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by cosmos
Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Whine- Seemingly from Engine
Replies: 7
Views: 1224

Re: Whine- Seemingly from Engine

Could it be a dry bearing such as the cam belt tensioner.
by cosmos
Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Ordered new kyb excelg shock absorbers inserts. Do I put oil in strut?
Replies: 4
Views: 1275

Re: Ordered new kyb excelg shock absorbers inserts. Do I put oil in strut?

When I put Koni inserts into the original strut on an Astra GTE it was advised to put anti freeze into the strut before the insert to help with cooling.
by cosmos
Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
Replies: 5
Views: 1320

Gearbox

Seem to recall adjusting my actual clutch pedal at the pedal box inside the footwell to raise the bite point higher up the pedal travel as it was near the floor as opposed to half way, long shot!
by cosmos
Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Trim tape for door rub strips
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

Sidestrips

Decisions decisions a sealed edge as much as possible might be better than water sitting behind the strip.
by cosmos
Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Trim tape for door rub strips
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

Strips

Could it be a 3m product.
by cosmos
Mon May 22, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Help with bkr7eix spark plugs!
Replies: 7
Views: 1115

Plugs

Rev 5 Turbo here spark plugs Denso IK22 colder than the standard Denso IK20 both iridium and both gapped correctly new, not advisable to mess with gaps on iridium plugs. If you apply copperslip anti seize compound on threads only back off torque by 20% standard torque 13ft-lbs (18Nm).
by cosmos
Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: how much did a turbo cost new back in the 90's?
Replies: 6
Views: 2206

Values

Thought approx 1998 UK N/A was around £24,000 I was told if a Turbo had been sold in the UK it would be over £30,000.
by cosmos
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2937

Ofset

Offset could be referred to as ET**
by cosmos
Sun Feb 12, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: PAS light
Replies: 9
Views: 1222

Power Steering

I think its possible to turn the key to quickly from off to engage starter position because in a thrice the relays have to react. So key insertion in at position 1 then turn key to position 2 at lightning speed sometimes catches out the relays signal and operation, perhaps the push button starter sw...
by cosmos
Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What bit do I need?
Replies: 5
Views: 782

grommet

Could Halfords have pushed the grommet inwards and it is lodged behind your carpet just a thought...
by cosmos
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Weird noise after starting (damp weather)
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Belt.

I'm assuming the rubber belts are less flexible and tighten up slightly in a colder environment more so if used less than regular where engine heat helps with this constriction.
by cosmos
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Import Turbo GT vs GT-S insurance difference
Replies: 8
Views: 701

GT V GTS

Forget comparison sites look to www.classicline.co.uk good for many owners. Not a classic car ins but a regular year by year no claims discount accrual so like normal. Can specify miles per year approximation. Whereas actual classic car insurance is like emmigrating after two years you've lost your ...
by cosmos
Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Events Discussion
Topic: MR2 Meets in West Midlands
Replies: 3
Views: 8042

Re: Meets

Look to mr2 oc there is a car gathering of a sorts at The Green Man near Silverstone track (Syresham nr Brackley) its Sunday 13th...November
by cosmos
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: Events Discussion
Topic: MR2 Meets in West Midlands
Replies: 3
Views: 8042

Meets

Look to mr2 oc there is a car gathering of a sorts at The Green Man near Silverstone track (Syresham nr Brackley) think its next Sunday 16th...
by cosmos
Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 Mk2 Insurance for under 25's
Replies: 18
Views: 1870

Insurance renewal

Try www.classicline.co.uk
Tel 01455 639000
Liecestershire

Popular for members here.
by cosmos
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: New wiper arms
Replies: 12
Views: 1299

Wipers

Wiper arms could try Trevor at TCB Performance parts, i bought Bosch aerowipes and seem really good there is an element of PTFE in the rubber mix and glide. 30% discount at eurocarparts before friday.
by cosmos
Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Emissions failing - The latest test readings - Nightmare car
Replies: 47
Views: 6109

Emmisions

What about fuel injector cleaner every 5,000mls STP etc not a fan of Redex myself. Personally i never use supermarket fuels that allegedly have less cleaners!
Fill up with Shell Optimax etc and add STP cleaner or similar and hope the crap gets dislodged and blows out the exhaust.
by cosmos
Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sump plug thread size..
Replies: 7
Views: 1800

Drain Plug.

Sump plug thread is M12 x 1.25mm
by cosmos
Tue Aug 02, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How to remove foam in the sills?
Replies: 8
Views: 7044

Foam

I removed my foams years ago and even now i wonder, the foam absorbed condensation and held it, but without the foam does condensation still drain into a blind spot but evaporate better than if held in the foam.
Good Luck with the new 2...
by cosmos
Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Respray and possible bodynamic kit
Replies: 3
Views: 401

Kit

Your bodywork friend has a point my C West side skirts were secured with self tapping screws, not great!

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