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by rainen
Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Removing Engine loom from Fusebox
Replies: 4
Views: 1268

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Removing Engine loom from Fusebox

It is one of those that looks simple but getting the plastic clip to release at the bottom is difficult as not easy to see. It does slide up. Never actually looked at how it works just managed to get them out each time with a bit of trial and error and usually a screw driver pushed in at an appropri...
by rainen
Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: Insurance recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 4850

Re: Insurance recommendations

You tell them what you are looking for. Provide a full list of modifications including all costings plus the cost of the base car. Send in six pictures (front, back, both sides, inside and engine bay. They then come back with what they say is their agreed valuation offer. I went for £8,500 and they ...
by rainen
Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: Insurance recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 4850

Re: Insurance recommendations

I'm with Adrian Flux and have an agreed valuation policy of £6,500 which costs me currently around £450. I've only got 30% NCD as its a second car policy and my full no claims is on my other. I have a V6 Rev 5 MK2 which I converted myself.
by rainen
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MOT V6
Replies: 7
Views: 1454

Re: MOT V6

The black one is still a 3.0 same as yours. The only difference is it’s the VVTi version from the Lexus that produces about 30 more bhp than the non VVTi version. You must be thinking of the 2GR engine.
by rainen
Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MOT V6
Replies: 7
Views: 1454

Re: MOT V6

Brilliant. Glad it’s still going ok.
by rainen
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: leaking driveshaft seals
Replies: 4
Views: 1327

Re: leaking driveshaft seals

Never really pulled one back with the suspension still attached. I've only ever pulled them out fully with the hub released from the suspension at the wheel end. Not sure what movement you get in place but there will be some. In terms of the holding mechanism you just have the length of spine and a ...
by rainen
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:38 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: leaking driveshaft seals
Replies: 4
Views: 1327

Re: leaking driveshaft seals

The level of the gearbox oil when filled is above the hole that the driveshafts go into. So pulling them out with a full gearbox will cause the oil to run out immediately. Just monitor and if you see any weeping drain the gearbox oil, pull the driveshaft and replace the seal.
by rainen
Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 2996

Re: front end downforce

Now that's an interesting post. Yes it is an import and yes there is a speed converter sitting behind the instrument cluster. I did review the wiring diagram to check how the Power Steering ECU interfaced to the cars speed. I've got a picture of what it is and how its wired behind the cluster if the...
by rainen
Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 2996

Re: front end downforce

No. The buyer was made aware of that at time of sale.
by rainen
Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 2996

Re: front end downforce

The Rev 5 suspension is 20 years old having covered 102k miles.
by rainen
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 2996

Re: front end downforce

OK lets just state the facts about the car then members can offer informed suggestions: Full set of under-trays New power flex bushes on all suspension components Lower ball joints all new as are track rod ends Wheel alignment last done with 17" wheels just before sale Speedo works fine However...
by rainen
Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end downforce
Replies: 17
Views: 2996

Re: front end downforce

This is a V6 conversion. The Camry ECU has no control over the power steering and therefore it’s on all of the time. For the record this car has all of its under trays. As the builder of this conversion the car had no problems with front end at three digits with coil overs and 17” wheels. The car wa...
by rainen
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale (not Mk-specific)
Topic: [FINALIZED] REAR WINDOW SPOILER FREE
Replies: 4
Views: 5447

Re: [FINALIZED] REAR WINDOW SPOILER FREE

Yes agree Paul it was not done by your good selves. In hindsight I wish I’d had the blade painted at your place before it came to me. It looked good when it came out of the local paint shop but went downhill very quickly after I installed it.
by rainen
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6
Replies: 12
Views: 8130

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6

Deposit taken
by rainen
Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6
Replies: 12
Views: 8130

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6

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by rainen
Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6
Replies: 12
Views: 8130

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6

I'm in no rush to sell.
by rainen
Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6
Replies: 12
Views: 8130

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6

Never driven an MR2 turbo so difficult for me to comment personally. The V6 is all about torque through the gears. It just pulls like a train smoothly all of the time. I’ve followed a few turbos on country drive outs and have no problem keeping up with them. Lots of stuff on the forums about the com...
by rainen
Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6
Replies: 12
Views: 8130

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6

Any interest at £2,995 with standard suspension and Rev 5 wheels??
by rainen
Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev 5 3SGE Engine 102K miles with FULL Dealer Service History
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Rev 5 3SGE Engine 102K miles with FULL Dealer Service History

Engine removed by myself from a Rev 5. I have included a video of the engine running before removal if anyone is interested. This engine has completed 102K miles and has a FULL TOYOTA DEALER service history from new. Engine oil has been changed every year for 18 years. New timing belt at 101K. The w...
by rainen
Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6
Replies: 12
Views: 8130

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev 3 GLimited V6

Added a couple of videos to the photo share showing the engine starting and running from cold and a walk round of the bodywork.

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