mistertwo Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I was topping up the oil in the MR2 earlier, when I stupidly knocked the oil filler cap down into the engine bay. I saw it bouce around, so figured it wouldn't be too difficult to reach down and get it... ...three deep cuts to the arm later, two hours in the freezing cold, jacking the car up, shining lights everywhere down there and I still can't find the f***ing thing Anyone else ever had this happen? On a side note, if anyone else has a spare oil filler cap that they can send my way, please let me know.. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 engine tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I lost a small air filter like this once, the one that goes on the PCV system when you fit a Boostlogic turbo kit. I found it about 6 months later when I took the undertray off, gunked up and a bit battered but still there after at least one 180mph run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 I lost a small air filter like this once, the one that goes on the PCV system when you fit a Boostlogic turbo kit. I found it about 6 months later when I took the undertray off, gunked up and a bit battered but still there after at least one 180mph run - I think the engine tray is the only option I haven't explored, just didn't fancy doing it tonight in the pitch black. But having gone to Halfords, a local parts store and a toyota garage - I'm still without one. Any suggestions what to do in the mean time to protect it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Couple of layers of tinfoil and a tietag, like a jam jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 If you just need to keep critters out overnight any kind of clean rag will do the job. If you intend to try driving without the proper cap I'll take my leave right about here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I was working on a fellow members car during the summer. I knocked my 1/4 inch socket that fell down the back of the engine. Like you I thought to myself "how hard can this be to recover". I have never seen it since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 It'll be on top of the altenator between the housing and the block......that's my guess anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Couple of layers of tinfoil and a tietag, like a jam jar I've actually just gone and done this. Better than no cap at all, I suppose. I'll have to phone Toyota tomorrow and see how much they're going to charge me for an OEM one! Bets on how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I've actually just gone and done this. Better than no cap at all, I suppose. I'll have to phone Toyota tomorrow and see how much they're going to charge me for an OEM one! Bets on how much? £68,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Are the MR2 and Supra oil caps the same? If so I have one you can have. PM me your address if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 I think they are actually. Thanks very much for the offer, you have PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 £68,000 Don't be daft H. Think it is £67,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Well we settled on £55,000 on the end!! What can I say. I'm cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I was working on a fellow members car during the summer. I knocked my 1/4 inch socket that fell down the back of the engine. Like you I thought to myself "how hard can this be to recover". I have never seen it since Didn't Douglas Adams write about a planet full of biros, or socks? Somewhere that these objects re-appear once they have dropped into a wormhole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I was working on a fellow members car during the summer. I knocked my 1/4 inch socket that fell down the back of the engine. Like you I thought to myself "how hard can this be to recover". I have never seen it since It is a well known fact that most cars have a 'black hole' where dropped parts and tools are taken to another dimension, never to be seen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 It is a well known fact that most cars have a 'black hole' where dropped parts and tools are taken to another dimension, never to be seen again. Does this black hole get bigger and spit out TT engines when it's finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Are the MR2 and Supra oil caps the same? If so I have one you can have. PM me your address if interested. No they are different, the MR2 (SW20) is a screw fit, the Supra is the spring type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralad Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 near the sump or turbos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 near the sump or turbos? MR2's have multiple turbos? Or is that a list of the other stuff that's dropped down never to be seen again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralad Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 MR2's have multiple turbos? Or is that a list of the other stuff that's dropped down never to be seen again sorry i assumed on a supra forum we were talking about a supra.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Remember working on an old Rolls and dropping a bolt, had to get it up in the air and remove the engine under tray. The tray was held on by around 50 bolts - Roll Royce's philosophy seemed to be, where 1 bolt would do, let's stick 5 in there instead! - took forever to get the bloody thing off, retrieve the bolt and fix it back on again. One of these flexible magnetic tools comes in handy in such a situation. http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images/DB_Detail/_90546_187518.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Heres anouther solution......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibMYIvmPCvw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 £68,000 This actually made me laught out loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 sorry i assumed on a supra forum we were talking about a supra.......... Even in the aptly named "off topic" seciton? Toyota Coventry said they could order one if for £11.14 + VAT. Not as bad as I was expecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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