing on my mr2, the car.is a mk1 b and it's got standard suspension, I've got koni adjustable shocks for just the rear in my garage, they currently have -35mm springs on them, would it be ok for me to run the standard front suspension with the konis on the rear with sta...
by james123
Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Recommend springs for kybs
Replies: 2
Views: 415

Recommend springs for kybs

I'm hopefully getting hold off a mk1a, it's had new genuine Toyota shocks n springs, I have a some brand new kyb shocks which need springs... Do you guys think I should fit the kybs or just leave the new standard suspension?? If so which springs would you reccomend? As I heard kybs can be quite hars...
by james123
Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Crashed mr2's
Replies: 40
Views: 5991

Re: Crashed mr2's

Yer it did, the cabin was fine!
Not yet but hopefully I'll be getting it soonish, it's not actually a sc just an NA but personally I love the sherwood colour scheme !!
by james123
Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Crashed mr2's
Replies: 40
Views: 5991

Re: Crashed mr2's

Image
Finally found out how to upload on my phone!
by james123
Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sherwood mr2
Replies: 4
Views: 982

Re: Sherwood mr2

Yes Peter it's been on the island it's whole life, it's been garaged most of its life but the owner has had to put it on his drive to make room for stuff but by the sounds of things it hasn't been used in several years!
by james123
Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sherwood mr2
Replies: 4
Views: 982

Re: Sherwood mr2

Oright ok, didn't know if it was a special edition or anything!
Did they just make them on the early mk1 a ? Or did also make them in the mk1 b's?
by james123
Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:19 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sherwood mr2
Replies: 4
Views: 982

Sherwood mr2

Anyone got pics and more info on the sherwood tone mr2's??
I've never seen one before and I maybe getting my hands on one!
2owners, full service history, 37,000 miles, 1986... Just needs a little tlc and it's sorn'd. Looking forward to working on it if I can get it!
by james123
Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Crashed mr2's
Replies: 40
Views: 5991

Crashed mr2's

Well recently i had quite a bad crash in my mr2, hit another car almost head on about 70 and I'm very surprised how well the car held up! The front was completely caved in but all the cockpit was untouched and I came out uninjured which I and alot of others were surprised at! Just wondering if anyon...
by james123
Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Poor handling
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Poor handling

Ive recently spent abit off money with the suspension off my car... It has konis adjustable all round, full rebuild of the front suspension, poly bushes on front ( have them for rear just haven't got round to fitting them. I find I'm losing the back end far to easy around corners soo much so I have ...
by james123
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Pinking/spitting??
Replies: 51
Views: 8451

Re: Pinking/spitting??

Yes it was only run for about 10 secs
by james123
Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Pinking/spitting??
Replies: 51
Views: 8451

Re: Pinking/spitting??

Update time... Noticed the little metal pipe on top of the tvis manifold had cracked... Taped it up and thats solved the poor mpg and black smoke, the whine is still there tho, tired running the engine without the belt to make sure it wasn't the alt or anything but it's still doing it I'll try the c...
by james123
Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Pinking/spitting??
Replies: 51
Views: 8451

Re: Pinking/spitting??

its like a whine on tick over and almost like a hissing noise when im on the throttle...
the efi sensor works now aswell..
ive only just replaced the hg and rebuilt the head for yous that didnt know, dunno if that could help get to this annoying problem!!

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