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by qwakers
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Parasitic Battery Drain ( Alt Sencing ? )
Replies: 7
Views: 972

Re: Parasitic Battery Drain ( Alt Sencing ? )

take it back to the garage its a warrenty issue.
by qwakers
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Parasitic Battery Drain ( Alt Sencing ? )
Replies: 7
Views: 972

Re: Parasitic Battery Drain ( Alt Sencing ? )

as i said on mr2oc, id bet on the new alternators diode pack.
by qwakers
Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

Thought that might be it. Was expecting it to be the alarm but I pulled all the fuses that that runs from and I only got a 0.06 drop so it seems that’s ok. Whoever changed the alternator on this in the past fitted what I’d guess was a later unit. The problem is the wiring wasn't very well attached a...
by qwakers
Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

got a load mre done but only in respect of sweeping out my garage and tidying up. had a look for a power drain issue i have too. i have a 0.54amp drain which goes away when i disconnect the white wires in this pic:: http://i.imgur.com/l0aIWPi.jpg does any one know what do these wires feed? thanks,
by qwakers
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

let the paint go off properly for a couple of days then wet sand it with 1000grit wet and dry, when the surface is flat you machine polish it with g4 compound and then machine wax it. that is if i can be bothered, if you just wax it you get a passable finish. and dont forget your looking at the resu...
by qwakers
Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

painted a load yesterday http://i.imgur.com/mwl50BJ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TmgyDbs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/15ncVSJ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8x2E4Bw.jpg unfortunately one wing really badly reacted and then i ran out of paint... so still got this to do... http://i.imgur.com/tH9HQ1p.jpg http://i.imgur.com...
by qwakers
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

oh and for spraying you REALLY need a water trap. theyre only about £15
by qwakers
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

no. my old compressor is a compact charnwood and it has to work pretty hard to ge tthe job done. it can hold the pressure to do it but the pumps running constantly. my mates 3hp twin pump sealey compressor has about the same tank size as mine but with the more powerful motor it only runs about 60% o...
by qwakers
Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

so ive borrowed a friends compressor. got a fair amount done this last 3 days... first and second colour coat http://i.imgur.com/8COAIw0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/O8rP6oo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wp4BycQ.jpg lacquer http://i.imgur.com/KrS3k39.jpg http://i.imgur.com/k3IEIh4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/w4X8GMH....
by qwakers
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

but i did get some done. http://i.imgur.com/xFTeGRh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wKW5ffk.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wZW6dyS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/f1eaMIS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GT1S0DF.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QzrT1uJ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pyPPXbL.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WIO66hy.jpg unfortunately i cant do the...
by qwakers
Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Did my alternator just die on me?
Replies: 19
Views: 2259

Re: Did my alternator just die on me?

you should be able to twist the belt through 90 degrees at the middle of the longest run "with reasonable force"
by qwakers
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

oooooh great.... :( :( :( nothings ever simple. the rings just went in my compressor. for most things this isnt a real issue. the odd spot of oil going down a air line doesnt matter.... unless your spraying. i have a water trap and its catching most of it but not all. and compressors are VERY expens...
by qwakers
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

time... well i live alone and get bored easily. i had a week and a half off work last week and im a mobile worker, so no boss to oversee my every movement. so i spend a lot of my 'working' time on other more interesting activities......
by qwakers
Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: David's Mitsubishi Evo 6 Import
Replies: 97
Views: 53915

Re: David's Mitsubishi Evo 6 Import

1000 grit wet and dry will take the corrosion off then 2000 grit then polish to ge tthe shine back.
by qwakers
Thu Sep 29, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

spent the evening after work sanding the last edges and masking up. tip: floor protection film, its self adhesive but not too much and sticks well to bodywork and masking tape. and its cheaper than brown paper.... http://i.imgur.com/9kJw4Oi.jpg http://i.imgur.com/p4t6B8b.jpg http://i.imgur.com/SSbeG...
by qwakers
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

ive tried both premium and normal, its just been hacked about too much...
by qwakers
Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: Mk2
Topic: Rev 1/2 Turbo AFM | Mines strut braces | Rev 2 Turbo Apexi Super Intake
Replies: 10
Views: 1689

Re: Rev 1/2 Turbo AFM | Mines strut braces | Rev 2 Turbo Apexi Super Intake

if mark doesnt have thencoilovers and if you can post ill take them
by qwakers
Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

today i pulled the doors off and finished the 1st sanding stage (all large areas that i can get to with the da) ive been sanding for days now, this is by far the biggest project ive ever taken on. ive done single panels, all the lower running strips and bumpers of a kia sorento and even whole motorc...
by qwakers
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 85233

Re: welcome to my basket case.

aussieGT wrote:


What does toyotareference refer to that bonnet scoop as??



no idea just used that pic as an example ;)

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