water pipe ?

Re: water pipe ? (botleneck)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:19:08 GMT

Re: water pipe ? (Mrskylighter)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:34:02 GMT

No worries John. Good luck with it.
I doubt the wrecker will sell you part of a complete engine though. Road and track rebuild 3sgtes and likely have individual parts available to buy.

You'll find a lot of helpful people on this forum, so if you have any more questions just post them up. Some of us have owned MR2's for 10+ years and know everything about them.

Re: water pipe ? (botleneck)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:05:48 GMT

theres a wreckers at burleigh heads not to far from here i can try , they are wrecking an mr2 same as mine at the mo so ill try them if no luck there i will try your ways :}
im new to this mr2 stuff, my son gave me his :} and its falling apart everywhere atm :{ i hope i didnt cook it already

thanks again mate
john

Re: water pipe ? (Mrskylighter)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:56:34 GMT

The top section comes off easily with the two bolts you can see. Underneath the top section is a round o-ring which you should replace if you separate the two sections.
You should be able to purchase the top by itself new or used. Start a new thread in 'Wanted to Buy' and someone might be able to help you out.
Maybe also try contacting 'Road and track' who is a forum sponsor. They are in Qld and might have that part as well.

Re: water pipe ? (botleneck)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:53:45 GMT

well i know it bolts apart but i imagine wreckers will want to sell me the whole section and whats the name of that item :}

Re: water pipe ? (botleneck)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:43:47 GMT

yup it has and thanks for the quick reply
can i just buy that top section or is that all 1 piece ?

Re: water pipe ? (Mrskylighter)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:28:19 GMT

Has the metal pipe come away from the cast alloy section? (circled in blue below) If it has I'd be buying a new or used one. No point trying a dodgy repair on a car with a complex coolant system. If your fix fails and you overheat the engine you will be upset :)

water pipe ? (botleneck)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:52:58 GMT

hi guys
i got a mega water leak, just under the radiator cap there is a big black hose that joins a metal pipe which is "supposed to be inserted/connected" to the "water inlet housing" [if thats what it is called] can i just quick grip that pipe back into the "housing" or is the temperature too much for the glue to take hold or is it a 1 piece unit 1990 sw20 turbo i'd put a pic but not allowed yet by the looks of it :}
thanks
john