Ryan’s Words » MR2 Insanity

So the motor in my stock MR2 decided to bite the bullet. I believe an oil ring on one of the pistons let go, as I was leaking oil out of my tail pipe (and plus the sound of piston slap rang loud at low rpms). After removing the head, the head gasket is blown on piston #4, and the tops of the pistons are coated in gunk and grime. I will confirm the oil ring after removing the block in the next couple of days.

Because of this, it’s basically accelerated my new engine time table to… well now! I have now purchased a full gasket kit, new clutch kit, new exhaust setup, misc. new bolts. I am also having the flywheel resurfaced, getting the head rebuilt (including valve reseating, and redecking) and cleaned, and throughly cleaning the engine bay (including parts I remove from the engine and transmission).

This morning I started receiving the first few boxes of my orders from Rock Auto! What a way to wake up, to new car parts I’ve also placed an order with KBox.ca for additional parts.

My new parts purchases include:

Walker Exhaust System (Non welded system, 100% bolt together)
- Y-Pipe
- Catalytic Converter
- Muffler
- Gaskets
Beck/Arnley Clutch Kit
Bosch O2 Sensor
Sealed Power complete gasket kit
Beck/Arnley Head Bolt Kit
Dayco Serpentine Belt
- This is for the water pump and alternator
- I am removing the A/C system, no belt required!
Airtext Fuel Injector O-Ring Kit
- For all 4 injectors
Sealed Power Brass Expansion Plug Set
- Or also known as freeze plugs
Toyota Crank Key
- New key for the crankshaft
Oil Filter Housing Seal kit
- Also known as the oil filter sandwhich
Power window gear
- This is the replacement main gear for my drivers side. It is a commonly broken piece on AW11’s. One of the teeth on the gear break, causing the window to roll up in stages. This new gear is a modern styled nylon – much stronger.
T-top Eccentric Anti-Leak Guides
- These are adjustable guides to help with the leak issue (also common on all t-top cars)