How to: Change Transmission Fluid in a MR2 Spyder
Changing the transmission fluid on an MR2 (MK3) is quite easy and should take 30 minutes to one hour. Required Tools 12mm socket (speedo cable hole). 24mm socket (15/16 inch) (this is a big...
Category: Transmissions
MK3 Transmissions
How To: Remove Transmission
This is a “how to” with some pictures that may assist in taking out our manual tranmissions. If your doing the removal yourself like I did you should alot 4 plus hours for your...
How To: Replace Shift Cable
Step one. You should have everything apart and the key focus is the hard part which is passing the cable though. Step Two You need to cut the cable here. The cable will now...
Speedsource Shifting Cable Bushings Install Guide
First of all a disclaimer- I am not a professional, merely an ungifted amateur. This guide is simply how I installed my shifting cable bushings and I accept no responsibility for any damage or...
Gear Ratios
US Spec Transmissions
00-05 Celica GT & MR2 Spyder – 5 speed – C56
1- 3.17
2- 1.90
3- 1.39
4- 1.03
5- 0.82
R- 3.25
Final Drive- 4.312
Speedsource Transmission Shifter Bushings
Here’s a mod I’ve wanted to do as a component of Operation Total Shifting Excellence. As you know, the Spyder has a fairly loose shifter mechanism. You can eliminate play in the shifter by...
New Gear Lever Gaiter
If you haven’t already got your new gaiter, then give Rhonsmr2 a PM on the Forum, or do a search for the [FS] post using “gaiter”. She can do new leather gaiters in different...
How To: Install Kirk’s Motor Mounts
I knew that there would be an initial period of vibration post-install, but that it would calm down eventually. The only thing I was missing was an illustration of what, exactly, one is supposed...