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by pnicho
Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] HELP: on/off throttle engine vibrating massively. Cv joint/gearbox? I don't know
Replies: 2
Views: 4656

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] HELP: on/off throttle engine vibrating massively. Cv joint/gearbox? I don't know

Took the drive shaft off. Engine doesn't move anymore.
All engine mounts look good. Can't move the engine at all either.
by pnicho
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:20 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] HELP: on/off throttle engine vibrating massively. Cv joint/gearbox? I don't know
Replies: 2
Views: 4656

[Mk2] [Turbo] HELP: on/off throttle engine vibrating massively. Cv joint/gearbox? I don't know

Hi all, 1996 MR2 Turbo. Gearbox: E153-735 Hoping someone can shed some light. The car is back on the road and the only thin I've touched in the drive line is the inner CV boot on the passenger side. It was driving fine yesterday and I booted it away from a standstill. After this whenever I lifted of...
by pnicho
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Over boosting after turbo rebuild
Replies: 24
Views: 13587

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Over boosting after turbo rebuild

I've had a TT hybrid turbo for years now. Never experienced boost creep. Current setup is: Hybrid TT Turbo ARC intake Greddy Intercooler (genuine one) Aussie downpipe and old mongoose 3'' exhaust. HOWEVER: I do have an AVCR installed and it changes all the way through the rev range and learns each g...
by pnicho
Tue Mar 26, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Strange banging/knocking noise from the back
Replies: 3
Views: 2627

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Strange banging/knocking noise from the back

Ok cool - thanks for the answer - I'll get it posted off this week! :)
by pnicho
Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Strange banging/knocking noise from the back
Replies: 3
Views: 2627

[Mk2] [Turbo] Strange banging/knocking noise from the back

Hi All, Wondering if anyone has any hints/tips on how to check the following. On the last trip back from LeMans as I got off the Ferry I noticed a loud bang as I went over a bump. After that when I go over any significant bumps there is a loud bang from the left read of the car. I notice before I we...
by pnicho
Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: wheel ideas on Azure blue car?? *WHEELS CHOSEN!*
Replies: 37
Views: 4429

Re: wheel ideas on Azure blue car?? *WHEELS CHOSEN!*

What is on mine at the moment.

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by pnicho
Mon May 27, 2013 9:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: not feeling as fast as it should??
Replies: 18
Views: 1557

Re: not feeling as fast as it should??

To sentiment someone elses thread above my turbo was a bit lack lustre and I got another BOV that I was re-furbishing. After I got the car back from having some work done I changed the bov over and WOW, what a difference. The HKS SSQV I had was literally destroyed inside, however from the outside it...
by pnicho
Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help - Intercooler fan
Replies: 4
Views: 386

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help - Intercooler fan

Hey Peter, Thanks for your help. Long and short of the story is today is the first time I have been able to look at the car since yesterday. Investigation carried out so far: Find black box in boot and check connections - only to find black box isn't there (found in the boot 30 seconds later). Plugg...
by pnicho
Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help - Intercooler fan
Replies: 4
Views: 386

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help - Intercooler fan

Hey Peter,

Thanks for that.

Yes I did use an additional relay for the Rogue fans.

Where abouts is the control box in the boot?

Where is the fan relay do you know, are these also likely suspects?

Thanks

Phil
by pnicho
Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help - Intercooler fan
Replies: 4
Views: 386

[Mk2] [Turbo] Need help - Intercooler fan

Ok - my intercooler fan's not working. Long story but upshot of it is that it's not working at all now. I do have my rogue fans actuated by the intercooler fan but even with these disconnected the intercooler fan is not running. I have disconnected the engine lid temp sensor so that the circuit is o...
by pnicho
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] smokey under heavy acceleration
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] smokey under heavy acceleration

All turbos run rich as standard to save the engine, when you see the smoke is it when you change gear and are right at the redline or is it constant?
by pnicho
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] stuck at first hurdle lowering car
Replies: 14
Views: 903

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] stuck at first hurdle lowering car

If I remember correctly from changing my suspension over, there are clips that hold the brake lines to the struts. Bare in mind that they have been there for circa 20 years so they will take a bit of patience to get off.

Edit: Grammar was appalling.
by pnicho
Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ARC Induction Box - Filter options
Replies: 6
Views: 779

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] ARC Induction Box - Filter options

Thanks for the feedback guys - much appreciated!
by pnicho
Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ARC Induction Box - Filter options
Replies: 6
Views: 779

[Mk2] [Turbo] ARC Induction Box - Filter options

What filters are people using in their ARC Induction boxes?

Thanks

Phil
by pnicho
Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Skywalker again
Replies: 0
Views: 542

Skywalker again

Just a quick thanks to Luke who sorting my twin plate clutch and a few other problems this week in super quick time.

Keep it up dude and I'll see you for more work when I get back from Le Mans
by pnicho
Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Alloy radiators - what's the quality like?
Replies: 18
Views: 6550

Re: Alloy radiators - what's the quality like?

I have a mishimoto one which I fitted last year - the engine is a lot cooler now, however the stock fans don't line up correctly onto it (presumably so you buy their kit) however a bit of work with a hacksaw and you can extend two of the brackets enough to make the stock fans fit. Otherwise a qualit...
by pnicho
Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Straightening a buckled alloy wheel?...
Replies: 20
Views: 843

Re: Straightening a buckled alloy wheel?...

Most alloy wheels can be repaired. Pointless buying new wheels etc when you can get the old repaired for less than a single new wheel. Ring wheels in motion and speak to them.
by pnicho
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Straightening a buckled alloy wheel?...
Replies: 20
Views: 843

Re: Straightening a buckled alloy wheel?...

why not put one steel on and rescue the alloy? out of balance doesn't mean it's the alloy - ask a wheel place to check it without the tyre.
by pnicho
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Straightening a buckled alloy wheel?...
Replies: 20
Views: 843

Re: Straightening a buckled alloy wheel?...

Ring up wheels in motion (black circles) and take some photos for them - you're better off getting the tyre off so that they can see it better. Best thing to do is pop off to local tyre place and ask them to take the tyre off (presuming you're not using it) and ask them to put it on their balancing ...

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