Fuzzydunlops 1991 MR2T with Gen4 Caldina.

[FuzzyDunlop]

Noticed that my rear right suspension was making a nasty clicking noise whenever I turned right. After I lifted the car I saw that the wheel was able to wiggle back and forth with easy.
I traced the problem back to a loose bolt that holds the toe adjustment control bar to the subframe. I tried to tighten and loosen the bolt and it would just spin freely. There is a captured nut INSIDE the subframe that is inaccessible without cutting, and it was spinning freely.

So, Surgery.

I dropped the subframe and cut a hole with an attachment on my drill.

Here is the dirty loose nut.

A couple of tacks and some primer paint.

Saved the plug and just seam welded it back in place.

Didnt bother grinding it down. This car shows its scars.

Boom. Good as new.

 

[JCH13]

Very nice repair. :thumbsup:

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9bpQreqJo4

When releasing the clutch pedal in first, and only in first, I get a very loud squeal as the clutch engages. I dont hear it in any other gear, or when pressing the clutch pedal out of gear. It also does not do it when I go into reverse.

I was thinking it might be the throwout bearing but wouldnt it be a consistent squeal throughout all gears, and be heard releasing the pedal when not in gear?

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Fixed a minor clutch issue, and installed new shift linkage bearings.
Shes ready to go.

Put 'er up for sale today. See what happens. I dont think there are any Gen4 Mr2's anywhere around this area, so it may go quickly!

I like driving this car in the summer with the T-tops, but the MK1.5 just has more of a silly/fun factor.

 

[jlee]

Fixed a minor clutch issue, and installed new shift linkage bearings.
Shes ready to go.

Put 'er up for sale today. See what happens. I dont think there are any Gen4 Mr2's anywhere around this area, so it may go quickly!

I like driving this car in the summer with the T-tops, but the MK1.5 just has more of a silly/fun factor.

If you want to list it for sale out of Calgary..I'll *cough*drive*cough* store it for you.

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

If you want to list it for sale out of Calgary..I'll *cough*drive*cough* store it for you.

check you PM.

 

[XavierMace]

If you want to list it for sale out of Calgary..I'll *cough*drive*cough* store it for you.

You mean you didn't source an MR2 to drive for your stay up there? I'm shocked. LOL.

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Car sold. Got nearly what I was asking for.
A summer of fun and a little profit in the end. I think thats a good deal!

BUT I miss the reliability of that Gen4. Turn key and go.
So I bought one for the MK1.5! That thread may get an update soon.

 

[JCH13]

:awe: