How To: Clean Throttle Body
It’s a good idea to clean up the throttle body every so often, as the oil vapor in the PCV system condenses on the cooler walls of the intake. This leaves a nice oily...
Author: Midship Runabout
How To: Replace Exhaust Manifold
Shortly after buying the car, I started hearing an odd sound from the engine compartment. From suggestions I concluded it was the exhaust system and after getting an overall inspection done by a mechanic...
Battery Hold-Down Bracket
I was bored today, and looked for something to do. Decided to clean up the bracket that holds down the battery. As you can see, there’s lots of battery acid corrosion along one side...
Engine Drop Prep
I finally saved money to do something with my black car. I’m undecided as to if I should rebuild, or buy a GenIII clip. I really believe the GenII motors are alot less stout...
How To: Drop Engine
This part of the engine drop process is a little more intensive than the drop prep. From here on out, it’s helpful to have friend to lend a hand. As always, be sure to...
How To: Remove Intercooler
The intercooler can be tough to get in and out of there. 1. Remove the Intercooler Fan with the 3 bolts. 2. Remove the passenger side Engine Hook. Here it is. 2 medium bolts...
How To: Install Cam Seal
Some pictures taken during the install of a cam seal.
How To: Replace the Timing Belt
Some of these pics are out of order, so you may see a belt in a pic that should have been removed, or a timing cover. I took these pics over a time period...
Ignition Timing
Here’s just a little writeup to help you with checking and adjusting your ignition timing. Here’s what you need: A timing light that you can purchase from Autozone, Pep Boys, etc. It runs between...
How To: Replace Shift Boot
After 17 years, my shift boot has gotten pretty ratty. So I purchased a new one made from soft calf leather from a person on the MR2 forum. I had the option of picking...