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by coverco
Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: My first AW11 project
Replies: 55
Views: 3776

Re: My first AW11 project

I have always used the two hammer technique when removing balljoints, it has never failed. The trick is to hit opposite sides of the mount at the same time, this method is also less likely to crack a mount. Having just completed a front end rebuild I can appreciate the work you are putting into this...
by coverco
Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: mk1a bumper bar
Replies: 14
Views: 1503

Re: mk1a bumper bar

Having just rebuilt my front end, with new bumper bar, two new wings and new valances. I know the bumper bar costs less than £100 including vat. If you are going to make one remember the inner bumper foam section fits flush with the bumper bar so your new one needs to have the same front profile as ...
by coverco
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: electric windows
Replies: 5
Views: 245

Re: electric windows

Read the following article, it will explain all

http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/windowr ... owreg.html
:D
by coverco
Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Clunky Doors With Window Down?
Replies: 2
Views: 204

Re: Clunky Doors With Window Down?

You just need to adjust your window glass, have a read of this article

http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/windowr ... owreg.html
by coverco
Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:59 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: World Record Attempt Get Your Names Down Here **29th APRIL**
Replies: 200
Views: 17327

Re: World Record Attempt Get Your Names Down Here **29th APRIL**

Is anyone else having problems getting through to the tickets line? All I get is an answerphone that says leave a message and then they don't get back to you. Yes, I gave up and faxed the application form back. They send the tickets out two weeks before so don't (as I did) expect them in a couple o...
by coverco
Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: World Record Attempt Get Your Names Down Here **29th APRIL**
Replies: 200
Views: 17327

Re: World Record Attempt Get Your Names Down Here **29th APRIL**

If you open the Application form it states children under 15 go free with a paying adult

http://www.brsccracingatrockingham.com/ ... 20form.pdf
by coverco
Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Anyone used honeybourne UK for fibre glass wings?
Replies: 21
Views: 1771

Re: Anyone used honeybourne UK for fibre glass wings?

Why is everyone so scared of fibreglass wings? We have plastic bumbers front and rear, plastic splitter and plastic skirts. The only reason Toyota didn't use plastic for the wings was it would have been too expensive in the 80s. I have owned a few kit cars with fibreglass bodies and they have spraye...
by coverco
Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Mk1 on E-Bay
Replies: 15
Views: 695

Re: Mk1 on E-Bay

It does say that it has cloth seats, and thankfully they are not blue :D
by coverco
Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Body Parts For Restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 319

Re: Body Parts For Restoration

Toyota still have most panels and they are not too expensive. Front wings are about £100. I bought some headlight bowls yesterday £15 each, I have been able to get anything I need from Toyota in 2 days HTH. :D
by coverco
Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Fitting early engine into late car?
Replies: 22
Views: 895

Re: Fitting early engine into late car?

Good luck Ian, I hope it runs OK :D
by coverco
Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Clear Rear Lenses
Replies: 11
Views: 675

Re: Clear Rear Lenses

I got my diffuser from a local Electrical Wholesaler. I got a panel insert for hung ceilings, its about 2' square which is enough for loads of attempts. You will need it :D It cost about £3 I think. If you are near Barnsley I think I might have some in the garage, free if anyone collects (I wont pos...
by coverco
Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Fast idle speed ?
Replies: 16
Views: 977

Re: Fast idle speed ?

Limeymk1 wrote:
coverco wrote:Also it is not so embarrasing when you do stop at lights or junctions :D


Unless you forget to switch the choke off. :lol:

Otherwise a great bit of kit. :thumleft:


I have a timer relay built into mine so it turns off automatically after 3 minutes if I forget to turn it off manually :D
by coverco
Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Fast idle speed ?
Replies: 16
Views: 977

Re: Fast idle speed ?

I have a manual choke and it has payed for itself many times over. On start up the car idles at around 1500rpm and as soon as I set off I can turn the choke off. The fuel savings if you do lots of short journeys are quite large. Also it is not so embarrasing when you do stop at lights or junctions :D
by coverco
Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 22k since cambelt - still ok?
Replies: 9
Views: 388

Re: 22k since cambelt - still ok?

The 4AGE engine is non-interferance so even if your cam belt breaks it will not damage the engine. However it is worth having it done for peace of mind, even though it won't be damaged it wont run. Paul Woods is the best value I have found HTH
by coverco
Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: windows
Replies: 6
Views: 318

Re: windows

I think Peter at SBits was importing the replacements from the US. Give him a call, if not have a look on E-Bay. Even with missing teeth the window should still go up and down, but would be a bit clunky. Does it move at all?
by coverco
Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Wheres a good ignition live wire?
Replies: 9
Views: 387

Re: Wheres a good ignition live wire?

I have got a timer relay built into my system so it turns the choke off after 3 minutes or so. I must admit it was not my idea it was the genius of Jimi who designed the relay. I use a live feed from the stereo which comes on with the ignition and is fused already. I also replaced my switch with one...
by coverco
Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Jimi's driver's window auto up mod
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Re: Jimi's driver's window auto up mod

I have done this mod and it works fine, I am not sure what you mean by Start/Stop does not work. The way mine works is the bit in the middle moves the window up and down manually, the switch that surrounds the bit in the middle does the auto up and down. If the bit in the middle is not working as a ...
by coverco
Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sc rear light conversion - lock problem!
Replies: 14
Views: 625

Re: Sc rear light conversion - lock problem!

I have done this with my boot and passenger door locks as I had loads of keys. In my case a couple of the sliders would not line up so I just filed them down a bit. The only really tricky bit is putting the key cover and spring back in and then getting the cover on its was a real PITA but with a bit...
by coverco
Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Aw11 battery size.
Replies: 16
Views: 11940

Re: Aw11 battery size.

I have just got my new battery from Partco in Barnsley. Its a Unipart with 3 year guarantee, £30+VAT :D
by coverco
Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Suspension recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 561

Re: Suspension recommendations

If you want standard shocks the following link should be useful.

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=50562

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