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Engine Mechanical

Serpentine Belt and Power Steering Conversion
http://www.wideopenwest.com/~rballard2820/astro%20write%20up.htm

Changing big end and main bearings with the crank in situ
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=99

Club4AG Forum Topics: DIY: 4age Valve Stem Seals.
http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=9621

Toyota LandCruiser RJ70 - Bundera -1986. Replacing the head gasket, step-by-step (with pictures).
http://landcruiser70.blogspot.nl/2011/01/koppakking-vervangen-stap-voor-stap_8709.html

Do the SW20 3S-GTE Timing Belt
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/TimingBeltSW20.html

Rebuilding the 3SGTE
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Engine_Upgrade/Upgrading_the_3SGTE-01.htm

Weep Hole Plug Repair
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/weephole.php

Drivetrain Repair Info
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Enginere.htm

Modiying 3SG engine
http://www.roadandtrack.net.au/images/stories/documents/Modifying_the_3SG_non-turbo_engine.pdf

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Oil (Lubrication)

Toyota MR2 Mark 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nick.challoner/mr2/tech/oilchange.html

Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/oilpan.php

Oil and filter change
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=30

MR2 MK2 Rev3 3S-GTE Oil Change Sump Plug and Filter Location
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=67

Oil and filter change 3S-GTE Rev 4
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=101

Drivetrain Repair Info
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Enginere.htm

Engine Oil and Filter Change
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/oilchange.html

Oil and filter change
http://groups.msn.com/Sorensonbrian/oilchange.msnw

Installing a GReddy Oil Filter Plate Guide ['04]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=129

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Air Intake

Cruiser Carb Info
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/carbinfo.php

JR Air Filter Installation
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/jr.html

APEXi Power Intake Installation
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/APEXi%20Intake/APEXI%20Intake.htm

Toyota LandCruiser RJ70 - Bundera -1986. Replacing the head gasket, step-by-step (with pictures).
http://landcruiser70.blogspot.nl/2011/01/koppakking-vervangen-stap-voor-stap_8709.html

3" Intake Installation
http://www.keystonegarageclub.com/spyder_intake.html

MK1A open airfilter
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/mk1a+open+airfilter.html

80-series Throttle Adjustment
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/80throttle.php

1993 Toyota MR2 M - VACUUM DIAGRAMS
http://www.ebooksquad.com/2007/09/08/1993-toyota-mr2-m-vacuum-diagrams.html

Carter/Edlebrock Carb Modifications
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/carter.php

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Ignition

Modify the Distributor Cap And Apply Copper Contacts
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/CopperContacts.html

Ignition Timing
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=23

ECU Diagnostic Codes
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/diagnostics.html

DIY: 4AGE distributor rebuild
http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=8286

Ignition Maintenance
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/IgnitionMaintenance.html

Change The Distributor Cap, Rotor, Spark Plugs, and Plug Wires on a MkII
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/Mk2_IgnitionMaintenance.html

Magnecor leads
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=14

2F FI Install
http://www.tomquinn.com/lc/2f_fi/index.html

Changing dissy and rotor arm!!
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=63

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Cooling

MKI Overheat
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Ovhtfaq.htm

Remove air from coolant
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=38

MR2 Engine Cooling Fan Modification
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/CoolingFanMod.html

Toyota LandCruiser RJ70 - Bundera -1986. Replacing the head gasket, step-by-step (with pictures).
http://landcruiser70.blogspot.nl/2011/01/koppakking-vervangen-stap-voor-stap_8709.html

Changing Coolant in a 1993 turbo
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/Coolant.html

Changing Your Coolant
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/CoolantChange.html

Coolant Change (mr2 Sw20)
http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5848

Change the radiatoron on a Toyota Celica GT4
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/how_to/radiator/radiator.htm

Supra Fans
http://www.tscperformance.com/supra_fans.html

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Fuel System

replace the heater hoses on top of the fuel tank
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=53

Fuel Cut Defenser
http://mr2.gordaen.com/mods/11/index.php

Remove Your Fuel Rail and Have it Calibrated
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/RemoveYourFuelRail.html

3S-GTE Fuel pump mod
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=20

Fuel Injector Cleaning
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=80

Replacing the 3.0L V6 Fuel Filter
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/30_V6/fuel_filter/

2000 Toyota Rav4.2 1Azfe Throttle Body And Icv Idle Control Valve Cleaning
http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128068

Installing a Return Fuel Line Guide ['04]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=142

Fuel filter replacment
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=3350

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Emission Control (O2, PCV, EGR)

O2 SENSOR (4-Wire) REPLACEMENT
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/repairsp88.html

EGR removal - 83 2F desmog
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/2f-egr.php

Emissions Layout
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/desmog.php

Checking your O2 sensor
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=33

Drivetrain Repair Info
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Enginere.htm

OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/repairsp50.html

Smog Pump Rebuild
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/smogpump.php

1993 Toyota MR2 M - VACUUM DIAGRAMS
http://www.ebooksquad.com/2007/09/08/1993-toyota-mr2-m-vacuum-diagrams.html

MkII O2 Sensor Diagnosis
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/MkII_O2_Sensor.html

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Exhaust

Detailed Instructions To Upgrade Your Exhaust
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/UpgradeYourExhaust.html

Installing your own exhaust
http://www.spydermagazine.com/2002/July/exhaust/exhaust-info.htm

Exhaust Manifold Removal and Fitting
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/exh_mfold.html

Magnex Stainless Steel Exhaust
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/magnex.html

Drivetrain Repair Info
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Enginere.htm

Dual Exhaust Installation
http://www.keystonegarageclub.com/spyder_exhaust.html

replacing o.e. cat with a high flow
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221522

TRD Exhaust [08.29.01]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=63

Borla Exhaust Install
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=28528

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Electronics (ECU)

ECU Diagnostic Codes
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/diagnostics.html

MK1A ECU Codes
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/mk1a+ecu+codes.html

Installing J&S Safeguard Ultra II
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Safeguard/Installing%20J&S%20Safeguard%20Ultra%20II-01.htm

IMOC How to - Resetting the ECU
http://www.imoc.co.uk/technical/howto/ResetECU.htm

Cure 205 Code 54 Post FMIC Install
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/how_to/fmic/code54/code54.htm

fit a Dastek Unichip to a Toyota Celica GT4
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/how_to/dastek/dastek.htm

reset the ECU on a Toyota Celica GT4 ST165
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/how_to/reset_ecu/reset.htm

Reset Maintenance Indicator (05+)
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=245

Engine Error Codes
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/TechTips/engine_error_codes.aspx

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Extras (generator, starter, etc.)

Adding Cruise Control to a Mk I
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/AddingCruiseControl.html

Serpentine Belt and Power Steering Conversion
http://www.wideopenwest.com/~rballard2820/astro%20write%20up.htm

Drivetrain Repair Info
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Enginere.htm

Replacing the alternator in a MKI MR2
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/AlternatorMkI.html

CS-130 Alternator Wiring
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/cs130.php

Overhaul starter motor contacts
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=51682

Drive Belt Renewal/Maintenance
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/drivebelts.htm

Replacing Alternator Brushes
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/

Is my alternator going out?
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12646

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Forced Induction

GReddy Intercooler Installation - Page 1
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Intercooler/GReddyIntercooler_PG1.htm

Installing APEXi AVCR
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/APEXI%20AVCR/Installing%20APEXi%20AVCR-01.htm

install an Auto Pro Air/Fuel Ratio Monitor
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/AutoProAFMonitor.html

Blitz Dual Turbo Timer Installation
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/BlitzTT.html

Installing Engine Bay Fans
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Engine_Fans/Engine%20Bay%20Fans%20TOC.htm

GReddy Turbo Installation on a MkII
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/GReddyTurboInstall.html

Install The Greddy Blow Off Valve
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/GReddyBOVInstall.html

HKS 4AGTE turbo Manual
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=103

Supercharged MR2 Technical Information Page
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Scnotes.htm

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