Hey guys and girls, i've recently purchased my first MR2 after lurking around the forum & the internet for a couple of years dreaming of one. I bought mine from a fellow forum member. A few tasteful mods etc. I've done a little sleuthing through the forum and can't for the life of me find the answers im looking for, so apologies if its been posted (either copy paste or send me a link if its already been covered, patience would be greatly appreciated).
First and foremost, i've done a complete engine swap, head off, strip everything kinda job on an SW20 previously, i'm not a mechanical novice, no need to treat me like you would if you were tech support :P . I'd like to know what commonly likes to fail (e.g. the blown capacitor on the rpm guage) on the early type (89-92) MR2's, more specifically a 90" Aus Delivered model, i can't find an FAQ on this (would likely be a good idea to post one). I'd like to go over my own MR2, employ any preventative maintenance possible, replace parts likely or already in a stage of failing with ones with won't fail.
Secondly if anyone knows if there is a chart detailing the differences between each year model (and badge) with the SW20's that'd be great. if not i'd very much so like a detailed run down of the differences between them all.
Thirdly, i've been told by another member that my car has the later model brakes on it, considering im about to order a bunch of new parts is there any difference for pads or rotors that i should be aware of before i stick my order in? if so, what part should i be ordering (e.g. 2.0T 96+ vs 2.0 89-91).