The "Today I did something to my car" thread

gerardk55

Not yet, the EZ Chill claims to have a sealant built in so hopefully this will plug any potential leak, but after 8 years and 380,000km I reckon she just ran out of gas. Have half a bottle of the recharge left so will monitor it over the next week or two.

damo86

gerardk55 wrote: »

Not yet, the EZ Chill claims to have a sealant built in so hopefully this will plug any potential leak, but after 8 years and 380,000km I reckon she just ran out of gas. Have half a bottle of the recharge left so will monitor it over the next week or two.

not bad I suppose! :P
If it still losing its charge, (you'll know as it will start to get colder..like very cold! )

Check the shaft seal of the compressor, usually first port of call, or the service ports

joujoujou

3 hours of swearing, but mission acomplished. Thicker anti-roll bar on.

Before (15mm):



After (19mm):



First road tests sunday night. :cool:

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Now, time for barbecue and beer.

Katunga

Today I changed my front brake pads.
IMAG1253

Well overdue.
My brake performance was better before I changed them , might improve over time.

Ardennes1944

Theyre always spongey while they bed in for a few miles:)

Gary ITR

joujoujou wrote: »

3 hours of swearing, but mission acomplished. Thicker anti-roll bar on.

Before (15mm):



After (19mm):



First road tests sunday night. :cool:

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Now, time for barbecue and beer.

Would you not have cleaned it up before fitting? It looks rotten dude :eek:

joujoujou

Would get rusty anyway, so useless effort. :P

Mar4ix

joujoujou wrote: »

Would get rusty anyway, so useless effort. :P

did you use grease ? why ? my avensis have some squeak when going slowly over bumps, would dry bushing cause that ? actually started since i put new shock absorbers in rear ,

Supergurrier

Mar4ix wrote: »

did you use grease ? why ? my avensis have some squeak when going slowly over bumps, would dry bushing cause that ? actually started since i put new shock absorbers in rear ,

Polyurethane bushes ?

My 4 front wishbone bushes are squeaking a fair bit since I got them in last week. I don't think my mechanic bothered using the grease that comes with them. Car would be undrivable with six front eight rear and torque/engine mounts if they all squeak this much normally

dgt

Much needed fluid change. Just in time, before the wind blew everything away! :mad:


Now I can burn those sh*te pads much quicker and warp those crappy discs into oblivion :pac:

Had to break out the M12 x 1.25 tap again for the rear hub, how do these keep getting fecked?

And bulb change. I can see my mileage again!


Felt-a-cred increased too with some visual enhancements

toastedpickles

Visual enhancements?

Pics or gtfo :P

dgt

toastedpickles wrote: »

Visual enhancements?

Pics or gtfo :P

Oh no, not yet..... Patience is a virtue

So I'll gladly FO and continue to get bladdered :pac:

Ded_Zebra

dgt wrote: »

Oh no, not yet..... Patience is a virtue

That we don't have! :pac:

toastedpickles

dgt wrote: »

Oh no, not yet..... Patience is a virtue

He got yellow plates lads

/thread :pac:

dgt

toastedpickles wrote: »

He got yellow plates lads

/thread :pac:

Nope!

toastedpickles

dgt wrote: »

Nope!

Well, I've all the time in the world to wait so take your time!

Ded_Zebra

My bet is the front has been lowered to match the back.

toastedpickles

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

My bet is the front has been lowered to match the back.

New boot mounted aerial?

Also, seeing as it technically today...

Today I shall be washing the lovely present - that the kind scrotebag valued member of our community left for me on the rear of my car- off with the nearest and strongest powerhose I can find

dgt

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

My bet is the front has been lowered to match the back.

Sadly not! There is a 406 knocking around Newry where the springs are just like mine at the back but the front is standard. When myself and 166man saw it we couldn't stop laughing

The main reason for not getting a snap of the extra felting was I plain forgot!

Ded_Zebra

My last guess but I think this is it


Merc wheels?

dgt

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

My last guess but I think this is it


Merc wheels?

I wish I wish!!! Still trying to source adapters, near impossible to find..... A set of 4 for €150 with about 40mm spaced made seems to be the best option! :cool:

Plus I need to source 2 more Algenibs.... And 20 bolts.... And 205/55R16's.... And more money....! Tis a pipedream but someday

Nah, I'll spill.... 4 deflectors

Ded_Zebra

dgt wrote: »

Nah, I'll spill.... 4 deflectors

Ahhh 'Felty:pac:

You'll need to get some proper rally shtyle ground scraping mud flaps next:D

kilianmanning

dgt wrote: »

I wish I wish!!! Still trying to source adapters, near impossible to find..... A set of 4 for €150 with about 40mm spaced made seems to be the best option! :cool:

Plus I need to source 2 more Algenibs.... And 20 bolts.... And 205/55R16's.... And more money....! Tis a pipedream but someday

Nah, I'll spill.... 4 deflectors

Yaaay felt

joujoujou

Mar4ix wrote: »

did you use grease ?

Yep. A bit of copper grease.

Mar4ix wrote: »

why ?

To prevent squeaks.

Mar4ix wrote: »

my avensis have some squeak when going slowly over bumps, would dry bushing cause that ? [...]

It is possible.

dgt

dgt wrote: »

Nah, I'll spill.... 4 deflectors

Violá




Nice and subtle Peugeot supplied some of these cars new with awful looking deflectors! :eek:

joujoujou

dgt wrote: »

Violá
[...]

Nice and subtle [...]

Heko?

dgt

joujoujou wrote: »

Heko?

Some eyes for parts! :cool:

They are indeed

Katunga

Today I had to bleed the Brakes as I think some air got in the lines when I done the Pads yesterday.
IMAG1254

My guess was right some air got in.
The Brakes are now incredibly good, very responsive.

dgt

That's shocking looking fluid!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

Katunga

dgt wrote: »

That's shocking looking fluid!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

It's not that bad just the angle of the pic makes it look worse. The dirt on the ground under it makes it look worse.

166man

dgt wrote: »

That's shocking looking fluid!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

Hehehe :pac:

A small project I'm in the middle of with the aul van.

I attend a few music festivals over the summers and due to an experience in Mitchelstown last August which involved our tent being washed away, I had to sleep in the van. I don't know why I never thought of this before as it is much more comfortable than a tent. But the thing is, the van was manky. I mean really filthy from the previous owner. I had most of the dirt covered with carpet. I spent all day Thursday cleaning out compost, tar and just general dirt from the back of it. It was underneath the big rubber mat that came with the van.

I decided to "do it up" for this summers festivals. I put my carpentry skills to the test and ply lined the floor and boxed in the wheel arches. I plan on incorporating some sort of removable double bed and storage as the van has replaced tent camping indefinitely. Still a bit more work to do (insulate, and ply the roof and upper panels, wire for AUX battery, 12V lighting and outlet, sound system, maybe 230V system, sort out rust at the boot latch, fit a vent of some sort, a lick of paint and fit the alarm system I bought over a year ago :rolleyes:). It will be a small camper van if thats the right way to describe it, with an easy option of converting it back into a normal van when needed.

People think I'm mad going to the bother of doing it, but as I am without a car for now, I need some sort of project to work on!

Will keep ye updated if ye want.

toastedpickles

shaaane wrote: »

A small project I'm in the middle of with the aul van.

I attend a few music festivals over the summers and due to an experience in Mitchelstown last August which involved our tent being washed away, I had to sleep in the van. I don't know why I never thought of this before as it is much more comfortable than a tent. But the thing is, the van was manky. I mean really filthy from the previous owner. I had most of the dirt covered with carpet. I spent all day Thursday cleaning out compost, tar and just general dirt from the back of it. It was underneath the big rubber mat that came with the van.

I decided to "do it up" for this summers festivals. I put my carpentry skills to the test and ply lined the floor and boxed in the wheel arches. I plan on incorporating some sort of removable double bed and storage as the van has replaced tent camping indefinitely. Still a bit more work to do (insulate, and ply the roof and upper panels, wire for AUX battery, 12V lighting and outlet, sound system, maybe 230V system, sort out rust at the boot latch, fit a vent of some sort, a lick of paint and fit the alarm system I bought over a year ago :rolleyes:). It will be a small camper van if thats the right way to describe it, with an easy option of converting it back into a normal van when needed.

People think I'm mad going to the bother of doing it, but as I am without a car for now, I need some sort of project to work on!

Will keep ye updated if ye want.

Please do, this is the kind of stuff I've grown to love on this thread

toastedpickles

toastedpickles wrote: »

Please do, this is the kind of stuff I've grown to love on this thread

I will indeed. I have most of the materials to finish it off but the only thing holding me back is the weather.

The van isin't the prettiest looking but I put a lot of effort into getting her mechanically sound so she should go for another few years. She failed the DOE in February on a list of problems as long as my arm. I fixed everything myself in the drive way over a week or so for very small money and she sailed through the re-test. I originally planned on having the van for 3 months and selling it then. That was in May 2012. I know they're not the most desirable vans (Nissan Vanette) but it does what I want it to do, cost very little money from purchase price to maintenance (700ish overall), is a piece of pi$$ to work on and owes me nothing. Its amazing how handy it is to have a van!

toastedpickles

shaaane wrote: »

I will indeed. I have most of the materials to finish it off but the only thing holding me back is the weather.

The van isin't the prettiest looking but I put a lot of effort into getting her mechanically sound so she should go for another few years. She failed the DOE in February on a list of problems as long as my arm. I fixed everything myself in the drive way over a week or so for very small money and she sailed through the re-test. I originally planned on having the van for 3 months and selling it then. That was in May 2012. I know they're not the most desirable vans (Nissan Vanette) but it does what I want it to do, cost very little money from purchase price to maintenance (700ish overall), is a piece of pi$$ to work on and owes me nothing. Its amazing how handy it is to have a van!

But that's it, like everyone on this does (apart from dgt and a select few) typical car things, I find it interesting because I learn a lot from it, but then every so often someone like yourself comes along and does something totally out of the ordinary

Black_Knight

Hard act to follow....

I just checked my tracking number of my footwell lights vectra recommended and they're in Dublin. On route to customer as of 11.45 this morning.
Hopefully all goes smoothly when I try fit em in.

Black_Knight

Black_Knight wrote: »

Hard act to follow....

I just checked my tracking number of my footwell lights vectra recommended and they're in Dublin. On route to customer as of 11.45 this morning.
Hopefully all goes smoothly when I try fit em in.

Delivery!

Black_Knight

Me again. :rolleyes:

Another years insurance paid for. €150 cheaper than other insurers and so much for equality of sexes. I put my gf on the insurance and it was €18 cheaper.:D

Rent, insurance and full tank of Diesel today. Ouch :eek:

dh0011

Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs on the avensis - she is like a new machine.

eringobragh

Paired this a week or so ago - but it may help someone on here:


I've spent a few months (obviously not at the one time) researching the various bits of this - from the key blade, to the chip type, etc..I already had a spare purchased [overpriced IMO] from a local locksmith but wasn't happy with its clumsy look and found that the mk3 owners has successfully programmed keys themselves.

Before I go into all the boring bits, and all I've researched and found I'll post the quick fix to this...it works 100% with 99/00 mk2 sw20 MR2 Revision 5 but should work with the Rev4 (and possibly Rev 3's)

A perquisite is that you have the black master key for this, if you've only got the grey key it's a no go.

Here is the key pair programming instructions:

Turning the ignition to on does NOT TURNING OVER ENGINE unless stated below.

NOTE: Contrary to what Toyota states, the security LED on the dash didn't come on and there was no notification that the pairing was successful, just the new key now starts the car

Starting Conditions:
-Vehicle Unlocked
-All doors closed
-No key in igntion lock

Insert a programmed black master key (Current Key) into the ignition lock

Carry out the following within 15 seconds:
Turn the igntion on/off four times
Turn the igntion back to on (fifth time)

Carry out the following within 20 seconds:
Open & close the drivers door six times

Carry out the following within 10 seconds:
Remove the key (working one) from the Igntion lock

Carry out the following within 10 seconds:
Insert the key to be programmed into the ignition lock (NEW KEY)
Turn the Ignition lock on and leave for at least 80 seconds.

Remove the key from ignition lock.

Open and close drivers door to complete the process (IMPORTANT)

I Got the 4C Key (TOY41 Blade) for $10.50 Delivered from the below seller (http://www.ecutool.com) on aliepxress

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/212243579.html



The Locksmith -vs- Toyota -vs- The Clone








There is 2 keys available from Toyota Directly:



89785-17020 - TRANSPONDER KEY MASTER

89786-17020 - TRANSPONDER KEY SUB (Valet ???????)

Both are the same price but the sub im guessing doesnt open boot or has access to program further keys!

The Boring Stuff (about the immobiliser):



System Diagram



System Location (rough guide! [for mr2] )



Toyotas Take on this:



...a reason why the door switch is crucial to this process






...and thats it

kilianmanning

Today I replaced the sump gasket on the xantia & changed the oil , with a little bit of info from dgt .
While doing so I broke the aux belt tensioner bolt so now it it must be drilled out. :pac:
Another day of rooting tomorrow i guess

jamesr123

Fully serviced the focus:D First time i'v ever servied a car before :cool: The filter was a nightmare to get off. It was rusty and i'd say it's been on the car for years! Put a screwdriver through it and just turned her and it finally loosened up for me:D

Was a good buzz, I was paranoid about getting the oil level right but it was very easy.. Never going to ask anyone to do a service for me again.

damo86

Black_Knight wrote: »

Delivery!

Ouu...Ill like those, have the front foot well lights, wouldnt mind putting some in the back! Any chance of a link for the website?

eringobragh

Got my mr2 all nice and straight this morning. Used this guy(quickdent.info/)...he was tapping away at the dent like father ted for an hour and a half and got all the dents out - the guys a genius.

I had a few small ones in the boot (and one big one)
Panel on the side was creased when a cyclist wanker kicked it
The fuel cover was dented by someone in a car park
The fuel cap surround on the body had a nicr ding (was there when I bought it)

anyway he charged €80 for the above repairs, definately recommended

His number is: 085 7057058

tried to take a few pics of the dents but they didnt really show well on the camera

EDIT Found a few pics:

Wish I took more pics but heres the dent that was at the fuel cap. I tried taking pics but you couldnt really see the dents in them

BEFORE:





AFTER:

Black_Knight

damo86 wrote: »

Ouu...Ill like those, have the front foot well lights, wouldnt mind putting some in the back! Any chance of a link for the website?

Here they are. Credit where credit is due. Vectra pointed me towards them. Happy sofar. they look good, they were cheap, and 2 weeks delivery aint half bad.

If only the install went a bit better. Looks like I may have to remove the seats.

damo86

Black_Knight wrote: »

Here they are. Credit where credit is due. Vectra pointed me towards them. Happy sofar. they look good, they were cheap, and 2 weeks delivery aint half bad.

If only the install went a bit better. Looks like I may have to remove the seats.

really, have tried already..sounds a balls!

Want to install the rear view camera..but again a ballache to do! easier to look at mirrors! :P

Cheers for the link!

MuppetCheck

eringobragh wrote: »

Got my mr2 all nice and straight this morning. Used this guy(quickdent.info/)...he was tapping away at the dent like father ted for an hour and a half and got all the dents out - the guys a genius.

I had a few small ones in the boot (and one big one)
Panel on the side was creased when a cyclist wanker kicked it
The fuel cover was dented by someone in a car park
The fuel cap surround on the body had a nicr ding (was there when I bought it)

anyway he charged €80 for the above repairs, definately recommended

His number is: 085 7057058

tried to take a few pics of the dents but they didnt really show well on the camera

PDR is a great service, and such good value too considering how nasty some dents can make a car look.

eringobragh

MuppetCheck wrote: »

PDR is a great service, and such good value too considering how nasty some dents can make a car look.

tell me about it - every time I looked at the side in the sun I was reminded of that cowardly wankbag that kicked the car :mad:

anyway thumbs up for quickdent A1 service

Black_Knight

damo86 wrote: »

really, have tried already..sounds a balls!

Want to install the rear view camera..but again a ballache to do! easier to look at mirrors! :P

Cheers for the link!

Ill let you know how mine goes when I get around to it. Should be before this time next year.

MuppetCheck

Took a spin down to Larry at CleanCar.ie in New Ross this morning for an exterior detail. Well impressed by the results, job is absolutely faultless. Car was washed, clayed, had two coats of poorboys haze (for the life of me I can't remember the exact product) followed by two coats of Collinite 376. Took about 3 hours in total. Well worth a visit and very reasonably priced too.