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by bray
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: problems starting when hot
Replies: 0
Views: 171

problems starting when hot

im having problems starting my 2 when its hot if i take it for about a thirty mile drive the car does not over heat runs ok but if i turn it off for a few mins then go to restart it nothing. The car still turns over but will not fire and stinks of fuel i have stripped the car down this morning clean...
by bray
Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Penryn, Truro, Cornwall
Replies: 5
Views: 613

Re: Penryn, Truro, Cornwall

It is and there are plenty of use still down here!
by bray
Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Penryn, Truro, Cornwall
Replies: 5
Views: 613

Re: Penryn, Truro, Cornwall

Have seen several down here mines a black rev1 and could be anywhere in Truro or Helston
by bray
Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mr2 mk2 auto
Replies: 1
Views: 194

mr2 mk2 auto

After having an engine change in my 2 it seems to be driving fine and going ok but if i stop quick the car stalls on me the car ticks over around 900 -1000 rpm when i put it into drive it drops to around 750rpm which all seems ok so if anyone can shed any light on why its cutting out or how to adjus...
by bray
Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Who else drives an automatic MR2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1269

Re: Who else drives an automatic MR2?

i read this with interest as currently restoring my rev1 auto and would love to have this done on mine!

Question to paul would this make the v6 auto conversion possible with this system as i really want a v6 eventually?
by bray
Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] torque converter fell out
Replies: 3
Views: 469

Re: [Mk2] [NA] torque converter fell out

ok here goes. I fitted the torque conveter today and i put it on the shaft and turned it. it clicked twice and dropped down into the gearbox. The shaft in the middle of the torque converter is now flush with the outside of the bell housing if i but a straight edge across the lot! Anyone able to help...
by bray
Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] torque converter fell out
Replies: 3
Views: 469

Re: [Mk2] [NA] torque converter fell out

so is it just case of putting it on the shaft and then turn it untill you hear the three licks or is it a case of turn it as your sliding it on?

thanks for your help!
by bray
Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] torque converter fell out
Replies: 3
Views: 469

[Mk2] [NA] torque converter fell out

Just after some advice i removed my gear box today and the torque converter fell out when we were putting it on the floor now is it just simply a case of putting it back on the shaft or does anything need to be lined up? This maybe a dumb question but just want to check before putting the car back t...
by bray
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] induction kit
Replies: 0
Views: 153

[Mk2] [NA] induction kit

i have fitted an induction kit from rogue there Air Impulse II Induction Kit and its drawing oil out from the rocker cover and causing smoke i then removed the kit and the pipe is also full of oil and the cone has now got oil in it! so the big questions what have i done wrong or is my engine on the ...
by bray
Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] rebuilding advice
Replies: 0
Views: 179

[Mk2] [NA] rebuilding advice

im currently rebuilding my 1990 rev1 g limited and while the engine is out im going to replace the brakes and all the bushes. now my local breakers has a 1998 r reg in and he's happy for me to strip off what ever i need. so was wondering if everything off this car would fit mine am thinking of havin...
by bray
Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] auto to manual
Replies: 4
Views: 381

Re: [Mk2] [NA] auto to manual

im getting mixed reviews on this subject over on mr2oc anyone else here have any ideas on this
by bray
Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] auto to manual
Replies: 4
Views: 381

Re: [Mk2] [NA] auto to manual

thanks for the reply and thats what i have been thinking that the chassis is the same for holes etc and yes it would be a good project and one i would certainly like the challenge of.

ill have both cars sat side by side for the transplant so ecu drive shafts etc is no problem.
by bray
Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:03 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] auto to manual
Replies: 4
Views: 381

[Mk2] [NA] auto to manual

well after a disaster which seen me not make it to the world recored attempt im finally looking at getting back into a 2. now my disaster was that the engine in my mr2 auto died completly and we could not be seen for black smoke. so here goes i have been offered an accident dameged mr2 turbo by a fr...
by bray
Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: PLYMOUTH RR DAY - COme down
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Re: PLYMOUTH RR DAY - COme down

typical i would of loved to come to this but the car will be off the road as getting it ready for the world record attempt.

:cry:
by bray
Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:56 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Are there ever any meets down here in Cornwall or Devon?
Replies: 12
Views: 775

Re: Are there ever any meets down here in Cornwall or Devon?

i drive a black mk2 rev1 tbar its covered in mr2oc stickers its been all over devon and cornwall this last fortnight!
by bray
Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:11 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Are there ever any meets down here in Cornwall or Devon?
Replies: 12
Views: 775

Re: Are there ever any meets down here in Cornwall or Devon?

im up for a meet and im based down in truro!

i did post in the thread about the meet at the a38 cafe a while back but heard no more on it!
by bray
Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Attn Cornwall/Plymouth/Devon people
Replies: 24
Views: 1616

Re: Attn Cornwall/Plymouth/Devon people

hi there i drive a mk2 in black and must admit i stoppeed in the route 38 cafe on friday and you cant argue with the food or service we recived first class.

and some where good to meet now you got me though it does not take me long to get to route 38 so we could meet there.
by bray
Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Attn Cornwall/Plymouth/Devon people
Replies: 24
Views: 1616

Re: Attn Cornwall/Plymouth/Devon people

hi im not to far from there down in truro and i would certainly be up for this!
by bray
Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: Silicone Hoses
Replies: 11
Views: 3787

Re: Silicone Hoses

would be up for a set of n/a hoses in blue! :)
by bray
Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: black rev3 treliske hospital
Replies: 0
Views: 79

black rev3 treliske hospital

black rev3 n/a uk car parked outside main reception this morning

like my black two this time of year needs a good wash :lol:

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