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Bought on 9th Dec 2010
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Nothing goes to plan and I was expecting problems, but I didn't expect anything as heart breaking as this.
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The engine arrived at Woodsport and appeared to be very badly damaged and in an unsaleable condition.
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There were missing parts.
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Response from the Yard after my email saying that it was in an unsaleable condition.
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Quick run down of the problems with pics from Paul.
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Both front bank camshaft sensors broken.
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One of the bellhousing bolt holes snapped clean off the engine.
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The front bank cam cover had a crack on top of the casing.
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Engine harness badly chopped in several places.
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Missing parts included upper dipstick tube and dipstick.
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The good news was that Paul could salvage it.
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I bought a rolling MR-S shell from GTSChris.
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Work started with Paul Woods in Jan 2012
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Alterations carried out to the engine bay, certain areas recessed and the drivers chassis engine mount fabricated.
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The front subframe modified too, necessary for Marcs headers to clear.
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Gearbox hanger mount made
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The Mk2 mount dummy fitted on the drivers side.
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The engine access hole cut and framework made for it that the removable hatch bolts to.
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The large core aluminium rad fitted, essential for a 2gr or 1mz in a roadster, the stock radiator is pathetically thin.
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Engine looks a lot nicer now compared to the previous pics!!
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The engine bay prepped and primed.
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Then given a quick basecoat of gunmetal grey.
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The engine trial fitted.
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This highlights any areas that need to be addressed and lets Paul make the torque mounts and modify the rear subframe.
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They really are a snug fit in a Mk3 bay.
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Start made on the gearbox side of the rear torque mount.
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Front torque mount fabricated, pre paint.
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The rear one with temporary bolts.
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A view from the rear, still a bit untidy.
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Fabrication stage complete, engine removed and bay given final alterations before getting a clearcoat on the basecoat.
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I've lost the first fire up videos.
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There was a code P2103 coming from the ECU, which means the drive by wire throttle body had a fault.
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It couldn't be ignored because it goes into limp mode and restricts throttle to 2000rpm.
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So another throttle body was required!
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I bought a 2nd hand throttle body from ebay US.
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So the ebay one was fitted, key turned.
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Two codes from the ebay TB are:
P2103 Throttle actuator current
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P2111 throttle actuator control system
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We decided to get one of Paul's friends' 2gr into the workshop so we could cross over a known good TB and ensure the wiring is all OK.
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I sourced another new TB, this time tested as working before it was sent to me.
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Getting excited about picking her up, I gave her some new boots.
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Rota Grid wheels in Bronze with Toyo T1-R tyres.
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Front tyres:
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Rear wheels: 16 x 7J
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I finally picked the car up from Paul on 2nd May 2012.
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Dick had plenty more than a hardtop.
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Stopped at a petrol station when I was on my way again and got a flat battery.
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Finally got home in the wee hours of the morning.
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First jobs I carried out the following week were new battery and new tyres for the front.
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