replacement
Since returning from our Corfu trip a CEL decided to make itself known, the code showed it to be one of the O2 sensors. Not being one to mess about I decided to replace all three, (2 pre-cat, 1 after cat) also being of sound mind and body (including my wallet) and having bought sensors [...]
Tags: o2, oxygen sensor, replacement
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Figured this was an easy enough task, and again, like many of my repairs on this site, I’ve had never changed this out since I’d owned the car at the time. Plus it was only $20 from local auto parts store. 1) First you need to relieve the pressure on the fuel lines. Do [...]
Tags: fuel filter, install, replacement
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Just some quick notes and pictures on removing the rear brake rotors and pads on a 1991 MR2 Turbo. Start off by raising the rear of the car, and removing the rear wheels. Remove the caliper bolt, and the two bolts holding the ‘rotor bracket’ in place. Rotor bracket: The caliper can be help up [...]
Tags: brake maintenance, brake pads, brake rotors, Brakes, replacement
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After 15+ years of use, most driver side doors are beginning to sag. To see how bad your door is sagging, open the drivers side door about 8-10 inches, and lift up on the end of it. If it deflects any, then the door is sagging. Compare it to the passenger’s door, which shouldn’t be [...]
Tags: adjust, door hinges, install, remove, replacement
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Here’s an easy fix for some possible rattling problems in the front suspension. Takes about 10 minutes to install these bad boys. Takes longer to jack the car up than it does to put these on. It takes a 14mm socket and wrench to remove the stock ones, and two 17mm (or [...]
Tags: adjust, CEL, install, remove, replacement, sway
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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 (Toyota Lexus Care in San Diego) I was told the exhaust manifold was cracked. I took what TLC told me and [...]
Tags: Exhaust, replacement
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Note: This only pertains to the N/A MKI MR2s since the SCs alternator is located on the exhaust side of the engine. Got the 3 warning lights (Charge, Cooling Fan, Brake) on your dash shining in your face? Bad voltage regulator that is built into the alternator. Got one warning light (Charge) on? But don’t [...]
Tags: adjust, alternator, belt, drop, engine, install, removal, remove, replacement, tensioner
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