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by [email protected]
Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2220

Re: INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?

I've informed my insurance and they are dealing with it, assuming that would be quickest and easiest ! ? The assessor knows its a turbo and said its more effort etc. Regarding buying it back, No.. putting time,effort,cash,just to get back to original condition .. maybe i'm been petulant but, Its my ...
by [email protected]
Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2220

INSURANCE car wrote off. now what? ?

Rather than babble on and end up making it a sob story, ( unless ya want me to !) In brief.. '97 mr2 turbo 122.000mls insured with footman james, no agreed price. parked outside house, driven into,driver admitted full responsibility assessor has written it off and said its " its condition is be...
by [email protected]
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.
Replies: 24
Views: 5054

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.

it is as simple as that.. the hard part is knowing whats in tank to start with.. easiest way is to brim ya fuel tank and put needle at full. there is other ways but thats easiest i know.
by [email protected]
Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 02/lambda code 21 ..help
Replies: 3
Views: 321

Re: 02/lambda code 21 ..help

code 21 is not specific, just o2 sensor !
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had no issues with burning oil, not aware of any issues with overfueling.
if sensor is dead then i will investigate the cause ..
just dont know the best coarse of action ?
](*,)
by [email protected]
Thu Jul 19, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 02/lambda code 21 ..help
Replies: 3
Views: 321

02/lambda code 21 ..help

getting an error code 21, o2 sensor. mpg verifies this. the sensor (denso)has seen 8000mls from new. could a sensor die in such a short time ?? Also, doing the bgb test,would it show as a code 21 if it was a wiring fault ? basically ..I need ANY help with best way to proceed ect do i have to do a co...
by [email protected]
Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: Intalvolanti D shape wheel with Toyota boss and Snap off QR.
Replies: 4
Views: 1514

?

will you sell snap off on its own
thats if you havnt sold yet.
by [email protected]
Tue May 08, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] engine mounts ,who/where sells them ?
Replies: 1
Views: 831

[Mk2] [Turbo] engine mounts ,who/where sells them ?

Recently had front and rear mounts poly bushed as oem had perished and split.
cant handle the vibration,and noises they cause.
so before i shell out 365 to main dealer, is there anywhere else who has them?
new or used . rev3 turbo .

???
by [email protected]
Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help with 97' turbo clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 1128

[Mk2] [Turbo] help with 97' turbo clutch

Time has come to have a new clutch fitted, A friends son talked me into " smoking the tyres" today, which is A..immature (50yr old !! ) B..wasteful C..potentially expensive. All of which is irrelevant to me really..got an audi estate to be sensible in . but,to the point.. clutch span,wheel...
by [email protected]
Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
Replies: 5
Views: 1301

Re: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX

SORTED... clutch pedal adjusted and cube in selector levers turned 90 degrees..
CHEERS.
by [email protected]
Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
Replies: 5
Views: 1301

help with 97' turbo GEARBOX

got a reluctant gearbox ..2nd-3rd ok going down from 4th, but up in to 3rd i have to slow shift... question is .. new synchro or 2nd hand box? and what should i expect regarding cost? also.. how difficult would it be for a qualified mechanic to do.. ( limited gearbox experience ) any pointers/advice...
by [email protected]
Fri May 12, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Intercooler shroud
Replies: 5
Views: 994

Re: Intercooler shroud

It's not difficult to make one without template.. I just used factory shroud for template, traced outline and marked bolt holes, laid ic on top,aligned ic with template bolt holes, marked 4 corners of core on template, join the marks, then cut out 5mm INSIDE the lines to ensure overlap. hope that ma...
by [email protected]
Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: TRY THIS GARAGE...LEEDS
Replies: 0
Views: 4202

TRY THIS GARAGE...LEEDS

Try this place if your needing any work doing, helpful, friendly ( unless you inadvertently upset the owner with a comment/ joke ! :roll: which i did !) and more importantly competent and great value, was going to say "cheap" but that sounds kinda...cheap. SJS AUTOS leeds based in armley g...
by [email protected]
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: rev2 calipers (rear) on rev 3 ???
Replies: 3
Views: 679

caliper

cheers
by [email protected]
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: rev2 calipers (rear) on rev 3 ???
Replies: 3
Views: 679

rev2 calipers (rear) on rev 3 ???

Can a rev 2 turbo caliper be used on a rev 3 ? REAR CALIPER. Problem been, changed pads and now o/s rear caliper wont hold car on handbrake ? no noticeable problem or pulling to one side when driving tho.. Have a rev 2 caliper available ..so Can i swap just one caliper over ? WANT TO GET CAR OUT :cr...
by [email protected]
Sat Mar 04, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: blitz type 01 rims just want rid of them !
Replies: 3
Views: 398

blitz type 01 rims just want rid of them !

Ive got a set of blitz 01 rims,16" staggered, dished, correct offset for mr2 been refurbed BUT was going to get rim bolts to match car... lost half of them ](*,)
what should i ask for them?
3yrs in cellar and just want rid of them..
by [email protected]
Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: portable lithium/capacitor starters ?
Replies: 4
Views: 642

portable lithium/capacitor starters ?

Seeking advice about either batteryless jump starters or lithium jump starters. I have the standard 12v lead acid type,which is ok but seems to always be at home, on charge or not charged in boot..! Saw today one of those mini jump packs, not much bigger than an iphone,which claims to start cars up ...
by [email protected]
Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] lithium battery jump starter ? advice/opinions pls
Replies: 1
Views: 2446

[Mk2] [Turbo] lithium battery jump starter ? advice/opinions pls

Seeking advice about either batteryless jump starters or lithium jump starters. I have the standard 12v lead acid type,which is ok but seems to always be at home, on charge or not charged in boot..! Saw today one of those mini jump packs, not much bigger than an iphone,which claims to start cars up ...
by [email protected]
Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: MOMO Milennium wheel + MOMO Gear knob
Replies: 4
Views: 778

Re: MOMO Milennium wheel + MOMO Gear knob

What make is the boss pls and what revision is it for?
by [email protected]
Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What can we find under the seats????
Replies: 12
Views: 1736

Re: What can we find under the seats????

only carpet in mine. But had a car once with a drivers seat that wouldn't go fully forward,so after trying brute force a couple of times i investigated, found a smallish box wedged in runner. Approx 10/12 unused,live 9mm pistol rounds !! guy who previously owned car was in forces, stationed in germa...
by [email protected]
Sun Nov 06, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: reduce drone on motorway
Replies: 22
Views: 3468

Re: reduce drone on motorway

Cruise at 65 8) Correct, this is what i do in lane 1. You can relax and listen to the radio. At 60mph you're saving fuel as well. The only people I see doing 65 are the Audi nobs doing it in the 30 zone. :roll: I don't see the point in not keeping up with traffic on a motorway, fuel saving is for F...

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