New to the MR2...need help... - Page 4

muffinman · 03-10-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Don't Worry, It's Just Me

^

...... wait as long as the cars not damaged......... or the kid????

DUH the kid! who wants a damaged car

Buckethead · 03-10-2009, 11:27 AM

I bet he's between 8k-10k, and yeah...they sadly do still go for that depending on condition. People are either looking for straight-clean-stock, or modded and done right. Either way will fetch a lot of cash... Thanks Initial D, for ruining a cheap and fun sports car for the simple man... cause everyone on earth wants that GTS hatchback now. And granted, I did too, and I got mine. Thing is, I wanted it WAY before this anime craze over it hit. I want a RHD one for the sake of having it really. Cause I want one tuned and pretty, show quality....and then I want one to track and beef up, and not care so much if I scratch or dent a fender ya know? Last RHD AE86 I saw, the owner was asking for 12k, and honestly, if I had 12k, I would have bought it... heh

Sidenote, I'm a little pissed that winter wont let us go...cause its gonna storm apparently down here, just as it was warming up and I was getting really ready to crank away on the MR2... damn...

Hey thanks for checking into the ae86 market in canada. That red hatch is amazingly clean, and yeah...believe it or not, 5k for that is totally reasonable really.

Buckethead · 03-10-2009, 01:51 PM

looking at toronto's craigslist, and yeah I think I found the corolla you were talking about bro, 10 grand huh? but from what very little I can see, and what it says, its MINT condition, stored for years.... that thing is a gem probably. I WANT IT lol

ebouwman · 03-10-2009, 02:55 PM

ya thats the one, i think its ridiculous, all it is, is people buying those cars to keep and sell later as a collectors item.

I think that the whole idea that you'd be able to sell that car for 10 grand is ridiculous. You can get NICE supercharged aw11's for less than that, there's a gorgeous white 88 or 89 supercharged for sale in vancouver for 6 grand, i'm in love with it....

ebouwman · 03-10-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckethead

looking at toronto's craigslist, and yeah I think I found the corolla you were talking about bro, 10 grand huh? but from what very little I can see, and what it says, its MINT condition, stored for years.... that thing is a gem probably. I WANT IT lol

Oh and you think your weather is bad? It just hit -30 celcius here

MAN IT'S COLD

For all you americans, that's -25 degrees farenhieght and I'd take stormy over ultra cold any day!

And yes, my car did start

Without the use of my block heater (cause forgot to plug 'er in)

Buckethead · 03-10-2009, 03:38 PM

theres a busted to hell GTS coupe in Vancouver BC that I want terribly...just for parts basically, cause the exterior is rusted and bashed like mad. He's been ice racing it lol. but his interior is wicked clean... BC is 25-27 hours away from me, and he won't part it out... :-( I just REALLY want his front seats hahaha Damn...

hoping the weather clears up a bit tonight, because I've got a lot of parts cleaning to do on the MR2. you guys saw, the TB is off, and awaiting a good scrubbing. I also need to figure out whats up with the throttle, cause I've been trying to chase the slack and it looks like the black vapor can looking thing its attached to right under the bonnet cover has it snapped at the rubber... I'll have to take pics of it and show you guys, cause honestly I have no true idea what its called. updates coming soon!!!! this mr2 is a STRUGGLE.

but a fun one!

Buckethead · 03-11-2009, 05:08 PM

man, no one carries a throttle body gasket for the 4agze SC in store anywhere here, its all special order. its a $1.69 gasket, and its gonna cost $7.50 to ship it! what a freakin ripoff! screw that! I'm gonna make my own!!!!

328FTW · 03-11-2009, 06:09 PM

I've always made my own TB gaskets, buy a big roll of gasket paper and it will last forever. It is useful stuff. I used an icecream container lid as a TB gasket once because I had just enough paper and I ripped it so had to drive to the store but had no car so cut a quick one out and drove to the shop and then home again. It actually worked well but went all soft as the engine had started to heat up.

Buckethead · 03-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 328FTW

I've always made my own TB gaskets, buy a big roll of gasket paper and it will last forever. It is useful stuff. I used an icecream container lid as a TB gasket once because I had just enough paper and I ripped it so had to drive to the store but had no car so cut a quick one out and drove to the shop and then home again. It actually worked well but went all soft as the engine had started to heat up.

That is hilarious and awesome! the things we'll cook up to make ends meet in the meantime huh? very cool!
My list of things to do is getting longer by the day... and the wallet is getting lighter and lighter...

ebouwman · 03-11-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 328FTW

I've always made my own TB gaskets, buy a big roll of gasket paper and it will last forever. It is useful stuff. I used an icecream container lid as a TB gasket once because I had just enough paper and I ripped it so had to drive to the store but had no car so cut a quick one out and drove to the shop and then home again. It actually worked well but went all soft as the engine had started to heat up.

Wow

Just don't drive it hard and hope it doesn't melt on onto the tb

Buckethead · 03-12-2009, 11:07 AM

cleaned up the TB as well as I can... There's still no return on the spring... and it has me concerned, friday its going back on the car and we'll give it a shot... *sigh* we'll see... I don't want to have to spend another $250 or so for a new idle speed control valve...

I'm also really concerned about the slack on the throttle cable and the loose gas pedal feel... I've traced it back and it overall, seems pretty straight.
I'm not used to working in such amazingly cramped spaces, and that engine bay is a chore.. I should hire a damned Keebler Elf to do my engine work...

Buckethead · 03-13-2009, 11:41 AM

I'm excited, I made my own gaskets last night, and I'm gonna be putting it back on tonight and see what if anything comes of it. The spring tension on the throttle body itself is now back to normal. Any and all grease that was gumming it up has been removed. It's about as "new" as it can be...I just hope the idle speed control is alright, because I really don't want to buy another... if its not gonna turn over after this, the motor gets pulled and the build starts. Top Gear couldn't kill a Toyota, and I sure hope I can't either...

ebouwman · 03-13-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckethead

Top Gear couldn't kill a Toyota, and I sure hope I can't either...

Did you see the one where they decided to see if they could do the same thing to that russian car? It didn't make it past the first test

Buckethead · 03-13-2009, 03:51 PM

hells yes, top gear is wonderfully entertaining! I want the dvd sets, and I can't find em.

anyone here have a fantastic condition sc throttle body for sale?? I might be needing a spare lol

Jackstand Queen · 03-13-2009, 04:01 PM

I have an SC TB with the Mr2 specific aluminum elbow that goes on top of it. It is in good condition.

I sent you (Buckhead) a private message a few days ago in response to your post below this one.

Buckethead · 03-13-2009, 05:27 PM

nice! could you post a pic or two of it here, and what would you consider for a price shipped to 55428 zip code?

Buckethead · 03-16-2009, 12:30 PM

UPDATE:

I can do no more...Motor gets pulled this Saturday, and the shell goes to my girlfriends dad's house, for a possible 20v swap, or an Electric AW11 conversion. I'm losing too much time on my motor build if I plan to make good on my appearance promises for a boosted AE86 in the summer and fall. I need every day I have to make sure the work gets done, and gets done right for my 86 build.

The MR2 dream is not dead. The remainder of this car will be very useful to me. I haven't given up on the AW11, and happen to love it. But I need to face facts. I bought the car for the motor, and right now, its only the motor that I need. Time to rip the 'ol girl's heart out...

If anyone needs certain parts that I won't be using for my 86 build from the AW11, please let me know or email me directly at chrissjoberg@yahoo.com
State the parts you need, shoot me a reasonable offer, plus shipping, and include all needed info, and we'll work it out.

Thanks for your help and advice guys! I'll be working on becoming a constant on this forum, as it's served me well. If anyone's interested in the build, I'm going to be starting build threads on Club4AG for my 86, and the aw11 when the time comes. Updates and links will be posted here. Thanks again!

Jackstand Queen · 03-16-2009, 04:26 PM

Oh Buckethead, . .. oh Buckethead . .. . how CAN you do this? Please tell me you're just joking. Tell me it isn't so.

Buckethead · 03-17-2009, 12:31 PM

heh, yeah...it pains me...

but...

It's why I bought the car. I need the gze, the car was dirt cheap...far cheaper than a 4agze on it's own. Sacrifice ya know...?

Buckethead · 03-18-2009, 02:20 PM

here's the thread for a starting point. entertaining offers on my poor old girl...

Club4AG Forum Topics: FS: 1988 MR2 Supercharged AW11 rolling chassis

tis a sad day, for sure.

03-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#71 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	cleaned up the TB as well as I can... There's still no return on the spring... and it has me concerned, friday its going back on the car and we'll give it a shot... sigh we'll see... I don't want to have to spend another $250 or so for a new idle speed control valve... I'm also really concerned about the slack on the throttle cable and the loose gas pedal feel... I've traced it back and it overall, seems pretty straight. I'm not used to working in such amazingly cramped spaces, and that engine bay is a chore.. I should hire a damned Keebler Elf to do my engine work... Last edited by Buckethead; 03-12-2009 at 11:12 AM..

03-13-2009, 04:01 PM	#75 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I have an SC TB with the Mr2 specific aluminum elbow that goes on top of it. It is in good condition. I sent you (Buckhead) a private message a few days ago in response to your post below this one. Last edited by Jackstand Queen; 03-16-2009 at 04:23 PM..

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03-10-2009, 11:27 AM	#62 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I bet he's between 8k-10k, and yeah...they sadly do still go for that depending on condition. People are either looking for straight-clean-stock, or modded and done right. Either way will fetch a lot of cash... Thanks Initial D, for ruining a cheap and fun sports car for the simple man... cause everyone on earth wants that GTS hatchback now. And granted, I did too, and I got mine. Thing is, I wanted it WAY before this anime craze over it hit. I want a RHD one for the sake of having it really. Cause I want one tuned and pretty, show quality....and then I want one to track and beef up, and not care so much if I scratch or dent a fender ya know? Last RHD AE86 I saw, the owner was asking for 12k, and honestly, if I had 12k, I would have bought it... heh Sidenote, I'm a little pissed that winter wont let us go...cause its gonna storm apparently down here, just as it was warming up and I was getting really ready to crank away on the MR2... damn... Hey thanks for checking into the ae86 market in canada. That red hatch is amazingly clean, and yeah...believe it or not, 5k for that is totally reasonable really.

03-10-2009, 01:51 PM	#63 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	looking at toronto's craigslist, and yeah I think I found the corolla you were talking about bro, 10 grand huh? but from what very little I can see, and what it says, its MINT condition, stored for years.... that thing is a gem probably. I WANT IT lol

03-10-2009, 02:55 PM	#64 (permalink)
ebouwman Curve Hugger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 19 Thanked 51 Times in 51 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ya thats the one, i think its ridiculous, all it is, is people buying those cars to keep and sell later as a collectors item. I think that the whole idea that you'd be able to sell that car for 10 grand is ridiculous. You can get NICE supercharged aw11's for less than that, there's a gorgeous white 88 or 89 supercharged for sale in vancouver for 6 grand, i'm in love with it....

03-10-2009, 03:38 PM	#66 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	theres a busted to hell GTS coupe in Vancouver BC that I want terribly...just for parts basically, cause the exterior is rusted and bashed like mad. He's been ice racing it lol. but his interior is wicked clean... BC is 25-27 hours away from me, and he won't part it out... :-( I just REALLY want his front seats hahaha Damn... hoping the weather clears up a bit tonight, because I've got a lot of parts cleaning to do on the MR2. you guys saw, the TB is off, and awaiting a good scrubbing. I also need to figure out whats up with the throttle, cause I've been trying to chase the slack and it looks like the black vapor can looking thing its attached to right under the bonnet cover has it snapped at the rubber... I'll have to take pics of it and show you guys, cause honestly I have no true idea what its called. updates coming soon!!!! this mr2 is a STRUGGLE. but a fun one!

03-11-2009, 05:08 PM	#67 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	man, no one carries a throttle body gasket for the 4agze SC in store anywhere here, its all special order. its a $1.69 gasket, and its gonna cost $7.50 to ship it! what a freakin ripoff! screw that! I'm gonna make my own!!!!

03-11-2009, 06:09 PM	#68 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,236 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I've always made my own TB gaskets, buy a big roll of gasket paper and it will last forever. It is useful stuff. I used an icecream container lid as a TB gasket once because I had just enough paper and I ripped it so had to drive to the store but had no car so cut a quick one out and drove to the shop and then home again. It actually worked well but went all soft as the engine had started to heat up.

03-13-2009, 11:41 AM	#72 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I'm excited, I made my own gaskets last night, and I'm gonna be putting it back on tonight and see what if anything comes of it. The spring tension on the throttle body itself is now back to normal. Any and all grease that was gumming it up has been removed. It's about as "new" as it can be...I just hope the idle speed control is alright, because I really don't want to buy another... if its not gonna turn over after this, the motor gets pulled and the build starts. Top Gear couldn't kill a Toyota, and I sure hope I can't either...

03-13-2009, 03:51 PM	#74 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hells yes, top gear is wonderfully entertaining! I want the dvd sets, and I can't find em. anyone here have a fantastic condition sc throttle body for sale?? I might be needing a spare lol

03-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#76 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nice! could you post a pic or two of it here, and what would you consider for a price shipped to 55428 zip code?

03-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#77 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	UPDATE: I can do no more...Motor gets pulled this Saturday, and the shell goes to my girlfriends dad's house, for a possible 20v swap, or an Electric AW11 conversion. I'm losing too much time on my motor build if I plan to make good on my appearance promises for a boosted AE86 in the summer and fall. I need every day I have to make sure the work gets done, and gets done right for my 86 build. The MR2 dream is not dead. The remainder of this car will be very useful to me. I haven't given up on the AW11, and happen to love it. But I need to face facts. I bought the car for the motor, and right now, its only the motor that I need. Time to rip the 'ol girl's heart out... If anyone needs certain parts that I won't be using for my 86 build from the AW11, please let me know or email me directly at chrissjoberg@yahoo.com State the parts you need, shoot me a reasonable offer, plus shipping, and include all needed info, and we'll work it out. Thanks for your help and advice guys! I'll be working on becoming a constant on this forum, as it's served me well. If anyone's interested in the build, I'm going to be starting build threads on Club4AG for my 86, and the aw11 when the time comes. Updates and links will be posted here. Thanks again!

03-16-2009, 04:26 PM	#78 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Oh Buckethead, . .. oh Buckethead . .. . how CAN you do this? Please tell me you're just joking. Tell me it isn't so.

03-17-2009, 12:31 PM	#79 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	heh, yeah...it pains me... but... It's why I bought the car. I need the gze, the car was dirt cheap...far cheaper than a 4agze on it's own. Sacrifice ya know...?

03-18-2009, 02:20 PM	#80 (permalink)
Buckethead No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	here's the thread for a starting point. entertaining offers on my poor old girl... Club4AG Forum Topics: FS: 1988 MR2 Supercharged AW11 rolling chassis tis a sad day, for sure.