The reason that cross point screw is destroyed is because someone used the wrong driver to try and remove it. It is not a Phillips head, it's a J.I.S. head and a Phillips driver will just destroy them. Take it from a long time Japanese motorcycle mechanic as I ran across this same issue hundreds of times on japanese motorcycles. You need to get Vessel brand driver's and bits to remove and install these fasteners without destroying them. No Snap On or any other American tool companies do not make J.I.S. drivers.

Ahmed....you are without a doubt, the most knowledgeable Toyota mechanic I've ever known of. If my 2017 Tacoma (22k miles) ever needs something major, I'm there from Ohio. Love your videos!

@AB-dr8wq

16 күн бұрын

This gem of a Mechanic's name is Ahmed? What is his background? Is he Arab? God bless good honest mechanics

@subtegral

16 күн бұрын

No. He's from Spain, pretending to be of Middle Eastern descent. On the weekends he fights bulls just for fun. ¡Ole!

@maxrx7

16 күн бұрын

@@AB-dr8wqno, he is African

@emiliog.4432

16 күн бұрын

He’s good but there are many other great Toyota mechanics

@Dylan-ct4hg

16 күн бұрын

@@emiliog.4432 smart guy over here 🤡

Most Toyota techs today don’t know what a MR2 is let alone have the experience of working on it. Ahmed you are truly one of a kind.

@squirelova1815

15 күн бұрын

Maybe they think you're talking about a new "virus"?

@johanndork5364

9 күн бұрын

I had two, wrote off the first one in rain accident. Great value sports car.

He didn't even do any work, yet I kept watching until the end. Great videos!

Without a doubt THE most organized mechanic that I have ever seen.👍👍

The Car Care Nut (Mr. Ahmed) is undoubtedly the most underrated mechanic ever. It is pretty crazy to grasp your massive amount of knowledge

the waterpump phillips head bolt is just a regular countersunk bolt. i replaced mine because it stripped and used one with an allen head. also the engine isn't backwards, it sits the same as it would in the gt4. the turbo is at the front.

Mr2 one of the greatest unknown cars out there, Ive worked on alot of cars and the quality toyota afforded this car for its price is second to none.

@ADUSN

10 күн бұрын

An affordable mid engine car, pretty damn cool

@sigmamale4147

6 күн бұрын

It is high quality, unfortunately the low price of the car is reflected from the R&D they put into it

Survivor is putting it mildly, that thing an amazing time capsule. So many of those got hacked (ahem, rather tuned) and wrecked it's nice to see one looking so good. Shame there're such a pain to work on.

Sarah N Tuned's channel walks you through the whole MR2. Hers is super clean.

@ahmadghosheh3104

13 күн бұрын

She's amazing, I followed her build on the Mr2 from basket case. She's still upgrading

@CollinMac96

11 күн бұрын

Be respectful. Don’t name drop and advertise other channels.

I had a 91 MR2 Turbo as my first car. Bought it with a blown engine. Ordered a short block from Toyota and had the head rebuilt and the thing ran like a beast on a stock turbo with some bolt on mods. Thing was so much fun to drive. Was hard to sell it.

Transmission shop I worked in (1991) got one of those in with no top and with the transmission literally in 5 gallon buckets, on the floors, full of water! Flywheel was rusted on the passenger seat. Made me mad then, now I weep thinking about it. COOL CARS.

Love this video! I have a pretty similar, well-preserved MR2. 1993 with a 1994 3SGTE motor, transmission, front brakes. Only 82K on the motor, and all original except for a K&N filter. Completely rust-free, and always been in the South. Owned for 22 years now, and just drove it yesterday. It is a sweet ride, in great shape, and not modified. Turquoise, which was only used on the 1993. I did have the timing belt, seals, belts, and water pump replaced two years ago and they did drop the engine. Fortunately, it all worked out. Still original spark plug wires and struts, but works great. I’m excited to see the next video! Thanks so much!

@iansmith1901

15 күн бұрын

Check out the projectfarm air filter test... I used to use K&N too, but switched back to stock for engine longevity sake. Post a pic of that turquoise gem!

@estateruby

15 күн бұрын

@@iansmith1901 I have heard the K&N perhaps doesn't filter as well. I have only put 40K on the motor in 20 years, and it was installed when I bought the motor from the wrecked '94 turbo. ! I'll check it out! Would love to post a picture, but don't see where you can here. I didn't mention it also has the trunk lid with '94 spoiler, and I bought the Kouki tail lights from Japan. Even the different power antenna. The body shop did a great job putting all together with a beautiful paint job (stock color, of course).

I had 2 mr2s an 1986 and an 1988 one na and one supercharged they were my first cars and I miss them so much😭❤️

Woohoo another CCN video, makes my day every time!!!!

Love me a distributor car. Something about setting ignition timing, installing the spark plug wire separator and routing them nicely is what most new cars missing

I once owned the previous body style of the MR2 and always wanted this model you are servicing, even knowing that it is impractical and difficult to work on. It’s such a great looking design and the high horsepower version is very capable at the race track.

I like how Ahmed describes the SPECIALNESS OF WORKING on a great classic in the context of a great mechanic with a great shop.

Nice classic. Another ruff one to work on was the early 80’s mid engine van with the leaned over 4 banger between the front seats. You had to unlatch the driver’s seat and lean it all the way back just to check the oil and coolant ( which no one hardly ever did). You had to lift the vehicle just to tune it up. Now you know how old of a tech I am. Fun times. 😂😂

I wish one day I can get you to work on my all white 2000 Lexus GS400 you’re the best 👍

No challenge too big for Amd!!

My two favorite automotive KZreadrs both working on red 1991 MR2s on the same week. Strange coincidence. :) AMD working on a survivor MR2 with a US 3S-GTE. Sarah-N-Tuned working on her MR2 with a swapped-in JDM 3S-GTE(prior to her buying it) that she's heavily restored(it was non-running when she bought it).

@Sir_Scrumpalicious

14 күн бұрын

When he called it "Mister Two" my first thought was...any relation to "Mister Dos"? lol

Extremely rare find especially in Chicagoland. I used to work on mid 90's cars in the 2000's up there and every thing would break due to rust.

I once had a student that had one of those. Bad part was he abused it by doing that crazy drifting stuff. It ran great, in spite of how it was treated.

Missed so many more tips, what about oil pump seals? Oil leaking from head gasket? Water pump from Toyota with housing is ALOT MORE ! Hose from hell? And he’ll and back? Oil cooler orings and hoses? Oil level sensor oring?

I sold my celica alltrac with this same engine last year after 14 years of ownership… It was fun while I had it, I graduated to big V8 for simplicity now lol

I loved the MR2 when it first came out.

Man if this guy fixed jdm imports I would get my cars shipped to him without looking for any shops here in California, it’s a sprinter trueno with the 4age silvertop with only 30k miles .

Awesome to see a sw20! Ive been keeping an eye out for one i can fix up. Coolest mid engine 90’s jdm car only behind the nsx

Those are some crazy taillamp covers and I've never seen them before. I have a 1993 Turbo with Zenki lights on it but I also own several sets of Koukis, if and when I decide to do the conversion. My Zenkis are custom because I had them refinished and had the amber turn signals switched to red and it looks awesome. I have several sets of Zenkis too. One set is clear lenses. It's crazy how you start collecting parts for these MR2s.

I feel your pain. I've done many of these things,over the years. And yes I did drop the whole assembly. It was easier for me instead of monkeying around in the engine bay. I had the experience and equipment to do so. And yes. These things were a pain in the @$$.

2017 Tundra, supercharged 5.7, 145k miles with no significant issues so far.

That is such a beautiful W20 car and IMHO the best body style of the series. The W30 body style was such a tragic mistake. Your attention to detail on this can be summed up in one word. Artistic. I really appreciate the way you treat your customers and their cars. Be safe and God bless.

I owned a few MR2's over the years. 91 NA, 93 & 95 Turbos. Timing belt and alternator R&R was brutal. Timing belts for maintenance and alternators due to failure on both MR2 Turbos.

Great job Ahmed..you are one of a kind! Keep it up!

U bring memories, my last car in PR 🇵🇷 in 1976 was a Toyota Celica GT , I rebuilt the engine with new 4 pistons sold to come to US🇺🇸 👍

For a second i thought you use mobile 1 oil filter i was like oh cool i use that until you said it was the one on it. Thats so crazy i commend you for not taking the easy route and preserving the car and being entrusted by the owner

Besides having a De Tomaso Pantera enter the shop for state inspection one day, I clearly recall doing some problem solving and maintenance on an MR2 once and I initially thought that the "Problem" was that the whole Engine was "missing" when I could not at first find it at either of the two compartments at the far ends of the car. It looked like a smaller "Back to the Future" De Lorean engine squeezed into the center back there (after I did finally find the hood latch). That was my first and only MR2 experience as an "F.N.G." mechanic apprentice on Long Island in 1999. The senior well experienced mechanics could not immediately find the Engine either btw, "Good times."

I used to grind off the A/C from AC Delco thermostat housings when I worked at the aluminum casting plant when they would ship to other sellers

This was the first engine I ever overhauled and just doing belts and stuff is a nightmare for large hands. Sealed well, they dont budge. Using a shit tonne of grinding paste tends to make removing the screws easier.

I love the MR2. I see one regularly in my neighborhood when I walk my dog. Unfortunately, being 6'4", I don't fit behind the steering wheel, nor can I actuate the clutch.

I still remember back in the day when these MR2's came to our dealership, it was a very futuristic car! But not as futuristic as the Previa! I still loved the Mk1 MR2 which looked different to the US version....the rear spoiler really helped made that car.

My brother and i worked on a 2nd gen mr2 when i was a teenager still because a friend blew it up with too much boost. Ended up going with a full engine build and its much simpler now and makes 550whp.

That looked like a Mobile 1 oil filter "Aftermarket"😯 lol

Regards and Thanks to Mr Alan Patient - Toyo Tech , SWF - doing Cambelt + + on my SC430 .

Respect to you brother. Honest and professional master mechanic.

AMD; I’ll suggest an idea for another video: maintenance for cars that has been sitting for long time. It will help us to those that we have a “vacation” / weekend car. Thank you always for sharing your expertise.

@laurat1129

16 күн бұрын

I second this!

Love my mr2 had for 20 years

Ah the good old widowmaker MR2 GT. So many of these have spun off the road with a bit of extra boost

I bought a 1988 Fiero Formula New, I had it 6 year and 135,000 miles. Drove the wheel off this puppy. Was my first new car and my favorite car ever! MR2's beware back then. 🙂

I think it's so great how u appreciate Toyotas AND well taken care of ones. Your approach to leave engine in? Only a professional would handle. I wished u would tell us what oil/filter ppl use & how many miles they've changed. Beautiful car! Great camera work, Jose'. 👍

Another great video Ahmed, you are truly doctor for car repairs and passion you are doing it is unmatched.

Best is just to lower the complete subframe and engine, replace all that is old or prone to wear due to age and/or mileage. Looks like gen 2 engine, some of those had problems with the piston rings, my engine started to throw oil into the combustion chamber when hitting boost, replaced them, checked the walls and patterns which were perfect.

Unbelievable..! That engine looks just like new. ! A true survivor ! Thanks again for another great informative video.

Id like to add preserving these cars can be a task im glad the owner had a shop like yours. I recently bough a 95 grand marquis the hugher trim with 57k miles with the original dealer documents and maintenance. Its so nice but sometimes i feel bad driving it but someone has to enjoy it and why not me

What a beautiful classic Toyota MR 2. No challenge is too big for AMD. Thank you for your patience in working on a old classic.

I remember doing one of these maybe 20 years ago....250,000 mile car...guy had zero problems with car..

AMD You put out fantastic videos and on this one you really went above and beyond , to show us the originality of this MR2 . What I love about this the is this customer is trusting you to keep everything original and that is where everything matters you didn't just rush into this job , you took your time ( along with Jose ) and you did it right , I think this considered A restoration project for you and that's truly what it looks like and I think that's the best part of this video .

Had a couple mk2 MR2's. Not the sweet 3SGTE engine but the 5SFE 2.2 NA 4 cyl. Still a very fun car. I wouldn't want to work on the 3S engine. Kudos to Car care nut for getting this awesome car in to work on. Timeless car.

That dreaded water pump phillips bolt is brings me back memories 😮‍💨 it's conical by the way.

Excellent video! Love the sound of that engine! As someone who bought a 1987 Tercel (18 vacuum hoses) and drove it every day for 29 years, I’m pleasantly surprised that this MR2 didn’t have any VSV (vacuum switching valves) with membranes that have failed. There’s no NOS (new old stock) for those, so I had to resort to scavenging junk yard parts.

I agree, a very difficult engine to work on. Another difficult job is replacing the fuel pump which is located in the fuel tank. Removing the fuel tank is a real challenge.

I love the historical/vintage care videos.

Actually the water pump bolt after you remove it, you can replace it with a 10mm bolt. I did it with my 1998 rav 4.

Love this car

A friend had an MR 2, he loved that car !!!!

Entertaining video I’m never going to have an MRII car but it’s a fascinating look at the past and how far the current technology is ahead of this. Rotors and distributor caps vacuum switches difficult bolts and Japanese cross point screw heads not Phillips head. It’s very strange that early model T engines had spark plugs and copper cables with no distributor and new technology cars have no distributor and each spark plug has its own coil. But in between the rotor points and distributor cap was the best design.

My dear AMD. No one else would TOUCH thus car❤️

I had one in an alltrac, I agree, it's horrible and so was the awd transmission to remove

brings back memories of my 1986 MR2. Bought it new in 86 at the ripe age of 22. first manual transmission and it was a blast to drive. kept it for 7 years, only changed the oil every 3k miles and that’s it ever needed. never had to change the brake rotors or pads since i always downshifted and engine braked. should’ve stuck with toyota since 1993 ! best reliability. my current daily is a 2002 Lexus ES300 w 182k miles in excellent condition.

Maybe that’s why a lot of guys put Honda k series engines in these,that and the aftermarket support that’s out there for them.

It's being a lot more time while seeing you working on car by yourself. It was really cool while working on car.

Had a 1986 two tone (Dark Jade Metallic / Light Beige) AW11 and a 1993 Steel Mist Grey SW20. Brings back a lot of good memories. The owner chose the right place for the job. Great car!

I've owned a 1991 MR2 turbo for 15 years. Done a ton of work to it bigger turbo injectors fuel pump coil overs on and on over 20 k in parts . Makes over 300 hp at the wheels. Its a fast amazing handling car. My MR2 won Car vs Car on Scotty Kilmers KZread channel if anyone want to check it out. I've been told it the nicest MR2 around I've always owned Toyotas however my MR2 is always in need of some sort of work. Least reliable Toyota I have ever owned lol. Just getting all the air bubbles out of the coolant system is a nightmare.

Ahmed I’ve loved your program since you started in your home garage and you do a great job. Someone else who does a great job is Jose. I’ve been a television cameraman for many, many years and Jose has got what it takes.

Such a beautiful car! I’d love to have an MR2 with 50k miles lol my 21’ 4Runner TRD ORP has almost 52k miles on her now. Glad to see the owner is preserving her! God bless~

Great video

Omg. That takes time. Great job with patience.

Got to love the barn finds.

I’ll be waiting for Part 2

Try a Porsche 914 with. Six cylinder sometime. Same miserable setup.

Thanks for sharing your video. I cut my teeth on HEI and very much into old cars with points and condenser at the time and it’s amazing that how that technology has been forgotten.

Ah yes, the MR2 gen 1, a pain to work on. I also had a Porsche 914 and a Fiat X19. I finally learned my lesson.

@NotNowCato1254

16 күн бұрын

I think it's a Gen 2. Certainly in the UK market.

@digitalkoh

15 күн бұрын

This is gen2 everywhere..

When the owner hears “ I took my time over the last two days.” Ouch lmao but I get it

I've seen a prybar and various other tools get tossed across the shop out of frustration.

It is good for your business 👍👍👍

I have always liked these MR2's but I must admit this Red one here must have a nano coating or two on it, its too overly glossy a tale sign of a nano coating. Reds look much better with a wax vs a nano coating, though the nano coatings do last longer. If you are concerned about the paint that bad, then PPF would be the better choice. Just a personal preference I guess. Great car though👍

I love my sw20

Thanks for a cool video.

At this time back, I worked for a Toyota dealer with this beautyfull cars❤...similar engine into ST165 Carlos Sainz edition...that was a great big time remember 🤩

I love your channel 🙏😎. If I am not mistaken the timing cover of the timing belt says "YAMAHA". The engine was developed by Yamaha.

That supra looks freaking sweet in the back. Mr. 2 is looking great too in that red

I love my 91 MR2

Beautiful example of a survivor. I would’ve loved to seen the exterior as well.

Your videos are great, if I lived closer I would definitely want to get service at your shop. Would it be easier just to pull the engine on a car like this?

I once bought an Aisin part that had their logo ground off instead of Toyota 😂

I had both the n/a and the turbo. I loved them both, but preferred the n/a. Wish I had one again!

the AW11 was pretty easy to work on without dropping the engine. Best car I ever owned. So much fun.

Just like my Pontaic Fiero!

I always liked the MR-2 and I have looked "under the hood" only to wonder .. just that .. access.