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by big_joe
Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox removal
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox removal

I'm sure I'll be fine, the box is almost ready to come off. Ran out of daylight yesterday but drivers side shaft is off, starter off, slave cylinder and engine mounts off. Just need to undo the transmission bolts and I'm away. Just wanted to know if that bgb pic is an accurate representation, as the...
by big_joe
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox removal
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox removal

Thanks Peter. Also BGB suggests gearbox is held to the block with only 6 bolts.............is this correct or a miss leading picture?

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Oh and you have a PM Peter :D
by big_joe
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox removal
Replies: 4
Views: 558

[Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox removal

Hi all, I'm currently undertaking my first major job on the MR2 - clutch and gearbox swap. I've got the drivers side shaft out and popped the passenger side out of the hub. My question is - does the subframe need to come off? It doesn't look like it does to me, although the guide I'm using and BGB s...
by big_joe
Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Broken a crank? I now know why
Replies: 24
Views: 5206

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Broken a crank? I now know why

Is breaking a crank a common MR2 problem?
by big_joe
Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Best place to get front TRD strut brace
Replies: 21
Views: 1056

Re: Best place to get front TRD strut brace

£214 for a sodding strut brace :shock:
by big_joe
Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Best place to get front TRD strut brace
Replies: 21
Views: 1056

Re: Best place to get front TRD strut brace

Yes be ware of fakes, you need to be sure that your piece of metal bar is genuine or performance could be affected :lol:.
by big_joe
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Nitrous injection
Replies: 41
Views: 4760

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Nitrous injection

I need NOS, 2 of them, the big ones........and I need them by tonight. My only advise would be....... 1) amateurs don't use nitrous oxide 2) be careful you don't blow yourself to pieces Right that's the fast and furious jokes out of the way, hopefully someone with some useful information will be alo...
by big_joe
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brakes still really spongy after bleeding
Replies: 19
Views: 7678

Re: Brakes still really spongy after bleeding

I was having trouble bleeding my brakes a while ago. I noticed the bleed nipples were kind of loose in the threads, they must wear down and hence pass air through. Ordered some new nipples from toyota (couple of quid) and that sorted it.
by big_joe
Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: In car video GT Racing at Castle Combe MR2 Turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 2441

Re: In car video GT Racing at Castle Combe MR2 Turbo

Nice driving, that's one hell of a stiff ride :lol:. Can you post up a spec of the car?
by big_joe
Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:03 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: MR2 Rev 3 Turbo GTS
Replies: 26
Views: 14199

Re: MR2 Rev 3 Turbo GTS

12 months MOT and 6 months tax about to be added........
by big_joe
Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Fitting suspension arms - what bolts do i need?
Replies: 5
Views: 316

Re: Fitting suspension arms - what bolts do i need?

why don't you get the garage to tell you exactly what bolts they need?
by big_joe
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: peter gidden massive thank you
Replies: 1
Views: 556

Re: peter gidden massive thank you

went out of his way to send me an alternator bracket for naff all........real genuine guy
by big_joe
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: mk1 rally car
Replies: 12
Views: 1590

Re: mk1 rally car

Holy xxxx this guy can drive! Who ever said MR2s were no good in the wet............
by big_joe
Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: MR2 Rev 3 Turbo GTS
Replies: 26
Views: 14199

Re: MR2 Rev 3 Turbo GTS

Still here everyone, willing to listen to offers around the £2700 mark
by big_joe
Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hub nut removal! Rear!
Replies: 13
Views: 639

Re: Hub nut removal! Rear!

A bit of heat on the nut will help too :)
by big_joe
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hub nut removal! Rear!
Replies: 13
Views: 639

Re: Hub nut removal! Rear!

If you can't shift it, stick a scaffold pole or similar over the breaker bar for better leverage.
by big_joe
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:18 am
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: LISTERS TOYOTA STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Replies: 1
Views: 613

Re: LISTERS TOYOTA STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

I think Dave in the parts department might have a bit of a thing for you :? :wink:
by big_joe
Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] I want 450bhp, what do I need
Replies: 17
Views: 1588

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] I want 450bhp, what do I need

bennyboi88 wrote:not looking at cheap, just gradual! will probably be a 10k car when I'm done!


You owe me a 10 second car.

Dom

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