First MR 2 1991 NA T TOP

olderiget · 07-01-2009, 09:31 AM

First- great site and tons of info for newbie. Just wrapping up the simple things- new fluids, brake pads, plugs, rad flush, minor detailing. ready for tires soon so recommendations appreciated. Not looking for performance adds but want to enjoy and preserve and keep cost down. I am second owner and it has 107k original valdiated miles. Body and interior are shockingly perfect for age of car. Runs strong and smooth and it shifts flawlessly. No T Top water leaks but have discovered oil buildup on rear of engine - plan on massive engine clean this weekend. Biggest flag for now is the R12 based AC system- I actually have some 13 year old 12 oz cans but assume there is a leak.

Questions:

1. Do the off the shelf additive leak stops actually work? I cannot find R12 specific leak stop additives but R134A is common. Can I use that and then refill with fresh R12?

2. When battery replaced the radio locked up and I am told there is a code to bring the radio back to life? How, what, where do I get this?

3. Dust boot around right front strut is totally gone. are there any aftermarket boots that can be added? the car handles so great and is quiet from suspension so I really do not want to spend on strut/shock replacement at this time.

4. Only cosmetic issue is the shift boot is faded and looks bad. where can I get one- have had no luck thus far on ebay.

5. Finally it does not have fog lights and I would like to add- where can I get stock fits?

thanks for feedback and any other newbie advice is appreciated.

muffinman · 07-01-2009, 09:53 AM

Welcome

1.it's probably better to just convert to R134
2.try contacting the dealer
3.try contacting Aaron at:Lithia Toyota of Springfield - Toyota MR2 Message Board
4. again:Lithia Toyota of Springfield - Toyota MR2 Message Board
5.this can be a cheap alternative:My fog lights, you'll want to see inside.

kbrew8991 · 07-01-2009, 10:29 AM

converting to 134a properly - cleaning out all the old style oil and all that - is going to be pricey, but the best option. The parts you need are only ~$20, but there is quite a bit of labor involved

as far as the radio code, last time mine was locked out it cost me $20 at the dealer to have them reset it for me. Initially they wanted to charge something retarded because they didn't really understand what was wrong (all kinds of diagnosis time, etc, etc...) so stick to your guns, they shouldn't charge any more than a half hour labor (and it'll take 5 mins tops) and I have heard of some people getting it done for free...

olderiget · 07-01-2009, 11:30 AM

Are you a Clemson Tiger?

kbrew8991 · 07-02-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olderiget

Are you a Clemson Tiger?

Class of '06

olderiget · 07-06-2009, 10:05 PM

found some R12 Freon and added 2 cans and AC blowing cold- will see how long it lasts- hoping to get lucky since the car sat for 5 years and maybe the seals being re-lubricated was the key. cleaned engine and still looking for oil buildup source? Not ruling our transmission seals. Next will be the tires.

GINA2MR2 · 07-07-2009, 09:28 PM

i did a thread about doing cheap oem looking fogs let me find it
I have a kit that i can sell you, cheaper then 300 for eom haha

GINA2MR2 · 07-07-2009, 09:31 PM

Why no aftermarket fog lamps?

mines the red one in the pic near the end of the thread

07-01-2009, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
olderiget No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	First MR 2 1991 NA T TOP First- great site and tons of info for newbie. Just wrapping up the simple things- new fluids, brake pads, plugs, rad flush, minor detailing. ready for tires soon so recommendations appreciated. Not looking for performance adds but want to enjoy and preserve and keep cost down. I am second owner and it has 107k original valdiated miles. Body and interior are shockingly perfect for age of car. Runs strong and smooth and it shifts flawlessly. No T Top water leaks but have discovered oil buildup on rear of engine - plan on massive engine clean this weekend. Biggest flag for now is the R12 based AC system- I actually have some 13 year old 12 oz cans but assume there is a leak. Questions: 1. Do the off the shelf additive leak stops actually work? I cannot find R12 specific leak stop additives but R134A is common. Can I use that and then refill with fresh R12? 2. When battery replaced the radio locked up and I am told there is a code to bring the radio back to life? How, what, where do I get this? 3. Dust boot around right front strut is totally gone. are there any aftermarket boots that can be added? the car handles so great and is quiet from suspension so I really do not want to spend on strut/shock replacement at this time. 4. Only cosmetic issue is the shift boot is faded and looks bad. where can I get one- have had no luck thus far on ebay. 5. Finally it does not have fog lights and I would like to add- where can I get stock fits? thanks for feedback and any other newbie advice is appreciated.

07-01-2009, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
olderiget No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks for feedback - KBREW Are you a Clemson Tiger?

07-06-2009, 10:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
olderiget No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	first MR2 update found some R12 Freon and added 2 cans and AC blowing cold- will see how long it lasts- hoping to get lucky since the car sat for 5 years and maybe the seals being re-lubricated was the key. cleaned engine and still looking for oil buildup source? Not ruling our transmission seals. Next will be the tires.

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07-01-2009, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
muffinman Brain Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,752 Thanks: 24 Thanked 100 Times in 98 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Welcome 1.it's probably better to just convert to R134 2.try contacting the dealer 3.try contacting Aaron at:Lithia Toyota of Springfield - Toyota MR2 Message Board 4. again:Lithia Toyota of Springfield - Toyota MR2 Message Board 5.this can be a cheap alternative:My fog lights, you'll want to see inside.

07-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,392 Thanks: 60 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	converting to 134a properly - cleaning out all the old style oil and all that - is going to be pricey, but the best option. The parts you need are only ~$20, but there is quite a bit of labor involved as far as the radio code, last time mine was locked out it cost me $20 at the dealer to have them reset it for me. Initially they wanted to charge something retarded because they didn't really understand what was wrong (all kinds of diagnosis time, etc, etc...) so stick to your guns, they shouldn't charge any more than a half hour labor (and it'll take 5 mins tops) and I have heard of some people getting it done for free...

07-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
GINA2MR2 Not A VR6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J-Town Posts: 327 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i did a thread about doing cheap oem looking fogs let me find it I have a kit that i can sell you, cheaper then 300 for eom haha

07-07-2009, 09:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
GINA2MR2 Not A VR6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J-Town Posts: 327 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Why no aftermarket fog lamps? mines the red one in the pic near the end of the thread