Rally Pat Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I created this just to sort of reset my cluttered thread. I just want to get rid of it now. First $500 takes it. It runs on all four cyl's again, but the water pump blew again, and there is a clog in the coolant system somewhere. I really need to get rid of it, I owe some money. 1987 Toyota MR2 NA 177,xxx .:The Good:. Shortened intake (Cone filter and AFM) Suspension Techniques Adjustable Front Sway Bar Twos-R-Us Reinforced Sway bar end links Speed Source Brake Master Cyl Brace (Front firewall flexes without it) New Alternator installed when I bought the car MSD Blaster 2 Coil Bosch Iridium +4 spark plugs New Brakes all around, NAPA rotors (MR2 Owners Club recommends them) front pads: Porterfield Carbon/Kevlar Autocross Pads rear pads: Duralast Auto Zone pads New water pump, put in about a month ago or so New Thermostat, done at the same time as the water pump Coolant flush also done with the above Oil changed 2 weeks ago, Royal Purple 10W-30 Tranny Filled with Penzoil Synchromesh 4 Yokohama AVS ES 100 Tires, purchased between the First and Second Autocross events this year, I ran one event on them. .:The Bad:. There is a lot of rust on the body, around the usual places Toyotas get rust (rear wheels, corners, places like that). The last guy that owned it tried his hand at body work and did a horrid job. There are some spots that were bondo'ed at one point, and just broke off. http://richard.safier.com/OVR/Drive...7/target77.html http://richard.safier.com/OVR/Drive...7/target79.html http://richard.safier.com/OVR/PE12007w/target81.html http://richard.safier.com/OVR/PE12007w/target82.html http://richard.safier.com/OVR/May%2.../target400.html http://richard.safier.com/OVR/May%2.../target401.html http://richard.safier.com/OVR/May%2.../target402.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 only two links work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/clbsinvaders/Autocross%20and%20GSL-SE%20Pictures/wmr_0080.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/clbsinvaders/Autocross%20and%20GSL-SE%20Pictures/wmr_0078.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DSM GIRL Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 so is the HG blown or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 so is the HG blown or not? Dont think so, I think the radiator is clogged, however. It runs on all four cyl's just fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DSM GIRL Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 So it needs a coolant flush and a new water pump to be driveable of any longer distance driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heelside1647545510 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 pat run a compression test,mights help out with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I just did a coolant flush on it today. After the flush we opened the bleeder screw near the thermostat and more brown coolant came out. This is after flushing the system like 10 times. We work at a shop and have the vacuum coolant flush machine. We will try and do a compression test tomorrow. (Monday) And yes it needs a H20 pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 So it needs a coolant flush and a new water pump to be driveable of any longer distance driving? Coolant flush wont fix it, unless you are flushing with a fire hose. I dont see any reason to do a compression test at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Pat, doing it would give people peace of mind and potentially a higher selling price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 bumpskies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 buy the shell for $500 and then buy janszen's 3SGE motor and you have a project car for less then 1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 *sigh* bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 00Smurf Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 trade you a 750gb sata drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Negative, young Smurf, I have a debt to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 up on craigslist now, for way more than here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I thought for sure this would sell the first day. Free bump. Sounds like a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 *bump* May end up parting it out...but its still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 It's tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Its still here, if you want it, its yours. I need to pursue my 2.3t FC now, and this is the first thing that has to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 00Smurf Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 750gb hard drive and an e6300 + stock intel c2d cooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Is it currently capable of being driven even just a short distance without overheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Is it currently capable of being driven even just a short distance without overheating? Yes. At least once a week I take it out on a small drive. There is a clog somewhere, most likey the radiator, but it can be driven. I just wouldnt recommend driving it too far too long. In general, if you dont push it and left the engine cover open, it probobly wouldnt overheat. As soon as you hit TVIS (4400 RPM), and higher, you might want to worry about heat. Because of the clog, the tempurature wont read correctly on the temp guage. It reads normal operating tempurature, when it fact it is boiling off the coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Believe it or not, SALE PENDING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Bye mr-2 you were a fun car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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