Tell me about mk1 MR2s

Vix said:
Hows yours running?
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Good thanks. Found a bolt had come out of the gearbox, the reverse shaft retaining bolt! Managed to get one ordered up from mr. T and got it back in this morning. No thanks to mr T though, they couldn't find it on the diagram of a mk2 that they were looking at, though I told them a couple of times it was a mk1. :rolleyes:

All sorted now. Got some new bushes on the way from the states which should tighten up the handling nicely, then it's time for lower springs and some KYB shocks :) Then, when funds allow, a new exhaust which will be needed for the next MOT and an indution kit to make the most out of the TVIS roar!

saitrix said:
I know its not a Mk1a but I just had to post it as it looks like it is in such good nick.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/68656.htm
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Looks nice!
 
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saitrix said:
Zip, That V8 involves lots and lots of work to fit.
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I know, there is a guy on TB thats doing one and nothing fits each other so he has to customise a lot.

But some how i could see penski doing it :o
 
monkeyspank said:
Good thanks. Found a bolt had come out of the gearbox, the reverse shaft retaining bolt! Managed to get one ordered up from mr. T and got it back in this morning. No thanks to mr T though, they couldn't find it on the diagram of a mk2 that they were looking at, though I told them a couple of times it was a mk1. :rolleyes:

All sorted now. Got some new bushes on the way from the states which should tighten up the handling nicely, then it's time for lower springs and some KYB shocks :) Then, when funds allow, a new exhaust which will be needed for the next MOT and an indution kit to make the most out of the TVIS roar!
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Yeah, both mine and Phils have the induction kit and it does make a difference :)

That one on Pistonheads is in lovely condition, and you could always take the graphics off cos they look a bit poo.
 
Zip said:
I know, there is a guy on TB thats doing one and nothing fits each other so he has to customise a lot.

But some how i could see penski doing it :o
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Wouldnt be Paul Woods would it?

That guy has done nearly everything to a MK1 MR2. :D
 
L0rdMike said:
Wouldnt be Paul Woods would it?

That guy has done nearly everything to a MK1 MR2. :D
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Is there anything he hasnt done? :p Only he would be mad enough to try and make the mk1 into a soft top.

Vix, I accually like the graphics. :eek:
 
I doubt I could teach you or Phil much about Mk1 MR2.

I love them though. Could the whine be the altenator bearings?

I thought the water collects in the grill on the engine cover and then drips onto the altenator? Something like that anyway.
 
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L0rdMike said:
Wouldnt be Paul Woods would it?

That guy has done nearly everything to a MK1 MR2. :D
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It is him indeed :D
I can get some pictures of it if you want because im signed up to Twobrutal :)

Hes also taking out the pop up lights and putting lights in with perspex as there cover

isnt this 4.0 v8 that your on about the same one that can get to 1000 bhp 'easily' and finds its way into ultimas?
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Yeah thats the one. Some nutter got one engine to 2000bhp :eek:
Its got some award for being the best engine for a certain time.
 
Tesla said:
I doubt I could teach you or Phil much about Mk1 MR2.

I love them though. Could the whine be the altenator bearings?

I thought the water collects in the grill on the engine cover and then drips onto the altenator? Something like that anyway.
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Thanks, its something to look into anyway.
 
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