Oil Filter Sandwich O-Rings
While replacing the oil cooler lines, I went ahead and replaced the oil filter adapter o-rings. I purchased new ones from Toyota, about $6 total. I would recommend changing the oil cooler lines as...
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Intake Filter Mod
*Applies mainly to 85-86 NA MR2s. 87+ MR2s have their Intake filter mounted in the trunk. However, if you wish you can follow this writeup & move the filter into the engine bay like...
How To: Rebuild Rear Caliper
List of parts you will need: Rebuild kit ~$30 from Toyota (Part # 04479-17011) Various sockets and pliers Denatured Alcohol Brake Fluid To do a complete rebuild you will also need: Snap ring pliers...
How To: Replace Rear Strut
Tools needed:
* Various sockets, wrenches, pliers & ratchet
* Cheater bar for those stubborn nuts & bolts
* Bench Vice
* Monkey wrench or large channel locks
* Dremel tool (maybe, see step 6)
* Spring insulators x2
* Bumpstops x2
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...
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: 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: 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...
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...
Thermostat
Here’s just a short write-up for changing the thermostat.1) Drain engine coolant. It’s quicker to just tear the housing apart without the pain of draining the coolant, but that way is...