I've just bought myself an MR2

[Gizmo535]

A black Mk2 Rev2 to be precise. Who needs back seats anyway?

Bought from the Bay for peanuts, so expecting to maybe need to fix some niggles. For example, there's a small amount of goo in the oil filler cap. Might just be condensation, and it runs OK (it has a stainless 'zorst, so sounds a bit fruity anyway), but how much would you generally pay for a gasket replacement?

Picatures:

[OlberJ]

That's a nice clean example.

What's the mileage on it etc?

If you're engine is on it's way out, can always consider a V6, if you're keeping it though you'll get varied quotes for a HG replacement.

Think you're looking about £300ish for a HG replacement.

[Munter]

I passed on buying loads of MR2's because of gunk in the oil filler cap. I now think it might have just been short runs causing condensation.

So go for a nice long drive (with breakdown cover), and see if it go's away.

[Gizmo535]

Munter said:

So go for a nice long drive (with breakdown cover), and see if it go's away.

Any excuse

OlberJ said:

What's the mileage on it etc?

118k

OlberJ said:

Think you're looking about £300ish for a HG replacement.

Hmm. Not *that* bad... but a touch annoying if it is gone. Wonder how hard it is to do myself :P

[ScoobieWRX]

If you need any used spares for your car let me know via PM as i know a chap that's breaking one.

[RobCrezz]

Gizmo535 said:

Munter said:

So go for a nice long drive (with breakdown cover), and see if it go's away.

Any excuse

OlberJ said:

What's the mileage on it etc?

118k

OlberJ said:

Think you're looking about £300ish for a HG replacement.

Hmm. Not *that* bad... but a touch annoying if it is gone. Wonder how hard it is to do myself :P

Just make sure you get the head skimmed right. Worth doing even if it looks ok, just incase.

[MikeyMike]

Looks very clean mate, get yourself on IMOC.CO.UK I've been a member since 2005, there are some very knowledgeable people on there, its a very good resource.

[sniff petrol]

Looks nice. Mine had a HG replaced by the previous owner. My cousin's had done 175k and never neaded one though.

[MrFlibbles]

RobCrezz said:

Gizmo535 said:

Munter said:

So go for a nice long drive (with breakdown cover), and see if it go's away.

Any excuse

OlberJ said:

What's the mileage on it etc?

118k

OlberJ said:

Think you're looking about £300ish for a HG replacement.

Hmm. Not *that* bad... but a touch annoying if it is gone. Wonder how hard it is to do myself :P

Just make sure you get the head skimmed right. Worth doing even if it looks ok, just incase.

Back in the day I suffered HGF with my Turbo. I had it replaced by some MR2 specialists and im pretty sure they dropped the engine out to do it.

Anyway when I got it back, on the way home it overheated. I asked them if they checked the head, they said it was fine. Cue a month of the car being off road and them checking the cooling system blah blah and me bagning on about the head.

Turns out the head was ridiculously warped so if i were you i'd get the head skimmed anyway.

[MikeyMike]

MrFlibbles said:

RobCrezz said:

Gizmo535 said:

Munter said:

So go for a nice long drive (with breakdown cover), and see if it go's away.

Any excuse

OlberJ said:

What's the mileage on it etc?

118k

OlberJ said:

Think you're looking about £300ish for a HG replacement.

Hmm. Not *that* bad... but a touch annoying if it is gone. Wonder how hard it is to do myself :P

Just make sure you get the head skimmed right. Worth doing even if it looks ok, just incase.

Back in the day I suffered HGF with my Turbo. I had it replaced by some MR2 specialists and im pretty sure they dropped the engine out to do it.

Anyway when I got it back, on the way home it overheated. I asked them if they checked the head, they said it was fine. Cue a month of the car being off road and them checking the cooling system blah blah and me bagning on about the head.

Turns out the head was ridiculously warped so if i were you i'd get the head skimmed anyway.

Who was the specialist if you dont mind me asking?

[MrFlibbles]

MikeyMike said:

Who was the specialist if you dont mind me asking?

PM'd. 'Naming and shaming' is against forum rules.

[Gizmo535]

Well, there's good news and bad news. Took it for a blat yesterday and it's definitely not blown the head gasket - checked the oil after the run and all the goo is gone.

Sadly the clutch is definitely - technical term - bksed. And Mr Toyota quoted me £1000 to fix it.

Anyone know a good clutch place? I'm wondering whether - if it's going to cost me that much - I might get an upgraded one while I'm there...

[turbonator]

That's silly money, I'd expect to pay more £400.00-£500.00 depending on where you are you could check out Rougue Systems who specialise in GT4's and MR2s.

http://www.roguemotorsport.com/Services/mk2naservi... they charge about 300 quid for a clutch change on the n/a.

[MrFlibbles]

turbonator said:

That's silly money, I'd expect to pay more £400.00-£500.00 depending on where you are you could check out Rougue Systems who specialise in GT4's and MR2s.

http://www.roguemotorsport.com/Services/mk2naservi... they charge about 300 quid for a clutch change on the n/a.

Rogue systems the MR2 specialists?

[sniff petrol]

Mine had a clutch by the previous owner for about £480 from Toyota IIRC in about 2003

[Munter]

Theres a garage called Millway I think who also have a good reputation for MR2's.

[_Batty_]

turbonator said:

That's silly money, I'd expect to pay more £400.00-£500.00 depending on where you are you could check out Rougue Systems who specialise in GT4's and MR2s.

http://www.roguemotorsport.com/Services/mk2naservi... they charge about 300 quid for a clutch change on the n/a.

Fibbs, didn't you use these?

[MrFlibbles]

_Batty_ said:

turbonator said:

That's silly money, I'd expect to pay more £400.00-£500.00 depending on where you are you could check out Rougue Systems who specialise in GT4's and MR2s.

http://www.roguemotorsport.com/Services/mk2naservi... they charge about 300 quid for a clutch change on the n/a.

Fibbs, didn't you use these?

[Blue Meanie]

fensport are the daddies when it comes to Toyota. Great choice. No doubt you'll get the hairdresser tag, and all that, but it really is a great bit of kit. Comfier, faster, and in my opinion, a lot more precise than the MX5 which it seems to be compared to on a regular basis. The turbo is way quicker in the straight bits, but in th twisties, there is nigh on nothing in it. Good choice sir It also has a decent boot, considering the engine placement!

[Keri]

You could.....change the clutch yourself, and while you're there swap the 3SGE/3SGTE for the 3L 24V Aluminium V6 from the Camry (cheap as chips auto repmobile)! You know it makes sense, the box etc stays the same.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=A_PkswoXMx0&feat...

Just a thought...