4A-GE MK1 Engine 1988 sc mr2

flybikes1593 · 11-23-2009, 09:37 PM

Hello, I am looking to buy a 1988 supercharged mr2. I have a 1886 n/a right now, but want to upgrade. Are there any problems with the engine i should look out for when buying one?

Thanks

GrandpaGofast · 11-23-2009, 10:38 PM

Can't go wrong w/ the SC....
GP

toyotaspeed90 · 11-24-2009, 03:17 PM

any unusual noises....

check the SC oil level

flybikes1593 · 11-25-2009, 03:42 PM

alright thanks, theres only 25k on the engine and car. So everything should be ready to rock.

toyotaspeed90 · 11-25-2009, 03:47 PM

that's very low (if that's original miles)..... if the car's appearance matches is mileage, then if you're paying under $10,000 you're getting a bargain.

flybikes1593 · 11-25-2009, 10:51 PM

yea it original miles, the transmission is out of it. just have to put it back it. and there is no rust on it what so ever. so i might pick it up.

scottohno · 12-03-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by flybikes1593

Hello, I am looking to buy a 1988 supercharged mr2. I have a 1886 n/a right now, but want to upgrade. Are there any problems with the engine i should look out for when buying one?

Thanks

wow 1886 is pretty vintage.lol

flybikes1593 · 12-03-2009, 08:19 AM

haha yea that is pretty old, toyota quality.

q-authority · 12-15-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flybikes1593

yea it original miles, the transmission is out of it. just have to put it back it. and there is no rust on it what so ever. so i might pick it up.

Why in the world was the transaxle out of the car? That is a danger signal. Also double check the mileage by checking the car's registration history. Mileage on the speedometer is not a guarantee of actual mileage, as the speedometer can be changed easily enough, and replacements haven't required registering in a very long time.

flybikes1593 · 12-16-2009, 11:46 AM

well according to the first owner, it was it an accident which wrecked the original transaxle. So the second owner(who has it now) bought the right one for the car, but didnt put it in. So that has to be put in and it needs paint, the body is straight. And the dents from the accident were fixed from an autobody shop. But i am still worried that something more serious could be wrong with it.

q-authority · 12-16-2009, 01:35 PM

Yeah, that's a tough spot to be in. You see a car that looks like it might be a great deal, but there are definite warning signals. No matter how hard it is for you, it is best to be cautious. Try and find a mechanic qualified to check this kind of stuff, and make sure that the owner has no objections.
However, any kind of accident that can seriously damage the transaxle is one to worry about. It is in a very protected spot, for the most part, and generally very durable.

scottohno · 12-16-2009, 02:11 PM

how much is he asking? if its really cheap id say its too good of a deal

flybikes1593 · 12-16-2009, 04:53 PM

yea apparently one of the mounts for the transaxle broke, and thats why he needed a new one. And i have seen the car, its very solid, no rust, and the interior is mint. He is asking 1800 and that is a damn good deal. what do you guys think?

q-authority · 12-16-2009, 05:09 PM

More than just the mount would have had to break for them to have that much trouble. Three of the mounts bolt to the transaxle, and more than likely the bolt holes in the transaxle were probably messed up, which would really be excessive damage. If that were the case, what the hell caused that kind of damage? That would take some serious kind of accident, and I would suspect a lot else would have been damaged and had to have been repaired in the meanwhile.
I'd still say you need a highly qualified mechanic to inspect it, and still do a DMV registration history on it to verify the mileage.
If the body proves to be straight, and the mileage accurate, and everything else is as you say, then go for it. But don't skimp on the inspections.

flybikes1593 · 12-17-2009, 05:12 PM

well i think im going to take my chances and just buy the thing. ive always wanted one, there probably my favorite cars. so im going to roll the dice and see what happens. thanks for the help.

q-authority · 12-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Well, I can certainly understand the enticement. They can be great cars.

If all is as you say, then you at least have a decent start on a good car, even if you had to transplant all the good parts to another body.

Good luck with it.

scottohno · 12-21-2009, 11:58 AM

the guy prolly cross threaded the old ones and they got pulled out under load. go for it. whats the worst that can happen? we gotta help you find some parts?

ToyotaTechGeek · 12-21-2009, 12:12 PM

wow sounds like a great deal!

flybikes1593 · 12-30-2009, 01:34 AM

yea i picked it up today. everything was mint, body is perfect and the interior is amazing. but to my surprise its an automatic. didn't even cross my mind to ask if it was a manual or not, i just assumed so. but i got it for 1500 and it only has 25,000 original miles(the original title proves that). Also it has t-tops and an alarm system. haha im curious to see what that is. So i think i got a good deal.

I have a few questions though. How rare is the automatic? how much money would it be worth all redone and fresh paint? And i need some opinions here, should i keep my 86 mr2 with a manual(possibly more fun to drive) or the supercharged automatic?

flybikes1593 · 12-30-2009, 10:58 PM

anyone?

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11-23-2009, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
GrandpaGofast Have tools, will cob it. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mid Atlantic USA Posts: 148 Thanks: 35 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Can't go wrong w/ the SC.... GP

11-24-2009, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
toyotaspeed90 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 149 Times in 144 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	any unusual noises.... check the SC oil level

11-25-2009, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	alright thanks, theres only 25k on the engine and car. So everything should be ready to rock.

11-25-2009, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
toyotaspeed90 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 149 Times in 144 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	that's very low (if that's original miles)..... if the car's appearance matches is mileage, then if you're paying under $10,000 you're getting a bargain.

11-25-2009, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yea it original miles, the transmission is out of it. just have to put it back it. and there is no rust on it what so ever. so i might pick it up.

12-03-2009, 08:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	haha yea that is pretty old, toyota quality.

12-16-2009, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well according to the first owner, it was it an accident which wrecked the original transaxle. So the second owner(who has it now) bought the right one for the car, but didnt put it in. So that has to be put in and it needs paint, the body is straight. And the dents from the accident were fixed from an autobody shop. But i am still worried that something more serious could be wrong with it.

12-16-2009, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
q-authority Professional Multislacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 506 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Yeah, that's a tough spot to be in. You see a car that looks like it might be a great deal, but there are definite warning signals. No matter how hard it is for you, it is best to be cautious. Try and find a mechanic qualified to check this kind of stuff, and make sure that the owner has no objections. However, any kind of accident that can seriously damage the transaxle is one to worry about. It is in a very protected spot, for the most part, and generally very durable.

12-16-2009, 02:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
scottohno control your hose Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 5,100 Thanks: 43 Thanked 93 Times in 83 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	how much is he asking? if its really cheap id say its too good of a deal

12-16-2009, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yea apparently one of the mounts for the transaxle broke, and thats why he needed a new one. And i have seen the car, its very solid, no rust, and the interior is mint. He is asking 1800 and that is a damn good deal. what do you guys think?

12-16-2009, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
q-authority Professional Multislacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 506 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	More than just the mount would have had to break for them to have that much trouble. Three of the mounts bolt to the transaxle, and more than likely the bolt holes in the transaxle were probably messed up, which would really be excessive damage. If that were the case, what the hell caused that kind of damage? That would take some serious kind of accident, and I would suspect a lot else would have been damaged and had to have been repaired in the meanwhile. I'd still say you need a highly qualified mechanic to inspect it, and still do a DMV registration history on it to verify the mileage. If the body proves to be straight, and the mileage accurate, and everything else is as you say, then go for it. But don't skimp on the inspections.

12-17-2009, 05:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well i think im going to take my chances and just buy the thing. ive always wanted one, there probably my favorite cars. so im going to roll the dice and see what happens. thanks for the help.

12-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
q-authority Professional Multislacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 506 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Well, I can certainly understand the enticement. They can be great cars. If all is as you say, then you at least have a decent start on a good car, even if you had to transplant all the good parts to another body. Good luck with it.

12-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
scottohno control your hose Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 5,100 Thanks: 43 Thanked 93 Times in 83 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	the guy prolly cross threaded the old ones and they got pulled out under load. go for it. whats the worst that can happen? we gotta help you find some parts?

12-21-2009, 12:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
ToyotaTechGeek resident GEEK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...boosting mid-corner Posts: 995 Thanks: 14 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	wow sounds like a great deal!

12-30-2009, 01:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yea i picked it up today. everything was mint, body is perfect and the interior is amazing. but to my surprise its an automatic. didn't even cross my mind to ask if it was a manual or not, i just assumed so. but i got it for 1500 and it only has 25,000 original miles(the original title proves that). Also it has t-tops and an alarm system. haha im curious to see what that is. So i think i got a good deal. I have a few questions though. How rare is the automatic? how much money would it be worth all redone and fresh paint? And i need some opinions here, should i keep my 86 mr2 with a manual(possibly more fun to drive) or the supercharged automatic?

12-30-2009, 10:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
flybikes1593 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	anyone?