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by simmo490
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] water pump gone boom
Replies: 2
Views: 188

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] water pump gone boom

is it a tubby or NA mate

i bet there was ice in your system 99%

when was the last time you checked the coolant SG???

lesson there ;)

is it allready in the garage mate??
by simmo490
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Light snow
Replies: 26
Views: 1122

Re: Light snow

i wonder what every other rear wheel car driver does?? come on just drive the tings.

do you think every BMW driver thinks like that.

wonder what they did in the old days , probably all stayed in ](*,) :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by simmo490
Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Handbrake frozen (by the cold frozen) on
Replies: 21
Views: 1148

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Handbrake frozen (by the cold frozen) on

as above. and yeh its quite common ;)
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] aww FFS, Battery problem :(
Replies: 8
Views: 600

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] aww FFS, Battery problem :(

tomorrow morning = dead car £20 on that ;)

cold weather gets um!

hope it dont though
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front Bumper Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 493

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front Bumper Help!

i broke that car up a while ago now, cant remember where the bumper went :(

start looking bud
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front Bumper Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 493

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front Bumper Help!

just bonded and rivets mate

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by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front Bumper Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 493

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Front Bumper Help!

standard bumper with bomex UAD 180 front lip mate, goes well with veilside ;0
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: New Rev 3 Owner - Fog Lights question
Replies: 22
Views: 1201

Re: New Rev 3 Owner - Fog Lights question

yeh deffo a good subtle look.

wish i still had that car, would give my right arm for it back
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] LOL Battery Prices!
Replies: 20
Views: 2178

Re: [Mk2] [NA] LOL Battery Prices!

if any one wants to buy a battery from halfrauds i have a trade card and can book it over the phone, you jsut go in and pay ;)
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] aww FFS, Battery problem :(
Replies: 8
Views: 600

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] aww FFS, Battery problem :(

yeh battery will be kaput mate, this weather kills a weak battery.

get a new one, try using a motor factors raher than halfrauds, unless you have a trade card.

get a diesel battery i would recomend ;)
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Mist washer jets
Replies: 7
Views: 3687

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Mist washer jets

tescos are selling the flat wiper blades for £4 ea at the moment, got them on the mini, spot on
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: New Rev 3 Owner - Fog Lights question
Replies: 22
Views: 1201

Re: New Rev 3 Owner - Fog Lights question

thems bumpers are pretty rare mate, quite desirable too so dont just chuck it.

people cut out the middle slat and mesh it, it looks 10 times better than having fogs
by simmo490
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] major running problems
Replies: 10
Views: 430

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] major running problems

sounds like to me you have a blockage between that pipe back to the intake. my money also is on the compressor wheel stuck in the turbo outlet or you filter has sucked itself to death. that pipe collapsing is the engine trying to suck air in with out any success,. last thing would be the pipe has co...
by simmo490
Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] tap tap tap tap tap *now with sound clip* now sorted!!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 853

Re: [Mk2] [NA] tap tap tap tap tap *now with sound clip* now sorted!!!!!

at least it did not take the thread out (bloody rovers)

:)
by simmo490
Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Missing pulley identification
Replies: 11
Views: 634

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Missing pulley identification

dont get a new one?? skywalker will do you a good deal on second hand. people take these off and just throw them normally.
by simmo490
Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] TURBO GONE
Replies: 12
Views: 693

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] TURBO GONE

i would say its a diy job mate, i have managed to get one off (been off 1 week earler) in less than an hour, remove intake pipe remove oil feed and return (from sump and block) remove waterlines ubolt exhaust from downpipe flange unbolt exhaust manifold push whole lot back towards bulkhead and lift ...
by simmo490
Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Mist washer jets
Replies: 7
Views: 3687

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Mist washer jets

think my dad (GTECH) did this, may have used yaris jets???

however new vw beetle jets are ace!!!
by simmo490
Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Handbrake frozen (by the cold frozen) on
Replies: 21
Views: 1148

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Handbrake frozen (by the cold frozen) on

very common problem, leave it off in the cold mate
by simmo490
Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: airbag light on! what to do??? help! **FIXED**
Replies: 45
Views: 5371

Re: airbag light on! what to do??? help! **FIXED**

Just a though. Try moving the passanger and drivers seats back and forth on the runners. See if that gets rid.

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