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by barclar
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: eccentric rod guide kit, free to a good home
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: eccentric rod guide kit, free to a good home

I found the spray went everywhere, so sprayed into a cloth then rubbed on. But yeah, the rubber seals. iirc there's seals fixed around the roof that the glass sits on and another on the tbar itself for the window glass to butt into. I repeated several times over a couple of weeks. If that doesn't wo...
by barclar
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: eccentric rod guide kit, free to a good home
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: eccentric rod guide kit, free to a good home

androo007, I feel for you but mark got in first with the pm too. Sorry. Keep applying the Halfords silicone lubricant...
by barclar
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: eccentric rod guide kit, free to a good home
Replies: 5
Views: 422

eccentric rod guide kit, free to a good home

Hi all, I sold my Mk2 turbo 3 years ago, when isofix became my motoring priority, but just found a package of parts for the eccentric rod guide conversion to fix the leaking t-bar. I never got round to installing them as several doses of silicone spray did a good enough job. As per: http://www.imoc....
by barclar
Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev3 Turbo T-Bar (unmodified car)
Replies: 6
Views: 1884

Re: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev3 Turbo T-Bar (unmodified car)

Should be. I'm just waiting for the buyer to come and complete the deal. I'll 'finalize' the sale on this thread once the car is gone and I have all the money.
by barclar
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev3 Turbo T-Bar (unmodified car)
Replies: 6
Views: 1884

more details

I've added more details in response to private messages.
by barclar
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1994 Rev3 Turbo T-Bar (unmodified car)
Replies: 6
Views: 1884

1994 Rev3 Turbo T-Bar (unmodified car)

I've had this car for 2 years and had £12k miles of fun, especially when the sun's out and the roof's off, but I'm just not using it since I became a dad. Hence it's up for sale... £1900 1994 Toyota MR2 Rev3 Turbo T-Bar 89k (all miles) MOT Jan2014, Tax Jun2013 1 previous UK owner Red - looks good bu...
by barclar
Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Getting wheels to a track day
Replies: 9
Views: 597

Re: Getting wheels to a track day

Thanks for the offer Gee Man but I'm going to keep looking closer to home for now. loudandproud205 - I'd love to see a picture of 2 in the frunk. Did you take the battery out or something? I tried this weekend and I can't see how you'd ever get more than one in :-k 2 in the boot fitted snuggly tho, ...
by barclar
Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:03 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Getting wheels to a track day
Replies: 9
Views: 597

Getting wheels to a track day

Hi folks, I'm just lining up my first track day since getting my mr2 and am a bit worried about destroying the rear tyres too much so I won't be able to drive home on them. Mate with a 200SX takes a complete set of 4 spares but I'm not even sure I could get 2 on the passenger seat (will give it a tr...
by barclar
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Noise on overrun
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Noise on overrun

Yeah, the idling noise is when parked and goes away when I press the clutch pedal. I'd better talk to the garage. This feels expensive :(

I'm sorry to hear about your problems. Sounds bizarre. Is something loose inside the engine bay or wheel arch?
by barclar
Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Noise on overrun
Replies: 3
Views: 442

[Mk2] [Turbo] Noise on overrun

Hi folks. This is my first post for my new car (rev3 turbo). The Mk1 shown on my profile was alas overcome by the rust. Anyway, I have a new car and a new problem which I hope someone can help with. I get a harsh noise (rattling/grinding?) on overrun and to a lesser extent when idling in neutral. No...
by barclar
Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Guildford midnight run*special* rally
Replies: 66
Views: 7272

Re: Guildford midnight run*special* rally

Just stumbled across this post somehow while searching for wheel arch repairs. Sounds great. Is the event open to anyone? If you're looking for somewhere with ample parking and away from civilisation (well for Surrey anyway), there's some decent sized car parks in the woods near Peaslake. Don't know...
by barclar
Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: EURO BREAKDOWN COVER HELP NEEDED
Replies: 18
Views: 768

Re: EURO BREAKDOWN COVER HELP NEEDED

I just spent a week driving round SW Ireland in the MR2. RAC did me 1 week's cover for £56, but that did include 10% members discount and an extra 10% for their Rugby World Cup promotion. More than I'd like to pay, but cheap compared to the cost if something does go wrong. However, did see in the sm...
by barclar
Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Outer sill skins...
Replies: 8
Views: 545

Escort sills work well

I used Mk2 or 3 (think they're the same) Escort sills, for the 3 door models. There's various threads on how to do it, but this one is pretty good. http://forums.twobrutal.com/showthread.php?t=2564 There's a picture that (sort of) explains how to cut the escort sill to fit. They're not a perfect mat...
by barclar
Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sill Repaired (Lots of photos)
Replies: 4
Views: 531

Re: Sill Repaired (Lots of photos)

There was no real rot like the outer, so I just wire brushed off the loose stuff as best I could and then fired in Waxoyl once the patch was in place. Probably not as good a job as could be done, but I figure that it should be much drier in there now and the metal should last a good many years.
by barclar
Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: is it that rare?
Replies: 13
Views: 572

No

No, unless I'm missing something. I was given one as a present. I think it was bought off Amazon's second hand section for about £10.

You can buy them new off the Haynes website for £18.99 + £2.75 delivery.
by barclar
Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sill Repaired (Lots of photos)
Replies: 4
Views: 531

Sill Repaired (Lots of photos)

It's a while back that I posted on asking for information on repairing my sills. I've been busy since so never got a chance to post the images, but here they are. Also put on the new front wings. http://www.tooting4.plus.com/IMG_0401.JPG http://www.tooting4.plus.com/IMG_0402.JPG http://www.tooting4....
by barclar
Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: If you had to buy summat other than a Mk1 MR2, what...
Replies: 38
Views: 1554

Re: If you had to buy summat other than a Mk1 MR2, what...

BX GTi - fantastic! My first car was a BX and I absolutely loved it. The styling is out of this world and my turbo-deisel was faster than my mates' first cars - fiestas etc, and used more water than fuel (sort of). The Gti 16v was a 1.9 with 160Bhp, 0-60 in about 7 seconds I think. Oh how I used to ...
by barclar
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sill repair
Replies: 5
Views: 411

Re: Sill repair

Thanks for that link. I feel much better prepared, and I'm sure mine's not that bad. (Of course I won't actually know til get in there with the grinder.)

If I could get it done for £100-150 a side it's tempting, but still a lot of money I don't have.

Thanks for the help.
by barclar
Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Sill repair
Replies: 5
Views: 411

Sill repair

Having discovered a huge hole in the driver's side sill I am going to attempt to fit escort outer sills. The join between inner/outer sill running along the bottom of the car is pretty bad on both sides so I think replacement is better than welding in patches. I am going into this armed only with a ...

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