hello names gavin some of you might remember me from the antrim coast run was with my friend sean nulty. black rev 2. anyway always on the forum having a look and reading through the posts as a hope to have my own mr2 very shortly. was wondering if you could help me as i have spotted a mr2 which i like but not sure whether to go for it if possible could i get a bit of feedback from yourselfs about it. cheers and really look forward to seeing you guys and gals again in the near future.

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It looks well, loads of upgrades and specs given, always best to have a look at it yourself aswell and take it for a spin

Welcome to the site Gavin, good luck finding the car your looking for.

That one looks fairly well spec'd but I would be looking at any car with those mods carefully and look for reciepts for the engine internals or dyno sheets to prove it was built well. Take it for a drive and make sure everything is ok see the following guides on this thread.

MR2 3SGE & 3SGTE Buying Guide

Hope it helps

it looks good alright, I would always be wary buying something as important as a car from ebay, although i'm sure there are good deals to be had. It looks like it's worth checking out though

Looks a nice motor the aircon will have the R12 gas not easy regased. Good luck if you go and look at it

Thanks guys for the comments, the only thing that has me wondering is the custom made charge cooler set up what do yous think about this? is it a good set up? any info would be great i have emailed the guy and he has receipts for prove of materials and build but no dyno print out.

Thanks guys,
Gavin

Here is cheaper ones you mite want to look at
pistonheads.com/sales/1850698.htm
pistonheads.com/sales/1847585.htm
pistonheads.com/sales/1870943.htm
And you will want this one
pistonheads.com/sales/1861049.htm

Have u had a Look at "Reckless" Red 2 he has for sale, It's a sweet Ride and Extremely WELL priced?!?!?!?

Alright mate? Good man for the intro!

Mr2 Gal wrote:
Have u had a Look at "Reckless" Red 2 he has for sale, It's a sweet Ride and Extremely WELL priced?!?!?!?
Hes looking a tubby

ricky2 wrote:
Mr2 Gal wrote:
Have u had a Look at "Reckless" Red 2 he has for sale, It's a sweet Ride and Extremely WELL priced?!?!?!?
Hes looking a tubby



Try This:

cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1468557

Good find claire, has alot of extra's, not a bad price, be worth chaecking if the timing belt is done or you'd be asdding another €700 to that price

Mr2 Gal wrote:
ricky2 wrote:
Mr2 Gal wrote:
Have u had a Look at "Reckless" Red 2 he has for sale, It's a sweet Ride and Extremely WELL priced?!?!?!?
Hes looking a tubby



Try This:

cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1468557
I think he will like that motor I know he is looking into importing a car from the south to the north. I'd say he owes you one but he is just a boy.
Kc for your find clair

Hows it going guys well finally im the proud owner of an mr2 turbo. bought it with terrible paint work hoping i could pull it round and i think i have done well so far just passed mot this evening with only being told i need a set of new front pads, other than that in good condition. Here are a few photos:


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Only problem with the car i can find is a leak in the frunk as shown in the pictures below, i was wondering if you guys could help me in what way to go about fixing this leak its both at the 90 degree joint and the wall into the car can i apply a sealant of some sort to stop this as i dont want to have to take it apart and lose the coolant etc. any help would be great thanks Gavin


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Nice looking motor Gavin the water leak dosn't look to bad check the hoses are not nipped and the hose clips are tight

thanks a million ricky. cant wait for you guys to see it get your info. as for the leak if i were to dissconnect that small hose from the bend and the entrance into the cabin will i loose much coolect or just whats in the matrix if i cap of the other hose that goes under the car. any help would be great its the only problem i have on the car bar the terribly corrided wheels. hows the car yourself you finished with what you needed done?

Make sure the car is COLD you shouldn't loose a lot of water keep the filler cap on and read up on bleeding the system first and refill with antifreeze yes you do need it this time of year

Well done Gav, delighted for you mate. Looks like you have done a great job on the paintwork after all. Good on ya. Great news on the MOT and that the only problems you have are pads and a small leak.

Cant offer much advice on the coolant system, other than to echo Ricky's advice, read the guide on replacing the coolant. That will give you a good overview of the system the do's and dont's and should give you the confidence to jump in and get it sorted.

Well may you drive it and here is a KC for luck!

thanks a million ricky just worrying now is it just a leak because the clip isnt tight enough or is it the grommet that enters the car. it is an easy replacement or a dash out job if it is? were is the best place for coolant and what price am i talking? alot to learn now

cheers swagger gonna give it a go on thursday working all week nightshift so wont see the car just need the front bumper resprayed and the wheels refurbed and it will be in good condition. i think i might put it on the rolling road at the end of the month not sure though incase it blows up on ma

Gavinglen wrote:
i think i might put it on the rolling road at the end of the month not sure though incase it blows up on ma
Do you know the last time the timming belt was changed ?
That would be the only issue

it has a full top end rebuild and new steel hg 6000 miles ago this included timimg belt idle and tensioner and coolant and i have the reciept from 3s service centre with the reg on it so thats fine that way anything else?

Gavinglen wrote:
it has a full top end rebuild and new steel hg 6000 miles ago this included timimg belt idle and tensioner and coolant and i have the reciept from 3s service centre with the reg on it so thats fine that way anything else?
Great just what you want. Now get that water leak fixed and enjoy