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by mk1alex
Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.
Replies: 14
Views: 1498

Re: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.

Thanks guys all sorted!
by mk1alex
Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.
Replies: 14
Views: 1498

Re: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.

thanks yeah that seems to be fine, is there any way to check for a faulty caliper whilst its off the car?
by mk1alex
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.
Replies: 14
Views: 1498

Re: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.

ok so i got the caliper fitted and new handbrake cable then re-MOT'd but still failed on the parking break test with the same brake not working enough. now the guy who fitted it thinks i could have been sold a faulty caliper. now my knowledge of how brakes work is very limited but it certianly looke...
by mk1alex
Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.
Replies: 14
Views: 1498

Re: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.

thanks for the swift replys guys. my mechanical skills are not great but i like to have a go. unfortunately however my car tax and mot have already ran out, and i need the car for work so Ive just had to bite the bullet and shell out for the professionals to do it. im always leaving things to the la...
by mk1alex
Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.
Replies: 14
Views: 1498

sorted! help just failed mot. break caliper.

offside rear caliper is compleatly gone where can i get a new or refurbished one within the ten days needed for a re-test, im in bristol btw.
if someone could point me in the direction of one i would be very greatful.
by mk1alex
Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: where can i buy wheel nuts
Replies: 5
Views: 461

Re: where can i buy wheel nuts

thanks guys got sorted without having to pay the toyota dealer prices at revoloution motorsport so all is well now thanks anyway.
by mk1alex
Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: where can i buy wheel nuts
Replies: 5
Views: 461

where can i buy wheel nuts

this might sound like a stupid question but where can i buy 4 wheel nuts for my mk1 asap. i dont want 16 nor do i want locking ones, just 4 to replace the locking ones i lost the key for. are they even specific to mk1 or will any old wheel nut from toyota fit. sorry for the newb question. id just ge...
by mk1alex
Mon May 16, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Woodsport Rally car
Replies: 49
Views: 7874

Re: Woodsport Rally car

nice! matt black and a touch of that woodsport magic and your half way to the 222d replica that we all need to see.
by mk1alex
Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: quick question, washer size?
Replies: 7
Views: 956

Re: quick question, washer size?

ahh cheers jimi, allready got a filter on another site, but i shall remember that for next time.
by mk1alex
Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: quick question, washer size?
Replies: 7
Views: 956

Re: quick question, washer size?

jimi wrote:It's not copper and or a crush washer :wink: My local Mr T gives me one free when I buy a new filter :D


what is it called and where can i get one?, too skint to be buying them posh toyota oil filters haha sure looked washer shaped the last time to me?
by mk1alex
Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: quick question, washer size?
Replies: 7
Views: 956

quick question, washer size?

before i go and change the oil, how big is the copper crush washer on the sump plug? thanks
by mk1alex
Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Changed my Coolant
Replies: 6
Views: 1555

Re: Changed my Coolant

Too modest Jimi, I for one can never really explain well enough how to do stuff that I can do, so I always point people towards your excellent site :thumleft:[/quote]


can you point me towards it please. i need to change my coolant asap. and i dread it...
by mk1alex
Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 10
Views: 1227

Re: clutch help

good advise as always form this forum thanks guys.
by mk1alex
Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: your other classic?
Replies: 86
Views: 12823

Re: your other classic?

ive got a 1980s bmx with yellow wheels does that count?
by mk1alex
Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 10
Views: 1227

Re: clutch help

thanks guys and on that subject i just moved down to bristol from up north, ive always used steel ramps in the past but it wasnt really an option to bring them with me. ive just picked up some 3 ton axle stands for now as im about to replace the brakes. anyway where is the correct point to place the...
by mk1alex
Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 10
Views: 1227

Re: clutch help

i did find the slave in the engine bay just could see where to bleed it, i will have another look at where its mounted on, there is not much room with all the tubed and wires down there will i need to get underneath?
by mk1alex
Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Convertible?
Replies: 21
Views: 4282

Re: Convertible?

apart from all the obvious negative aspects of this, an mr2 with no roof does look good, if Toyota had ever done one that would be the model i would be buying.
by mk1alex
Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 10
Views: 1227

Re: clutch help

thank you and yes it was exactly as you described. the push-rod behind the pedal seems to be wet also, tho i am not sure if its just grease. hopefully that wont need replacing because getting under that dash is so awkward. I will try bleeding it tomorrow and replacing the fluid. Should i be using do...
by mk1alex
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Max passenger weight
Replies: 11
Views: 2395

Re: Max passenger weight

I managed to move house from washington (tyne & wear) to bristol two weeks ago with all my worldly possessions,(clothing, electric drum kit, pet snake and viv, tattooing and art equipment and a small libarys worth of books not to mention spare anti roll bar and droplinks and a large bottle of co...

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