http://www.mr2.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mr2.com/forums/images/001/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mr2.com/forums http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-47095-can-anybody-help-me.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:47:14 GMT My dad doesn't want me to get a MR2, and im trying my best to convince him to let me buy a MR2, I havnt heard anything but good things about MR2 cars and I want it to be my first car. Now ive been looking everywhere for information on the crash test ratings for the 1st generation Mr2 but I can't find anything, does anybody know what they are? Also, when im looking for MR2's is there anything i should be looking for? ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 Marz101 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-47095-can-anybody-help-me.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-47067-new-site.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:38:38 GMT Hello to everyone.after owning my mr2 for 5 months i decided to join a community wear i can learn about these cars.This site really good my attention its the best i have seen:lol:.got my mr2 for 500 the body is good condition.i just have some problems well 2 main problems and im not sure the cause.The first is i get a gas smell sometimes which is really strong.Second wen i first start my car it rev to 2k and the temperature needle is below cold.I always have to heat up the car after its been sitting for 1 to2 hours.i really like this car and have plans to fix it up.can any one help me out? il post pics wen i figure out how lol thanx! Hello to everyone.after owning my mr2 for 5 months i decided to join a community wear i can learn about these cars.This site really good my attention its the best i have seen:lol:.got my mr2 for 500 the body is good condition.i just have some problems well 2 main problems and im not sure the cause.The first is i get a gas smell sometimes which is really strong.Second wen i first start my car it rev to 2k and the temperature needle is below cold.I always have to heat up the car after its been sitting for 1 to2 hours.i really like this car and have plans to fix it up.can any one help me out? il post pics wen i figure out how lol thanx! ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 Hermanmr2 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-47067-new-site.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-47042-help-gas-tank-lining-sealer.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:34:10 GMT I was told I need to get a liner on the inside of the tank so it won't rust again since today's new gasoline has a "shelf-life" of about 45-60 days.

There are 3 pipes that come out of the tank and go to the fuel evaporation system. The liner that will be applied to the inside of the tank has the thickness of honey, it dries to that consistency of plastic.

Here's my dilemma. It will most likely clog up the pipes that are inside the tank and make the evaporation system useless.

Has any one had experience with this before? Has anyone disconnected their fuel evaporation system? If so, what effect (if any) did it have?

See image below for the pipes that attach to the fuel evaporator. Thanks.

]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 stu4u3 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-47042-help-gas-tank-lining-sealer.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46934-unknown-smoke-issue.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:27:16 GMT Okay, so I replaced my 02 Censor which was causing my CEL to come on, and took her on a drive. Well, about 20 minutes later when I come back, I smell something cooking off of the engine. Smelled like coolant, maybe, or oil. So I check, and there's nothing I can see up top. It seems to be very very little smoke, and the engine isn't overheating. Oil pressure and coolant temps were fine according to the gauges. I'm not leaking oil, and my coolant levels are still the same this morning. Could I have a pinhole leak somewhere causing it (it being whatever may be leaking) to drip on to the block and cook off? Could it be a hairline crack in the water pump dripping just a bit of water? I'm at a loss for what it could be, as I've been over everything with a fine toothed comb. :confused:

Edit: To be specific, there's no smoke from the tail pipe. It's coming from the engine bay. ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 DownhillMR2 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46934-unknown-smoke-issue.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46917-bugatti-swamp.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:32:19 GMT Here's a funny story that should make your day. Like the article says, it is lame to blame the bird and two, you already know about cell phones?
This is not where to park a rare $2 million Bugatti ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 efx http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46917-bugatti-swamp.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46914-front-bumper-cover.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:11:52 GMT I need a new front bumper cover and am wondering if the bumper covers off any other car will fit??? Maybe an ae86? I need a new front bumper cover and am wondering if the bumper covers off any other car will fit??? Maybe an ae86? ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 Mr2_666 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46914-front-bumper-cover.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46906-leaking-windows.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:38:44 GMT My windows have been letting in alot of water in heavy downpours. The Ttop seals look like they are in good condition, I assume there is something with the way the glass sits on the rail. I've not yet taken off the door cards and inspected, but does anyone have an idea what it may be?

I have reffered to the BGB and cannot find anything regarding it apart from the exploded diagram. ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 englishmike http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46906-leaking-windows.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46905-strange-problems-after-hitting-redline.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:13:56 GMT Something strange has happened to my mr2 sc. Some background info, the syncros need replacing in the gearbox, gears select ok but gear shifts must not be done quickly. Last night I was driving fast for a very short burst. I had changed from 2nd gear to 3rd too quickly while high in the rev range. The gear selection missed and I hit the rev limit for about a second. As this happened 3 warning lights came on, coolant fan, emergency brake and the battery light. I also noticed the supercharged led light was staying on permanently. I drove 2 miles back to the house. The car drove fine, no strange noises, all the electrics worked and the battery needle was going down at all. I Disconnected the negative battery cable to see if If that would stop the lights from coming on but they were still present. This morning when I drove to work, the lights are still showing but the car drove like any other time. The battery guage showed the needle 1 above the middle mark. Normally I guess its a little higher but I do not have a clue what the problem is. Please help! Something strange has happened to my mr2 sc.

Some background info, the syncros need replacing in the gearbox, gears select ok but gear shifts must not be done quickly.


Last night I was driving fast for a very short burst. I had changed from 2nd gear to 3rd too quickly while high in the rev range. The gear selection missed and I hit the rev limit for about a second. As this happened 3 warning lights came on, coolant fan, emergency brake and the battery light. I also noticed the supercharged led light was staying on permanently. I drove 2 miles back to the house.

The car drove fine, no strange noises, all the electrics worked and the battery needle was going down at all. I Disconnected the negative battery cable to see if If that would stop the lights from coming on but they were still present.

This morning when I drove to work, the lights are still showing but the car drove like any other time. The battery guage showed the needle 1 above the middle mark. Normally I guess its a little higher but I do not have a clue what the problem is.

Please help! ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 englishmike http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46905-strange-problems-after-hitting-redline.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46903-1986-headlight-trim-pieces.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:37:08 GMT Does anyone know where to purchase replacements for the trim pieces located under the headlights? Mine just dissentigrated when I tried to remove them. Does anyone know where to purchase replacements for the trim pieces located under the headlights? Mine just dissentigrated when I tried to remove them. ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 cscrouch http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46903-1986-headlight-trim-pieces.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46873-asap-headlight-switch.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:51:56 GMT I tested everything and narrowed my hls not turning on, down to the switch. I even replaced the relay for the hell of it. I can't miss anymore work so if someone has a headlight switch in the Sacramento area please let me know asap. 916-218-5299 thanks ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 mikemike http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46873-asap-headlight-switch.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46857-any-helps-mojor-problem.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:22:53 GMT Okay, 1st. I ran mover some old railroad tracks, which i do daily going my route, but i hear something snap & grinding.. Here my exhaust mount broke and it's dragging on the ground. I Improvise with a close hanger :)

2 Hours Later.....
I'm following my father to pick up my xbox (had the red ring of dead..) when he gasses it in his car. So i do the same to catch up when i hear this noise i've never heard come from my engine bay. It made this werid grinding noise like... Something was lose, If i'm driving and i have my RPM's above like, 4k It like, Messes up. It looses power but still somewhat gains speed, like, I feel if i try to drive it hard it will fall out. I'm really scared cause im borrowing money to pay for my bills, the one's the Military doesnt pay. And i'm worried My Tranny or something major is falling apart. Another thing that might help, or could be causing the problem which im not sure it might have been, I havn't replaced the oil in perhaps 7k Miles. I just don't have money to spare... At all.
Sorry if this is a grammar catastrophe, i'm doing it in a rush to leave. So, any advice or anything at all, i'm willing to listen. Please :)
Also, Thank You in advance, i've had many problems as some of you might remeber when i 1st bough my baby = /
- Angel ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 Angelfox http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46857-any-helps-mojor-problem.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46809-alt-part.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:21:57 GMT so i went to go home from work this morning and i got the 3 light salute. i thought to myself, what the hell? i just replaced the battery with an optima and bought a new alt. well because the battery is bad ass, i was able to drive home fine. i went and looked at it and the flat washer that screws into the top of the alt was disconnected. perfect timing as i was trying to go to this meet tonight. anyways so long story short, i have it running but the connection isn't the best so the 3 light salute flickers on and off. the battery charges but i was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how i can fix this? advanced didn't have the screw. if toyota tech is out there, i'd like to buy the one from his parts car xD. ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 traintech86 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46809-alt-part.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46800-replace-sc-twin-exhaust-pipes.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:22:04 GMT I have an '88 SC, and for years I had a freeflow exhaust. Eventually it was time to replace it, which I was happy to do because I had gotten tired of the noise (i.e too loud). So, I decided to just install a stock replacement. However, this new exhaust has two tiny outlet pipes that really look stupid.

So, could I get these cut off and replaced with a single bigger pipe?.

Also, would the single pipe improve the sound any (I would like it to be a little more throaty:-)?

:confused: ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 Still_Waters_43 http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46800-replace-sc-twin-exhaust-pipes.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46797-brake-bleeding-problem.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:25:47 GMT I replaced my rear calipers and then bleed them and noticed, (as my son was pumping the peddle) air bubbles rising up from the master cylinder to the top of the reservoir??? Does this mean I have an air leak?? Please help if you know what your taking about--as I don't. thanks ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 superchargedrookie http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46797-brake-bleeding-problem.html http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46773-rain-cone-airfilter-question.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:41:23 GMT I am already having issue the first i washed my car forgetting to cover it up what happen when it rains? beside customing a plexiglass type cover as i saw in another thread. I am already having issue the first i washed my car forgetting to cover it up what happen when it rains? beside customing a plexiglass type cover as i saw in another thread. ]]> MK 1 MR2 - AW11 dylokjai http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-1-mr2-aw11/Toyota-MR2-46773-rain-cone-airfilter-question.html