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by luke2152
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] mk2 turbo gearbox failure
Replies: 0
Views: 2796

[Mk2] [Turbo] mk2 turbo gearbox failure

Not having much luck at the moment! I think my gearbox has failed in a major way. Surprisingly didn't do so under any kind of load in fact I was doing about 2mph when the back wheels locked (thank f*ck I wasn't travelling at speed). Now I can select all gears and drive forwards or backward a couple ...
by luke2152
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] inner CV joint
Replies: 4
Views: 1982

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] inner CV joint

Yeah unfortunately they are one of the places that doesn't ship to UK
by luke2152
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] inner CV joint
Replies: 4
Views: 1982

[Mk2] [Turbo] inner CV joint

I investigated a bit of knocking coming from my cv joint. Turns out the cage was broken and one of the balls had popped out and was trapped in the boot. I caught it before it failed spectacularly. Because there was a cable tie on the boot and I couldn't find the broken bit of cage I suspect it was a...
by luke2152
Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:07 am
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: Suspension options
Replies: 1
Views: 4710

Re: Suspension options

Sorry that's in the wrong forum and I can't seem to delete. Please move.
by luke2152
Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: Suspension options
Replies: 1
Views: 4710

Suspension options

I've got a set of BC coilovers left over as a legacy from the previous owner. Unfortunately they weren't looked after and are seized as far as the height adjustment is concerned. Have tried everything including modest heat and a pipe wrench and scaffold bar to free them to no avail (I did free one b...
by luke2152
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3SGTE engine rebuild - recommended workshops
Replies: 12
Views: 3484

Re: 3SGTE engine rebuild - recommended workshops

I'd be pulling the sump off and checking the bearings before I committed to a full engine out rebuild. You might be able to just replace a couple of main or big end bearings in situ. Cyl3 is suspect anyway, seems counter intuitive to take the shortcut route when I know cyl3 has an oil issue. I've g...
by luke2152
Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Free stuff
Replies: 0
Views: 1601

Free stuff

I don't have special access to the for sale forums but this is free stuff so if the moderators want to remove - well you're just seeing off anyone that could gain from it. I've aquired a few spares from my engine build project and I'm moving next weekend so need to get rid of a few bits. Parts are f...
by luke2152
Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3SGTE engine rebuild - recommended workshops
Replies: 12
Views: 3484

Re: 3SGTE engine rebuild - recommended workshops

I'd be pulling the sump off and checking the bearings before I committed to a full engine out rebuild. You might be able to just replace a couple of main or big end bearings in situ.

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