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Brent Gray
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V8

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 05:41 pm, by:  Brent Gray (Jonney90) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi all;
Well, our soarer is still not on the road since May. The bumper was fixed beautifully but 2 min. after I drove it off the lot it was smoking and had no power. Catalytic converter light was on. Have now brought it to an import car mechanic who has no clue how to get any diagnostics done. ICBC is still involved. They think the leveler/airsuspension - drivers side TEM is the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions or can tell us where to get a manual for these guys??? Husband is getting quite upset over it all. The quickest of replies would be appreciated.
Thanks
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 05:56 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)

There are a few things to check.

Where was the smoke coming from?

First guess is that a coil pack has failed. That causes unburnt fuel to burn in the cat which then melts it etc.

Easy test. there are 2 coil packs. Disconnect one. If the car doesn't run worse, then that pack is faulty. Then test the other.

Coil packs are relatively cheap to replace, around AU$80 and not much labour.

Suspension issues - if there are any, would be unrelated.
Peter Nitschke
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UZZ30 UZZ31

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 05:59 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)

Coil packs are available from general car parts shops, probably a fair bit cheaper than getting OEM ones.

At a guess, Brent is actually the husband? :-)
Brent Gray
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V8

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Friday, October 03, 2008 - 01:27 am, by:  Brent Gray (Jonney90) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Peter, and yes Brent is husband. The guys at the import shop don't have a clue which is why we were asking about a manual. When the bumper was hit they replaced the leveler in the front right hand side. I guess that due to the ICBC (insurance) thing they are wanting to do a complete diagnostic test to see where exactly the problems are and if they are related to the accident - if so - they will cover the costs. So I guess the mechanic is asking for a manual. I have suggested to them a thousand times to get on this sight - but?? I suppose we should have a manual anyway for these guys for future reference. The Toyota dealerships here have no clue either!! I'm so glad my hubby bought this car
Thanks again for the continued support and assistance.
Peter Nitschke
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Friday, October 03, 2008 - 01:34 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)

Mrs Brent (heheh..) I can also see where they are coming from, with the many posts here, it can time time and patience to find the answers you want - assuming you know the question.

If it helps, there are translated manuals on CD available from
www.f1kits.com

David Grab is organising a set of printed manuals also.
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/292/261505.html

Charlie Ters is organising coil packs for $55 each or $102/pair.
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/292/262628.html?1222943099

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