Toyota MR2 Community Archive
Instructions:
There isn’t anything to say that isn’t obvious. Take the stock Toyota oil filter stand- off & cut it in half. Tap (& drill if needed) the channels to accept your hose barbs. Put your sealant around the threads & tighten (15ft-lb, or pretty hand tight is good enough). […]
I didn’t write this for yall, as most of you guys have obviously not experienced leaking valve cover gaskets. (yet) I figured maybe some of you guys doing your swaps could save a lot...
Engines: Compatiblity / Grocery List
1997+: 1MZ-FE
Best choice for swap.
1992-1996: 1MZ-FE
Compatible, but not recommended.
Early 90’s 3vz is proven to work also*
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The water pump pumps water into the block, it circulates into the head and comes out of the head on the passenger side above the water pump. The water travels passed the cap and...
I thought I’d post some pictures I took while unpacking and installing my personal ATS TD06 kit, as well as some useful pointers. (note: these pictures are over a year old, and there have...
To replace the starter on a mk1: 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. 2. Jack the car and use stands. 3. Under the car use a 14mm socket a short extension and...
I thought I would share my experience with removing my front ball joints on my ’93 T. I have never done this before on any car so it was all new to me. I...
1. The alternator came with a plastic “hat” on the top post. If yours is gone, the wire harness will sit on the post and the post will dig into the wire harness. The...
In response to the threads that tend to pop up every so often with 16/17/18 years olds asking if it is a good idea to get an MR2 as a first car, I would like to offer the following.
Short Answer: No
Long Answer:
The MR2 is a special and unique car. That is what so many of us spend so much time fixated on this message board, mailing lists, club events, etc. The reason you are here reading about the MR2, researching it, considering it is very likely that you have recognized the MR2 provides some features that set it apart from your run-of-the-mill VW/Honda/Acura/BMW/Toyota.
I was organizing some parts today and decided to do a side-by-side comparison of the various shifters I’ve come across over the years. I’m a big fan of the B & M shifters, although...
