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by BennyTheW
Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: The car had died>>>> AGAIN....
Replies: 4
Views: 840

The car had died>>>> AGAIN....

Just put a second hand alt in last week and all has been running well, Been doing the commute with no problems... Took her out for the first blast with the new alt and it looks like it has failed on me... gutted... The only strange thing was i didnt get any warning lights, just a slow decline of the...
by BennyTheW
Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:37 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????
Replies: 25
Views: 2655

Re: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????

can see why you miss her.... Ive been looking into getting a new car, new job = more money to play with, spend ages lusting after tvrs, lotus's and porsches but every time i get back in her i just feel like im being an idiot... So its not the fastest (tho a 2zzge might help that) and is worth next t...
by BennyTheW
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: URGENT Help... Warning lights!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1177

Re: URGENT Help... Warning lights!!!

will check the belt in the morning...

Fingers crossed thats all it will be...

Does the fan have a low volt interlock then? or is it related to the water pump not being turned at enough revs?
by BennyTheW
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: URGENT Help... Warning lights!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1177

Re: URGENT Help... Warning lights!!!

If it was warming up quickly I'd start with checking the alternator/water pump belt and making sure it's tight enough. (Until you mentioned the light going off again above 3k I was going to suggest making sure the belt was still present ;) ) Is this an engine out job to replace it? Or can i do it i...
by BennyTheW
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: URGENT Help... Warning lights!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1177

URGENT Help... Warning lights!!!

Hi... i think i might have a bit of a problem!!! Ive not driven the car for 3 days (and not properly since friday) and ive just taken her down the shops and im getting a really strange batch of warning lights... She starts fine, but the engine cooling/fan (far left) and the battery warning light are...
by BennyTheW
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Recomended garages in scotland...
Replies: 3
Views: 681

Recomended garages in scotland...

Hi...

I moved up to Aberdeen a couple of months ago...

Im struggling to find anywhere that has Mk1 experience...

I dont mind traveling a bit for a good job but i cant need to go to England surely???
by BennyTheW
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: sub woofer fitting in a Mk1b
Replies: 4
Views: 499

sub woofer fitting in a Mk1b

Hi.... I have managed to get hold of a mk1a sub and i am hoping to fit it to my Mk1b... I have read somewhere that the wiring should still be there... is this true? I'm a bit cautious about ripping up the carpets only to find its not... I have found the wiring diagram for the sub pins but if someone...
by BennyTheW
Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: ac gas convertion seals and stuff...
Replies: 5
Views: 644

ac gas convertion seals and stuff...

I know that most people just rip the AC out but i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get a proper BTW R134a conversion...? Or at least the bits to do the conversion then get it filled somewhere else? Thanks... Ben... Edit......... Sorry just to clear up... I have climate and air con fitted b...
by BennyTheW
Fri May 29, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????
Replies: 25
Views: 2655

Re: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????

Blue1984 wrote:Wow that looks great, love the colour

Is that Yaris in your household too? If it is I am a Yaris and a MK1 owner too :)


my housemates... he loves it...
by BennyTheW
Fri May 29, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????
Replies: 25
Views: 2655

Re: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????

Yep a/c and the windows work fine...
by BennyTheW
Fri May 29, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????
Replies: 25
Views: 2655

Got my first Mk1... What do you all think..????

Right then... One new owner, a Japanese import tin roof Mk1... Gun metal grey N/a G-limited... Pretty much mint inside.... Working electrics... Pretty much full service history.... even the Japanese ones... The toolkit, space saver wheel and even the flare given to warn trains if your stuck on the r...
by BennyTheW
Wed May 27, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Buying advice needed.... ASAP...
Replies: 2
Views: 337

Buying advice needed.... ASAP...

Hi, my Names Ben... Im currently looking at a Jap import Mk1 g-limited in grey and i was hoping i might get some advice to help me make my decisions... It is a 89 model that was imported in 99 and maintained to a high standard by an enthusiast, there are lots of receipts and even the Japanese servic...

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