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by AdamNorris
Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Head gasket rev2 turbo
Replies: 2
Views: 3942

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Head gasket rev2 turbo

Thanks for the reply though! But yeah I've used those guys in the past and have already spoken to them but unfortunately they are booked up for a while, il see if anyone else knows of anyone else. Also what are the real likelihood of the block being cracked as I've heard a few bad things...
by AdamNorris
Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Head gasket rev2 turbo
Replies: 2
Views: 3942

[Mk2] [Turbo] Head gasket rev2 turbo

Hi guys Have a 93 rev2 turbo, overheats on high boost/motorway speeds. Have flushed the system,changed the rad, thermostat etc. Seems like it could be head gasket. Anyone recommend a place to get this done? Am in south london and if anyone has had it done what price should I be looking at? Thanks!
by AdamNorris
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 Turbo overheating on motorways
Replies: 7
Views: 4295

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 Turbo overheating on motorways

Yeah temp gauge reaches temp very quickly, also it does fluctuate, will go from normal temp to cold when I give it boost for the first time (normally joining a motorway) then it will come back up. Yeah I mean the yellow cap is where steam comes out. I don't think it was coming out of the expansion t...
by AdamNorris
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 Turbo overheating on motorways
Replies: 7
Views: 4295

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 Turbo overheating on motorways

OEM thermostat
Maybe a very small amount of loss but nothing significant
When it over heats, steam has been coming out the filler cap, and it did start to go up in temp once when I was giving it some for a bout 15 minutes so when it was under boost
by AdamNorris
Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 Turbo overheating on motorways
Replies: 7
Views: 4295

[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 Turbo overheating on motorways

Hi guys, last couple of months my rev2 has been overheating only on motorway journeys after around 30 mins of driving. Needle will rise gradually after 30 mins, drop then about 10 mins later shoot to the top and I have had to pull over. Ive changed -Coolant - Radiator -Thermostat Car is happy to sit...
by AdamNorris
Fri May 25, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Simply Japanese - Sun 29th July - Beaulieu Motor Museum
Replies: 37
Views: 22875

Re: Simply Japanese - Sun 29th July - Beaulieu Motor Museum

I'm down for this! Went last year but not in the 2 so looking forward to it
by AdamNorris
Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Silver mk2 NA at Brands Hatch
Replies: 0
Views: 3883

Silver mk2 NA at Brands Hatch

Met a guy whose mk2 unfortunately had issues early on into the track day but was nice meeting you and just seeing if your on here at all. (I own the black rev2 turbo)
by AdamNorris
Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Drift Limits Performance
Replies: 0
Views: 4405

Drift Limits Performance

Took my rev2 turbo to cure a large oil leak that I had been dealing with for a year now. Have been driving the car for around 2/3 weeks since collecting it from them and not a single drop of oil anywhere. Fixed a few other things aswell and the car is the best its been since ive owned it, great job ...
by AdamNorris
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Purple mk2 Orpington
Replies: 2
Views: 4633

Purple mk2 Orpington

Saw you going into tesco the other day, very clean looking! Anyone on here?
by AdamNorris
Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: White Mk2 in Orpington
Replies: 4
Views: 2416

Re: White Mk2 in Orpington

Ive got a black rev 2 turbo, big single exit exhaust, can't miss it, Off the road atm should see you guys out and about end of feb
by AdamNorris
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: White Mk2 in Orpington
Replies: 4
Views: 2416

White Mk2 in Orpington

Saw a white mk2, not sure if turbo or not, ive got a black rev2 turbo in orp
by AdamNorris
Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: [FINALIZED] Complete Rev 2 turbo throttle body
Replies: 4
Views: 711

Re: [FINALIZED] Complete Rev 2 turbo throttle body

Hi is this still for sale?
by AdamNorris
Sat Dec 17, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Japfest 2017
Topic: JAPFEST 2017 - IMOC/TWOBRUTAL/FB/OC MEMBER ATTENDEE LIST
Replies: 218
Views: 77521

Re: JAPFEST 2017 - IMOC/TWOBRUTAL/FB/OC MEMBER ATTENDEE LIST

Count me in, gonna be the first big show in the 2 since I got it!
by AdamNorris
Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:51 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover Advice

Thanks for the responses guys, what do you think about Meister Rs? Heard some good reviews equally the HSDs don't seem to have any faults.
by AdamNorris
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

[Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover Advice

I am in need of replacing my rear coilovers on my mk2 rev 2 turbo, it currently has teins on them but the rears are leaking and are pretty knackered, what are your guys recommendation on which coilovers to get? I will be going on tracks a few times and year but mostly driving on the road. Cheers
by AdamNorris
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oil Leak
Replies: 2
Views: 716

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oil Leak

Thanks for the reply, is this an easy thing to do? Could I do it myself or should I take it somewhere, if so any recommendations?
by AdamNorris
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oil Leak
Replies: 2
Views: 716

[Mk2] [Turbo] Oil Leak

Hi there guys, this is my first mr2 and have noticed that there is an oil leak, it is dripping down on the catalytic converter, any ideas or does anyone know any good places to take it to to get it fixed? I am based in kent so anything fairly close would be great help, cheers

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