My 2000 Blue MR2 1ZZ-FE--->2ZZ-GE--->K20A2 fast road/track build

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manos3003

#150
February 2, 2017, 21:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Righty, good news and bad news.

BAD NEWS
The turbo on the daily just gave up so I'll have to take the 2 out of hibernation and figure out how to fix it and how much it'll cost  s:( :( s:(

GOOD NEWS
The uprated oil pump gear arrived in the post  s:D :D s:D
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

PhilMC

#151
February 2, 2017, 21:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"Edit: Mark's zero manifold is now MINE  s:D :D s:D  I'll be getting it when he gets it off his car    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  

Nice one Manos.

Hope you get your daily fixed soon mate   s:( :( s:(  .
Ex-1zz and 2zz 2005 Roadster owner  \":flame:\" .

manos3003

#152
February 3, 2017, 12:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks Phil! By the looks of things I might have to cough up around £300 to refurb my turbo, plus whatever else may be needed (e.g. blasting the sump, a good flush in the engine).

So that'll set me back just a bit.   s:( :( s:(  

Quote from: "PhilMC"Nice one Manos.

Hope you get your daily fixed soon mate   s:( :( s:(  .
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#153
April 13, 2017, 23:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Righty, update!  s:D :D s:D

Corolla has been relieved of its engine and gearbox and the whole lump is off with the well known T Sport breaker.

I've already stripped the gearbox off its open diff to make room for my Torsen and the 2ZZ is on the stand  s:) :) s:)

Tomorrow the AA will load the MR2 ready for the garage so the work will commence next weekend  s:D :D s:D

A quarter of the way there, all looking good   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

jonty

#154
April 13, 2017, 23:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Good job manos keep us updated!

manos3003

#155
April 14, 2017, 00:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks matey, will do.

Some pics from the man-cave I'm working in. Whoever said it's impossible to be done in a narrow single garage with no electricity, well, they haven't met me yet   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

had to cut the exhaust off, not enough space for a breaker bar to undo everything Exhaust issue was sorted once off the Corolla.

engine finally out

Corolla leaving the garage

some space management required    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

all work so far has been done with a Halfords advanced socket set, a breaker bar, a pair of rechargeable LED flood lights of 800 lumens intensity, a heavy duty engine crane and some reaaaaaally tall axle stands    s8) 8) s8)

and a dremel...don't forget the dremel   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#156
April 17, 2017, 15:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Look who's entered the cave   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  

Next step: Valve clearances, gaskets, seals, lift bolts, chain etc...

Once the engine is dressed the swap commences  s:D :D s:D
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#157
April 19, 2017, 10:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
New Denso starter motor picked up today, as there was a suspicion that the original was knackered. Eurocarparts sell it for something like £80 with all discount codes applied.

Unsure if I could've found it for cheaper, but it's still the OEM part so it should do the trick  s:) :) s:)
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

shnazzle

#158
May 4, 2017, 11:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Gentle reminder to get cracking on that 2zz  s:) :) s:)  haha.
And pics in this thread
...neutiquam erro.

StuC

#159
May 4, 2017, 11:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Agreed Patrick, thread started 27 July 2015
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manos3003

#160
May 4, 2017, 11:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It's going low and slow chaps, can only work on weekends in a single garage with no electricity. Social calendar a bit busy this month as well, which doesn't make things easier.

Will update pics when I have something important to share.

Plan it to finish the big bulk end of this month, so I can then finish off air intake and resolve any potential issues  s:) :) s:)
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

StuC

#161
May 4, 2017, 11:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"Social calendar

What is this ^^^ please?

Sleep => Drive=> Work=> Drive=> Work=> Sleep

How do you have time for anything else, or is that just me?!
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manos3003

#162
May 4, 2017, 11:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "StuC"What is this ^^^ please?

Sleep => Drive=> Work=> Drive=> Work=> Sleep

How do you have time for anything else, or is that just me?!

It's just you and you're a lucky one.

I also have uni modules for the MSc, travelling home to see family, other events planned by the "higher management" - can't say no to those   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

StuC

#163
May 4, 2017, 12:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It is really not just me!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

I am sure you will get there soon enough fella.  s:-D :-D s:-D
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manos3003

#164
May 4, 2017, 12:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "StuC"It is really not just me!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

I am sure you will get there soon enough fella.  s:-D :-D s:-D

Engine work is familiar to me, I've rebuilt an interference engine before.

Gearbox and wiring loom I'm not looking forward to, but I shall roll up my sleeves and carry on!

Itching to drive the little thing, it's been a little while since I last sat behind the wheel   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#165
May 13, 2017, 20:01 Last Edit: October 21, 2017, 21:09 by manos3003
Updates you requested. We listened  s:D :D s:D

Tadaaaaaaa

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Engine ready to get a good clean for a refresh.

I remember when putting on the stand a few weeks back I had a look at the clutch, as previous owner said he'd just changed it.

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Yeah, right...   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  

More pics soon to detail the refresh process, what was changed and why, how I deleted the PS and A/C pump etc...

Exciting times people   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#166
May 15, 2017, 12:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yesterday I had James (monkeysmr2) visit me to relieve me from my 1zz exhaust manifold. Now with the exhaust out the way there's plenty of room in the back to do stuff  s:D :D s:D

One thing discovered: The pre-cat failure which killed my 1zz completely gutted my manifold   s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:    s:shock: :shock: s:shock:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

I'll need to take bumper off, rear crashbar off and start engine-out soon   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#167
May 20, 2017, 20:10 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
And here's pictures of the 2zz being stripped for valve clearances, gaskets, seals and timing set. Chain was in good condition, so if it ain't broke don't do nothing   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   I only changed tensioner, just in case. Lift bolts seemed in quite a reasonable condition too, no scoring on the cams either. I think I was lucky with this  s:D :D s:D  Anyway, I would've noticed something's wrong for the 1500 miles I put in the car prior to stripping.   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

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I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

manos3003

#168
May 21, 2017, 19:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Some Sunday back yard job today. Really pleased with the finish, albeit not professional at all.

Primed after some real serious pressure washing and degreasing
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Finally painted
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  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

MilesH

#169
May 22, 2017, 13:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Looks good!

Did you use high temp paint?

manos3003

#170
May 22, 2017, 14:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "MilesH"Looks good!

Did you use high temp paint?

Primer was high temp, paint was the normal Toyota red 3E5, with a glossy clear coat.

Rocker cover can be ok with normal paint, just needs refreshing in a few years or so. By that time, I'll be dropping the engine again for a refresh and/or supercharging   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

MilesH

#171
May 22, 2017, 16:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"
Quote from: "MilesH"Looks good!

Did you use high temp paint?

Primer was high temp, paint was the normal Toyota red 3E5, with a glossy clear coat.

Rocker cover can be ok with normal paint, just needs refreshing in a few years or so. By that time, I'll be dropping the engine again for a refresh and/or supercharging   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Thanks

manos3003

#172
May 22, 2017, 16:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "MilesH"Thanks

Planning to do your rocker cover as well?
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up

MilesH

#173
May 22, 2017, 22:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"
Quote from: "MilesH"Thanks

Planning to do your rocker cover as well?

Probably, nearing the end of the build so might bling it up a bit!  s:) :) s:)

manos3003

#174
May 22, 2017, 22:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sounds like a good plan. I recommend using a pressure washer and some degreaser to clean the surface before priming. Mine was way too filthy to start applying paint
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
<strike>2000 Spectra Blue Mica - 2ZZ-GE gone, but not forgotten</strike>
2002 Spectra Blue Mica K20A2 coming up
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