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Toyota MR2 Spyder Problems

Timing chain/sprockets may need replacement due to wear and problems with VVTi

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Occasionally the timing chain and sprockets need replacement due to premature wear and problems with the variable valve timing system (VVTi).

Toyota MR2 Spyder Questions and Answers

Munky, 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Elyria, OH

My Spyder is overheating. I have an idea why but I wanna hear what you guys think.

chatterue, 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Morgan City, LA

bought in houston drove to new orleans noticed hesitation at take off.Problem is getting worse. Runs good at mid range,falls off at top end,has no catbacks,1.8 liter engine,doesn't burn oil,just la...

laspyderdriver, 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Los Angeles, CA

My clutch is feeling soft and kind of slipping. I'm wondering how and where I can check the clutch fluid to see if that is the issue. The car has 87,000 miles on it, and I'm thinking that the clutc...

rnandyleigh, 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Semmes, AL

why is it both tops ive had get a hole in same location (side) and is only easy to let down when HOT outside

Visitor, 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Walnut, CA

is the timing chain tensioner located on the outside of the engine or does the timing chain cover (etc) have to be removed first?

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Toyota MR2 Spyder Stories

Best car I have ever owned.
Fun to drive.

Its a sexy car that screams "Look at me"

It is a spooky all black 2003 w/ leather interior. I can't stop driving it. I am somewhat embarrassed to be hooked on a Toyota, when all I've owned for 18 years are two pick up trucks.

It's MY car and no one else in the family can drive it! I feel like a kid again. Nimble & quick feels very safe to drive. Shifting gears is GREAT! The linkage makes this little 'click-click' sound as you progress through the gears. Cool!

Very spacious inside compared to similar models by other manufacturers. Economical and fun to drive, convertable top opens and closes easily in less than 5 seconds. Excellent engine and drive train; my model has the sequential manual transmission which is fun and convenient.

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