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by jdbecks
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mk 2 Rev 3 light problems
Replies: 4
Views: 374

Re: Mk 2 Rev 3 light problems

swicth in the stalk unit
by jdbecks
Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Should a Tom's underbody brace have a bend in it?
Replies: 21
Views: 1472

Re: Should a Tom's underbody brace have a bend in it?

you will weaken the metal by straightening it..same if you heat it up
by jdbecks
Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Need to renew rear tyres but want something different.
Replies: 8
Views: 635

Re: Need to renew rear tyres but want something different.

i have 225 on the front and can not wait to go down to 215
by jdbecks
Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] High Flow Oil and Water Pumps
Replies: 21
Views: 1588

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] High Flow Oil and Water Pumps

The 3sgte oil pump will always be able to provide enough flow no matter what the rpm.
by jdbecks
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Just spotted this... very weird wide body
Replies: 16
Views: 3085

Re: Just spotted this... very weird wide body

cant remember who made this kit....it was a Japanese kit IRC
by jdbecks
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] High Flow Oil and Water Pumps
Replies: 21
Views: 1588

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] High Flow Oil and Water Pumps

you dont need a bigger oil pump

for the long technical answer do a search on www.mr2oc.com written by Bill Wot.
by jdbecks
Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Temp Gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 547

Re: Temp Gauge

by jdbecks
Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Temp Gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 547

Re: Temp Gauge

replacement sensors can be purchased from camskill, I think they cost £12 plus delivery, just double check you order the temperature sensor for the gauge and not ecu :thumleft: There is only one thermostat on the MR2, I am unsure which sensor you mean..But that sensor is the only sensor that can eff...
by jdbecks
Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Chargecoolers
Replies: 15
Views: 1640

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Chargecoolers

bmic
by jdbecks
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Temp Gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 547

Re: Temp Gauge

you need the temp sensor that is on the left hand side of the engine, in the water outlet, it faces the rear of the car, and is grey in colour with a single wire plug connection. http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/volume1/cooling_system/Manual_0501_0001.jpg if you disconnect the plug and ground ...
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: coolant hardpipes, are they copper?
Replies: 3
Views: 384

Re: coolant hardpipes, are they copper?

im thinking of the fuel lines now...I dont know :D although I am sure they are copper braised
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: coolant hardpipes, are they copper?
Replies: 3
Views: 384

Re: coolant hardpipes, are they copper?

RyanRs wrote:can anyone tell me what material the coolant hard-pipes on the rear of the engine are made from? i believe it to be copper as its fairly soft and the welds are brass coloured however im no expert and need to be sure.

thanks :thumleft:


They looked copper to me also.
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What pipe is missing...
Replies: 0
Views: 207

[Mk2] [Turbo] What pipe is missing...

Can anyone tell me what vacuum pipe is supose to be connected to this, its under the intake manifold, just by the vacuum hose that connects from the inlet manifold to the vsv valve, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/jdbecks/IMAG0066-1.jpg From the top of the engine, it connects from the black p...
by jdbecks
Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where to buy 86.5mm cast 3SGE pistons?
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: Where to buy 86.5mm cast 3SGE pistons?

why do you not want to put forged pistons in?
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.

jimGTS wrote:dont confuse tvis with tvsv.....

you should be looking at the tvsv if your concerned with boost
:eye:


O yeah...its early :clown:
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help - need stiffer springs than Tein S.Tec..?
Replies: 5
Views: 457

Re: Help - need stiffer springs than Tein S.Tec..?

Thanks for the link and comments. This is primarily a race car so RSR sound like the way to go, and a lot stiffer than the Tein that people in the championship are not all that happy with. It seems thought that the drop on the RSR is quite small compared to the others, is this true or are the figur...
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.

No mate, the car came with a manual boost adjuster but with stock boost gauge. The previous owner had split the hose coming from the turbo to the IC and i did the same a few days ago. So i've removed the manual boost adjuster until i've got an accurate gauge fitted. Not sure why there's a CT26 turb...
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.

n9thx wrote:eh?
surely this is a good idea before any boost changes?


sorry, I miss read the first few lines, and thought you had adjusted the boost before having a boost gauge, the stock boost gauge totaly in accurate. everything will most likely be alright. once you can see on the aftermarket gauge
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help - need stiffer springs than Tein S.Tec..?
Replies: 5
Views: 457

Re: Help - need stiffer springs than Tein S.Tec..?

Race Idiot wrote:Heres a good link to a bunch of springrates for various springs

http://www.mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=14670

The RS*R race springs look pretty stiff according to that


RSR are to stiff for my liking :) although on a nice flat road...it drives like a dream
by jdbecks
Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: Boost only at 3/4 until 4-5000rpm is this normal.

n9thx wrote:
I've ordered a boost gauge so i can measure what boost is running whereas before it was all a mystery. :?:


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