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Engine

Engine Mechanical

Compression Test
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=15

Change The Timing Belt And Head Gasket
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/ChangeTimingAndHeadGasket.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

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

Ignition Timing
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/ignition+timing.html

Rust Removal using Electrolysis
http://www.antique-engines.com/electrol.asp

Timing Belt Replacement - DIY Auto - Saturday Mechanic
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4212995.html

toyota special tools FIND toyota special tools audi special tools - mmk4mkt
http://www.toolss.com/toyota-special-tools.asp

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Oil (Lubrication)

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

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 Cooler Replacement Hoses
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/oil+cooler+replacement+hoses.html

Oil Filter Sandwich O-Rings
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/oil+filter+sandwich+o-rings.html

Oil Pan Seal
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/oil+pan+seal.html

Tune Up My Car or Truck Information Car Repair
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_tune_up.htm

Change Motor Oil and Oil Filter Auto Repair Information Car Repair Information
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_change_oil_filter.htm

The benefits of synthetic oil and why.....
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=72

Oil Viscosity misconceptions
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=65

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Air Intake

Compression Test
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=15

Air Flow Meter (AFM) Notes
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/AFM_Notes.html

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

Throttle Body Cleaning
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/throttle+body+cleaning.html

Vacuum Diagram of Japan Cars Toyota, MMC, Nissan
http://alflash.com.ua/Vacuum.htm

Tune Up My Car or Truck Information Car Repair
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_tune_up.htm

Change an Automotive Air Filter Air Cleaner
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/change_air_filter.htm

Vacuum 101
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/vacuum.php

Ignition

Setting Ignition Timing on an MR2 Turbo
http://mr2.noegruts.com/ignition/timing.htm

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

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

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

Spark Plug Wire Test
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/DavidKucharczyk/ignition.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

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

Tune Up My Car or Truck Information Car Repair
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_tune_up.htm

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Cooling

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

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

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

Thermostat
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/thermostat.html

Radiator Removal
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/radiator+removal.html

Choosing The Right Coolant
http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/1272436.html

Thermostat Replacement - How to Replace Your Car Thermostat by
http://www.automedia.com/Keep_Your_Eye_on_the_Thermostat/ccr20041201th/1

Fan Clutch Upgrade - Perfect for Crawling - TTORA Forum
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2373491

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Fuel System

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

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

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

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

Change a Fuel Filter
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_change_fuel_filter.htm

Seafoam Info
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155469

The Fuel and Engine Bible Page 1 of 3
http://www.carbibles.com/fuel_engine_bible.html

Gasoline FAQ
http://faqs.cs.uu.nl/na-dir/autos/gasoline-faq/idx.html

Emission Control (O2, PCV, EGR)

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

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

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/oxygen+sensor+replacement.html

Vacuum Diagram of Japan Cars Toyota, MMC, Nissan
http://alflash.com.ua/Vacuum.htm

Tune Up My Car or Truck Information Car Repair
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_tune_up.htm

Vacuum 101
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/vacuum.php

remove an Oxygen sensor
http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-remove-oxygen-sensor.html

Exhaust

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

Electronics (ECU)

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

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

Toyota MR2 ECU removal - by
http://www.kydrives.net/2006/07/14/toyota-mr2-ecu-removal/

Extras (generator, starter, etc.)

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

Starter Removal & Rebuild
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/starter+removal+%26+rebuild.html

How to Test Check a Car Engine Alternator
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Forced Induction

MR2 Turbo Ignition System Maintenance
http://mr2.noegruts.com/ignition/ignition.htm

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

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

GReddy Intercooler Installation on a MkII
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/GReddyIC_Install.html

APEXi AVC-R MR2 Turbo Installation Notes
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/ApexAVC-R_Notes.html

NA to Turbo Conversion, Write Up & Points to Consider.
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=55

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

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