www.imoc.co.uk

Mine will need changing but they vary a bit in price so not sure what to get. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Rear-Ball-Joint-Toyota-MR2-mk2-TURBO-1989-1999-Suspension-/200926575341?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AMR+2&hash=item2ec8283aed http://www.camskill.co.uk/m5b0s612p28...

MR2 Rich wrote:Or you could Get some fully decent fully synthetic

or you could get some ester synthetic, even better

Finally, persistence has paid off. This time its only going back hand tight unlike what the previous owner did..

I've used the chain tool multiple times, it usually works better when it crushes the filter a bit and squares off the edges and then eventually loosens :thumleft: Mine always look like your picture, I would just keep tightening/loosening it up mate :thumleft: Cheers hughes.just what I wanted to hea...

MartinF wrote:I use a tool like this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255216

Which you can get from Halfords and should still work on that.

Doesnt work. Toyota filters are too small..

Hammer and a screwdriver worked for me :thumleft: How about mole grips? Mole grips just isnt going to work..due to the lack of space. The rev1-2 turbos have their filter on a silly place with little/no room. tbh I dont really want to use a screwdriver as I might shred the the filter off leaving onl...

Just had another go with the chain, this time I wrapped some rubber gloves around the filter for grip. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3/johnthesifu/2013-06-10122722_zps72299b43.jpg Looks like the filter is totally xxxxx so going to Luke would be impossible now. Silly toyota for putting the oil f...

MR2 Rich wrote:I thought the LSD gearboxes took less oil due to the LSD taking up room within the gearbox?

same here.. past IMOC threads also suggest this, perhaps the old threads were wrong?

Not much help but the oil grade sounds fine so thats not the problem.

its fairly rare but its not popular for some reason even though they came in the perfect size and offset for the mr2. There was a set on here in perfect mr2 fitment that was on here with legal tyres for £150ono and im not even sure that sold?

The chain type removal tool is close to useless. A strap type which you tighten ariound the filter before twisting off, are the best. A small dent is fine as long as there are no holes, take it to lukes and get it sorted, and invest in a better tool for the future. Thanks baker. Will definitely loo...

well, just ordered: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330734696511? ... 1497.l2649

Im hoping this works so I dont have to jab a screwdriver through it..

Seems like the straps seem popular with the mr2 owners? Going to order this then:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-Tools-0 ... 2570d075c2

The chain type removal tool is close to useless. A strap type which you tighten ariound the filter before twisting off, are the best. A small dent is fine as long as there are no holes, take it to lukes and get it sorted, and invest in a better tool for the future. Thanks baker. Will definitely loo...

Tried removing my old filter on my rev 2 turbo but its bloody difficult and not moving one bit, not sure if the previous owner has welded it on but any tips? I've tried the chain tool but it keeps slipping, in fact its made a small indent on one corner on the top of the filter..Would it be ok to dri...

Using fairy liquid is tough of your wax/sealant and is likely to strip it of any protection and a car without regular polish or protection wont do the paintwork any favours.

Gazza_DJ wrote:Are Magnecor leads really that bad? I've had some on my car for over 2 years and its fine :/

Yes its bad because they are a bit hit and miss. I've had mine on my 2 for 7k miles now and it still looks brand new and works perfectly. However, others arent so fortunate..

Not heard of saimot before, I would of went to Luke at pacific works which isnt too far from you.

Dunc wrote:So I've gone a bit carbon fibre mad.

Bonnet
Mirrors
Spoiler blade and caps
Toms scoop

I think it'll look awesome but is it just.... too much?

Absoloute nonsense, you can never have too much carbon fibre!!

synXero wrote:These cars were born in Japan.

+1, assuming its fairly standard then it will be fine. Its very normal to reach temperatures greater than 30oC in Japan during summer anyway. I dont remember the UK ever being over 25oC..