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by gumbo_gts
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights
Replies: 13
Views: 1156

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights

will give it a try , seems to on all the time now ..
by gumbo_gts
Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights
Replies: 13
Views: 1156

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights

Pm'd Stevie
by gumbo_gts
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights
Replies: 13
Views: 1156

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights

Forgot to mention before this happened my power went aswell and it was down too having a loose batt connection I've tightened them all up just wondering if that would do anything



Ah cool mate is new or used how much u wanting for it
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights
Replies: 13
Views: 1156

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights

Gutted well could be worse cheers tho mate
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights
Replies: 13
Views: 1156

[Mk2] [Turbo] Three warning lights

I recently keep getting three warning lights come up , I was told it was an alternator failure , they went and driving home pulled over and on tick over they came up again if I give it abit of throttle it goes , any idea ? I'm thinking maybe the belt is slipping
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] fitting front struts
Replies: 2
Views: 315

[Mk2] [Turbo] fitting front struts

just been reading another post and suddenly thought i messed up when i did it as i think a put the spring seat with the word 'out' on facing the rear of the car would this have any affect can i just double check that the spring seat marked with 'out' on it should face outside of the vehicle and the ...
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Changing front shock
Replies: 23
Views: 3778

Re: Changing front shock

http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/volume2/suspension_and_axle.htm ignore what i said ,, its got me confused now ,, as i think i have put the struts on with the word out facing the rear of the car ... can someone clearify which way the suspension support faces ie the cut out in it and the word '...
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Changing front shock
Replies: 23
Views: 3778

Re: Changing front shock

Undo the two bolts that attach it to the hub Take brake line out Undo drop links Undo four bolts in the frunk Sit on your ass and kick it just above the hub. :thumleft: Falls straight out in one complete unit. I didn't even touch the top mounts. Just the four bolts holding it to the strut top. Is t...
by gumbo_gts
Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steering wobble
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Re: steering wobble

well double check tonight there not really tight as i did that last time got a lock nut stuck and was a mission to get off , but will check tonight cheers
by gumbo_gts
Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: steering wobble
Replies: 2
Views: 310

steering wobble

any idea whats causing this ,, only just started a few days ago ,, about 65 + .. all i can think of is ive taken the front wheels off , and maybe put them on the wrong ones but sure i havent ,, as theres lettering on the tyres left and right ... left being the passenger side and right being the driv...
by gumbo_gts
Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oil filters. Two different types, short vs tall.
Replies: 8
Views: 5249

Re: Oil filters. Two different types, short vs tall.

mines 90915-yzzj2

and its 90 mm long aswell says for 3sgte engine
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oil filters. Two different types, short vs tall.
Replies: 8
Views: 5249

Re: Oil filters. Two different types, short vs tall.

im confused now can i just double check that having a turbo i should have alonger oil filter part number 90915-ta002
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mr2/noble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

mr2/noble

by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Break fluid recommendations please
Replies: 6
Views: 586

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Break fluid recommendations please

i use mintex 5.1 stuff from my local motor factors
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 576

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler

LuizeGT wrote:no worries, hope it sorts it for you. ive shed many a tear of frustration over oil cooler problems :lol:


part is on it way thank god ,, jus hope the parts numbers havent changed lol just be my luck cheers tho the 2 can be back on the road this weekend
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 576

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler

brill thanks for that big big help not very clear on the diagrams tho as they dont even show the bracket on the oil cooler .. but thanks very much mate :)
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 576

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler

is that the bu88er 16258 a ,, i said that to the toyota guy and hw was like no its not pictured on the oil cooler


so its a 16258
which one of these mate is it
16258-88381 water pump side or 16258-88383 oil cooler side
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 576

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler

sweet cheers for that is it this one

16258-88383 GASKET (FOR HEATER RETURN) 01.03.1991-01.11.1993 3SGTE..SW20;OIL COOLER SIDE

i just give the code to toyota dealer right

just having alook if u look at the second pic marked 90179-06209 thats where i need the gasket for
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 576

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler

thats the oil cooler bit right theres a small one and then o ring i got those sorted ,, its attached on the side of that ,, like an oval with 3 holes init 2 outside ones being the bolts holes that attach it too the housing and the middle one beeing the water feed ,, just unsure what to seal it with ...
by gumbo_gts
Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 576

[Mk2] [Turbo] re fitting the oil cooler

righty had a b1tch of a few days removing the cat but finally alsorted but in order to remove it i have to take off the oil cooler ,, ive orderd the replacement gasket that fit inside the oil cooler , now theres a water fed just off the cooler,, which has no gasket just metal to metal face(toyota ha...

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