Search found 87 matches

by 1000 PR
Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Found these on ebay: a good buy? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-MK1-RECON-INJECTORS-1-6-4A-GE-COROLLA-/380124414801?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58812e4351 or the whole shooting match from Paul Sims (but not recon'd); http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/toyota-mr2-mk1-tvis-injection-fuel-in...
by 1000 PR
Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Had a good look under the car last night and there are 3 vacuum hoses around the airflow sensor / actuator? but all these were in good order. The airflow sensor/actuator? itself though is very rusty looking so could this be the problem? Checked again for a good spark when holding no. 1 spark plug ag...
by 1000 PR
Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Non returning seatbelt?
Replies: 5
Views: 572

Re: Non returning seatbelt?

I replaced my drivers side seatbelt with a second-hand unit which works alot better and at a fraction of the price of a new one. As with anything second-hand there is a risk of buying something faulty of course. Once the spring inside is worn the only option is to replace it.
by 1000 PR
Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

I thought I had but not under the car. Where eactlyish?
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Well it's not starting at all now with or without the return line clamped off so it's back to square one when I get a chance and it's not so wet and damp. Unfortunately the car is still on the gravel driveway where the recovery truck driver and I pushed it to. The odd thing is after trying to start ...
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Flickr Mr2 mk1 group
Replies: 14
Views: 13320

Re: Flickr Mr2 mk1 group

One of these would also be very nice please!

Image
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Flickr Mr2 mk1 group
Replies: 14
Views: 13320

Re: Flickr Mr2 mk1 group

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5115349759_0f811441d6.jpg As drooled over at Toyota's F1 HQ in Cologne last year! http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5115351523_7fae0d1000.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/5115340275_d347563d62.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1263/5115353771_34272b321d...
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Thanks - so basically by blocking off the return line, the engine will still run? and it's there simply to prevent overfuelling?
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Boddney - Isn't that part something to do with the fuel tank? ie. the part that's responsible for the fuel smell when it stops working, unless and until you re-route the return pipe.

Tottacrolla - Thanks. This was one of my thoughts. Something to check for tonight if it's not too cold, wet and dark!
by 1000 PR
Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

The spare ECU was coincidentally exactly the same part code as that in my '85 probably because (long story sorry) I bought it a couple of years back off ebay to replace the one I had taken off to try and fix another Mk1 but left it in the car when it went to the garage and didn't notice at the time ...
by 1000 PR
Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

I've checked the TPS and all readings were within the correct range.

Will a ECU off a 'D' reg Mk1 work on an 1985 'B' reg Mk1 ?
by 1000 PR
Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Well finally changed the fuel filter at the weekend but still no better although there was some dirty looking fuel which came out at the end. Disconnected fuel line at inlet manifold and petrol coming through ok. Checked for spark and all 4 plugs firing nicely. On first attempt the car starts and se...
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Thanks. I'll try both and report but if still stuck I'll be seeing Tiamat next week!
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

I tried starting the car (and pressed the throttle) but as it died again I switched off the ignition, before I placed the jumper wire in the diagnostic port and then turned the ignition back on to read the codes, so this doesn't make sense. And no sign of any cracking on the metal pipe to the sensor...
by 1000 PR
Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Ok thanks. Swapped all the leads over at the weekend but made no difference. Car started for about 3 seconds then died again. Checked TPS and all settings were within range. So have ordered a new fuel filter from Camskill today but will look at manifold to MAP sensor pipe this evening (in the dark u...
by 1000 PR
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Would a slipped tooth show up as a TPS (throttle Position Sensor) error? When I tried starting it last night to bring up the error code again, I thought for a magical 5 seconds it was going to run ok but then it lost all power and died again. :( The cambelt hasn't been replaced for near on ten years...
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Sorry - I copied that from another post as I kinew it didn't have an AFM as this is pictured in the Haynes manual but the MAF isn't. Bridged the terminals and the error light flashed 11 times which apparently means theres a problem with the TPS or the ECU. Personally I'm still favouring the slipped ...
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Re: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Ok thanks but UK spec Mk1's don't have an AFM but a mass air pressure sensor (MAP). I disconnected the battery after getting it off the recovery truck on the basis it wasn't going anywhere for a while, but if I try restarting it will the error codes come back? There were no engine check lights on th...
by 1000 PR
Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?
Replies: 53
Views: 3940

Breakdown last night - fuel or cam timing?

Car is an '85 Mk1 owned for over 15 years with only 1 previous breakdown when the headgasket went. Was running fine until 2 miles down the road heading home last night the car suddenly lost power and engine would only keep going if i kept revving it. Managed to limp to B&Q car park where called ...
by 1000 PR
Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Standard susp looks a tad high plus engine idle erratic..
Replies: 7
Views: 829

Re: Standard susp looks a tad high plus engine idle erratic..

Post up a picture of the front suspension or indeed the whole car so we can cast a verdict!

Go to advanced search