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by JappyBeast
Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:44 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 will only start on full battery...
Replies: 5
Views: 562

Re: MR2 will only start on full battery...

No issues with the starter as she turns quickly. Defo an electrical issue as I can smell petrol when she doesnt fire. I agree with the fast starter as she normally fires on the first turn.. anoying!
by JappyBeast
Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:42 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: popping
Replies: 27
Views: 1335

Re: popping

Alfreton/South Norm turn off ;)
by JappyBeast
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: popping
Replies: 27
Views: 1335

Re: popping

Ur well close Mat.. seen me about?

Lilac Rev 1 with Border nose.
by JappyBeast
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Border bumper with stock fogs.. pic..?
Replies: 9
Views: 1553

Re: Border bumper with stock fogs.. pic..?

Saw an effort a few JAE's ago and it looks well nasty! I'm sure they used black sealant to secure them!

I ended up selling mine.
by JappyBeast
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 will only start on full battery...
Replies: 5
Views: 562

Re: MR2 will only start on full battery...

Its pretty new and a good make but the winter might have killed it. I'm gonna take her to my local garageand see what they think.
by JappyBeast
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: popping
Replies: 27
Views: 1335

Re: popping

Custom job.. no cat either.

Image
by JappyBeast
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: popping
Replies: 27
Views: 1335

Re: popping

My n/a pops flames and bangs too! lol.
by JappyBeast
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 will only start on full battery...
Replies: 5
Views: 562

MR2 will only start on full battery...

Please help!! My MR2 has pretty much been stood since the big freeze in November. Since getting her running I have noticed a new problem. She will start fine when the battery is fully charged but as the time passes she takes longer and longer to fire untill a few days pass and she will just turn unt...
by JappyBeast
Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Urgent help required - Wiring Glow Dials
Replies: 2
Views: 487

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Urgent help required - Wiring Glow Dials

I sorted it!

White with black stripe is ground and green is lights.

http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/125/116761.html?p=1314031


They look amazing too!
by JappyBeast
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Urgent help required - Wiring Glow Dials
Replies: 2
Views: 487

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Urgent help required - Wiring Glow Dials

On the loom its a green wire and a white wire with a black strip??
by JappyBeast
Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Urgent help required - Wiring Glow Dials
Replies: 2
Views: 487

[Mk2] [Generic] Urgent help required - Wiring Glow Dials

Please help. I need to know where to wire the live and earth so that the dials come on when the lights are on only. I have tried to follow the tracks on the back of the clocks from an existing bulb but can't determine which is live..etc. I dont have a multi meter either. Hoping for a reply before it...
by JappyBeast
Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: De-Cat?!?!
Replies: 4
Views: 507

Re: De-Cat?!?!

As above, I just tied mine out of the way.
by JappyBeast
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Pink MK1... Barryboys
Replies: 8
Views: 1100

Re: Pink MK1... Barryboys

My MR2 is on there. Doesnt bother me tho coz I love it!
by JappyBeast
Tue May 26, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] PLEASE HELP!!! - Sounds like Thermostat skicking and then 'pop'.
Replies: 4
Views: 352

Re: [Mk2] [NA] PLEASE HELP!!! - Sounds like Thermostat skicking and then 'pop'.

IT'S FIXED!!!!


Found some spare time this morning andused this page for some pictures

http://www.lovehorsepower.com/MR2_Docs/ ... system.htm


Took about 20 mins to complete and the plastic tubes had never been used before.


Cheers for all the help guys!
by JappyBeast
Tue May 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] PLEASE HELP!!! - Sounds like Thermostat skicking and then 'pop'.
Replies: 4
Views: 352

Re: [Mk2] [NA] PLEASE HELP!!! - Sounds like Thermostat skicking and then 'pop'.

Thanks for this promising information. I was thinking the blast of water was a pipe coming off or something more serious on the engine block.

Do you have a link to bleeding the system???

There was a 'trapped' air sound near the dash.

Cheers for your reply.
by JappyBeast
Tue May 19, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] PLEASE HELP!!! - Sounds like Thermostat skicking and then 'pop'.
Replies: 4
Views: 352

[Mk2] [NA] PLEASE HELP!!! - Sounds like Thermostat skicking and then 'pop'.

My MR2 has been stood on the drive for 2 months. Started her today and noticed the temp guage creeping higher than half way and no heat coming from the blowers. I made sure there is coolant in it so I'm guessing the stat is sticking. I was convinced that if I left it a bit longer the stat might unst...
by JappyBeast
Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:01 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: White n/a Mk2 pulling a Jet Ski in Somercotes, Derbys.
Replies: 0
Views: 226

White n/a Mk2 pulling a Jet Ski in Somercotes, Derbys.

Second time I have seen this,

White UK spec pulling a Jet Ski.


Mad seeing an MR2 with a trailer!
by JappyBeast
Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:47 am
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: CF Border Bonnet...
Replies: 43
Views: 12369

Re: CF Border Bonnet...

We wish!!


Dont think this will ever happen!
by JappyBeast
Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:29 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Black mk2 towing a caravan on A46 18/7/07
Replies: 18
Views: 1287

Re: Black mk2 towing a caravan on A46 18/7/07

I have seen a Mk2 towing a jet Ski... wish you had took a pic of it towing a caravan tho!
by JappyBeast
Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] G-Ltd insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 623

Re: [Mk2] [NA] G-Ltd insurance

£380 fully comp on a 91 import non turbo T-bar.

3 years no claims and I'm 28.

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