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MR2 - what to look for

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  • #32
    [Deleted User]
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    Haha - 3 years later and I've FINALLY done it :pac:

    Collecting on Monday. So very in love. Will post pics \o/


  • #33
    davycc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭davycc


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Haha - 3 years later and I've FINALLY done it :pac:

    Collecting on Monday. So very in love. Will post pics \o/

    congrats we need more info! took your time making your mind up:D

    where where you when i was selling my purple beaut a few months back;)
    http://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/mr2/1998-revision-5-purple-mr2/7469720

    fabolous cars im a huge fan:


  • #34
    [Deleted User]
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    davycc wrote: »
    congrats we need more info! took your time making your mind up:D

    where where you when i was selling my purple beaut a few months back;)
    http://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/mr2/1998-revision-5-purple-mr2/7469720

    fabolous cars im a huge fan:

    I tend to procrastinate at times :P

    Pros:

    G Limited with T Bar.
    It's a 94 - which means I can get it insured as a classic. Ideal.
    Shiny red - well kept.

    Cons:

    Obviously a non turbo.
    Lambo doors. Don't like but not a big deal.
    Non leather interior which might be something I look at changing.
    The outside has been kept better than the interior but they're minor little aesthetics that I can sort.

    It also has a a mental stereo system inside from the owner before the current one. I've little interest in that! I'd look cute blaring a bit of Gloria Estefan going down the M50!.

    Collecting this evening, poxy rain ruining my T Bar experience.


  • #35
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,373 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    Deleted User wrote: »

    Collecting this evening, poxy rain ruining my T Bar experience.

    If you drive fast enough the rain won't get you. It's totally science!

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



  • #36
    davycc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭davycc


    if you are on facbooks i reccomend https://www.facebook.com/groups/134759126546985/?fref=ts and
    http://mr2.ie/
    and a website and group which proved an invaluable soure of advise, cheap parts and some epic project threads and friendly meets :D

    as for the rain all mrs tbars leak dues to a design flaw in the seals:o

    so you will get rain on your legs/

    i took off the tbars and cleaned the rubber under them wd40 dryed it then whacked a pile of vaseline into the seals before putting the tbar back on as a tempoary fix as i got mine in the winter and it was leaking like a seive:pac:

    i was going to order this brilliant sillicone spray for it but sold the car so i didnt bother:rolleyes:

    anyways good luck with it and if i can help just ask:)


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  • #37
    [Deleted User]
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    The leak is minimal, and only on the passenger side, so not too bad really. I'm probably going to get it detailed. It was definitely loved on the outside, but less on the inside! Also need a new handbrake ASAP because it looks like this at the moment.

    354466.JPG

    Few bits to tidy here and there like I said earlier. Also will be looking for leather seats a little bit later on.

    My god she's fun to drive :D


  • #38
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    do keep us posted :)


  • #39
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    multiple fixes for the tbar seals

    got some seal renewer on mickgarage don't use vaseline

    then theres the silicone trick

    http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2-knowledge-base.html?kbartid=207

    theres also eccentric rod guides that make a tighter seal by offsetting the bar:

    http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2-knowledge-base/mr2-mk2.html?kbartid=281

    I got them from Toyota for around €20 if I recall correctly

    You can also use a bit of black coax to push the seals out

    Best of luck with it and always be prepared for the unexpected! :pac:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6nG_VQcXto



    PM me if you've any questions as I've mine over 4 years


  • #40
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Also worth looking at the rustpoofing sills as soon as you can can be a major killer especially the ones that hailed from the UK

    See my thread here: http://www.mr2.ie/mr2-forum/8-performance-and-repairs/44265-sos-save-our-sills/
    Was reading about a major cause of rust in MR2s...if water gets into the sponge (for sound deadening AFAIK) it causes moisture and serious rust..I've pulled the sponges out for good.

    I'm trying to avoid THIS (not mine) and replace the sills:

    IMAG0473.jpg

    Read this thread http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/41/148602.html and pulled the car apart :P

    Whats the verdict on the below....what should I treat it with?

    Cheers.



    Tbar leak here (Passenger side) - so expected some surface rust here.

    img1052w.jpg

    Took foam out passenger side:

    Uh-oh :(

    img1061jd.jpg

    Checked - not too bad seems surface mainly...a bit up the side where you cant see in the photo

    img1058bn.jpg

    img1060q.jpg

    Drivers side clean! Could get a proper look or photo but looked OK.

    img1063ae.jpg


  • #41
    [Deleted User]
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    Power Steering is gone!


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  • #42
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Power Steering is gone!

    It's not! :p

    Turn your ignition off and on (without turning the engine over) about 20 times very fast....... the heat re-engergises the coil in the relay essentially unsticking it

    happens about once a year in mine ;)


  • #43
    [Deleted User]
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    eringobragh wrote: »
    It's not! :p

    Turn your ignition off and on (without turning the engine over) about 20 times very fast the heat re-engergises the coil in the relay essentially unsticking it

    happens about once a year in mine ;)

    :pac: Was just reading that in some of the MR2 forums. Phew. Will try it soon. Might get fired if I go out to that car again today :D


  • #44
    [Deleted User]
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    eringobragh wrote: »

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6nG_VQcXto



    This happened yesterday. I laughed as I remembered your advice :D


  • #45
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭Notch000


    Deleted User wrote: »
    This happened yesterday. I laughed as I remembered your advice :D

    they just resurfaced that stretch of road recently, the 'off' from the roundabout was like a wash board before and would unseat anythng


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