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by racingrepairs
Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [All] [Turbo] Need help with wiring after engine transplant
Replies: 1
Views: 317

[All] [Turbo] Need help with wiring after engine transplant

I have transplanted a rev1 3sget into a UK rev2!

My issue at the moment is that the body loom won't connect to the engine/ecu loom ](*,)

Can someone pls assist as I am eager to fire her up soon


Thanx in advance
by racingrepairs
Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Cant open boot HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 327

[Mk2] [Turbo] Cant open boot HELP

Urm, the wire has broken inside boot somwhere, how am I gonna get out if this one :roll: :pray:
by racingrepairs
Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:14 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] How to repair a split spoiler and a buckled boot lid
Replies: 2
Views: 404

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] How to repair a split spoiler and a buckled boot lid

Some kind of glue then filler on the spoiler maybe ?
by racingrepairs
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Haynes manual
Replies: 5
Views: 342

Re: Haynes manual

I have a copy on cd.... Will email it over if possible

Besides the bgb is online
by racingrepairs
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Engine bay tidying
Replies: 8
Views: 743

Re: Engine bay tidying

Looks awesome :)

Where did you get the oil catch can tubing from pls?

What's the filter / breather on top of rocker cover by the throttle body connected to and in aid of pls ?
by racingrepairs
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: how do i delete my charcoal canister
Replies: 1
Views: 312

how do i delete my charcoal canister

Can I simply remove it and plug the 3 hoses.... Will this bu88er anything up?
by racingrepairs
Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] How to repair a split spoiler and a buckled boot lid
Replies: 2
Views: 404

[Mk2] [Generic] How to repair a split spoiler and a buckled boot lid

Unfortunately my boot lid and spoiler were damaged in transit :( The spoiler has split and the corner of the boot lid has buckled http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p711/tubbychat/IMAG2624_zpse3b547be.jpg http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p711/tubbychat/IMAG2625_zpsb9dfa410.jpg Has anyone got som...
by racingrepairs
Fri May 31, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] After cat temp sensor, can it be deleted?
Replies: 3
Views: 525

[Mk2] [Turbo] After cat temp sensor, can it be deleted?

I am running "de-cat", do I need the temp sensor anymore?
by racingrepairs
Thu May 23, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Re: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?

Just had a thought :!: I am putting a turbo engine in a UK na. Obviously I have had to swap the hubs over to accommodate the larger driveshafts. I swapped the whole unit containing the hub. Maybe there is a difference in the units, a difference of which directly affects where the caliper is position...
by racingrepairs
Thu May 23, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Re: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?

](*,) ](*,) ](*,) If we look at the first picture, the pads barley utilise any of the disk! This seems futile as there is no benefit from larger disks except the heat conductivity attributes. To coin Peters expression, they could be 'paddy field' copies! I have fitted the working one (alleged rev2+)...
by racingrepairs
Thu May 23, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Re: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?

Here are the pictures of the other caliper. I have measured them up including the brackets and I just can't find any differences. The cylinders are the same the brackets the dimensions :-k
by racingrepairs
Wed May 22, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Re: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?

I can't find any differences!

Will post images tomorrow..
by racingrepairs
Wed May 22, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Stubborn Ball joint seperation
Replies: 18
Views: 2162

Re: Stubborn Ball joint seperation

It was forged... Did it in the end with one they replaced it with :)

Was a stubborn one Thow!
by racingrepairs
Wed May 22, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Re: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?

LOL, obviously not brembo!

So if they are rev2+ why are they exactly the same as my rev1 of which are marked v16.

Also why do the pads hand over the edge of the disks of which are 285 mm as Jason specified?
by racingrepairs
Wed May 22, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Stubborn Ball joint seperation
Replies: 18
Views: 2162

Re: Stubborn Ball joint seperation

Image

Rum, yes maybe stubborn was the incorrect definition :)
by racingrepairs
Wed May 22, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?
Replies: 17
Views: 712

Are these rev1 calipers on rev 2 disks?

They certainly look like it to me :-k

Can someone confirm this please?
by racingrepairs
Tue May 21, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Stubborn Ball joint seperation
Replies: 18
Views: 2162

Re: Stubborn Ball joint seperation

Slarty wrote:Use something along the lines of this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SYKES-PICKAVA ... 0659129618


just found that my local Machine Mart sell these for £8

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

oooo new toys


Thank you :thumleft:

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