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 Dec 9 2006, 11:14 PM
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 Club Manager  Group: Administration Posts: 8273 Joined: 1-March 03 From: East Yorkshire Member No.: 1627 Car Model:MR2 MkIII Roadster Location:East Yorkshire  |
Here are a couple of bits of preventative maintenance that will save a soggy interior and seized filler cap hinge.
The MkIII Roadster is prone to waterlogged interiors due to the clogging up of the two drain valves located behind the side engine vents. You can check if these are clear by pulling the hood about half way back and looking down between the hood and body side near the engine intakes, if it looks dry then all is well but if you see a pool of water then likely as not the drain valves are blocked. The side vent covers are easily removed with a little care and clearing the blockage is very easy. While the nearside cover is off it is possible to access the filler cap hinge behind, this can then be lubricated which will prevent the inconvenience of not being able to fill up. Here are the photographs I took while doing my car. Hope it will be of help to some of you          |
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Dec 9 2006, 11:18 PM
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The Original Post Whore  Group: Registered Member Posts: 6981 Joined: 7-October 02 From: x Member No.: 544 Car Model:x Location:x |
You forgot the final step, have beer/wine & relax
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Dec 10 2006, 08:47 AM
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 Top Rank Poster!  Group: Super Moderator Posts: 6696 Joined: 10-November 04 From: Scotland Member No.: 16130 Car Model:2005 MR2 Roadster... 2006 CTS Compressor Location:Bo'ness |
I think you should pin this one... maybe after you get a few replies congratulating you an a job well done though
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Dec 10 2006, 01:51 PM
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 Top Rank Poster! Group: Registered Member Posts: 1051 Joined: 29-April 06 From: Pembrokeshire Member No.: 28105 Car Model:Honda Civic Type S GT Location:Pembrokeshire |
Recently washed my roof and waterproofed for the coming winter season. Having glugged about for a day, I remembered about the drains either side. Having small hands I managed to get all the dry leaves and general crud out through the without having to remove the side vents.
Very useful tips here Giddlepin, agree with the drink too rhaines!!!  |
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Jan 17 2007, 11:00 AM
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New Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 7 Joined: 12-January 07 Member No.: 35671 Car Model:MR2 Roadster Location:Toyota GB HQ |
Ahh, very handy guide.
I'm a new MR2 owner, picked up an 03 plate roadster about 3 months ago and after the recent heavy rain i noticed a small puddle of water in the storage compartments behind the seats - is this likely to be the cause? |
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Jan 17 2007, 10:05 PM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Super Moderator Posts: 6696 Joined: 10-November 04 From: Scotland Member No.: 16130 Car Model:2005 MR2 Roadster... 2006 CTS Compressor Location:Bo'ness |
More than likely.. yes.
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Jan 23 2007, 09:22 AM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Registered Member Posts: 1051 Joined: 29-April 06 From: Pembrokeshire Member No.: 28105 Car Model:Honda Civic Type S GT Location:Pembrokeshire |
Hey Soupy,
You might also notice that your windows are constantly misting up from condensation, specifically the side that the water is. |
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Jan 29 2007, 10:36 PM
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 Scottish meets co-ordinator Group: Registered Member Posts: 833 Joined: 25-July 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 30244 Car Model:MR2 Roadster Location:Lanarkshire |
will mr toyota do this for me? i'll prob break something!
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Nov 21 2007, 05:30 PM
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New Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 6 Joined: 6-November 07 Member No.: 48093 Car Model:mr-s Location:Edinburgh, Scotland |
Hey folks,
I've just recently signed up to this forum after buying my 2000 mr-s about a month ago. I too have this problem with the driver side luggage compartment filling up with what i can only assume as rain water. I called Mr T and he said he'd fix it for £120....my *****. So instead i'm gonna try valiantly this weekend with a friend to fix my problem with the help of the photos above. I'll let you know how i get on. I just thought i'd express my thanks for having this handy little forum that could potentially save me a little over a hundred bucks. Many thanks! Ross |
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