vvteye Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hi Guys, You may remember me from the threads 'Carbonisation killed my engine' ... followed by 'Carbonisation has now killed my gearbox'. Well post engine and gearbox rebuild there was an issue with the gear changes and kickdown above the standard limit (Common problem with the vvti tip when delimiting). Those fine men at MKIVStore checked out the ecu and found a complete bloody mess... This eventually lead to a complete tidy up and removal of the cheap liitle gadget to delimit and convert the speedo. (Thanks Jody). I was told that all had become beautiful again. Smooth, and fast. So off I toddle tonight to pick her up. She had just come back from a final run to check the new battery (following a few days testing) and ......... ....the radiator cracked. So Jody is coming in especially to replace the radiator tomorrow (God bless him) and hopefully Martin will find time to road test it before I try to pick it up again. :) This car has been with me for 3 weeks in the past 12 and that was with a faulty coilpack and ignition leads during the 1000 mile run in so I haven't really had the car for 3 months. Now I'm thinking if I don't get the car back tomorrow, I'm going to have to end it all with an overdose. I was planning to use a hosepipe pipe from the exhaust but the car just ain't reliable enough! Am I allowed to say Bollocks at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 One day, you will get it back and one day you will be able to drive it... and that, will make it all worthwhile... If not, sell the bloody thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 One day, you will get it back and one day you will be able to drive it... and that, will make it all worthwhile... If not, sell the bloody thing!! SOLD - to GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Still waiting to get my car running and the 1st drive in it... Ill trade you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Just think of the money you've saved on fuel while she's been out of action. If you are selling it, how much - been looking for a Supe where nothing else can go wrong!!!! Tough break mate, but better days will follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Just think of the money you've saved on fuel while she's been out of action. If you are selling it, how much - been looking for a Supe where nothing else can go wrong!!!! Tough break mate, but better days will follow! Would be a bargain, anything that could go wrong has already gone wrong... Be years of hassle free driving for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hi Guys, You may remember me from the threads 'Carbonisation killed my engine' ... followed by 'Carbonisation has now killed my gearbox' Well post engine and gearbox rebuild there was an issue with the gear changes and kickdown above the standard limit (Common problem with the vvti tip when delimiting). Those fine men at MKIVStore checked out the ecu and found a complete bloody mess... This eventually lead to a complete tidy up and removal of the cheap liitle gadget to delimit and convert the speedo. (Thanks Jody). I was told that all had become beautiful again. Smooth, and fast. So off I toddle tonight to pick her up. She had just come back from a final run to check the new battery (following a few days testing) and ......... ....the radiator cracked. So Jody is coming in especially to replace the radiator tomorrow (God bless him) and hopefully Martin will find time to road test it before I try to pick it up again. This car has been with me for 3 weeks in the past 12 and that was with a faulty coilpack and ignition leads during the 1000 mile run in so I haven't really had the car for 3 months. Now I'm thinking if I don't get the car back tomorrow, I'm going to have to end it all with an overdose. I was planning to use a hosepipe pipe from the exhaust but the car just ain't reliable enough! Am I allowed to say Bollocks at this point? You could just buy a NA and be done with it they never let you down, reliable as a switch watch:p :p Sorry couldn't resist, (not often we NA owners get to put the boot in for a change) no offence intended Sounds like you are having a real run of bad luck, hopefully you'll be up and running soon, and at least you have the right guys looking after you.........and that means a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Those fine men at MKIVStore checked out the ecu and found a complete bloody mess... Mine was a bit of a state when I got it. Nothing that couldn't be tidied up though with some soldering and heat shrink. Now I'm thinking if I don't get the car back tomorrow, I'm going to have to end it all with an overdose. I was planning to use a hosepipe pipe from the exhaust but the car just ain't reliable enough! Am I allowed to say Bollocks at this point? Don't be so daft, it's only money. The car will be 'mint' afterwards with many years service I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 This car has been with me for 3 weeks in the past 12 and that was with a faulty coilpack and ignition leads Coil pack and leads? On a VVTi? Anyway, hope you get there in the end mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Coil pack and leads? On a VVTi? On the invoice (amongst other things) 1 Coilpack £85 1 Ignition leads (VVT-i) £72.14 Coil pack resistance half of the other two and leads arcing noted in the dark. Still confused? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Would be a bargain, anything that could go wrong has already gone wrong... Be years of hassle free driving for you! Bargain you say. So that's £12K for the car, £600 for first service and disks, £800 for rltc, £6,800 total rebuild costs, total £20,200. The hassle free driving can only come when I have paid the credit card off! Off to get the tablets now. First time I've added it up! /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_shock.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 its scary when you do that... I refuse to actually add it all up, but will keep the receipts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Thats terrible reading, im sorry for you! I was planning to use a hosepipe pipe from the exhaust but the car just ain't reliable enough! PMSL at this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Still confused? I remember reading somewhere that the VVTI doesn't use coilpacks - then again this is waaaaaay beyond my muppet like technical knowledge. The FAQ document that Terry S wrote mentions it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I was planning to use a hosepipe pipe from the exhaust but the car just ain't reliable enough! Hope you've got a double decat, or you'll just get a bit sleepy Thats if it runs for long enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 sorry to hear of your problems. Surely there can't be this many coincidences??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 22k................... ouche:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Think about when it is all sorted you will essentially have a brand new Supra which for 22k is not a bad price at all. just amke sure you keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Not having much luck with her are you Jon, Never mind all will be good, Looks like your going to have to keep her for a few years Good luck bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 On the invoice (amongst other things) 1 Coilpack £85 1 Ignition leads (VVT-i) £72.14 Coil pack resistance half of the other two and leads arcing noted in the dark. Still confused? No mate, all is clear now. I was getting things confused in my tiny mind. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Not having much luck with her are you Jon, Never mind all will be good, Looks like your going to have to keep her for a few years Good luck bud. Nearly there though... looks like the temp sensor was knackered.... might have her back Monday. (Good ole JodyT) I get the angole on you names now Lime in the COKEKANE 3000 Speedy little devil aint ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Nearly there though... looks like the temp sensor was knackered.... might have her back Monday. (Good ole JodyT) I get the angole on you names now Lime in the COKEKANE 3000 Speedy little devil aint ya! Know how you feel Jon, wish i had never started the rebuild, but hopfully am approaching the light at the end of the tunnel now:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Know how you feel Jon, wish i had never started the rebuild, but hopfully am approaching the light at the end of the tunnel now:p I've been out of the tunnel twice, only to go straight back in again! One day, just one day, we'll both be side by side, watching all the smokers thinking.... it was worth it in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Now I'm thinking if I don't get the car back tomorrow, I'm going to have to end it all with an overdose. I was planning to use a hosepipe pipe from the exhaust but the car just ain't reliable enough! Love it! I've had cars like that, hard to know which way to jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 You could just buy a NA and be done with it they never let you down, reliable as a switch watch:p :p Sorry couldn't resist, (not often we NA owners get to put the boot in for a change) no offence intended Sounds like you are having a real run of bad luck, hopefully you'll be up and running soon, and at least you have the right guys looking after you.........and that means a lot Don't you mean swiss watch? Stick with it matey it'll be worthwhile... The trophy girls you get with owning a supra are fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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