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[Billy C]

Need some advice as to what MIGHT be causing the boost to hesitate on a turbo that i test drove today.
It first happened after driving hard for 5 mins and then after that it was happening all the time, Especially in 4th.

Shame as it really was a nice car and it had every goody you can think of.

Please help or do you think I should walk away?

K Plate, 60k, S/H, F1 tyres, interior in VGC, mint body/paint. Cruise control, Traction control.

Cheers

Will

[snake]

over boosting? or is it misfire?, pipes gone weak, vac pipe split they are VERY prone to splitting the brass water pipe from front to rear of car, means u gotta drop the tank, aint small job, u can`t get the pipe over here, we modify it when they let go, ie just cut it and replace it with rubber pipe. see if its been done and state of coolant in the car. oh don`t expect the rear tyres to last long and don`t half eat fuel but fook me they are soooo much fun!, still rate em at top of the list for rear wheel terrorising

[Billy C]

would Hesitant boost also point to turbo failure?

Its a really nice car but Its a risky buy if I don't know whats wrong!
Its up for £4000 Do you think I should ask for a reduction of £1000 if I tke on the prob? He probably won't go for it, Or should i leave it for now? Its the 1st one i drove!

[snake]

nope, hestating boost>more likely engine/electrical misfire than boost holding back, check for play in the shaft if u want to know the state of the turbo, and physically look for chips in the blades..

Upto u, can`t advise over the net without seein the car, could be simple fault or major, these cars do need tlc though as they are big bhp outta ikkle engine..

I would get one BUT no room for ice, so gettin a skyline instead, honestly if u can afford the fuel u won`t look back on gettin an mr2 turbo, tail happy aint the word for it, lol, put a smile everytime i went out in the one we had at work, was loaned to us lol

[Billy C]

Would your average rolling road guy be able to find it or a jap specialist company be a better bet?
Used to have an N/A MR2 and that was definately a better drivers car heres a pic

[snake]

Would your average rolling road guy be able to find it or a jap specialist company be a better bet?
Used to have an N/A MR2 and that was definately a better drivers car heres a pic

without seein the prob first hand it could be nething, mite be sommat simple could be sommat more involved, do u mean the n/a mr2 is better?

[Hooky]

i've got no clue about turbo problems but i was always told never to buy the first car i test drove!

[Billy C]

Compairing MR2's to the FRST - Sorry thats what I meant!

I test drove it with a friend, both of us had an MR2 b4. Sadly the car was boosting a bit funny after 5 mins of driving - It makes it a bit dangerous really for over taking and pulling out I think

[MIK3Y]

Haven't read all that but could it not just be the actuator?

[Brad]

Get the car, and pay to get it fixed

They are the best!

[snake]

Haven't read all that but could it not just be the actuator?

possibly, could be anything without lookin at it, but that could cause it if its gone soft..

[Billy C]

Well the guy has been running it on unleaded since he's had it (2-4yrs)

Been on the Toyota forums to find out any clues and basically they said if the guys using normal unleaded the it may have caused more internal damage due to the low octane rating 95, Japan 98 -100 ron

Theirs a knock sensor where the ECU will basically put the car into limp home mode, similar to the fez.


Will be test driving a few Monday hopefully

Got a cheaper quote for an MR2 turbo t bar than an N/A MR2 and even stranger is that I got that even cheaper than the FEZ

Advise anyone to give them a test drive! Grin, this wide:

[MIK3Y]

Yeah, i thought about an MR-2 turbo but couldn't afford an absoulute gem but also found insurance to be cheaper. Something to do with it having 2 seats apparently.

Try and get a post 94 1 which has 240BHP (fairly limited edition) but can whipe the floor with Imprezas when both in standard form.

[Billy C]

I think its more of a case of not being a Ford. Insurance companies wipe the floor with blue oval owners
Love to get a 94 onwards but theres not much about! Plus a lot don't have the T bars, half leather etc. So hard to find one with everything you want on it

Will keep on searching

[snake]

later the better, not sure exact dates off top of my head, but they had a major revision to them inc suspension changes, handling was poor on early ones

[Billy C]

yeah there were about 6-7 rev.
rev1 90 - 92
rev2 92-94
rev3 94-9*

I think the first lot were revisons on the suspension plus facelifts, wheels etc. After rev 3 I THINK its on cosmetics and bits and bobs. Not too sure though.
Might just get a UK one in the end as it harder to find a genuine MR2 turbo and with everything i want.
UK T bars comes with Leather and a Pukka sound system - active sub and a built in amp etc

[snake]

no turbo though, only imports, and n/a ones are no fun as u can`t get the tail out on demand, just find one with history and from enthusiast, they are out their, just gotta look, lol try finding a decent skyline!

[Billy C]

SOLD THE FEZ

Gotta get moving on the search for the MR2

[MIK3Y]

Wait 4 a turbo or regret it! BIG TIME!

All the turbo versions had the better suspension me thinks only the GT N/a 90-92 which had very suspect on-limit handling. The Turbos r around the same price as they were imports anyway.

Very few 94 onwards though agreed. Defo get a 92 onwards though if u hav to get a hairdressers 2lt 16v version!

I got a quote b4 i got a Ford so i think insurance is generally better for 2 seaters. Don't quote me, just IMO.

[andymac]

Am fairly sure they revised teh suspension in '94 as the arse had a tendancy to step out of line at the slightest provocation.

Lovely motors tho.