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by Mr2Madlad
Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] 93 UK speck rear fog ligts dead
Replies: 1
Views: 1509

[Mk2] [NA] 93 UK speck rear fog ligts dead

HI all As per title no rear fog lights working when headlights on. Bulbs good, continuity from bulb holder to passenger footwell connector block good so loom from rear to front of car is ok, if I jumper from footwell connector to 12v source light work so ground good. No rear fog symbol in instrument...
by Mr2Madlad
Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: where can i buy mr2 turbo rev3 rear toe control arms
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: where can i buy mr2 turbo rev3 rear toe control arms

where can i buy mr2 turbo rev3 rear toe control arms from... Mine have seised up... any aftermarket or oem sellers out there I would much appreciate it if anyone whos Just done rear tracking on my Turbo after rear shock replacement mine were rock solid. I wire brushed the exposed threads as much as...
by Mr2Madlad
Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Power steering issue
Replies: 8
Views: 658

Re: Power steering issue

have you shorted out the 2 bolt contacts under the black cap on the power steering relay ?? The relay is located in the front trunk on the right hand side has 2 thick wires going to it white and black from memory (possibly also pink and light blue) and 2 smaller ones which turn it on, pull the back ...
by Mr2Madlad
Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How to test a/c compressor
Replies: 3
Views: 335

Re: How to test a/c compressor

The clutch will not engage if there is no pressure in the system to save the compressor from possible damage if allowed to run for long time. The refrigerant flowing around in the system helps cool the compressor down to extend its life as well as transport some of the oil around. However if you wer...
by Mr2Madlad
Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 turbo bad fuel comsumption
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Its solved

Hi all again After a pain full half hour this evening I now have 4 injectors sitting on my coffee table to be sent for professional cleaning. A trip to Toyota tomorrow to get a fresh set of rubber rings etc is on the cards as well, good job I have the GT86 ells I'll be car less (o: No 2 injector was...
by Mr2Madlad
Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 turbo bad fuel comsumption
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Re: Rev 3 turbo bad fuel comsumption

Hi Turbo ok, not leaking oil, no blue smoke, spins fine and only very minor up down movement which the oil will take up when its running, no whine. Oil like honey virtually clear so engine internals are very clean (did take sump off a while back due to leaking gasket and cleaned it up, not much waxy...
by Mr2Madlad
Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Alternator Issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 387

Re: Alternator Issues?

Make sure the engine earth lead is bolted to the engine and chassis if not even with the signal present on the small 3 pin alternator plug the battery will not charge as no complete circuit due to rubber engine mount isolating engine from chassis. Case of alternator is bolted to engine this is the 0...
by Mr2Madlad
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 turbo bad fuel comsumption
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Rev 3 turbo bad fuel comsumption

Hi all I have a 1994 rev 3 Turbo which runs well. Recently I have been really getting through petrol like 40 miles to 1/4 a tank drinking it. There are no leaks in the fuel lines. I've replaced the plugs, dizzy and arm, checked all hoses in vacuum no splits or leaks, also put on a new fuel filter as...
by Mr2Madlad
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Real bad fuel consumption, rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 738

Lambda probe cures low MPG

Hi all Finally sorted the tubby, it was indeed the Lambda probe, fitted a brand new one and got her all warm then disconnected battery reconnected it took her for a good long hard drive so se learns herself again and now get 300 miles a tank. I cut the old probe open to see what's inside, there is q...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Real bad fuel consumption, rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 738

Re: Real bad fuel consumption, rev 3 Turbo

No errors at all on dash with link in diag port. My Lambda is heated 4 wire type. 2 black wires are open circuit think these are meant to have a low resistance not sure how much effect the missing heating will have once engine is running. The other 2 Blue and white read naff all, not open but high v...
by Mr2Madlad
Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Real bad fuel consumption, rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 738

Real bad fuel consumption, rev 3 Turbo

Hi all Got a rev 3 turbo had it for 10 years now, but over the last 3 weeks the fuel consumption is really going up. I an now only getting around 100 miles from a full tank where as before it was 280 ish, its now around 25 miles per 1/4 of gauge. There are no leaks in pipes or tank, no smell of petr...
by Mr2Madlad
Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: REV 3 Turbo timing alignement marks help
Replies: 4
Views: 488

Re: REV 3 Turbo timing alignement marks help

After a long time I finally report good news. Tensioner was the issue, not strong and after setting it to all marks and running it for a few months tubby got all rough and upset, checked marks and guess what they were out. The tensioner seemed to be a little to easy to push back in this time so I bo...
by Mr2Madlad
Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lost of oil in turbo air intake and air pipe Turbo Rev 3
Replies: 5
Views: 551

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lost of oil in turbo air intake and air pipe Turbo Rev 3

Hi all Thanks for the reply Done a little investigating and found it to be normal. It takes a while for it to build up from clean so I am not too concerned now. Was thinking Turbo had worn oil seals but a weeks worth of driving and no oil at all in the air intake pipe or compressor housing. The brea...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front drivers side knocking REV3 Turbo.
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front drivers side knocking REV3 Turbo.

Only a few things missing from that list. I'm guessing you checked the spring cups under the topmounts? Also, are your springs seated ok? Hi thanks for the reply The springs seem to fit / sit fine. The top spring cups are well rusty but solid, should there be any sort of plastic / rubber bit betwee...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Alternator nightmare
Replies: 9
Views: 1607

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Alternator nightmare

Check the 3 thin wires in the multi plug are ok What can happen is the copper wire breaks inside the insulation due to vibration, heat, water / corrosion right where they enter the multi plug. The alternators regulator needs all 3 to work, 1 is Field / switched 12v (from ignition) check with volt me...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Pipes from hell - need motivation!
Replies: 10
Views: 931

Hoses from hell

All done but never ever again........ Toyota wanted £558 just for the replacement pipes, including parts I have done it for under £60 including 5 litres of Toyota red coolant. If there is a worse job on an mr2 then I will probably sell up! Yep Try changing the 2 oil cooler pipes on the Rev 3 + turb...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front drivers side knocking REV3 Turbo.
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

[Mk2] [Turbo] Front drivers side knocking REV3 Turbo.

Hi all again Have another issue I have never been able to sort in my 10 year MR2 Turbo ownership. Drivers side front suspension seems to knock when going over minor dips, drain covers, holes etc, but nothing noticeable when going over speed humps. Car is REV 3 1994 Turbo I have personally changed: T...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Lost of oil in turbo air intake and air pipe Turbo Rev 3
Replies: 5
Views: 551

[Mk2] [Turbo] Lost of oil in turbo air intake and air pipe Turbo Rev 3

Hi I have lots of oil inside the air intake pipe and entry point to my Turbo, it seems to be coming from the breather pipe and then coating the pipe and turbo intake & turbine After noticing it I have now disconnected the breather pipe from the air intake pipe (plugged the hole) and stuck the pi...
by Mr2Madlad
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: radiator fitment
Replies: 2
Views: 294

Re: radiator fitment

my radiator on my rev 2 tubby is looking tired... ive got a rev 3 uk 3sge rad sitting there from my old 2 that i broke, will it fit what are the differences? I beleive it will fit fine, the turbo has 2 fans for cooling where as the n/a only has 1, but the fixings are there Its do able in the car wi...
by Mr2Madlad
Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 3 Turbo LSD gearbox rebuild kit ?
Replies: 2
Views: 412

[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 3 Turbo LSD gearbox rebuild kit ?

Hi Does anyone know if Toyota sell a "rebuild kit" for the Rev 3 Turbo gearbox with LSD ? I am having real issue with 1st and 2nd gear, the car has just gone over the 96K miles mark and I think the gearbox is close to worn out, its very sloppy in all gears, but when warm first and second a...

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