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by dinkyboy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Part No for AC Compressor for R134A Gas
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Part No for AC Compressor for R134A Gas

Thanks buddy. Any website where i could order it online? I trust this should be good for the newer R134A gas?
by dinkyboy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Part No for AC Compressor for R134A Gas
Replies: 4
Views: 996

[Mk2] [NA] Part No for AC Compressor for R134A Gas

I have a 1991 MR2 MK2 NA SW20 UK spec car. My garage tells me that i will have to replace the compressor to take on the R134A gas. Have already changed the condenser and dryer to the new gas. Could someone please let me know the part number for the compressor and guide me a good place to buy it from...
by dinkyboy
Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] probloms with replacing the convertor
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

Re: [Mk2] [NA] probloms with replacing the convertor

the car is a 1990 UK Spec mk2 NA, so u r right it sure is an early car. Wow..... what a revelation. so in essence she actually does not have a convertor. much ado about nothing. What does a resonator box do anyway? my primary goal was to get some HP boost by removing the convertor. so the question i...
by dinkyboy
Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] probloms with replacing the convertor
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

[Mk2] [NA] probloms with replacing the convertor

I bought a straight pipe to replace my Cat Convertor few months ago. the link from where i bought the part is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350403726325?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D350403726325%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fv...
by dinkyboy
Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?
Replies: 15
Views: 879

Re: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?

OK i get it. not worth the effort. should buy a turbo car instead. thanks for all the inputs
by dinkyboy
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?
Replies: 15
Views: 879

Re: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?

djpkins, no chance of a V6 conversion. i would not trust the mechanics with that. what they intend to do is (a) pistons (b) ECU and a bolt on turbo with an intercooler. they do not plan to change the clutch which they feel should work just fine. nor do they plan to touch the suspension. i want to do...
by dinkyboy
Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?
Replies: 15
Views: 879

Re: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?

unfortunately not many turbos available here. also engine swaps not possible here in mumbai. will have to do with upgrade only.
by dinkyboy
Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:20 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?
Replies: 15
Views: 879

[Mk2] [NA] conversion of 1990 MK2 NA to Turbo - is it worth it?

Friends, my garage has been recommending that i upgrade my 1990 MK2 to a turbo. i recon this will need a series of mods starting from the air intake and maybe even the clutch etc.. is the effort and the money really worth the performace upgrade.............. what benefits can i expect. if yes then w...
by dinkyboy
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] which downpipe to go with a REMUS exhaust
Replies: 0
Views: 213

[Mk2] [NA] which downpipe to go with a REMUS exhaust

I have decided to replace the stock exhaust on my MR2 MKII Rev1 1990 with a Remus exhaust. I considered the Mongoose but decided against as i am not so much into big sound but instead want maximum BHP gain instead along with refined sound. i have also decided to do away with the Cat Converter. my qu...
by dinkyboy
Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 776

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!

OK so had a mechanic open her up. it is indeed the clutch. it is gone and need to be replaced. my questions 1. which is the best clutch to buy. 2. since i do not use her to race, should i buy a stock clutch or still go for a heavy duty one? 3. which is the best place to buy one. i checked on twos r ...
by dinkyboy
Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 776

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!

Trying to get a reliable mechanic.

the car moves into gear-no problom thill then. only when u release the clutch it does not move. like it is still in nutral. there was a lot of burning smeel when this happened. will revert.
by dinkyboy
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 776

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!

where is the gear selector cable located and how do i check if it has come off?
by dinkyboy
Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 776

[Mk2] [NA] What could possibly be wrong? gut feel- this is serious !!!!!!

Ok, previous sunday took her out to take part in an urban rally nothing difficult, just driving around Bombay and then the following happened 1. at a signal the car would go into he first gear. no problom till now. 2. she would not go from the 1st to the 2nd gear. 3. we drove her for a kilometer in ...
by dinkyboy
Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] where is the front tow eye located?
Replies: 2
Views: 211

[Mk2] [NA] where is the front tow eye located?

my clutch broke down need to tow the car. can someone tell me where is the front tow eye located.

urgent pls
by dinkyboy
Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] turbo plug wires abd distributor on a NA
Replies: 0
Views: 226

[Mk2] [NA] turbo plug wires abd distributor on a NA

Problom: the cas in slower speeds is jerky and gives a feeeling that the engine is missing. this does not happen a high speeds. Also at slow speeds or at traffic signal stops i can feel the car jerk and wobble and miss. Advise: have been advised to change the plug wires as one of the wires was found...
by dinkyboy
Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] 3sge or 3fe or sw20
Replies: 9
Views: 1350

Re: [Mk2] [NA] 3sge or 3fe or sw20

3sge rev1

many thanks
by dinkyboy
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] 3sge or 3fe or sw20
Replies: 9
Views: 1350

[Mk2] [NA] 3sge or 3fe or sw20

I was asked this question and to my embarrassment i did not have the answer.

what engine do i have? 3SGE or 3SFE or a SW20. how do i check?
by dinkyboy
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: very jerky movement in first and second gear
Replies: 5
Views: 434

Re: very jerky movement in first and second gear

i changed the plugs and she as fine for two months. the problem is back. so it rules out the plugs. my mechanic says i need to change the plug leads. which is a good make?
i live in Bombay where i do not have access to good mechanics.
by dinkyboy
Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best induction Kit to buy????
Replies: 38
Views: 3834

apexi in other markets?

can anyone tell me where to buy apexi for a UK spec 1992 MR2 MKII NA in
a. USA
b. Hong Kong
c. Singapore

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