MR2 Owners Club

Replacement engine is probably your best option Andy. The problem is you don't know if there is any work needed on the head or block, if the head needs a skim and the block needs decking then it'll need to be dismantled. Add up the cost of new headbolts and gasket sets, oil seals etc then it gets costly.

Another option, get the replacement engine in, dismantle the old one and get the block and head rebuilt whilst it's out of the car then there's no pressure to get it sorted quickly. Once it's done get it refitted and sell the old one after taking some vids to show it in full running order and the jobs a good 'un. You're still spending the same but at least you can blat around in it in the meantime.

I know nowt about engines....

But... I like how the rear number plate is square like a Japanese/USA version.

Get some raised engine vents and it'll look like a Supercharged

Sorry for being unhelpful.

Nice car.

Stop tempting Mr Ayres... He wants it standard so lets encourage that.. Be honest .. he needs no encouragement to mod!

However, if the proper restoration and return to original TRD-1 is anything to go by then this should be a cracker too

Looking at the HG pic Andy - is there damage to the fire ring on cyl-4?? (look about 11 o'clock - between cyl-3 and cyl-4)

So the engine was indeed dead. Luckily I had a spare from a donor car.





And today it went in.



It sounds sweet. Fingers crossed for mot Monday.

Well done mate

Saw it yesterday and it now looks a lot healthier after some interesting surgery by Mr. Chambers.

Balls. Failed on dust covers and some lights and bolts loose on front suspension

Not bad for a car that has been sitting in a grange for a length of time,so chop chop and get it to JAE,we need some mk1's on the stand. :-)

I think Andy is bringing TRD1 Andy

Well Patrick is super quick. It's already been turned around and gone back for re test!

If anyone is car-less they can take my mk1. Give me a shout.

Yes I'm taking TRD1.

Well you have got a choice of three gorgeous cars.

It's on the road again

Few things to sort....

- replace stock steering wheel
- investigate notchy wheel turning
- fix on/off blinking clock
- fix left speaker
- finish poly bushing to rear
- fit standard shockers with Sachs inserts and Apex lowering springs
- retro fit PAS
- sort fuel gauge (reading 1/4 full when full)
- repair and respray front lip
- consider fitting aftermarket rear bumper

Now that is one fine looking mk1!

Cheers Andy.