Stuck Behind A Barn (#6 Josh's 1989 MR2 (AW11) Workout Project)

[@RetraCast]

This could be the last "quickly" released video for a bit. The past three videos have all been finished and released while I've been on break. But school is starting back up soon so it'll be back to the grind again. Thanks again to everyone out there watching though. If you want live MR2 updates, follow my instagram story: instagram.com/joshuagreenwalt/

[@D3fenderfox]

Hopefully nothing else was done by the last owner

[@RetraCast]

Honestly I’ve been thinking about doing a whole video just comedically ranting about all the terrible stuff the last owner did hahaha. Most of it is just so “what were they thinking”

[@thenerdmanual]

Shin Etsu grease: the best friend of all targa and t-top owners.

[@RetraCast]

Again I didn’t only do the grease, but I am shocked with the results so far. Way better

[@eliseiodagiu5519]

26:00 that angle on the mr2 is just beautiful.

[@RetraCast]

Yeah the back and side angles are way better than the front in my opinion. Just way more defined

[@ericromano3453]

The "Definitive mr2 guide" would be great!

[@xavierjasway2782]

I wish there was merch or someway to support this channel its just way too good

[@nickinga9356]

Hey watching the videos. Fixing my mr2 up also. If you want a $ saving tip. The plastic parts that break try plastic welding. Just fixed my headlights bezel the other day. It's like a soldering iron only melting the plastic together. The kit was about $15. Good luck enjoy

[@RetraCast]

Yeah I’m going to give it a try on my dash at some point before ordering new stuff

[@ibenchedyuraunt8748]

Pops came in clutch, f a ps5 😂😂

[@carsonj4031]

I am looking at buying an mr2 so that second channel would really help me.

[@kenschulz5138]

That is a really nice aw11 you got. I have 89 aw11sc that been in the garage for over 4yrs years now. I need to get back on it and finish my dream car

[@alexm1341]

Awesome vid! And if that rod is still giving you trouble you can try heating it with a small butane torch then tighten it then loosen the nut and keep doing that till its free

[@RetraCast]

Yeah heat is a good idea. Else I just have to take the whole thing out from the other side

[@alexm1341]

Yeah if the heat doesn't work then that might be your last option either way good luck!

[@DuncanGurney]

Josh my guy, it’s Duncan from out front of Pel'meni. I like your videos, would love to chat or meet up sometime. I’m a big fan of 90s Japanese cars and you know I’m a Toyota fan at heart.

[@RetraCast]

Yeah man, you can hit me up at [e-mail] Also if you wanna see my best work, check out my video “1986 Toyota Celica - 1 Year Later”. Swear that’s not just shameless promotion lol

[@kino1004]

The random connector may be just for some optional extra or a thing that the car does not have, my celica has one near the firewall wire passtrough and also one near the battery

[@RetraCast]

That’s true. My other thought is with where it is placed it may be related to the old stock air intake system that was replaced. If that is the case then I hope it’s not something that drastically affects how the engine runs. But again it can’t be that important since the engine seems to run fine from what I can tell

[@JustMatthew_48]

I have exactly same wire pliers :D :D

[@deathsdaughter9205]

Nice vids man! Binged the whole MR2 series. Have been thinking about getting a MR2 think you are going to make me take the plunge!

[@hilariopena974]

Hey bro love your videos I'm really learning a lot from I have the same car also trying to get it going again

[@karlamariegaudier8989]

I just found your channel because I was looking for Instax mini 90 review and I opened your channel and I LOVE YOUR CONTENT. This is EVERYTHING I need and want in a channel. Retro, camera, soothing voice, cars, ugh SO COOL! AND I just came from your Philippines video hahaha I'm from the Philippines 🇵🇭 You're cool, your contents are creative... I can't say anything anymore but all praises. Definitely gained a subscriber. Good job!

[@RetraCast]

Hey, cool to hear you’re from the Philippines. I wish I coulda finished that vlog series but it got away from me. I’m glad the retro stuff is still getting views and I honestly wish I could do more of them. I’ve just been so busy with school and work that I can only focus on car video stuff at the moment. I’ve actually got lots planned but hope to get to them in the future. Anyways I’m glad to hear you enjoy the variety at least haha. Thanks for watching!!

[@karlamariegaudier8989]

@@RetraCast it's cool, I like the car series too. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to classic vintage cars but some of the cars in your channel, I actually saw irl. I'm looking for a Ford Cortina 🤣 but no such luck 😂 anyway, good luck on your studies and work. You can do it 💪 hahaha stay safe

[@RetraCast]

One thing I really want is one of the Filipino tricycles hahaha. It’d be so cool to buy one and customize it if I could get it over here

[@Swagboy206]

Dude Im one of the guys that helped sell it to you at oreillys 😂 really glad you’re actually showing it love unlike my friend that had it 😭😭 Most of the really bad work you’ve found like the straight pipe and the kill switch wiring that was installed from a previous owner before the guy who actually sold it to you. I also have two mr2s! Located in Seattle we should hit a meet soon! Lol

[@RetraCast]

Oh yeah I remember you hahahaha. That’s actually hilarious you found this. Yeah the whole last owner thing has just become a running joke at this point haha, and it is very clear this car has just had abuse it’s whole life vs just from your friend. But yeah I’m working on getting the car nicer, but it’s a long process lol. I recently got a spare engine to start rebuilding too. And yeah man, feel free to hmu on Instagram (link is in description) if you want. Pretty funny stuff haha

[@Swagboy206]

@@RetraCast I did follow you up on ig tho

[@54321alonzo]

Recently found your channel and it's crazy how similar our mr2 plans are! I also got mine back in August and have also been slowly restoring it on a budget but I'm doing everything mechanical first before I work on cosmetics. It's actually my 2nd aw11, first one I had for over 4 years but was almost forced to sell it as it was in an accident that totaled the car. Cost way too much to repair. On that car I actually swapped a 20v silvertop which was awesome but there's something about keeping that stock 4age that makes it special, which is what I plan on doing on my new mr2. You should really try and find the stock intake when you can, it'll really complete the overall restoration look of the car as you've already done such an amazing job with the interior! Really looking forward to seeing how the car turns out as I really like your overall vision of keeping it stock while putting your own unique flair like you did with the painted wheels and patches on the seats. Best of luck!

[@RetraCast]

Yeah as I drive the car I do really enjoy the stock 4age. And yeah I wish I had the original intake but it’s not a priority at the time to revert as of now. I will say I may have to do some big engine work sooner than planned as it runs fine but burns a lot of oil. I still need to do a compression test but I’m hoping it’s just some valve stem seals. Whenever I drive the car something else wrong happens haha. I’d just do a full rebuild if I could afford it. But I also wanna drive it at least a bit hahaha. Anyways thanks for watching and I wish you luck

[@Leeummm83]

Hey, I’m in Washington too! Feel free to reach out for any help. Also, you can get all the headlight screws including the adjustment screws from Toyota still.

[@RetraCast]

Hey sweet! You should hit me up on Instagram sometime. I just bought new mounting screws from the hardware store but good to know about adjustment ones. I’ll probably order some to be safe cuz these ones aren’t gonna last forever haha

[@Leeummm83]

@@RetraCast I’ll do that. Part number for the adjusting screw is 81131-17010. I had just ordered all new sealed beam retaining rings (81111-16020) and screws for mine for a fresh install after paint.

[@CasperBritto]

I wouldn't make a second channel for the shorter vids. Use them to grow this one!

[@RetraCast]

Yeah I agree it’d gain me more traction but tbh I don’t want this channel to just become an MR2 build channel. Now granted it is a big part of what I do right now but it is still my “side series” to my other stuff. Obviously most my recent videos have been MR2 ones lately but I’ve been super busy wrapping up school to do my more serious stuff is why. I do love all the support I get from the car though

[@JustMatthew_48]

Previous owner could get one "new" from junkyard when old worn out or he lost it and i think he didn´t know this new must be oriented correctly, but I just assume that.

[@RetraCast]

Yeah I guess that makes the most sense. Just so many questions. But when you have a car that’s 30 years old and clearly been passed around, what can you really expect.

[@mormorgzshortz]

Hey man, I’m glad to see this car getting into its final form. But I am a 15 year old guy from Texas. And I found this 1985 Toyota mr2. It’s in alright condition and was wondering if it would be a good choice for my first car. I’ve always loved the old cars and was hoping if I had any issues I could get in touch with you. Hopefully you could help me out?

[@RetraCast]

Feel free to shoot me an Instagram DM or email. Both should be linked in the video description. I’m busy a lot of the time but can definitely try to help out if you got any questions. I get this request a lot hahaha

[@RetraCast]

Also I will say as a first car these probably aren’t the best option if I’m being honest. Most affordable ones are trashed and aren’t the easiest to work on sometimes. Plus the amount of people I hear crashing their MR2s is making these rarer and rarer. They are very fun cars but also very easy to get carried away with driving faster or harder than you are ready for. Experience is everything in driving so if you get one take it easy and save one of these and yourself. Either way though they are great cars but just giving honest thoughts as a first car. Just be smart and ready to work on it.

[@Hayden-ie3me]

hey did that grease work for the t top seals I own an aw11 and it has 2 leaks from the seals, just want to know if it was worth the purchase for the grease

[@redrevoc]

Damn, steep price on the exhaust. Can't help but think you got ripped off a bit. I would've guessed adding a O2 bung would've been like 60$. Did they do a lot of additional work? e: Since there is an exhaust leak too, I feel like you should ask for a compensation / have them fix it on their dime.

[@RetraCast]

Yeahhhh kinda why I mentioned last video I wanna avoid shop work when I can. They did clean up the exhaust and muffler pieces well since they had lots of gunk on them and slight surface rust. Other than that they also had to remove the old exhaust and install and fit the new one. If I did it over I probably woulda just brought the single pipe and asked them to just weld the flange and nothing else. Then I’d install it all myself. Oh well what can you do

[@lennym1273]

Yea I think 600$ can buy a brand new "after market" exhaust like from a parts store...

[@Topazman]

have a look at channel Resto Nation as he does a full coolant change and always use Toyota coolant not any other brand

[@RetraCast]

Yeah I’ve seen the video already

[@davidsdoodles5089]

Where did you order the t top guides because I just recently got a Same generation mr2 and the t top is leaking and I feel that if I got those guides and new seals I could fix the problem

[@RetraCast]

From TwosRUs. They sell pretty much most MR2 stuff you’d need

[@davidsdoodles5089]

@@RetraCast thank you so much 🙏

[@raycecomer3613]

The windows don’t seal good it happens on mine too that might be why the seats are so bad

[@MeesterAirdik]

What’s the part number for that gas hood prop? Or where did you get it?

[@RetraCast]

Twos R Us

[@MeesterAirdik]

@@RetraCast found it, thanks!

[@edros221]

Don't do a swap....those 4age has a great potential.. just put in on a little turbo low boost and still healthy daily driver😉

[@bladeiii5173]

Nah bad idea, 4age is a high range engine, sure adding a turbo is gonna highlight its "happy range" but your neglecting the low ends. The car is made to steer, adding a turbo is gonna make it unstable even if its slight. Dont treat it like a civic, treat it like a mclaren, maybe a porsche. A small centrifugal is perfect for the thing, a tiny plus for the highends and a big upgrade for the bottom, making the engine balanced. Discount SC

[@geralrodzlife4440]

600$... thats way too much, i bought a trd genuine catback for my zzw30 from yahooauctionjapan for $300, sounds better than stock and it is stainless so rust free.

[@RetraCast]

Yeahhh. I explained in another comment but I think they just got carried away doing too much extra work like cleaning out the exhaust pieces. I mean it does all look nice now but I really shoulda just had them weld the flange and installed the stuff myself.

[@jvh22a]

Working on cars please dont put parts of the body to work on items. It scratches the paint and dent it when it was completely unnecessary. Take you part to a bench or cardboard on the floor. Go to harbor freight and get those foam floor squares. I use those for engine rebuilds, glass parts, etc. I love old cars and like to keep it original as possible without painting it. I see a lot of people work on parts on the trunk and it hurts to see. Also if you do work for others later on, it shows you really care for thier property and take care of it. Also putting tools on the cowl or fender area leaves scratches and opens a chance to crack the windshield. Putting tools on a cart or the floor away from the car shows professionalism. I'm old but I love watching these videos. Keep it up. Reminds me of my youth

[@RetraCast]

Yeah as someone who works on lots of cars both nice and beat, I do agree being careful. But this car is definitely in full need of a repaint and body work anyways. I’m not sure if you’ve seen the previous videos or not but the last owner did a terrible plasti dip spray job on the car that I’ve slowly been removing. The paint beneath is worn through with white patches in spots and has dings and dents throughout. So yes I totally agree it’s not the best practice, but this (unfortunately) is a very rough project car. That being said I am planning on doing the body work and repainting it in the future after getting some more of the mechanical work taken care of. So I’m excited to someday see it as good as new, like it deserves to be. Rather than this sad neglected state.