mr2-digest Friday, December 19 1997 Volume 02 : Number 004 Re: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! MKI struts and springs: Re: 5SFE Stuff test the digest is getting cut off Re: mr2-digest V1 #1998 Re: mr2-digest V1 #1998 Re: GReedy Exhaust RE: 5SFE Upgrades TURBO : Knock sensor torque rating RE: ANNOUNCE MR2 Getting engine and tranaxle apart!!!! T-tops& Helmets Solo II TURBO : Need timing belt (parts) info RE: 5S-Fe Upgrades MKI Automatic Transmission & Air seal on side windows ANNOUNCE Re: MR2 tech Re: MR2 tech in SF Bay Area MR2 Mk II Fog Lights on Jap import RE: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! Re: MKII Frozen Bake Calipers Re: 5S-Fe Upgrades 5sfe Clarification 5sfe discussion... Where's Matt Re: Mk I. Headlights and window seals MkI steering problem RE: 5S-Fe Upgrades Re: MkI steering problem Re: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! Re: MR2 tech in SF Bay Area Re: Operating MR2 digest Underdrive pulleys ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:11:39 -0500 From: Steve Bagdon Subject: Re: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! > Assuming I don't break any more mail servers =( or bandwidth does not > increase, the digest will cost only $10 a month to keep online. > Repeat-only 10 bucks! This is a heluva deal, given to me by Mark of > Hockey.Net because he has a soft spot in his heart for mail lists. It's > also part of the reason that I choose to support the digest, as the amount > was small enough that I would be willing to pay it myself to keep the > digest alive. However, when this was brought up 2 months ago, a lot of > people offered from $2 to $40 to keep it going. I'd like to see if we can > pre-pay the tab through the year 2000. OK, then here's my offer. By my discretion, and if agreed to by the seller (me) and by a buyer (someone out there on mr2-digest), if someone buys something from me I'll donate the part to mr2-digest. The buyer coordinates with Andrew payment via credit card to mr2-digest (so to speak), and I'll ship the part to the buyer. I'll even eat the shipping charge, just because that's my donation to the list. Need a full-sized spare (w/tire, balanced) for your Mk I? Perhaps a wiper motor? Maybe a so-so leather steering wheel for a Mk I? Anything else you can think of? Great. Just send the money to Andrew for distribution to mr2-digest, and I'll send you the part. So what have *you* all done for something that gives so much, and asks so little? (OK, so it's sounds like a PBS commercial...) Steve B. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:36:18 -0500 (EST) From: Larry Crozier Subject: MKI struts and springs: Hi List, I am looking for a good source in the Chicago or Northern Indiana area for struts and springs for my 1988 MKI NA. I don't necessarily wish to stay with stock. I know TRD has the sport springs, but no struts for the MKI. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please reply directly to me. Larry lcro@mer.cioe.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:34:25 -0800 From: Randy Chase Subject: Re: 5SFE Stuff Burns, James B. wrote: > > I finally got my '93NA registered on Monday so I've been driving it this > week, and I don't see why folks are complaining about the 5SFE. I've > owned both '94 and '91 turbos (still have the '91), and I don't think > the NA gives up that much to a stock turbo. I agree. I have driven both cars a lot. The NA car really pales in comparison at the higher rpms..past it's torque curve. The worst condition would be trying to accelerate when you are already cruising at 65+mph. Otherwise, I think I can keep up pretty close to the Turbo..and I know I can beat it off the line...for a least 20 feet. 8) I like both cars..and I think in a perfect world..I would own a stock NA for SCCA autox and a full blown modified turbo for street fun. I think you guys with both cars are fortunate. I think my "other" car will have to be a tow vehicle, perhaps a new Dodge Durango. To the original poster, be careful about drawing too much conclusions based upon driving one car. It could be like the NA model that was recently discussed with blocked cats. I know my car outpulls the MKI NA, and I have driven the MKI NA also. I think smaller cars "feel" faster, as you noted. But you may be right, you might want more power than the NA can give you. For me, for general driving around town, my car if mostly fast enough for me, and I used to drive 300-400hp cars. Randy Enzo Chase '91 MR2 NA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:36:36 -0800 From: psmith@mofo.com (Smith, Patrick E.) Subject: test hi sorry for the wasted space ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:37:49 -0800 From: psmith@mofo.com (Smith, Patrick E.) Subject: the digest is getting cut off HI i'm having the same prob we had a wile ago. Half of the digest gets cut off because it has way much info on an individual digest. Can we get that cut down like we did before? Patrick ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:50:32 -0500 From: Stephen Gunter Subject: Re: mr2-digest V1 #1998 At 11:28 PM 12/18/97 -0000, Kevin D. McLeaster wrote: > Chuck writes: > >> I have seen various pictures on the net of people autocrossing with >>there t- >>tops on there car. Yet when I go down to my local SCCA autox they say I must >>remove my t-tops per the SCCA rule book. What gives. Anybody else had this >>experience. > >Sounds like bullshit to me. Did you ask to see the rulebook? > >I had someone tell me two years ago that M85 helmets were no longer >allowed for autox. >Perhaps this individual has the same book? :) > >Good Luck, > >Kevin D. McLeaster WB9HMI >'91 Turbo > Technically, a 'M' rated helmet is not allowed or recommended for use in automobile competition. The 'SA' rating is what should be used in automoblie competition. Many people think that because the 'M' helmet is made for motorcycle use it is stronger than 'SA' rated helmets, but there is one very important difference. 'SA' rated helmets are fire-resistant. The FiA has never allowed 'M' rated helmets for automobile competition, and while I understand that the SCCA does not necessarily use the FiA safety rules, they are there for a reason... Just my 2 cents, no flames please. Stephen Gunter,1990 Levin, icq 285675 http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7177 home of the Toyota Mods WebRing ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:51:58 -0500 From: Stephen Gunter Subject: Re: mr2-digest V1 #1998 At 11:28 PM 12/18/97 -0000, Kevin D. McLeaster wrote: > Chuck writes: > >> I have seen various pictures on the net of people autocrossing with >>there t- >>tops on there car. Yet when I go down to my local SCCA autox they say I must >>remove my t-tops per the SCCA rule book. What gives. Anybody else had this >>experience. > >Sounds like bullshit to me. Did you ask to see the rulebook? > >I had someone tell me two years ago that M85 helmets were no longer >allowed for autox. >Perhaps this individual has the same book? :) > >Good Luck, > >Kevin D. McLeaster WB9HMI >'91 Turbo > Technically, a 'M' rated helmet is not allowed or recommended for use in automobile competition. The 'SA' rating is what should be used in automoblie competition. Many people think that because the 'M' helmet is made for motorcycle use it is stronger than 'SA' rated helmets, but there is one very important difference. 'SA' rated helmets are fire-resistant. The FiA has never allowed 'M' rated helmets for automobile competition, and while I understand that the SCCA does not necessarily use the FiA safety rules, they are there for a reason... Also, the '85' rating has expired for competition use. They are now using the '90' and '95' rating now. Just my 2 cents, no flames please. Stephen Gunter,1990 Levin, icq 285675 http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7177 home of the Toyota Mods WebRing ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:05:15 -0800 From: Jeffrey Ho See Subject: Re: GReedy Exhaust At 12:06 AM 12/19/97 -0800, SCOTT MAGNESS wrote: >Sorry in advance if this question has already been discussed. What's the >difference between the Trust turbo exhaust and their NA exhaust for the >91 and up MR2? Retailer ads show both systems having 60mm down pipes >with 110mm tips. If indeed the piping is the same size, what makes the >difference, do the mounts differ and/or is the muffler internally >different? The two exhausts aren't interchangeable in terms of fitment. I'd imagine the Turbo exhaust to flow more than a NA exhaust. - - Jeffrey - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jeffrey Ho See / 1997 really sucks! No Rice in SF til 1998 / 92 MR2 Turbo mailto:jhosee@artemis.davd.com Desktop : http://www.mirabilis.com/761260/ SW20 Parts List and Shop Reviews : http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/7153 CallSign : ApeX Squad : Team Brazil http://subspace.vie.com/ - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:32:23 -0500 From: Chris Conlon Subject: RE: 5SFE Upgrades > Generalizing what I've read so far, the F-series head is an 'economy' head, > and an S-series head is a 'performance' head. Why are we trying to get > performance from an economy head? Because if anyone's said the 3S-G head *will* fit a 5S-FE, I missed it; because Adrian's mechanic said you'll need to modify the engine lid too; and becuase this DIY solution could be considerably cheaper for the few people capable and so inclined. It won't be a major hot-rod mod, but it should be cheap and kinda fun. Reason 'enuff. Chris C. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:45:24 -0800 From: Jeffrey Ho See Subject: TURBO : Knock sensor torque rating I was flipping through my 1991 BGB, on EM-167 they claim the the knock sensor torque is 33 ft-lb or 44 Nm. So if you're wondering... wonder no more. The SST socket adapter is 09816-30010 - - Jeffrey - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jeffrey Ho See / 1997 really sucks! No Rice in SF til 1998 / 92 MR2 Turbo mailto:jhosee@artemis.davd.com Desktop : http://www.mirabilis.com/761260/ SW20 Parts List and Shop Reviews : http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/7153 CallSign : ApeX Squad : Team Brazil http://subspace.vie.com/ - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 97 17:40:39 UT From: "Joedy Clarin" Subject: RE: ANNOUNCE MR2 Getting engine and tranaxle apart!!!! Thank-you You were right it was the clutch flange on the rear side of the engine. Next week installing the new engine Joedy - ---------- From: Daucott Sent: Friday, December 19, 1997 6:02 AM To: JDCLarin@classic.msn.com Subject: ANNOUNCE MR2 Getting engine and tranaxle apart!!!! >How do I get the engine apart from the tranaxle. I'm in the middle of >installing a different engine. I've got everythig unhooked but the engine and >the tranaxle won't seperate. I raised, lowered, pryed. Its seperated about a >half inch on the top but the bottems still tight. Please if you have any ideas >let me know. It's costing me 30 bucks a day for the jack. Simple things first, are all the parts off? Is this an MK1? In any case, is the lower plate for the clutch off (half moon, held on by 3 bolts)? Other than that there isn't anything that should hold it on there. If you've gottten the top to move the whole thing should come off. Sometimes they stick on the locator pins, but prying with a screwdriver pops them off usually. Are you sure all the bolts are out? Dave. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:41:37 EST From: MR2Turbo91 Subject: T-tops& Helmets Solo II In a message dated 97-12-19 00:25:42 EST, kmcleaster@iquest.net writes: << Sounds like bullshit to me. Did you ask to see the rulebook? I had someone tell me two years ago that M85 helmets were no longer allowed for autox. Perhaps this individual has the same book? :) Good Luck, Kevin D. McLeaster WB9HMI >> I went through the rule book, and there is no mention of removing T-tops or sunroofs, it may be in the CGR for that event. as for the helmet, according to page 58 of the Solo II Rules and Regulations for the SCCA, Solo II 4.3.A "All helmets meeting the current or two immediately proceding Snell Foundation standards (SA or M) are acceptable. For example, if the current Snell Foundation standard is 1995, the two immediately preceding standards are 1985 and 1990" Good luck Kevin, show him the Rule Book Austin T ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:02:12 -0800 From: Jeffrey Ho See Subject: TURBO : Need timing belt (parts) info Hey all, I hit 55,555 miles in my RumpShaking MR2 and I haven't put it into any cliffsides so... I figured it's time to start thinking about doing the timing belt. I thought I get a preliminary parts write up today before I head on in to Cabe Toyota. The parts list I have so far are : Belts (Timing, AC, Alternator) Idler Pulley 1 & 2* Timing Belt Tensioner* 2 camshaft seals crankshaft seal 2 Valve Cover Gaskets Assorted valve shims (I figure Cabe gimme a bunch on loan) Thermostat* Water pump * things I replace outright, coz I am anal like that I'm wondering if I should mess around with the oil pump and pan. Thoughts? I think I should... previous owner I think used some cheap oil... :P Anything I'm missing? Of course I will put the part no's and price on my web page later on. I'll solicit wrench advice when the time comes near for the actual labor. (I know your email addresses Marc S. and Steve B.!!!) - - Jeffrey - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jeffrey Ho See / 1997 really sucks! No Rice in SF til 1998 / 92 MR2 Turbo mailto:jhosee@artemis.davd.com Desktop : http://www.mirabilis.com/761260/ SW20 Parts List and Shop Reviews : http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/7153 CallSign : ApeX Squad : Team Brazil http://subspace.vie.com/ - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:34:00 -0800 From: psmith@mofo.com (Smith, Patrick E.) Subject: RE: 5S-Fe Upgrades HI Digest ---------- >I hate to bring this up, but isn't trying to pull a lot of power from an >F-series head instead of install an G-series head, sort of like trying to >pull a lot of power from an NA engine rather then just installing a Turbo >engine? I think changing over engines will be a big problem in the long run, and a SC kit sounds like more fun and will get more HP, than a turbo set up. If my Paxton- friend is right , i should get about 60-90 HP, from the setup. That puts me about 200-220HP 5S-FE, with LOTS of low end torque and no Turbo lag. >Generalizing what I've read so far, the F-series head is an 'economy' head, >and an S-series head is a 'performance' head. Why are we trying to get >performance from an economy head? >Steve B. Because it's a challenge! And not everyone has $4000 to swap motors, much less the time to do it. So upgrading what we have is a fun and unknown road. Besides with a paxton SC kit, i "think" my 5S-FE will be faster than a stock Turbo. WOW what a concept, a turbo seeing the back end of a 5S-FE all the time. Just wait ........only time will tell Patrick SMith http://www.isi.edu/~marsh/qckmr2.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:34:52 -0500 From: "Daniel Wetherbee" Subject: MKI Automatic Transmission & Air seal on side windows '86 NA Automatic, 93k miles. As a new MR2 owner I' m looking for suggestions to problems as I encounter them. 1A) Automatic transmission. With cruise control ON (65 mph), when it shifts out of overdrive to 3rd (on an incline, or whatever) to regain lost speed, it rarely shifts back into overdrive. I have to accelarate it up from 5-10 mph over the set speed and then let off the accelerator before it to will shift uback up into overdrive. 1B) First thing in the mornings (Denver, Colorado = COLD), when I manually try to downshift to first or second it sometimes won't or sometimes will shift down to first and then slip back up into second without me touching anything. Also, when it is in first, if I pull the shift lever all the way back, it shifts up into second gear. 2) Wind noise from both sides seems to be increasing. I've read several references to this problem, but no solutions. Are there any? Also when I take it through the high pressure car wash, the passenger side lets water come spraying into the passenger compartment. Significant amount of water. Is there any kind of add-on weather stripping or is the original stuff replacable? Thanks for any responses. Dan Wetherbee wdan@nt.com Denver, Colorado USA 303 850-5674 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:48:29 -0800 From: Evelyn Lim Subject: ANNOUNCE Re: MR2 tech Does anyone out there know a good MR2 II mechanic in the Bay Area? I'm having problems with a clicking noise under the bonnet and don't know what it is. Also, after running the car a few blocks or more I hear some sort of liquid bubbling when my engine is off. Any information would be appreciated. Evelyn ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:38:32 -0800 From: Jeffrey Ho See Subject: Re: MR2 tech in SF Bay Area At 09:48 PM 12/18/97 -0800, Evelyn Lim wrote: >Does anyone out there know a good MR2 II mechanic in the Bay Area? Not me, but I heard I was coming to town this Sunday. :) I can do it all except the clutch, and timing belt. :) >I'm >having problems with a clicking noise under the bonnet and don't know >what it is. Warped manifold? >Also, after running the car a few blocks or more I hear >some sort of liquid bubbling when my engine is off. Any information >would be appreciated. Normal. - - Jeffrey p.s. My mail server is having problems resolving your email address. - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jeffrey Ho See / 1997 really sucks! No Rice in SF til 1998 / 92 MR2 Turbo mailto:jhosee@artemis.davd.com Desktop : http://www.mirabilis.com/761260/ SW20 Parts List and Shop Reviews : http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/7153 CallSign : ApeX Squad : Team Brazil http://subspace.vie.com/ - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:46:25 +0000 From: Atul Subject: MR2 Mk II Fog Lights on Jap import My 91 Na has recently been to an MOT (England) and I was pointed out that the rear fog lights don't work. I've checked the usual - bulbs, fuses etc but nothing. Any ideas anyone? Thanks in advance. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:43:28 -0500 From: "Daniel Wetherbee" Subject: RE: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! >The formats of the MR2 list will stay the same. No posts >5000, no graphics, just MR2 related text. And just a reminder to all posters, it is really helpful to include MKI >or MKII in the subject line. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:40:25 -0500 From: Bob Schultz Subject: Re: MKII Frozen Bake Calipers - --------------EDB9EED3F1B74399D2FEEBA7 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Nick7600 wrote: > one of the pistons on my front right caliper froze. my friend and i worked > all the dust and rust off and got the piston moving again. > has anyone done anything like this to their brakes. if so, will the piston > just freeze up again? > Yes it will Break down and spend the money on a rebuilt caliper (pair suggested) because it will stick again and do terminal damage to the pads, rotors, and maybe even the wheel bearings if the rotor gets too hot, I've had a rotor glow red one night, very pretty! Bob - --------------EDB9EED3F1B74399D2FEEBA7 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit  

Nick7600 wrote:

one of the pistons on my front right caliper froze.  my friend and i worked
all the dust and rust off and got the piston moving again.
has anyone done anything like this to their brakes.  if so,  will the piston
just freeze up again?
 
Yes it will

Break down and spend the money on  a rebuilt caliper (pair suggested) because it will stick again and do terminal damage to the pads, rotors, and maybe even the wheel bearings if the rotor gets too hot,  I've had a rotor glow red one night,  very pretty!

Bob
  - --------------EDB9EED3F1B74399D2FEEBA7-- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:40:02 -0800 From: Mike Chou Subject: Re: 5S-Fe Upgrades Anyone try advancing the timing on their mkII NA's? I went out and bought a timing light and connected the TE1 and E1 of the diagnostic thingy, but I couldn't find a timing mark! Also it didn't seem to matter which way I turned it.. It seems *slightly different* maybe advanced, but it could be completely psychological too.. Anyways I just wasted money on a timing light.. I wonder if I have the wrong manual or something.. Maybe 93+ are different? I have the square spark plug boots and I don't think there's a coil.. I'm gonna compare the manual to my car when I get home again.. MikeC ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:44:55 -0500 From: adrian cole Subject: 5sfe Clarification >Because if anyone's said the 3S-G head *will* fit a 5S-FE, I missed it; >because Adrian's mechanic said you'll need to modify the engine lid too; It isn't the lid, the trunk itself will need to be thinned, engine compartment will widened. Doesn't sound like an easy mod. - -Adrian Cole 93 White NA HKS Sport Exhaust Nology Power Core/Hot Wires/Ground Strap Beru Silverstone plugs TRD HPZ Pads 95 Taillights 97 Clear Corner lenses Toyota mud flaps ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:52:46 -0500 From: adrian cole Subject: 5sfe discussion... Where's Matt Has anyone picked up on the fact that one of the biggest 5SFE lovers isn't contributing to our discussion? Where's Matt G.? :( - -Adrian Cole 93 White NA HKS Sport Exhaust Nology Power Core/Hot Wires/Ground Strap Beru Silverstone plugs TRD HPZ Pads 95 Taillights 97 Clear Corner lenses Toyota mud flaps ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:59:39 -0500 From: Bob Schultz Subject: Re: Mk I. Headlights and window seals Brooks M. Kranich wrote: > all of a sudden my lights went out. Just the headlights. Tail lights, > parking lights, and interiorlights all stayed on. I basically punched the > light switch and they came > back on (I felt like the Fonz), only to have them do the same thing about > 30 minutes later E mail Steve B. and ask him for a light switch I had the same problem and I got a used one from him and it has worked just fine for the last three weeks. You might be able to clean the contacts but he probley wont charge you enough to make it worth your effort. I didn't include his address....trust ne he is on the list nearly every day Bob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:35:15 -0800 From: Kurt Krueger Subject: MkI steering problem When I turn my steering wheel near the lock position something gets bound up. The front tires seem to be slipping sideways in jerks. It's getting worse. Behavior on the road with less severe turning angles is just fine. No abnormal tire wear. I put the car on jack stands but couldn't find any loose or bent front end parts. Where should I look? Or is it something I need to have an alignment shop check out? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:58:58 -0008 From: TerrySaltzman@home.com Subject: RE: 5S-Fe Upgrades > > Because it's a challenge! >, i "think" my 5S-FE will be faster than a > stock Turbo. WOW what a concept, a turbo seeing the back end of a 5S-FE all > the time. patrick this sounds like a "challenge!!" btw- headed to Pann for a timer (greddy) anybody want anything? email or phone #619.205.3134 waiting on more boost (come-ON-john) cuz i got the brakes- terry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:14:27 -0700 From: "Ron Armstrong" Subject: Re: MkI steering problem I have exactly the same problem with my '85. It seemed to start AFTER I had an alignment done. Straight line is perfect. Ron Armstrong 85NA 91T Helena, MT ron@doglover.com - -----Original Message----- From: Kurt Krueger To: mr2-digest@validgh.com Date: Friday, December 19, 1997 1:50 PM Subject: MkI steering problem When I turn my steering wheel near the lock position something gets bound up. The front tires seem to be slipping sideways in jerks. It's getting worse. Behavior on the road with less severe turning angles is just fine. No abnormal tire wear. I put the car on jack stands but couldn't find any loose or bent front end parts. Where should I look? Or is it something I need to have an alignment shop check out? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 15:13:35 -0600 From: atasi@Prometric.com Subject: Re: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! Steve- This is a fabulous idea. Thank You for your generousity! Let the Bagdon/MR2 digest raffle begin! =) - -Andrew P. Tasi This year for Christmas, can I get World Peace? Please respond to bagdon@rust.net To: Andrew P. Tasi/Sylvan Learning Systems/US, mr2-digest@mr2.com cc: Subject: Re: Operating MR2 digest, was The MR2 digest has moved! > Assuming I don't break any more mail servers =( or bandwidth does not > increase, the digest will cost only $10 a month to keep online. > Repeat-only 10 bucks! This is a heluva deal, given to me by Mark of > Hockey.Net because he has a soft spot in his heart for mail lists. It's > also part of the reason that I choose to support the digest, as the amount > was small enough that I would be willing to pay it myself to keep the > digest alive. However, when this was brought up 2 months ago, a lot of > people offered from $2 to $40 to keep it going. I'd like to see if we can > pre-pay the tab through the year 2000. OK, then here's my offer. By my discretion, and if agreed to by the seller (me) and by a buyer (someone out there on mr2-digest), if someone buys something from me I'll donate the part to mr2-digest. The buyer coordinates with Andrew payment via credit card to mr2-digest (so to speak), and I'll ship the part to the buyer. I'll even eat the shipping charge, just because that's my donation to the list. Need a full-sized spare (w/tire, balanced) for your Mk I? Perhaps a wiper motor? Maybe a so-so leather steering wheel for a Mk I? Anything else you can think of? Great. Just send the money to Andrew for distribution to mr2-digest, and I'll send you the part. So what have *you* all done for something that gives so much, and asks so little? (OK, so it's sounds like a PBS commercial...) Steve B. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:40:00 -0008 From: TerrySaltzman@home.com Subject: Re: MR2 tech in SF Bay Area > >Does anyone out there know a good MR2 II mechanic in the Bay Area? > > Not me, but I heard I was coming to town this Sunday. :) > I can do it all except the clutch, and timing belt. :) > take a # > >I'm > >having problems with a clicking noise under the bonnet and don't know > >what it is. > > Warped manifold? > i thought that was "ticking?" if it "ticks" then egr tube, broken exhaust studs, cracked manifold, warped manifold, all depending on the year, make, model (Y/M/M) of your mr2. > >Also, after running the car a few blocks or more I hear > >some sort of liquid bubbling when my engine is off. Any information > >would be appreciated. > > Normal. "normal" from the factory? yes. but what does that mean? the bubbling (gurgling) should be addressed (its in your motors best intrest). do so in the manner which i responded to you privately ("wetter"). going out for a sunburn now- terry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:51:02 -0008 From: TerrySaltzman@home.com Subject: Re: Operating MR2 digest > This year for Christmas, can I get World Peace? > World Peace? cost to much (war = $$). How bout a baggie of "World Peas?" alive. However, when this was brought up 2 months ago, a lot of > > people offered from $2 to $40 to keep it going. I'd like to see if we > can > > pre-pay the tab through the year 2000. > OK, then here's my offer. By my discretion, and if agreed to by the > seller (me) and by a buyer (someone out there on mr2-digest), if someone > buys something from me I'll donate the ill send in my $10 a year on an annual basis. > So what have *you* all done for something that gives so much, and asks > so little? taken advantage of it. > (OK, so it's sounds like a PBS commercial...) now ive got "2" yearly "PBS" donations. i feel good. (and look it also) saying "NO" to sunscreen today, "JUST SAY NO !!!" terry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:21:20 -0800 From: Mike Chou Subject: Underdrive pulleys I know I asked once b4.. but anyone try an underdrive pulley? I think unorthodox racing makes one (or will make one) for the mr2. I wonder if it's really worth it tho.. MikeC ------------------------------ End of mr2-digest V2 #4