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by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: i find this strangely attractive!
Replies: 14
Views: 1304

i find this strangely attractive!

trawling through ebay last night and found this little number!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-T-Bar ... 4abc75b642
by samhemmings5
Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

cheers magic, i shall persevere and get it fixed. Think iv traced alot of my problems to a goosed radiator which is missing most of its fins. Gonna get one ordered up this weekend. Oh and by the way "the mule" is one of the most bad ass awe inspiring projects on here and ceertainly gives m...
by samhemmings5
Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: engine internal cleaning (terraclean)
Replies: 4
Views: 1841

Re: engine internal cleaning (terraclean)

ahh ok maybe give it a miss then. Any tips on how to get my compression readings down? its a rev 3 turbo btw
by samhemmings5
Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: engine internal cleaning (terraclean)
Replies: 4
Views: 1841

engine internal cleaning (terraclean)

Hi guys pretty new to the site and was just wondering has anyone had experience with the terraclean system on their beloved 2? I saw it recently on wheeler dealers and Ed China endorses the product. Getting high compression readings in my engine of 203, 202, 183, 193 And have heard this could be due...
by samhemmings5
Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

oh here are some pics of the car http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/samhemmings5/20120907_130322_zps279cf427.jpg http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/samhemmings5/20120907_123839_zpsbbe58419.jpg http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/samhemmings5/20120907_123851_zps770a9f18.jpg http://i1...
by samhemmings5
Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

The results are in!

cylinders from left to right

1. 203 psi
2. 202 psi
3. 183 psi
4. 193 psi

think these reading are a little high from what iv read.
cylinder 3 reads a little dodgey.

what are the correct readings for a rev 3 turbo?
by samhemmings5
Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Project lost the plot
Replies: 201
Views: 41984

Re: Project lost the plot

i want those seats!
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Back in another MR2 - Hi everyone
Replies: 106
Views: 17870

Re: Back in another MR2 - Hi everyone

looks good bud cant wait to see more progress in the future!
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Summer pictures of the SR-71
Replies: 15
Views: 1165

Re: Summer pictures of the SR-71

awesome kit mate looks a bit like a vette from the front!
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: MR2 Rev 3 GT Turbo
Replies: 48
Views: 16451

Re: MR2 Rev 3 GT Turbo

nice car, nice wheels, nuff said! :D
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: TOM'S T020.... The real thing....
Replies: 155
Views: 84560

Re: TOM'S T020.... The real thing....

this is one of the nicest if not the best mr2s i have ever seen! well deserving of its 8 pages of positive comments. Please never sell it as i will gladly sell my kidneys to raise the money and in reality i probs need the kidneys more!
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

After another day of scratching my head and feeling pretty sorry for myself i'v gone out to halfords in the pug and bought myself a compression tester kit. Hopefully this will give me some more conclusive results. The intercooler/throttle body pipe looks like it may cause some problems with getting ...
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: My Rev4 2GR-FE V6 Mk2 For Sale
Replies: 24
Views: 11454

Re: My Rev4 2GR-FE V6 Mk2 For Sale

awesome car mate wish i had the funds! given me some idea what to do with the inside of mine when shes up and running again.
Ta
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7561

Re: Nurburgring Laps

nice driving mate! Im great at the burg...on GT5.

One day, One day! :thumleft:
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

Oh yeh and iv also left the car running for a whie on dry ground and can not detect any leaks along the length on the cooling system. Although a lot of my radiator fins seem pretty goosed (potential problem?)
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

Having all these issues so soon after buying it isn't good! I'm glad to see your trying to sort the issues rather than get rid of it! Make sure you keep us updated with it! Yeh i know its not really the start of my mr2 ownership that i had hoped for! But with my very limited knowledge of cars i sha...
by samhemmings5
Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] engine lid fan
Replies: 35
Views: 8816

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] engine lid fan

this is definatly something i need to do, engine bay gets roasting in mine!
by samhemmings5
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from aberdeenshire!
Replies: 14
Views: 1113

Re: New member from aberdeenshire!

oh yeh and private sale of course! I dont think iv intentionally been sold a duffer though. The guy is local and willing to respond to my texts.
by samhemmings5
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Jacks' TRD rev5
Replies: 109
Views: 27694

Re: Jacks' TRD rev5

that looks ace mate love the alloys!
by samhemmings5
Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: New member from Fife Scotland.
Replies: 23
Views: 2271

Re: New member from Fife Scotland.

nice car mate im not too far from you hopefully see you on the road sometime when i get my tubby fixed!

Sam

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