Here’s some info on how to swap out the fuel pump in a MKII MR2. This took me at least 8 hours of actual work. I broke it up over a period of about a week and a half though. It was not my favorite job. In fact, this was probably the worse job I’ve [...]
Tags: belt, drop, ECU, engine, filter, install, removal, remove, service, swap
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Real quick pics of a thermostat change in a MKII T. There are only 2 bolts holding the thermostat in place, but there are some peripheral items that removal of will make the thermostat job much easier.
#1: Remove the oil filter
#2: Remove the Oil Dipstick Tube Retainer Bolt 12mm
#3: Remove the 2 10mm Thermostat Housing [...]
Tags: filter, install, removal, remove
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As seen in the above picture, I have installed two LEDs in the dash that indicate when the ECU switches the TVIS (Toyota Variable Induction System) and VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve). The red LED turns on when the ECU provides ground to the TVIS pin on the ECU. This indicates that the ECU has opened [...]
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Here are some images of the mcmaster car nozzles mounted inside the throttle body.
An overview video of the water injection setup is here (WMV format 8MB) – it’s a little nerdy – but all in good fun!
Video of each of the nozzles spraying inside the throttle body is here (WMV format 4.7MB – MPG [...]
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TVIS Disconnect = MID RANGE GRUNT
There are really only a few free mods, add this one. Give it a shot, if you don’t like it, switch it back!
On hearsay, we disconnected our TVIS to see what happened to the low end and midrange, and from SOTP testing, we maybe lost a little low end, but [...]
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In order to find out what was happening when we switched from normal coolant to NPG+, we installed thermocouples in our cyl heads at the inlet and outlet to track temperatures. Preliminary results below.
Here’s the multimiter Pat used. Sourced from Sears tools section.
Here’s a pic of the probe in place under the inlet coolant [...]
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Notes and pictures on how to removal the fuel injectors from a 1991 MR2 Turbo. Start off my removing the X strut tower brace and intake tube connecting the intercooler with the throttle body. Shown is the intake pipe prior to removal (Greddy IC). Clicks pictures to enlarge.
Intake pipe removed.
Remove the throttle body pipe (Four [...]
Tags: install, removal, remove, strut
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The rear under braces were severely rusted. When I took them off, and attempted to clean the rust off they almost fell apart. I could bend them by hand! Suffice it to say, I don’t think they were offering much toward chassis stiffness! I found some steel pipe at the local hardware store (Lowes) and [...]
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A few pictures of an engine being torn down.
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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 then the later Gens, but their are alot of cons with getting a GenIII too (parts availability, install difficulty, they require [...]
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Disclaimer: This documentation in no way replaces the Toyota MR2 Repair Manuals. The purpose of this content is only to provide supplementary information to fellow MR2 enthusiasts. Midship Runabout and its contributing authors will not be held responsible for any injury or damages that may occur as the result of practicing any of the methods or procedures described within this website.
