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by coverco
Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: manual choke conversion on sc
Replies: 39
Views: 1791

Re: manual choke conversion on sc

Staying off topic for a sec - No BP ultimate - the only place that does it charges 105p a litre. can get 99 ron tesco for less which the car likes. I'm just too fond of the "drink fuel pedal" Back on topic - Have you tried changing the wax stat? If you change the waxstat the car will stil...
by coverco
Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Front wing mastic/sealer
Replies: 8
Views: 360

Re: Front wing mastic/sealer

They are actually strips of rubber, you can get them from Toyota, don't know the part number but I got some a couple of months back. They have the holes cut ready to place under the wing edges HTH.
by coverco
Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4GAE tuning for fast road use
Replies: 72
Views: 4183

Re: 4GAE tuning for fast road use

This makes me feel old, when I was at Polytechnic we had BBC b computers and DOGS CAD. Everything else was worked out using pencil and paper, there was no software available so it was easier to do everything manually than write the software required. :D
How is your engine coming along Ian?
by coverco
Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Electric window problem
Replies: 7
Views: 343

Re: Electric window problem

The most common problem with MK1 electric windows is stripped gear teeth'
have a read of the following article it may help :)

http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/windowr ... owreg.html
by coverco
Sun May 27, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Neon interior install
Replies: 13
Views: 393

Re: Neon interior install

And how do you wire it into there? I did have a look earlier this afternoon. There is a connector block going into it, and i dont want to take the dashboard apart to get to the wires Solder two wires onto each end of the lamp. These are then switched when you open your door. Connect whatever you wa...
by coverco
Sat May 26, 2007 11:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Neon interior install
Replies: 13
Views: 393

Re: Neon interior install

Easiest place to get a switched live is from the light at the side of the speedo. This lights when the door is opened and can be popped out and wired into easily. I used it to power my leds in my footwells. You don't need any fuseboxes just tap into it :D
by coverco
Fri May 25, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Metal bumper strips
Replies: 5
Views: 252

Re: Metal bumper strips

Agree with coverco here, it's the sort of job to do if your going the whole hog and taking the reinforcer off too, there's something like 8-10 bolts to undo and some will almost certainly shear off. I replaced the reinforcing bar on mine last year so wasn't too bothered that they didn't all come ou...
by coverco
Thu May 24, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Metal bumper strips
Replies: 5
Views: 252

Re: Metal bumper strips

These are bolted into your bumper bars, the only place to get them really is Toyota. Just be aware that when you try to take out the old bolts some (well to be honest most) of them will shear off. You will then need to drill your bumper bar which will likely collapse, do not take on this job lightly...
by coverco
Tue May 22, 2007 4:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: removing rear quaters
Replies: 15
Views: 540

Re: removing rear quaters

I bought a pair of rear quarters of Ebay last week. I phoned Toyota to get a price and was told they are no longer available. I have had loads of body panels from this dealer so when they say they are no longer available I suspect they are telling the truth. They did have the price listed as £253+VA...
by coverco
Sun May 20, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Check this out!
Replies: 32
Views: 984

Re: Check this out!

It does nothing for me, but I can appreciate a lot of work has gone into it.
by coverco
Tue May 15, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: Toyota Mr2 t-bar UK CAR 1991
Replies: 1
Views: 316

Re: Toyota Mr2 t-bar UK CAR 1991

£4000 for a 1991 N/A :-k
by coverco
Mon May 14, 2007 7:38 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Dropped front splitter/lower bumper
Replies: 10
Views: 393

Re: Dropped front splitter/lower bumper

The valances are not attached to the bumper bar, they are attached to the wing at one end and the crossmember under the radiator at the front, if the front crossmember has dropped you have real problems. I still say it doesn't look that bad, the picture MEM shows is taken from above, try taking a pi...
by coverco
Sun May 13, 2007 7:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Dropped front splitter/lower bumper
Replies: 10
Views: 393

Re: Dropped front splitter/lower bumper

The gap you are talking about are the front valences and as I have just rebuilt my front end the picture looks normal to me. The lower bit is called the splitter and is plastic, behind the number plate is the grille, which is plastic and the two pieces that connect to the wing are the metal valances...
by coverco
Sun May 06, 2007 3:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Help required in Northern Ireland
Replies: 12
Views: 460

Re: Help required in Northern Ireland

Oooh I'm out in Bangor next wednesday for a wedding, I might be able to pop in and have a look. Could you Pm your post code and I'll see if its do-able? I'm flying in Tuesday night and flying out Friday so it would have to be Thursday or Friday? I'm up in Portrush Thursday/Friday if that is closer....
by coverco
Sun May 06, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Help required in Northern Ireland
Replies: 12
Views: 460

Re: supercharger

hi my name is stewart and i have also got a supercharger which has took me 2 years to get a gearbox for it is getting resprayed this week hopefully? as the paint has faded. if i can be of any help on giving any advice as i have worked on these cars alot drop me a line and i will do my best to help ...
by coverco
Thu May 03, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?

There is a MK1 in the Yorkshire Autotrader today, its in York. it has full service history and looks tidy, they want £800. I have not seen it and I realise York is a long way but they do exist. It is not on the website but I can get the number if it helps.
by coverco
Tue May 01, 2007 11:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?

The bumper bar is not structural as the car can be run without it. It is not exposed so can not hurt a pedestrian if you hit them, therefore it is not an MOT failure. It is like having a rusty front wing this is not an MOT failure as long as there are no sharp edges showing, that is why we get away ...
by coverco
Tue May 01, 2007 7:21 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?

Yes I think it is the bumper bar, sorry I'm getting parts mixed up :lol: I guess it would still be an MOT failure with it rotted? The guy was asking £800 for it with a wedge of MOT's and touch under 100k on the clock belived to be genuine. Had a new oem exhaust fitted fairly recently and the clutch...
by coverco
Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Looking for a MK1 - happy medium between immaculate/rust-bucket?

A new bumper bar is around £100 including VAT from Toyota. Replacing the bar is easy, you need to remove four bolts. However these bolts can be a pig to get off, and to get at them you need to remove the bumper which will be a real pain. There are a series of nuts at the top and bottom of the bumper...
by coverco
Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Neons
Replies: 10
Views: 461

Re: Neons

When I did this I used the courtesy light at the right of the speedo. If you use a small screwdriver you can prise this light out, there are two wires one is a live and the other is a switched earth connected to the door switches, you can use these wires to power your under dash lights :D

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