The Official SoCal Chat Thread

[mr.asian.m2]

actually, i fix everything within a year. replaced almost everything too. pretty much what you guys are doing right now. mark, thanks for the hook up later on. you're the man.

[masagsxr]

Tin.... By the way, you might want to replace those 3 bolts by the crossmember where the engine mount is. 2 of them is very rusty. Next time you torque that thing I think it'll break.

[mr.asian.m2]

mixxer, what do they call you inperson? mixxer or mark?

[masagsxr]

I got used to everyone calling me Mixxer.... I still turn around when they call Mark but its either me or Dorman..... Slowly tho i'm not turning my head hahahahaha

[Mark_Dorman]

Yeah...we're kind of becoming Dorman and Mixxer...Mark is heard less and less often

[deucegirl03]

hello everyone thanks for all ur kind words
wat a weekend! aside from dealing with the stones i had an allergic reaction to the anit-biotics they gave me..ugh not fun or pretty....anywhoo doing much better today, took it off work as i am supposed to "rest" so i am chillin at home doing homework and watnot...

nice music vids, thanks for sharing! but very very sad....

so hopin to get back at the 2 on friday, i have that day off work and school so we will see if i get the idle thing straightened out, gonna start checking everything even if its not related to the work ive done over the last few months....and if i don't have it figured out by friday evening i am driving it south and whoever wants to help me tag team er is welcome and appreciated!

[SF-Jim]

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

Okay...the dynomat will make it quieter but you'll need a sound barrier to really quiet it down. I would advise going that route if you can. There is a shop in Irvine that sells some good stuff. Depending on what you decided to go with I could do the floor boards and rear firewall for about $150...and I'll do the center console (it's an area with a lot of vibrations. Cascade audio engineering makes some good stuff that I can get pretty easily. When are you looking to have it done by and with how much down time? I can probably do it in two days.

The radiator you could find in part out threads or you could buy an aftermarket aluminum one from Mushimoto (I want one ).

90-95 91 92 93 94 Toyota MR2 Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator -Manual Octane Motorsports

Where can I buy a sound barrier and how much would it cost? Where's the shop in Irvine?

$150 sounds like a pretty good price. I could order the dynomat from Amazon. I don't really care about the down time since the MR2 is a third car and not needed on a daily basis. Even if it took two weeks, I'd be fine with it. Let me know what your schedule looks like. I need to get some mechanical work done first though.

My biggest concern right now is the radiator. Mishimoto, Koyo, and PWR Racing all make radiators, but it's for a manual transmission MR2. I have an automatic. I'd really prefer to get an aluminum radiator, but I just can't seem to find one. If anyone knows where I can get an aftermarket radiator for an automatic 94 MR2, please let me know. Thanks.

[Mark_Dorman]

I didn't know there was a difference between the automatic and manual radiators. I know the Mishimoto ones gets good reviews though.

The sound barrier/blocker material can't be purchased through the company online. I know of a shop that uses it and i can probably get a good quote from them. My schedule is usually pretty flexible so just let me know when you wanna get it done.

[Davis]

Ain't that something, I didn't know they were different either until I looked it up.

Radiator

Radiator Assembly OEM Price

1 - Manual Trans 1640074620 $448.27
1 - Auto Trans 1640074600 $461.27



Geez doesn't sound like anythings going well for you Ren!

[xltinlx]

ughh that essay pissed me off today davis.. so

[masagsxr]

Davis.. Check those bolts for Tin... Remember I showed you those rusty bolts? The 3 bolts that holds the engine mount on the crossmember.

[xltinlx]

i think i know which ones ur talking about..

[Mark_Dorman]

Yeah...who else was proud of tin getting under his car and gettin' dirty (besides Trang +)...

[deucegirl03]

can i get anyone to look at the pics on this thread?
http://www.mr2.com/forums/na-5s-fe-3...head-leak.html

i noticed that my engine looks similar. i know my cam gear seals are leaking as i have oil coming from under the timing cover, but i can't figure out why there is oil under the head all over the block. if the gasket was leaking wouldn't i have milkshake or white smoke?

[masagsxr]

Yeah good job Tin....

Ren: I replied. hope it made sense.

[deucegirl03]

thanks mixxer...

[Cjung]

lol... i give up mixxer, imma just flush it 150000 miles later... haha

and tin wasnt the only one who got dirty... dont forget mixxer and I....

[Mark_Dorman]

Yeah but that's not uncommon...I've never seen Tin under a car before. He always walks away pretty clean.

Hey Ren...I think we should do a compression check like everyone's been suggesting...

[masagsxr]

Originally Posted by Cjung

lol... i give up mixxer, imma just flush it 150000 miles later... haha

and tin wasnt the only one who got dirty... dont forget mixxer and I....

Hey Christian... There is this chemical you can put on the line that removes and coats the lines through. Again tho, remove the hoses and roll them up to get those deposits out that is sticking on the inside of the hose and wash them off. Take the upper and lower on the engine. It shouldn't take that long. You've gone so far with your car you can't stop now man. If you don't take those deposits out, it can go pass through your thermostat and damage your waterpump (eventually). Then thats more $$$$$$ to fix

Get to it kid...

[Cjung]

if such time comes, imma just engine swap it to v6 =D

plus i have done many waterpump changes and it doesnt look hard hahah