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- Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:42 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2264
Re: INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?
I've informed my insurance and they are dealing with it, assuming that would be quickest and easiest ! ? The assessor knows its a turbo and said its more effort etc. Regarding buying it back, No.. putting time,effort,cash,just to get back to original condition .. maybe i'm been petulant but, Its my ...
- Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:10 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2264
INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?
Rather than babble on and end up making it a sob story, ( unless ya want me to !) In brief.. '97 mr2 turbo 122.000mls insured with footman james, no agreed price. parked outside house, driven into,driver admitted full responsibility assessor has written it off and said its " its condition is be...
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5122
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.
it is as simple as that.. the hard part is knowing whats in tank to start with.. easiest way is to brim ya fuel tank and put needle at full. there is other ways but thats easiest i know.
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:01 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: 02/lambda code 21 ..help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 322
Re: 02/lambda code 21 ..help
code 21 is not specific, just o2 sensor !
had no issues with burning oil, not aware of any issues with overfueling.
if sensor is dead then i will investigate the cause ..
just dont know the best coarse of action ?
had no issues with burning oil, not aware of any issues with overfueling.
if sensor is dead then i will investigate the cause ..
just dont know the best coarse of action ?
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: 02/lambda code 21 ..help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 322
02/lambda code 21 ..help
getting an error code 21, o2 sensor. mpg verifies this. the sensor (denso)has seen 8000mls from new. could a sensor die in such a short time ?? Also, doing the bgb test,would it show as a code 21 if it was a wiring fault ? basically ..I need ANY help with best way to proceed ect do i have to do a co...
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:11 pm
- Forum: Mk2
- Topic: Intalvolanti D shape wheel with Toyota boss and Snap off QR.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1518
?
will you sell snap off on its own
thats if you havnt sold yet.
thats if you havnt sold yet.
- Tue May 08, 2018 5:12 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] engine mounts ,who/where sells them ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 841
[Mk2] [Turbo] engine mounts ,who/where sells them ?
Recently had front and rear mounts poly bushed as oem had perished and split.
cant handle the vibration,and noises they cause.
so before i shell out 365 to main dealer, is there anywhere else who has them?
new or used . rev3 turbo .
???
cant handle the vibration,and noises they cause.
so before i shell out 365 to main dealer, is there anywhere else who has them?
new or used . rev3 turbo .
???
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help with 97' turbo clutch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1142
[Mk2] [Turbo] help with 97' turbo clutch
Time has come to have a new clutch fitted, A friends son talked me into " smoking the tyres" today, which is A..immature (50yr old !! ) B..wasteful C..potentially expensive. All of which is irrelevant to me really..got an audi estate to be sensible in . but,to the point.. clutch span,wheel...
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:43 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1327
Re: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
SORTED... clutch pedal adjusted and cube in selector levers turned 90 degrees..
CHEERS.
CHEERS.
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:34 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1327
help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
got a reluctant gearbox ..2nd-3rd ok going down from 4th, but up in to 3rd i have to slow shift... question is .. new synchro or 2nd hand box? and what should i expect regarding cost? also.. how difficult would it be for a qualified mechanic to do.. ( limited gearbox experience ) any pointers/advice...
- Fri May 12, 2017 3:47 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Intercooler shroud
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1006
Re: Intercooler shroud
It's not difficult to make one without template.. I just used factory shroud for template, traced outline and marked bolt holes, laid ic on top,aligned ic with template bolt holes, marked 4 corners of core on template, join the marks, then cut out 5mm INSIDE the lines to ensure overlap. hope that ma...
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:32 pm
- Forum: Trader Feedback
- Topic: TRY THIS GARAGE...LEEDS
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4344
TRY THIS GARAGE...LEEDS
Try this place if your needing any work doing, helpful, friendly ( unless you inadvertently upset the owner with a comment/ joke ! :roll: which i did !) and more importantly competent and great value, was going to say "cheap" but that sounds kinda...cheap. SJS AUTOS leeds based in armley g...
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:12 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: rev2 calipers (rear) on rev 3 ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 680
caliper
cheers
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:19 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: rev2 calipers (rear) on rev 3 ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 680
rev2 calipers (rear) on rev 3 ???
Can a rev 2 turbo caliper be used on a rev 3 ? REAR CALIPER. Problem been, changed pads and now o/s rear caliper wont hold car on handbrake ? no noticeable problem or pulling to one side when driving tho.. Have a rev 2 caliper available ..so Can i swap just one caliper over ? WANT TO GET CAR OUT :cr...
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 3:35 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: blitz type 01 rims just want rid of them !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 399
blitz type 01 rims just want rid of them !
Ive got a set of blitz 01 rims,16" staggered, dished, correct offset for mr2 been refurbed BUT was going to get rim bolts to match car... lost half of them
what should i ask for them?
3yrs in cellar and just want rid of them..
what should i ask for them?
3yrs in cellar and just want rid of them..
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:43 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: portable lithium/capacitor starters ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 642
portable lithium/capacitor starters ?
Seeking advice about either batteryless jump starters or lithium jump starters. I have the standard 12v lead acid type,which is ok but seems to always be at home, on charge or not charged in boot..! Saw today one of those mini jump packs, not much bigger than an iphone,which claims to start cars up ...
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:32 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] lithium battery jump starter ? advice/opinions pls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2460
[Mk2] [Turbo] lithium battery jump starter ? advice/opinions pls
Seeking advice about either batteryless jump starters or lithium jump starters. I have the standard 12v lead acid type,which is ok but seems to always be at home, on charge or not charged in boot..! Saw today one of those mini jump packs, not much bigger than an iphone,which claims to start cars up ...
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:25 pm
- Forum: Mk2
- Topic: MOMO Milennium wheel + MOMO Gear knob
- Replies: 4
- Views: 778
Re: MOMO Milennium wheel + MOMO Gear knob
What make is the boss pls and what revision is it for?
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:19 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: What can we find under the seats????
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1741
Re: What can we find under the seats????
only carpet in mine. But had a car once with a drivers seat that wouldn't go fully forward,so after trying brute force a couple of times i investigated, found a smallish box wedged in runner. Approx 10/12 unused,live 9mm pistol rounds !! guy who previously owned car was in forces, stationed in germa...
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 6:08 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: reduce drone on motorway
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3472
Re: reduce drone on motorway
Cruise at 65 8) Correct, this is what i do in lane 1. You can relax and listen to the radio. At 60mph you're saving fuel as well. The only people I see doing 65 are the Audi nobs doing it in the 30 zone. :roll: I don't see the point in not keeping up with traffic on a motorway, fuel saving is for F...