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by mr2garageswindon
Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: anyone ever bought this exhaust?
Replies: 10
Views: 1172

Re: anyone ever bought this exhaust?

Alex has one on his mr2 it is pretty noisy almost japspeed loud :shock:. It was secondhand but took a bit of fitting as well I understand as it didn't line up very well but mr2garageswindon could tell you more as he fitted it for him. Lol yeah that was a pita to fit. It had been previously "mo...
by mr2garageswindon
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: getting a MK3
Replies: 13
Views: 11876

Re: getting a MK3

I have heard plenty of people worried about the pre cats being sucked into the engine.. how could they get sucked in thru the exhaust? The exhaust blows out the spent gasses,it doesn't suck them in. :lol: :lol: :lol: Man, I hope it's not mk3s you work on! From the MR2-ROC sticky on precats: The 1ZZ...
by mr2garageswindon
Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: MR2 MK3 2000-2007
Topic: getting a MK3
Replies: 13
Views: 11876

Re: getting a MK3

If the pre cats fail they generally block the main cat resulting in sluggish to rev up etc. I have heard plenty of people worried about the pre cats being sucked into the engine.. how could they get sucked in thru the exhaust? The exhaust blows out the spent gasses,it doesn't suck them in. Ask the o...
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: TCB got me outta the do do...
Replies: 3
Views: 5451

TCB got me outta the do do...

Hats off to TCB.
I've been on the look out for a crank pulley for a 3SFE engine for a customers MR2 not avail from any of the usual places.
Gave them a call Friday lunch time. They rang back an hour later.. "we have 3 here!"
Fantastic result.
Was delivered already this morning.
\:D/
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What can we find under the seats????
Replies: 12
Views: 1751

Re: What can we find under the seats????

Years back I bought a Scirocco or however it is spelt for £1000, ran it round for 9 or 10 months then flogged it to a mate for £1000 It was a mess inside so decided to vac it out.. £12 in change under back seat. Result. Clear profit!
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: NA exhaust suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 1115

Re: NA exhaust suggestions

No problem.
Hope you get it sorted. :thumleft:
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: NA exhaust suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 1115

Re: NA exhaust suggestions

I had a customer with rev 5 na had same corroded cat to rear box joint. I got my local fabricator to cut off the flange and make up a slide in joint for it. Was about £70 I think. That was Bell Fabrications in Cricklade near Swindon. I happen to have 2 standard NA exhausts with cats sat in the works...
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: reduce drone on motorway
Replies: 22
Views: 3477

Re: reduce drone on motorway

markstevieandmads wrote:The na is a lot louder than the turbo with the japspeed.


Yup + 1 for that.

Its a built in safety feature to stop you falling asleep on long journeys..Or to pi$$ you off so much you shout louder at the car to shuuuuuuuutttttttt uuuuuupppppppppp ](*,)
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: welding question
Replies: 10
Views: 949

Re: welding question

Yep they usually snap. ](*,)
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Rear caliper piston won't wind back out?
Replies: 5
Views: 1359

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Rear caliper piston won't wind back out?

Are the handbrake levers on the caliper back on their stop?
Did you de adjust handbrake cable prior to winding back or remove the cables?
Sticking handbrake levers on calipers or partially seized cables wont help.
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Parasitic Battery Drain ( Alt Sencing ? )
Replies: 7
Views: 959

Re: Parasitic Battery Drain ( Alt Sencing ? )

How much was the alternator? What make is it? I've had issues with customers supplying their own parts bought from ebay cheaper than I can supply... Thing is I don't buy cheap crap parts as if they fail I've gotta replace at my own cost. Usual story you get what you pay for. I'll happily fit custome...
by mr2garageswindon
Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Battery not charging
Replies: 5
Views: 3198

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Battery not charging

That is just battery voltage and being a new battery its what I would expect. Battery light not on while running or doesn't come on at all?
Have you un plugged the reverse light switch to see if that makes any difference?
by mr2garageswindon
Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Battery not charging
Replies: 5
Views: 3198

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Battery not charging

What volts reading across battery with and without engine running? Does the battery light illuminate when just ignition on?
Most likely the alternator is just pushing out enough to keep it running but not charging it.
Check engine earths too.
by mr2garageswindon
Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] ANOTHER key fob issue...
Replies: 2
Views: 2842

Re: [Mk2] [NA] ANOTHER key fob issue...

New battery?
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35
Replies: 38
Views: 31857

Re: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35

I should see him later and I'll ask him to stick some up. Think I got a link to a video at Rockingham on my garage facepoop page.. Castle eaton vehicle services. Jammy git was at Coome yesterday playing in a Civic while I was stuck at work [-( Hi, I'm the MilesH mentioned above. Feel free to check ...
by mr2garageswindon
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35
Replies: 38
Views: 31857

Re: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35

According to the MR2's data logger, it's lapping 1m20s around Combe. A fast time, no doubt. Lol Miles H is doing 1.20 in an MK2 na with £100 engine in it round coome.. BUT he is one hell of a good driver! Does he have any on board footage on the youtubes? I'd like to see what is required skill/corn...
by mr2garageswindon
Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35
Replies: 38
Views: 31857

Re: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35

1:20 in an N/A is great. I guess this is a mr2 championship car?

Yep it is.
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35
Replies: 38
Views: 31857

Re: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35

Hodgeson...
by mr2garageswindon
Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35
Replies: 38
Views: 31857

Re: mr2 turbo takes out gtr r35

[quote="Gazza_DJ"]According to the MR2's data logger, it's lapping 1m20s around Combe. A fast time, no doubt.

Lol Miles H is doing 1.20 in an MK2 na with £100 engine in it round coome.. BUT he is one hell of a good driver!
by mr2garageswindon
Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: trouble with central locking
Replies: 4
Views: 752

Re: trouble with central locking

Switch on the back of the drivers door lock not working is first guess or broken corroded wires in door/ door shut area.

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