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by 01smiffy
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Will these wheels fit?
Replies: 3
Views: 497

[Mk2] [Turbo] Will these wheels fit?

Sorry to ask! this question pop's up all the time!

I want a set of Rota GTR's
http://www.rotashop.co.uk/gtr-17-x-9quo ... 040400.htm

anyone know if these will fit on rev 3 turbo with BK coilovers

any advise would be welcome....
by 01smiffy
Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MOT Failed- Emissions
Replies: 4
Views: 387

MOT Failed- Emissions

Sorry guys

Car failed MOT on CO Emmissions! i have not done anything since last MOT which passed no problems!
I have a rev3 turbo with no Cat

The CO readings are 2nd fast ideal test 0.520 & should be no more than 0.300!

gargage reckons is the Lambda senser?

Any advise would be great!

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by 01smiffy
Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ebay Radiator any good?
Replies: 5
Views: 553

Ebay Radiator any good?

Watchya guys

Im just about to order this rad! wots your views on this? any bad reports?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... gory=10428

honest view please!
by 01smiffy
Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wheel Threads
Replies: 3
Views: 208

Re: Wheel Threads

Cheers mate

thanks for the write up, gives me a good idea!

You make it sound quite simple!

Cheers
by 01smiffy
Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wheel Threads
Replies: 3
Views: 208

Wheel Threads

Sorry Another wheel question!

Im am looking at buying 18" set of wheels! I have tried to fit them and will need to to put a 5mm spacer on, which isnt leaving me much thread!

How hard is it to put in longer threads?
by 01smiffy
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Handbrake problem??
Replies: 11
Views: 662

Re: Handbrake problem??

Cheers for the replies guys! best of luck getting your sorted Wonga121!
by 01smiffy
Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Handbrake problem??
Replies: 11
Views: 662

Re: Handbrake problem??

I have the same problem! Ive have put mine up on the ramps today and confirmed my driverside cable have failed!

Is it best to replace both sides whilst i am am doing the job?
Also where is the cheapest place to buy them?
by 01smiffy
Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Slightly odd coolant conundrum
Replies: 3
Views: 348

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Slightly odd coolant conundrum

Cheers for the replies guys! i am 95% sure it is the rad! im just gonna take the front bumper off and take a closer look to confirm.

Cheers for that link from roque, best price i have come across so far!
by 01smiffy
Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Slightly odd coolant conundrum
Replies: 3
Views: 348

[Mk2] [Turbo] Slightly odd coolant conundrum

May have a very simple explanation this one, but I thought I would put it to the experts! My 93 turbo began losing coolant a week or so ago, I had the car up on ramps today in the hope of diagnosing the location. I found that I have a small puddle appearing underneath the front of the car, so i am g...
by 01smiffy
Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 803

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

Cheers guys left it with garage! for the day! they check all ignition parts & they were about to put it on the computer system they started motor up and it was running sweat as a nut! Garage was total puzzled! anyway tested on computer showed No faults at all! Since collected car bk is driving a...
by 01smiffy
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 803

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

Na it aint standard! but Make is unknown as its all in Jap! came over with it on!

Will take alook 2moro & go from there!

Cheers for advice i will check it out!
by 01smiffy
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 803

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

Yeh will take alook tho! aint sure if its an engine fault! as seem to sound sweet a nut still! U can still here the turbo wining up nicely!How would i check the Exhaust wadding?
by 01smiffy
Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 803

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

Cheers how can i check the Exhaust wadding? also if it was the the turbin wheel grinding wouldn't that be a a constant spark flyer until it finaly craped up?

i aint much a mechanic!!!
by 01smiffy
Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 803

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

Cheers mate thought that would be first thing that would be said!

Na don't have a cat!

Thats the first thing the garage said but had looked and confirmed there is not 1!!!

Any other ideas?
by 01smiffy
Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance
Replies: 11
Views: 803

[Mk2] [Turbo] sparks out of exhaust & bad proformance

I was pulling away of a roundabout, got about 100 yrds down the road and car started to kangeroo & proformance was less responsive & sparks were flying out of the exhaust! car is drivable No warning lights & engine still ideals & run fine, just alittle hesertant on proformance! Any I...
by 01smiffy
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler, PASS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 4368

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler, PASS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!!

Yeh thought it wouldn't be easy to fit! really only looking to tidy up me engine bay! as me hoses are starting to look a little warn!
by 01smiffy
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler, PASS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 4368

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler, PASS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!!

Watchya guys found this post was thinkin of uprating me intercooler came across the same 1 on ebay i Know it aint a high proformance 1 but im only running standard BHP! was thier any bad comments and has any1 got this?

Ps How easy is this to fit?
by 01smiffy
Fri May 09, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Getting Cambelt changed
Replies: 10
Views: 861

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Getting Cambelt changed

Cheers guys have spoken to the garage that is doing my cambelt said will take alook at it and let me know!

I roughly think water pump is going to cost about £70ish I think but don't quote me on it!!!
by 01smiffy
Wed May 07, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Getting Cambelt changed
Replies: 10
Views: 861

[Mk2] [Turbo] Getting Cambelt changed

Watchya guys

Have got my car booked into garage to get the cambelt changed have been speaking to people and they recomended changing water pump, whilst doing the cambelt?

Is this correct because the garage never said anything about it?

Any comments would be greatfull!!!!
by 01smiffy
Wed May 07, 2008 10:15 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Body Work
Replies: 9
Views: 559

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Body Work

Watchya Guys

Cheers for all your help took your advise and have spoken to a body shop around the corner from me, who is going to get some in for me!

Cheers

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