Engine oil would be fully synthetic, but specifically which brand & viscosity is really personal preference these days. Personally, I use 10/60 Castrol Edge (which is considered too thick for most). You'll find the majority use a 5/30 from any of the major brands (Royal Purple, Castrol Edge, Penrite, Motul, Mobil 1 etc etc).
 
As for transmission oil, thoroughly recommend a GL4 (not GL5!) 75/90. There aren't many options available unfortunately. I use Caltex Easy Shift (GL4 75/90). There are alternatives you can try if your synchros have become knotchy/crunchy & you want to prolong a rebuild (ATF Dextron III).

Engine is out of the half cut, ready for a service and clean up :)
 
 

Dishonest Hong Kong EBay sellers!
 
My Beams half cut was advertised with on 47,000kms on it. They included the speedo which shows that reading.
Since i received it i discovered old service stickers on it, the newest showing the next service due at 152,000kms or by 1/6/2014.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vwkqkls660m6ygn/IMAG0673.jpg
(the date on the pic uses the Japanese dating system if your wondering why the year shows 25)
 
To be honest i wasn't surprised, i actually was expecting to find something like this. It actually makes the engine closer to my chassis which has now done 130,000kms. It's just disappointing that these companies have to be so dishonest. I would have bought it anyway.
 
Just serves as a warning for everyone not to believe what is advertised.
 
The engine and all components supplied do look to be in good condition so far :)

Yeh this was the reason I decided to go local but whatever what's done is done just keep envisioning that end goal in mind
Nulon stuff is pretty good but I personally use Penrite HPR 5W-40 (acts like a 30 but better heat resistance like a 40 at the track). Either way can't go wrong with synthetic for engine/tranny oils!

This is the response i got from the seller....
 
Hi Rick,

We are really sorry to hear that. But the fact is that the gauge shows 49,046 km when we pulled it off from the engine motor, we never tried to altered the km shown on the gauge.

We fully understand your feeling but we never tried to cheat any of our buyers. When we disassembled this engine clip in Japan, the gauge showed 49,046 km so we listed it on the listing.

It costs us so much money to get this rear engine clip from Japan and frankly, we almost didn't earn money in this transaction, we did it just for our interest. We have been working in this field (remake used parts) for over 10 years and we are enthusiastic in MR2 motors.

Once again, we are really sorry for this condition. With much regret, pls let me know if there is any part you need for the project and we will give you really nice discount if we have those parts in stock. :S

and how do you know that the cluster is even from the same car the engine came from?
Regardless of what happened on their end the fact is you were sold an engine/halfcut on the basis that it had only covered 49K KM. As Ebay would put it, Item not as described.
 
I would reply back and say you didn't get what you paid for and are happy to accept a partial refund (of whatever amount you think is fair). If they decline, start the dispute process. Who cares if they are MR2 enthusiasts, they are trying make money and will say anything.
 
I'm looking forward to following your build though. Will be a nice machine once done.

Oh yeh, flame em with bad feedback & make complaint. They should make a loss, cost of doing business.