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by doctor_tom
Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: Century Motorsport Drag Car Build
Replies: 163
Views: 86352

Re: Century Motorsport Drag Car Build

Great car.

Fantastic engineering and shows what can be done when no expense if spared.

Can't wait to see it run down the strip!
by doctor_tom
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is this a low mileage Rev 1 a good buy?
Replies: 6
Views: 1334

Re: Is this a low mileage Rev 1 a good buy?

It is legit, the mileage adds up. It was just off the road between 2007 and 2012 and appears to have not been driven much. Check the MOT history of a vehicle Registration number: H786JLE Vehicle makeTOYOTA Vehicle modelMR2 Date first used31 December 1991 Fuel typePetrol ColourBlack MOT history of th...
by doctor_tom
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is this a low mileage Rev 1 a good buy?
Replies: 6
Views: 1334

Is this a low mileage Rev 1 a good buy?

Seen this on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142240415882? ... 1555.l2649

Pretty low mileage, worth a shot?
by doctor_tom
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?

Yes, check the BGB - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-dpUpxzr96YMDdMcjJTcE1BNTQ there's a reference chart of resistance vs temperature for the ECU temp sensor - it's just a thermistor. There's also a troubleshooting section that lists the common causes of poor fuel consumption. HI mate, thanks f...
by doctor_tom
Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?

I have not. I just redid the wiring the connectors.

Is there a method?
by doctor_tom
Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?

Hi, I'll check the plugs, might get a AFR meter but I know it is over fueling just trying to work out why. Maybe the lambda sensor is shot. I did redo the wire to the lambda sensor as it had melted which may not be sensible but I think it just gives a voltage but this may have changed the resistance...
by doctor_tom
Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

[Mk2] [Turbo] MR2 KM2 Rev 1 Turbo: 19 mpg standard?

HI, I have a MR2 MK2 Rev 1 Turbo with uprated inter-cooler, intake, 3" decat and huge exhaust, 1 bar boost. The car is sound, no fault codes, runs like a dream... but I only get around 18-20 mpg no matter how I drive it, it is usually driven off boost as if I gun it I can visibly see the fuel g...
by doctor_tom
Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error code 52: Knock sensor open circuit
Replies: 6
Views: 1069

Re: Error code 52: Knock sensor open circuit

I don't know the pins, If I had a diagram or knew the pins I would.

It's a 1991, rev 1 turbo, import.
by doctor_tom
Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error code 52: Knock sensor open circuit
Replies: 6
Views: 1069

Error code 52: Knock sensor open circuit

Hi,

has anyone found this to be a broken wire/connection anywhere?

I can't see anything so assuming it is the faulty sensor.

Thanks
by doctor_tom
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Weak wastegate? With video.
Replies: 0
Views: 173

Weak wastegate? With video.

Hi, can you tell if my wastegate actuator is weak from this video? I'm getting huge lag from 1-3000 rpm as I come on boost, 0-0.8 bar and I think it is because my actuator is very weak. I have an electronic boost controller but I think even that isn't stopping the effect. I connected a foot pump and...
by doctor_tom
Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 MK2 Rev 1 Turbo Injector seals
Replies: 2
Views: 166

MR2 MK2 Rev 1 Turbo Injector seals

Hi,

does anyone know where I can get these or an alternative car? Or the dimensions?

The seals that seat the injector in the head.
by doctor_tom
Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.
Replies: 15
Views: 486

Re: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.

Hi, duly noted, I will be running 98 from now on. I found there was an air leak, the bolt on the fuel rail had worked itself about a half inch loose. Tightened this up and there is still a leak, WD40 proved it. So, I'll have to take the intake manifold off this weekend and make sure everything is ti...
by doctor_tom
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.
Replies: 15
Views: 486

Re: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.

OK chap. Seems the most logical course of action and I'm not into wasting money. I'll report back in a few days. I leave the EFI fuse out for an hour? Fill it with 98RON (Shell V Power or similar), reset the ECU first, go from there, especially as you've replaced parts and not reset the ECU since. A...
by doctor_tom
Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.
Replies: 15
Views: 486

Re: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.

Excellent.

Thanks.

Gazza_DJ wrote:Don't even need to disconnect the battery, just pull the EFI fuse and leave it for a bit.
by doctor_tom
Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.
Replies: 15
Views: 486

Re: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.

Hi thanks, How do I clear the codes? I couldn't find a guide for that. I bought a new ignitor recently. It may be from the old one. Code 34 is overboost. That will go away if you clear codes and don't hit it again. Code 14 is the ignition signal, it's probably not the ignitor, so my money would be o...
by doctor_tom
Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.
Replies: 15
Views: 486

Error codes 14/34/52.... intermittent cut out at mid range coming onto boost.

Hi, I spent the weekend sorting out my MR2 as it had poor throttle respons, cbad fuel economy and the wastegate was catching on the down pipe. So I found a leak and ground the downpipe down. I also found the lamda sensor wire was brunt through!! Causing the poor fuel economy. I also had a MIL light ...
by doctor_tom
Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 Turbo rev1 distributor information
Replies: 0
Views: 167

MR2 Turbo rev1 distributor information

Hi

Does anyone have any information of the distributor and how it varies the ignition timing?

I'm wondering the limits of the system.

Has anyone put a standalone ecu, injectors, turbo and used the stock ignition system?
by doctor_tom
Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Side window is loose
Replies: 3
Views: 338

Re: Side window is loose

Thanks for the replies

I'll take it off and see what he issue is.

The bottom corner towards the front of the car lifts away from the car over 8-90mph.
by doctor_tom
Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Side window is loose
Replies: 3
Views: 338

Side window is loose

Hi

My side window is coming loose and is letting in air so is rather noisy

Is it just glued in?

Do I just rip it off and glue it back in?

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