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by dawesy
Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh dear, overheating.. cracked block?
Replies: 29
Views: 3472

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh dear, overheating.. cracked block?

might be a dodgy rad cap as well :-k
by dawesy
Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh dear, overheating.. cracked block?
Replies: 29
Views: 3472

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh dear, overheating.. cracked block?

Personally I'd refil and bleed the system, check the cap and see. When mine went it would drive fine off boost but on boost it would overheat. As soo. As I let off the temp slowly came down. Fingers crossed bud
by dawesy
Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] you think you have probs with wiring lol
Replies: 8
Views: 2297

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] you think you have probs with wiring lol

something like this
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... ectors.php
and then wrap the wires will get it looking tidy in no time :thumleft:
by dawesy
Fri May 31, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

top work there phil, very pro looking.
be good to see if the flaps have helped
by dawesy
Tue May 28, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Exedy Hyper twin plate clutch.. Release bearing?
Replies: 3
Views: 289

Re: Exedy Hyper twin plate clutch.. Release bearing?

fairly sure its stock although mine has a purple cover :-k
by dawesy
Sun May 26, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

nice job :thumleft:
remeber if blood isnt spilt working on an MR2 the job hasnt been done correctly :lol:
by dawesy
Sat May 25, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

plates look much better :thumleft:

remember measure 50 times and cut once :lol:
by dawesy
Sat May 25, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Running in / Mineral Oil
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Re: Running in / Mineral Oil

nip on opie oils and see if they do the millers running in oil. thats what i use.
by dawesy
Tue May 21, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

Most are vertical ( 90deg to the under tray) so id go for that.
by dawesy
Tue May 21, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rebuild - 500 HP CANDY RED MR2
Replies: 177
Views: 45864

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rebuild - 500 HP CANDY RED MR2

Wow looks amazing.
Shows what you can achieve when money is not a problem. Good work.
by dawesy
Mon May 20, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

nice work there phil. plate holder looks neat.
is that the size plate your going for or a smaller one?
by dawesy
Sun May 19, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

good work, like the plate holder :thumleft:
really must get some new plates for mine as they are looking tatty :(
you must be the most experienced member for front bumper removal \:D/ , i hate taking mine off :(
by dawesy
Sun May 19, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 3sgte bolts
Replies: 3
Views: 278

Re: 3sgte bolts

ill have a gander and see if i have some in my bolt store :)
do you need all the gearbox bolts?
and is it flywheel to crank or coverplate to flywheel?
by dawesy
Sun May 19, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Paisley Freight...useless!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 6198

Re: Paisley Freight...useless!!!

i used them to send some wings and a bumper, two boxes in total. looked on their site and it worked out cheaper to send as boxes rather than parts. as they were in boxes thought that would be OK. there was a problem during paying online and it ended up taking payment twice. when i called them to sor...
by dawesy
Fri May 17, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

If its any help Phil mines bored and stroked to 2.2 (87mm bore) and seems fine. It's had a bit more boost than yours as well. I really do think that keeping det away is the biggest help toward preventing a cracked block. I've cracked 2 and one of them was grouted ( bottom portion of the block filled...
by dawesy
Wed May 15, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

Like it. Top idea :thumleft:
by dawesy
Tue May 14, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Floor Mat Clip
Replies: 12
Views: 1083

Re: Floor Mat Clip

should be on JDM and UK AFAIK (my rev 3 tubby has it)
by dawesy
Tue May 14, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: bang then hesitation
Replies: 5
Views: 361

Re: bang then hesitation

Check for water round the plugs and cracks in the coil. Mine did this when it was wet after I removed the rain tray.
by dawesy
Tue May 14, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120328

Re: Project MRX350

epic work again Paul.
love the almost OEM look of it all.
keep up the good work :thumleft:
by dawesy
Mon May 13, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
Replies: 2926
Views: 493939

Re: The journey of one man and his Mule(s)

:pale: #-o
oh dear. spose these things happen. seems the more care we take to not damage cars the more likely it is to happen :(

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