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Tobias Trinks
Tinkerer
Queensland
JZZ31

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Reg: 09-2005

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 03:39 pm, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi. I am just about to pick up my Soarer from the garage.
On Thursday one of the radiator hoses between engine block and firewall broke. First I did not notice it, but than the temperature gauge was climbing up to max and the warning light came on.
I was only a couple of hundred metres away from the next fuel station so I drove the car there (probably should have stopped immediately) and called RACQ. They towed the car to their garage. Took them til Monday to replace the hose (apparently bloody difficult to reach).
They started the Soarer on Monday and it was misfiring badly so they figured out that all the spark plugs were flooded with coolant. They let it dry out overnight and also had to replace the all spark plug cables.
Then on Tuesday morning they called me and told me that one of the cylinders was still misfiring and that it is possible the head gasket or worse. That was quite a shock, because spending a couple of thousand bucks on repairs is the last I would need at the moment. They did not have much experience with the motor so they advised me to go to a Toyota dealer.
I drove the car to the dealer yesterday. Was running perfectly as long as it was cold, as it got warmer it started misfiring. This morning they tested the head gasket/cylinder head and could not find anything wrong with it. They changed all the spark plugs and now it is running without any troubles.
What a relief!!! The first thing I will do now is replacing all radiator hoses. The car is twelve years old and the hoses get really brittle and are not flexible enough. Already ordered a set of 8 hoses at Castle Hill Toyota.
So, if anybody is still driving around with the original hoses, think about replacing them all.
Will save you a lot of trouble...
Dan McColl
DieHard
Victoria
UZZ-32 V8 Soarer #138

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 05:42 pm, by:  Dan McColl (Hoon) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thats good advice. Everything is getting older on these cars, and all perishable items are bound to fail at some stage.

Start saving, Peoples.
Daniel Czechowski
DieHard
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:01 pm, by:  Daniel Czechowski (Dan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That's excellent news then

Best thing to do when your hose breaks is just to stop immediately there and then. There's no point driving another 500 metres just because the station is there as you may do a lot more expensive damage. A friend of mine had learnt it the hard way hehe.
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:07 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Speaking of which, I recently had all my control arm bushes replaced with Vlamos ones. except for front LCA which I had done a couple of years ago.

The car didn't need it, but it definitely feels much nicer now, more supple and a bit firmer.

If you love your Soarer, plan for an ongoing process of renewal, mainly rubber the bits, and keep that Soarer grin going. :-)
Tobias Trinks
Tinkerer
Queensland
JZZ31

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:09 pm, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah, I know I should have stopped straight away. Well, fortunately it didn´t cause any further damage. Will teach me a lesson. All that worrying about blown head gasket... Just celebrating the rebirth of my Soarer with a couple of beer. Prost!!!
Sean Butler
Tinkerer
qld
soarer 2.5tt

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:37 pm, by:  Sean Butler (Pyro_15) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

out of interest how much did they charge?
Tobias Trinks
Tinkerer
Queensland
JZZ31

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:57 pm, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don´t ask Paid some $500 for the first mechanic (fixing of the coolant hose, replacing the spark plug cables) and some $300 for the second one (testing the cylinder head for leaks and replacing the spark plugs). It's always a rip off. A friend of mine recently paid $1200 to get all the radiator hoses of his Pajero replaced... Ridiculous. The problem is I just moved up to Townsville so I have no idea which mechanic is good. It's more trial and error. And I don't think that anybody up here knows a lot about Soarers anyway. Usually I do all the servicing by myself...
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
I have MORE Soarers than Hayden :-)

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 08:31 pm, by:  Neil Griffiths (Aussiesc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If the coolant is kept in good condition,,the hoses will last a very long time..Most cases the life of the car :-)
The main reason they blow is from Stray Current and corrosion ( From lack of correct coolant )

Rust on the inside of the hose ( From no coolant ) helps the stray current travel along the inside of the hose, in turn this causes cracks to form..then at the right pressure,,it goes ka-boom.

See,,Coolant Servicing is just as important as Engine Oil Servicing :-)
Tobias Trinks
Tinkerer
Queensland
JZZ31

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 08:48 pm, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The problem is you never know how the car was treated before you bought it. I service my car every 5000km. I just flushed the radiator a couple of weeks ago, put in new coolant (original Toyota red) and a new TRD thermostat...
Sam Schreck
DieHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 08:52 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

How often Neil? please, sir.
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 09:10 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hey guys my 32 is showing 142000 got the good green coolant in it and all hoses seems to be nice and firm not soft but i noticed that on cool and hot days the temp gauge is showing about two notchis down from half my last 31 always showed half even my friends shows half could it be the thermostat dont like cold engines city and hway driving
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 09:15 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I suspect that it will be your thermostat Edward. And I suggest changing to the correct Toyota RED coolant.
Not an expensive or hard job to do.
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
I have MORE Soarers than Hayden :-)

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 09:23 pm, by:  Neil Griffiths (Aussiesc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sam,, every 1 or 2 years,,or when checked with a concentration gauge.
Sam Schreck
DieHard
ACT
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 09:26 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sam Schreck
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ACT
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 09:29 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

HA! It just hit me! Yesterday I was driving up Cotter Road, about to go through a roundabout, when this guy puts one arm and hand(of course)out his window and lifts it up and drops it repeatedly. He was doing that ... COOL.
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:11 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks don i will do it after i will repair the front struts cannot stand the bouncing any more it can be very scary when going over a bump or drivewayit sould take me a couple of days
Sean Butler
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qld
soarer 2.5tt

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Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 09:15 am, by:  Sean Butler (Pyro_15) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

actually interested in how much it was for the new hoses, my theory is check mine and if thir lookong old to replace before they break
Tobias Trinks
Tinkerer
Queensland
JZZ31

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Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 09:20 am, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I paid $235 for the new hoses (set of 8, postage inclusive)...
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Monday, April 03, 2006 - 09:08 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hello guys in my 32 [91] model ive got the phone connections on my left hand eide of steering wheel and dial up through the emvand other things was that an option with this model why i am asking because the actual phone is missing i like to get one if possible and how is the reception is it good thanks
Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 Soarer , JZZ30 TT Soarer

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Monday, April 03, 2006 - 11:56 pm, by:  Mark Paddick (Sparks) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, it was an option BUT it was the old analogue phone system which was discontinued here some time ago so is no longer any use...sorry.
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 07:49 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks mark for that info do you or anybody knows where i can get tpi insurance for my 32 i have seen a page somewhere for it but cannot find it two years ago i paid somewhere around $800 for my 31 company no longer exist by the way i am well over 25 thanks guys.
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Monday, April 24, 2006 - 08:45 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi guys finally i got my struts done, screwed inn one way valve at the bottom of the strut i took it to a guy i know he charged me $20 each to gas put the struts back on bled them took it for a ride and all the bounce is gone very proud with the job.
ps:if you cant find a good strut place write to me and i'll give you his name and place
with thanks edward
Michael Howatt
Tinkerer
Victoria
4.0 GT-L - V8 - UZZ31

Posts: 37
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Monday, April 24, 2006 - 09:01 pm, by:  Michael Howatt (Howatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sounds Good Edward. Can you please put this person and appropriate comments, here at/on this post:
Soarer Central Mechanical - Common The Great Aussie Soarer Mechanic Guide

It will then, I hope get loaded onto the:
http://planetsoarer.com/mechanic/
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 08:28 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hello Micheal could you help me here, this is my first time. Regarding the struts do Igive the info under machanical common on this page with thanks edward
Edward Engerer
Tinkerer
vic
v8

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 10:05 pm, by:  Edward Engerer (Edward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hello mark hope you can help me out, i went to load the cd stacker heard clicking noise inside the stacker kept going for app 30 sec thought it was the load mechanism took it apart came across a mr2 stacker load mec and laser seemed to be the same but not mother board i think changed load mec fitted ok put stacker back in car put ignition on cd icons did not appear on emv all i got was eject button flashing did i stuff up somewhere or should i send it to you
Luke Nieuwhof
DieHard
WA
Soarer TT

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Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 08:15 am, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Edward...beware the wrath of Mr Nitschke. I thought WA went off topic! Welcome to the club though hehehe.
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 10:47 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Edward, we are trying to lift post presentation on the forum to that expected of primary school children. We expect a reasonable effort from all members to use reasonable punctuation to at least makes posts readable.

You tendency to just put one word after another without thought for commas, sentence breaks, or capitals makes them difficult to read and reflects badly on you.

First and only warning.

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