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by __Nick__
Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rust...Failed MOT...gutted!!
Replies: 3
Views: 683

Rust...Failed MOT...gutted!!

OK so, A year of the old car being in a garage, never moved, never tested, ignored and neglected. Hasn't ended well!! Knowing the car would be in fairly poor shape after being discarded a year ago for coolant issues, i set about the car with a new enthusiasm and a small pocket of cash. New Pads New ...
by __Nick__
Thu May 07, 2009 1:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!
Replies: 12
Views: 776

Re: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!

Hey again, bringing this topic back to the top for a min. Just a word for anyone experiencing problems such as mine, after all the hassle I had, basically have managed to sort the problem by taking out every part of the cooling system and having each individual part washed/scrubbed individually (so ...
by __Nick__
Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Horn failure can anyone assist...
Replies: 17
Views: 6296

Re: Horn failure can anyone assist...

I've had this problem before (i've had a fair few) - This one was my easiest fix. Bashed the horn that was visible from the front lip a few times, dust and muck fell off. Worked again!

Not the most scientific test, but worked for me! :thumleft:
by __Nick__
Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!
Replies: 12
Views: 776

Re: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!

:shock: some fairly grim answers there!! Being the hopefull soul that I am, lets play with the other options... 1) Leak down test - what and how?? (coolant system has been bled about4 times, although mechanic has complained because the radiator doesn't have a bleed valve - any suggestions??) 2) The ...
by __Nick__
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!
Replies: 12
Views: 776

Re: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!

Headgasket I've been told is fine, sniffer test came back good. http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=103821&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 Have been reading through this thread (amongst many others), seems like a lot of people have similar problems. Forgot to mention a definin...
by __Nick__
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Part car, part kettle! Help me!!
Replies: 12
Views: 776

Part car, part kettle! Help me!!

Need to rack everyones brains again here, hopefully somebody can help me. Basically my cars been a ****(you choose) recently. Had lots of problems with overheating. Followed by exhaust blowing, followed by lights bursting and screws going everywhere but where they should be!!! These things happen in...
by __Nick__
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:56 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Which exhaust.....
Replies: 10
Views: 571

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Which exhaust.....

Thanks for the input all! Mongoose system on order, thanks to rogue for the help!!

Such a faff these cars!! Can't wait for it to be back on the road tho :D
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Which exhaust.....
Replies: 10
Views: 571

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Which exhaust.....

Thanks for that reply! Thinking of going with the blueflame!

Anybody got any comments on that before i do? :-k

Is £260 inc delivery a decent price for the system also?
by __Nick__
Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Which exhaust.....
Replies: 10
Views: 571

[Mk2] [NA] Which exhaust.....

Not been on here in quite some time, but have a wee dilemma that I hope some of you can help me with... Failed MOT, needs whole exhaust system :( So basically after a decent exhaust, figure whilst replacing might as well get a good un! Which begs the question....which one!! Basically I need to get o...
by __Nick__
Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] nengun.com? - Anyone use them??
Replies: 11
Views: 389

Re: [All] [Generic] nengun.com? - Anyone use them??

See what you mean! Tein Superstreets for £513 [-o< - Anybody spotting any catches? Any 600 quid delivery fees? lol
by __Nick__
Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] Insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 516

Re: [All] [Generic] Insurance

Si_Crewe Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:29 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adrian Flux always had a rep for insuring any boy-racer but charging the earth for doing it. That may include me then :oops: - 20 with 1yr ncb. quoted me 800 tpft...
by __Nick__
Sat Feb 17, 2007 2:00 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] Insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 516

Re: [All] [Generic] Insurance

you tried adrian flux? they seem to be pretty fair with mods
by __Nick__
Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:28 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Please don't laugh!
Replies: 14
Views: 817

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Please don't laugh!

honkin the horn is easier,then winking


Have you heard the mr2 horn? :gayfight:
by __Nick__
Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:26 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?
Replies: 9
Views: 382

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?

It's on now and sounds gooooooooooooooood! \:D/ Put a smile on my face, and numerous cuts and grazes on my hands! these cars seem to fight back a lot!

:thumleft:
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:43 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Please don't laugh!
Replies: 14
Views: 817

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Please don't laugh!

your on form tonight :thumleft:
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?
Replies: 9
Views: 382

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?

And i'm back again, if i'm ditching everything else....what do i do with this hole? The one smack bang in the middle of the photo.

(being paranoid, but really dont wanna have to take it all apart again!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u300 ... 160238.jpg
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:18 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?
Replies: 9
Views: 382

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?

eeeeexcelent! Makes putting it all back together that much easier! :D

Cheers bud! :thumleft:
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Please don't laugh!
Replies: 14
Views: 817

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Please don't laugh!

hehe, i'd love to be able to do that. although i'm not much of an electrician, how easy would it be to do? Cheap party trick tho eh :lol:
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?
Replies: 9
Views: 382

Re: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?

would that not leave a hole for air to escape to?

Should i block it or jus leave it as a tube?

edit: you mean nothing at all? or do i just attatch the bit my foot is on?
by __Nick__
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] What is this for?
Replies: 9
Views: 382

[Mk2] [NA] What is this for?

I've just been fitting my induction kit today, and am basically wondering what function the "box" attatched to this pipe is...... Anyone able to help? Is it necessary? It looks like its just taking air away from the filter. Any help welcome. Am putting it all back together now! http://i171...

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