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by mr2garageswindon
Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Clutch change - parts required
Replies: 9
Views: 1116

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Clutch change - parts required

Maybe drive shaft seals, they are usually fine but pita when you need em and ain't got them. Why you getting exhaust gaskets? are they already leaking? 3 litres of gearbox oil is more than enough. Naturally get a good quality clutch.
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Friday morning blues
Replies: 5
Views: 538

Re: Friday morning blues

Sounds like the Intergalactic swizzle valve on the extrander beam corrupting the foogiefont anti coptional knarl return wizard to me!!

Or that could just be made up bolloc*s...

Check the codes, will give you a better chance of pinpointing the fault.
As previously said its prob ignition related.
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Import Drivers door Micro-Switch
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Re: Import Drivers door Micro-Switch

Not the 2 door switches on the B pillar then?
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Drivers door lock problem
Replies: 4
Views: 564

Re: Drivers door lock problem

Yep door card off, window to the to top access back of door lock.
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Drivers door lock problem
Replies: 4
Views: 564

Re: Drivers door lock problem

Switch on the back of the drivers door lock would be first thing to look at. I've replaced a few over the years.
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Martin F
Replies: 10
Views: 4783

Re: Martin F

I can 3rd this, I bought a turbo exhaust off him, Very pleasant and quick to dispatch. I think it cost him more in tape and packing than I paid for the exhaust!! Top man :thumleft:
by mr2garageswindon
Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel Alignment / Vibrator Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 2150

Re: Wheel Alignment / Vibrator Issues

Oops, Wrong section! Soz :pale:
by mr2garageswindon
Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel Alignment / Vibrator Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 2150

Re: Wheel Alignment / Vibrator Issues

Going back 10 years or so ago working at Toyota in Swindon I had a new apprentice assigned to me. You can usually tell within a couple of weeks how they are gonna turn out, this one was a nob. Never put tools back, always hiding in the tea room, talking bull about cars he'd driven etc. One day his b...
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Two questions....
Replies: 5
Views: 513

Re: Two questions....

Hopefully the captive nuts on the subframe are ok. Mine were knackered due to the previous owner sticking the wrong thread bolt in and pulled out all the threads. Subframe out, drill nuts out, weld new nuts to thick washers then weld into place. Job done.
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wanted Urgently - UR or PW Stainless Cancer Bars
Replies: 18
Views: 1493

Re: Wanted Urgently - UR or PW Stainless Cancer Bars

Pretty sure they haven't any in stock at the mo and to busy to make any more.
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Garage hours official for an engine change
Replies: 8
Views: 841

Re: Garage hours official for an engine change

If its like for like swap the 10 hours should have it cracked. These cars are around 20 years old now so the odd broken bolt etc can be expected, that can add extra time to the bill. If you have to swap over manifolds injectors etc (short engine) then prob a couple of hours more. Possible new clutch...
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Alternator super seized, do I need to drop the subframe????
Replies: 5
Views: 549

Re: Alternator super seized, do I need to drop the subframe????

I know that the USDM turbo has a bolt that mounts the bracket to the block which is behind the alt so no chance of removing everything in one go. Whether this applies to UK spec cars i cannot say - just something to take into consideration Pretty sure they are all the same. Its gonna be a pig to do...
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev1 pop up lights works one against other
Replies: 8
Views: 463

Re: Rev1 pop up lights works one against other

Have you opened up and looked inside the control box? Blue box on RHS as you look into the frunk. I had one before that winked one light up and down while driving along, turned out to be control box. Damp/water ingress should be easy to spot inside it.
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Temperature issues
Replies: 3
Views: 299

Re: Temperature issues

+1 For Thermostat.
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Gearbox filler washers
Replies: 13
Views: 836

Re: Gearbox filler washers

The Swindon Toyota dealership seems very pricey. I've ordered some gaskets for my exhaust. £7 for one crush gasket. Hate to think how much the turbo gaskets gonna be! Yep Fish Brothers Toyota in Swindon, I worked for them for over 10 years but they do seem more expensive than other dealers. Depends...
by mr2garageswindon
Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Gearbox filler washers
Replies: 13
Views: 836

Re: Gearbox filler washers

Lol when has anything been a couple of quid from toyota? I Ordered gearbox assembly paste from em last week... Smaller than a tube of tooth paste.. £86!! :pale:
by mr2garageswindon
Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Gearbox filler washers
Replies: 13
Views: 836

Re: Gearbox filler washers

I've been re using them for years without any issue. Even in Toyota main dealer they were never carried in the parts dept or issued with the service parts. Each to their own. Of course if you have new ones then fit em but otherwise don't bother. Re fill the box, take it for a spin, re check the leve...
by mr2garageswindon
Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Gearbox filler washers
Replies: 13
Views: 836

Re: Gearbox filler washers

Are they missing? Generally you can re use them without any issue, not as such a crush washer like the nasty copper ones but a solid ally washer.
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Poor running
Replies: 1
Views: 301

Re: Poor running

Ignition system is first I'd look at if misfire. Most likely coil has cracked or dizzy cap, HT leads, plugs... Is there any codes?
by mr2garageswindon
Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1000hp engine...
Replies: 15
Views: 1343

Re: 1000hp engine...

Hmm that or 30,000 cans of Kronenbourg... I'll go for the beers

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