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by darkmagi
Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] replacing coolant + bleeding ??
Replies: 4
Views: 336

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] replacing coolant + bleeding ??

if you want to bleed the system go to this link & follow the walk through, I think it says on this link that you need 13 ltrs of coolant but i would check just to make sure.

http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/ ... system.htm


Hope this helps................. :)
by darkmagi
Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: leaking t-bar
Replies: 10
Views: 536

Re: leaking t-bar

I had the same problem as you with the t-bar & after trying to spray it ( which did not work) i found the best way to fix it was to get an inner tube from a bike cut a piece of the rubber to fit the end of the t-bar were it is leaking and glue it to that end but make sure you only glue the piece...
by darkmagi
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: advice on selling my car
Replies: 1
Views: 1502

advice on selling my car

I am thinking of selling my 2 & i need some advice on the price i should be able to get for it. Its a 91 t-bar g-ltd import, Its got 81k on the clock & will have a years MOT & 6 months tax. It is in excellent condition. The aircon needs regassing & the o/s mirror does not fold in but...
by darkmagi
Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Turbo Exhaust on a N/A 2
Replies: 26
Views: 1517

Re: Turbo Exhaust on a N/A 2

Thanks for the info, When i checked out Ebay i noticed that the blueflame & mongoose exhaust looked the same but the one that was selling as a blueflame had what i thought looked like better exhaust tips than the mongoose exhaust.
by darkmagi
Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Turbo Exhaust on a N/A 2
Replies: 26
Views: 1517

Re: Turbo Exhaust on a N/A 2

Im in Not So Sunny Scotland but thanks for the offer, I only wanted the turbo exhaust because it looks better than the n/a verison ( in my opinion ) but the n/a will do if it has a nice note at tickover, I was really hoping to find an exuast that sounded like a sti scooby at tickover you know the ni...
by darkmagi
Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Turbo Exhaust on a N/A 2
Replies: 26
Views: 1517

Turbo Exhaust on a N/A 2

I need a couple of bits of advice, the first thing i wanted to know is if anyone has fitted a blueflame exhaust to there 2, Im wanting to buy a ss exhaust but im not sure what is the best to buy, Im looking for something that gives a nice burble on tickover & is nice & loud when pushing the ...
by darkmagi
Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wet weather juddering
Replies: 6
Views: 321

Re: Wet weather juddering

I had the same problem, Try spraying WD40 around the coil & dizzy cap, It worked for me & its been over 6 months & still no probs

don't use cheap release spray as it does not seem to work as well as WD40 does :D
by darkmagi
Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: STARTING PROBLEMS AFTER RAIN / CARWASH
Replies: 10
Views: 448

Re: STARTING PROBLEMS AFTER RAIN / CARWASH

I had the same problems as you did, I tried everything, I changed the leads,dizzy cap & the spark plugs but it still happened, I then sprayed WD40 over all the electrical connectors around the engine but it still happened so i sprayed the coil & its been fine ever since even when its been ra...
by darkmagi
Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: STARTING PROBLEMS AFTER RAIN / CARWASH
Replies: 10
Views: 448

Re: STARTING PROBLEMS AFTER RAIN / CARWASH

I had the same problems as you did, I tried everything, I changed the leads,dizzy cap & the spark plugs but it still happened, I then sprayed WD40 over all the electrical connectors around the engine but it still happened si i sprayed the coil & its been fine ever since even when its been ra...
by darkmagi
Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: ARRRGGGGHHH - Why is it still slipping?
Replies: 2
Views: 277

Re: ARRRGGGGHHH - Why is it still slipping?

The clutch pedal can be adjusted, Try this site:

http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/ ... clutch.htm
by darkmagi
Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Need Help with new driveshaft oil seal
Replies: 0
Views: 199

Need Help with new driveshaft oil seal

I fitted several driveshaft oil seal's over the last couple of months to my 2 ( LONG STORY ) after having a gearbox fitted, Both the seal's seemed fine for the last month as i have been checking them every so often but this morning i noticed a little bit of oil sitting between the driveshafts it see...
by darkmagi
Mon May 08, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: error code 51
Replies: 2
Views: 237

Re: error code 51

If no one has seen this problem it would be very helpfull if anyone is out working on the engine could you check & see if you get a error code 51 if you put a wire in the diagnostic port & rev the engine just to see if the code comes up then goes away, If several people get the same code the...
by darkmagi
Mon May 08, 2006 1:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: error code 51
Replies: 2
Views: 237

error code 51

I had a running problem with my car this morning, I think it was because of 2 days worth of rain getting into the engine compartment, The car ran like a bag of bolts for the first 10 mins, ( I had this problem about a month ago when it was wet, It was a faulty HT lead ) anyway when i got to work i t...
by darkmagi
Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Advice After Fitting New Driveshaft Oil Seals
Replies: 6
Views: 488

Re: Advice After Fitting New Driveshaft Oil Seals

Just to let eveybody know that has given me advice on fitting the oilseals, They are both in WHOOHOO!!! :D I got the n/s & o/s seals out & in in under 80 mins & they both seem fine, No leaks of any kind so far, So touch wood they will stay that way. Again thanks for all the help & ad...
by darkmagi
Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: backfire problem
Replies: 15
Views: 772

Re: backfire problem

Dont know if its any good to you but try here for your error codes.

http://www.ayrpark.plus.com/errorcodes.html
by darkmagi
Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Advice After Fitting New Driveshaft Oil Seals
Replies: 6
Views: 488

Re: Advice After Fitting New Driveshaft Oil Seals

Its not as simple as that but not a lot harder, I have done it 5 times in the last 3 weeks & ive got it down from 2.5 hours to 40 mins ( practise makes perfect :D ). I found out that i needed a large socket to push the new seal back in, Make sure you put it the correct way in with the small meta...
by darkmagi
Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mk2 MR2 1990 clutch trouble
Replies: 3
Views: 218

Re: Mk2 MR2 1990 clutch trouble

Dont know if this will help but i just had a clutch fitted & i was not happy with the settings for the clutch pedal so i changed the settings but i set the pedal too low & when i pressed the clutch pedal to the floor i noticed a load tapping noise from the gearbox/clutch, check this page out...
by darkmagi
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oilseal part number?
Replies: 0
Views: 216

oilseal part number?

Could anyone let me know the driveshaft oilseal part number, I have ordered several from toyota & im still having probs with the driveshafts so i want to make sure i have to correct seals, Its for a 91 g-ltd n/a manual import, I had a gearbox fitted to the car & i think it came from a 94 g-l...
by darkmagi
Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Advice After Fitting New Driveshaft Oil Seals
Replies: 6
Views: 488

Advice After Fitting New Driveshaft Oil Seals

I had a new gearbox fitted ( SEE OTHER POST'S ) The muppets at the garage did not fit new driveshaft seals so i took it back they fitted new ones but they fitted one the wrong way round & damaged the other when fitting it ( COST ME £80 ) anyway i fitted new ones myself but i need to know how far...

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