i would like to get the 2006, rav4, 6cyl limited awd. the only thing holding me back is that rear door opening out. i think toyota shoud have put a window that retracts into the door. does anyone know if they will do something in 2007? also, what experiences with that door opening out has people had? thanks

i prefer the door opening out like it does. i find it easier to work with instead of opening up like some do. great car, you wouldn't be disappointed.

> Hi all! I just bought an '86 MR2 with a bad fuel > pump and I was wondering if anyone had any tips > on the best way to fix it. Don't fix it, replace it. > I read that the fuel tank needed to be removed in > order to get to the fuel pump. Is there an easier > way? yeah, drain the gas, use a plasma cutter to cut a whole in the bottom of the tank. When the tank explodes you'll have all kinds of room for a survivor to work on the pump. Reality is that you have to drop the tank from the bottom to get to the fuel pump. You'll need 4 good tall sturdy jackstands in order to have enough ground clearance to drop the tank. It's best to have the tank as drained as possible otherwise it REAL heavy. > Can i leave the defective pump in place and add > another fuel pump outside the tank? You can try it, but if the fuel pump failed becasue the in tank sock filter is clogged it won't do any good.

> > > Hi all! I just bought an '86 MR2 with a bad fuel > > pump and I was wondering if anyone had any tips > > on the best way to fix it. > > Don't fix it, replace it. I'll second that. If you've ever had to do it once, you don't ever want to do it again. > > > I read that the fuel tank needed to be removed in > > order to get to the fuel pump. Is there an easier > > way? > > Reality is that you have to drop the tank from the bottom to get to the fuel > pump. You'll need 4 good tall sturdy jackstands in order to have enough > ground clearance to drop the tank. It's best to have the tank as drained as > possible otherwise it REAL heavy. > Have a floor jack handy. It works well to hold the tank up until everything is disconnected then allows you to slowly lower the tank. Especially helpful if the tank is full. Preference is to drain the tank first as much as possible. Remove the interior center console to access and unplug the fuel level sensor wiring. Use a hose to drain the gas through the hole where the sensor mounts. Randy Eickhoff rande@... AOL IM = MrTu www.mwis.net/~rande MR2's: 00Spyder, 91T, 89SC, 85NA>SC project MR2 Parts list: www.mwis.net/~rande/parts/mr2parts.htm Parts mailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mr2parts/

> Hi all! I just bought an '86 MR2 with a bad fuel > pump and I was wondering if anyone had any tips > on the best way to fix it. Don't fix it, replace it. > I read that the fuel tank needed to be removed in > order to get to the fuel pump. Is there an easier > way? yeah, drain the gas, use a plasma cutter to cut a whole in the bottom of the tank. When the tank explodes you'll have all kinds of room for a survivor to work on the pump. Reality is that you have to drop the tank from the bottom to get to the fuel pump. You'll need 4 good tall sturdy jackstands in order to have enough ground clearance to drop the tank. It's best to have the tank as drained as possible otherwise it REAL heavy. > Can i leave the defective pump in place and add > another fuel pump outside the tank? You can try it, but if the fuel pump failed becasue the in tank sock filter is clogged it won't do any good.

> > > Hi all! I just bought an '86 MR2 with a bad fuel > > pump and I was wondering if anyone had any tips > > on the best way to fix it. > > Don't fix it, replace it. I'll second that. If you've ever had to do it once, you don't ever want to do it again. > > > I read that the fuel tank needed to be removed in > > order to get to the fuel pump. Is there an easier > > way? > > Reality is that you have to drop the tank from the bottom to get to the fuel > pump. You'll need 4 good tall sturdy jackstands in order to have enough > ground clearance to drop the tank. It's best to have the tank as drained as > possible otherwise it REAL heavy. > Have a floor jack handy. It works well to hold the tank up until everything is disconnected then allows you to slowly lower the tank. Especially helpful if the tank is full. Preference is to drain the tank first as much as possible. Remove the interior center console to access and unplug the fuel level sensor wiring. Use a hose to drain the gas through the hole where the sensor mounts. Randy Eickhoff rande@... AOL IM = MrTu www.mwis.net/~rande MR2's: 00Spyder, 91T, 89SC, 85NA>SC project MR2 Parts list: www.mwis.net/~rande/parts/mr2parts.htm Parts mailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mr2parts/

> Hi all! I just bought an '86 MR2 with a bad fuel > pump and I was wondering if anyone had any tips > on the best way to fix it. Don't fix it, replace it. > I read that the fuel tank needed to be removed in > order to get to the fuel pump. Is there an easier > way? yeah, drain the gas, use a plasma cutter to cut a whole in the bottom of the tank. When the tank explodes you'll have all kinds of room for a survivor to work on the pump. Reality is that you have to drop the tank from the bottom to get to the fuel pump. You'll need 4 good tall sturdy jackstands in order to have enough ground clearance to drop the tank. It's best to have the tank as drained as possible otherwise it REAL heavy. > Can i leave the defective pump in place and add > another fuel pump outside the tank? You can try it, but if the fuel pump failed becasue the in tank sock filter is clogged it won't do any good.

> > > Hi all! I just bought an '86 MR2 with a bad fuel > > pump and I was wondering if anyone had any tips > > on the best way to fix it. > > Don't fix it, replace it. I'll second that. If you've ever had to do it once, you don't ever want to do it again. > > > I read that the fuel tank needed to be removed in > > order to get to the fuel pump. Is there an easier > > way? > > Reality is that you have to drop the tank from the bottom to get to the fuel > pump. You'll need 4 good tall sturdy jackstands in order to have enough > ground clearance to drop the tank. It's best to have the tank as drained as > possible otherwise it REAL heavy. > Have a floor jack handy. It works well to hold the tank up until everything is disconnected then allows you to slowly lower the tank. Especially helpful if the tank is full. Preference is to drain the tank first as much as possible. Remove the interior center console to access and unplug the fuel level sensor wiring. Use a hose to drain the gas through the hole where the sensor mounts. Randy Eickhoff rande@... AOL IM = MrTu www.mwis.net/~rande MR2's: 00Spyder, 91T, 89SC, 85NA>SC project MR2 Parts list: www.mwis.net/~rande/parts/mr2parts.htm Parts mailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mr2parts/

Yes to the oil-filter...  I use an st-182 filter....  not sure on the Instrument panel one ? anyone got there car in the car park ????

is it the bulb out warning? are your rear lights converted for a foglight?

Alistair! Reply to question: I don't think it's a bulb out warning light! The illustration shows 2 lights on the rear illuminating. There are rear fog lights on my car. Has you or anyone else got that illustration on your instrument panels?

there is a bulb missing on my dash from that area, the guy i bought mine off told me he had pulled it out because the brake light - fog light conversion meant the system read that as a blown bulb and the light would be on permanently, i've never put a bulb into the socket to see what it's like li up. 

I've just noticed that the rear left fog light's not working! Could be that the bulb is blown! I tried to take off the cluster to get at the bulb; got one screw out (beneath the boot lid), half of the cluster came away (part nearest the number plate), but the part that curves round wouldn't budge; can't see what's holding it; (don't want to force it as it might break). Any ideas? (Wish I had a manual!!)

woooaahhh prise out the vented orange bit that wraps round theres screws in behind it

Yes to the oil-filter...  I use an st-182 filter....  not sure on the Instrument panel one ? anyone got there car in the car park ????

is it the bulb out warning? are your rear lights converted for a foglight?

Alistair! Reply to question: I don't think it's a bulb out warning light! The illustration shows 2 lights on the rear illuminating. There are rear fog lights on my car. Has you or anyone else got that illustration on your instrument panels?