Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

Post by **Trevithick** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:44 am

The arches were rolled on the Mk3s /SPs because of the wider alloy wheels. Mine still has its original arches and all 4 are rolled.

Post by **Toby** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:35 pm

A beautiful July evening on the cliff at Levant

Post by **RockyUSA** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:23 pm

Super picture.

I love the look of that spoiler / air dam. It really sets off the car.

Rocky

Post by **Toby** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:34 am

RockyUSA wrote:Super picture.

I love the look of that spoiler / air dam. It really sets off the car.

Rocky

Thanks Rocky, I agree the S4 spoiler looks right on the car but some purists might disagree

Post by **Toby** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:16 pm

I have just posted on "Alternative Parts",

" Although my original Smiths fan was working it was very noisy and not particularly effective. I researched replacement options and discovered that the Denso unit fitted to Toyota MR2 Mk2's was a possible contender. I sourced a used Denso unit part No. 194000-0330 and it fitted with no modifications and was a fully reversible process. The Denso unit is not only considerably quieter but also more powerful, i would imagine these Denso fans were generic and fitted to numerous other Toyota's."

Post by **Martin R** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:01 pm

Toby wrote:I have just posted on "Alternative Parts",

" Although my original Smiths fan was working it was very noisy and not particularly effective. I researched replacement options and discovered that the Denso unit fitted to Toyota MR2 Mk2's was a possible contender. I sourced a used Denso unit part No. 194000-0330 and it fitted with no modifications and was a fully reversible process. The Denso unit is not only considerably quieter but also more powerful, i would imagine these Denso fans were generic and fitted to numerous other Toyota's."

Fantastic Toby - I suspect there are a lot of people who hate the noisy, low volume of air original interior fan and this really looked like a good alternative!

Post by **Toby** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:43 pm

Martin R wrote:
Toby wrote:I have just posted on "Alternative Parts",

" Although my original Smiths fan was working it was very noisy and not particularly effective. I researched replacement options and discovered that the Denso unit fitted to Toyota MR2 Mk2's was a possible contender. I sourced a used Denso unit part No. 194000-0330 and it fitted with no modifications and was a fully reversible process. The Denso unit is not only considerably quieter but also more powerful, i would imagine these Denso fans were generic and fitted to numerous other Toyota's."
Fantastic Toby - I suspect there are a lot of people who hate the noisy, low volume of air original interior fan and this really looked like a good alternative!

And a cheap fix to boot!

Joe Schiavone · Post by **Joe Schiavone** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:47 pm

Incredible build. RacerJoe

colin7673 · Post by **colin7673** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:08 am

So where wold you recommend getting one of these fans as this sounds like a simple and worthwhile upgrade

Post by **Toby** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:59 am

colin7673 wrote:So where wold you recommend getting one of these fans as this sounds like a simple and worthwhile upgrade

Google "TOYOTA part number 194000-0330" and take your pick, i got mine from a Toyota breaker local to me TCB @ Kelly Bray

Post by **Chris_R** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:59 am

Also plenty available on the bay of plenty. One seller has more than 10 available.

colin7673 · Post by **colin7673** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:18 am

Well Ive just brought one, used £20, for a simple upgrade, ill let you know how I get on once fitted.

Post by **Toby** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:17 pm

Joe Schiavone wrote:Incredible build. RacerJoe

Thanks Racer Joe

aslef · Post by **aslef** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:25 pm

Have recently completed a similar modification myself using an American aftermarket fan instead of the Toyota item.

Depending on how far you want to go doing the job consider changing from the standard resistors under the battery tray to a modern item.
I found another compatible resistor from the US on eBay,manufactured by Wells part#ja1342 at $30 plus postage.
Mounted in the airflow to keep cool.

Lovely car Toby,Tim.

Post by **Toby** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:33 am

Thanks aslef