Parts Availability

englishmike · 09-23-2009, 10:12 AM

I don't have an aw11 yet, I would like a supercharged version, I was wondering through, are all the parts still available from Toyota or elsewhere?

muffinman · 09-23-2009, 10:27 AM

from what i understand there alot of parts that are no longer avilable from Toyota but people have found ways to interchange some of the harder to find parts.

espguitarist33 · 09-23-2009, 10:55 AM

its out there...everything is out there...you have to be resourceful and crafty and check the forum too...people like me have entire engines worth of parts for sale and this board is pretty honest (unlike club3g.com for eclipses I HATE YOU GUYS!!) so i havnt seen a "hey you sold me a broken part thread" i know personally since i spun a bearing i wont sell anybody antyhing out of the oil system

muffinman · 09-23-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by espguitarist33

its out there...everything is out there...you have to be resourceful and crafty and check the forum too...people like me have entire engines worth of parts for sale and this board is pretty honest (unlike club3g.com for eclipses I HATE YOU GUYS!!) so i havnt seen a "hey you sold me a broken part thread" i know personally since i spun a bearing i wont sell anybody antyhing out of the oil system

so you have all the dicontinued Toyota parts for the SC MK1?

espguitarist33 · 09-23-2009, 11:39 AM

no i'm saying there a good chance theres someone selling it somewhere...hence the be resourceful...other parts that fit...(if its like a oil seal or something simple) make it yourself mr2tim (i think it was) has a huge list of parts for sale...junkyards seem to do people good

q-authority · 10-03-2009, 07:21 PM

If you only have to rebuild one, then you shouldn't worry that much, as there are a huge number of normal rebuild parts still available, and many others as well. If you want to build one from scratch, that is another story, however.

I am just completing a huge refurb/restoration project on my '89 SC, and I have not had that much problem replacing even out of the ordinary rebuild parts. That being said, however, I have found over the years that Toyota ocassionally gets their part numbers screwed up, such as when they claim a part is no longer available, but actually is, but is now only listed for the NA model, or perhaps only for earlier year models, but is actually the same part for both. You just need to have some patience and learn how to research ordering the parts. Additionally, there are still an awful lot of parts available online as well, and can be significantly cheaper than Toyota, even if you get a big discount like I do (I'm putting some of their grandkids through school

). A good parts counter person won't mind if you shrink from paying their sometimes outrageous prices on parts, and may even be able to source generic parts for you.

mr2tim · 10-05-2009, 02:55 PM

Mr Mike,

The Supercharged version of the Mark 1 mr2 SC had only 5,000 units imported and therefore would be what most car folks consider as a "Limited Edition".

The "junkyards" throughout America no longer "stock" our cars, the demand is slim and therefore there is no profit in it for them. You may find a dead one laying in pasteur but odds are it died a horrible mechanical death if not mangled beyond recognition.

This choice of car will require that you do your own mechanical work or pay huge sums of money for others to do this work for you. That's reality.

If you are the type of mechanic that can be creative and have some semblance of a "making it work" aptitude this could be your car.

If you are a perfectionist this car will sit in your garage for a very long time and your pleasure will be in visiting your prize not in enjoying it on the road dusting off old mustangs.

The mid-engined car is a very exciting car to drive, the Supercharzed version will not leave you wanting for over 100mph fun. At the same time 32mpg and that Sunday afternoon drive with the t-tops off...priceless !

Shop wisely my friend.

09-23-2009, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
englishmike No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Parts Availability I don't have an aw11 yet, I would like a supercharged version, I was wondering through, are all the parts still available from Toyota or elsewhere?

10-03-2009, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
q-authority Fab4MR2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Emerald City Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	If you only have to rebuild one, then you shouldn't worry that much, as there are a huge number of normal rebuild parts still available, and many others as well. If you want to build one from scratch, that is another story, however. I am just completing a huge refurb/restoration project on my '89 SC, and I have not had that much problem replacing even out of the ordinary rebuild parts. That being said, however, I have found over the years that Toyota ocassionally gets their part numbers screwed up, such as when they claim a part is no longer available, but actually is, but is now only listed for the NA model, or perhaps only for earlier year models, but is actually the same part for both. You just need to have some patience and learn how to research ordering the parts. Additionally, there are still an awful lot of parts available online as well, and can be significantly cheaper than Toyota, even if you get a big discount like I do (I'm putting some of their grandkids through school). A good parts counter person won't mind if you shrink from paying their sometimes outrageous prices on parts, and may even be able to source generic parts for you.

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09-23-2009, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
muffinman Brain Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,804 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 99 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	from what i understand there alot of parts that are no longer avilable from Toyota but people have found ways to interchange some of the harder to find parts.

09-23-2009, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	its out there...everything is out there...you have to be resourceful and crafty and check the forum too...people like me have entire engines worth of parts for sale and this board is pretty honest (unlike club3g.com for eclipses I HATE YOU GUYS!!) so i havnt seen a "hey you sold me a broken part thread" i know personally since i spun a bearing i wont sell anybody antyhing out of the oil system

09-23-2009, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	no i'm saying there a good chance theres someone selling it somewhere...hence the be resourceful...other parts that fit...(if its like a oil seal or something simple) make it yourself mr2tim (i think it was) has a huge list of parts for sale...junkyards seem to do people good

10-05-2009, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 690 Thanks: 2 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Mr Mike, The Supercharged version of the Mark 1 mr2 SC had only 5,000 units imported and therefore would be what most car folks consider as a "Limited Edition". The "junkyards" throughout America no longer "stock" our cars, the demand is slim and therefore there is no profit in it for them. You may find a dead one laying in pasteur but odds are it died a horrible mechanical death if not mangled beyond recognition. This choice of car will require that you do your own mechanical work or pay huge sums of money for others to do this work for you. That's reality. If you are the type of mechanic that can be creative and have some semblance of a "making it work" aptitude this could be your car. If you are a perfectionist this car will sit in your garage for a very long time and your pleasure will be in visiting your prize not in enjoying it on the road dusting off old mustangs. The mid-engined car is a very exciting car to drive, the Supercharzed version will not leave you wanting for over 100mph fun. At the same time 32mpg and that Sunday afternoon drive with the t-tops off...priceless ! Shop wisely my friend.