felixx Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Now I have a new signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 The real reason my car misses firing is because there is a hole in the distributor cap and leaks electricity. Are you actually serious? Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 yep? maybe the phase of "leaks electricity" is wrong. but I seriously didn't know that distributor cap "melt hole" could actually cause distributor to malfunction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldspark Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 its just like how power points leaks electricity all over the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Still don't really understand tho. The rotor carries and passes the electricity to the ignition leads while they become contact. Doesn't seem to have anything to do with the plastic distributor cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Cover the hole with a TRD sticker. Solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Guys stop being dicks - Ling ling's second language is English. He hasn't got some terminology right but unless you are a retard you know exactly what he means. You're just being fucking bullies now and ganging up on him. If you have nothing helpful or constructive to say then leave him alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 as far as I can tell, any distributor cap with cracks (or I guess holes) can cause arcking or tracking. This results in current not going where it should. Any damaged cap should be replaced. The guys suggested options with heat shields, these will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandangles Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 many , many lols, but yeah once you fit your new cap ( DONT TOUCH THE ADJUSTER BOLTS AT ALL) only the 2 cap screws. Fit a heat sheild and fingers crossed everything will be fixed. PS only change 1 of the leads at a time, there will be a 1marked on the old and new caps as a reference. firing order is 1342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thanks D1 mule. Yehp ,I am Ok for the task, as I have taken all leads, plugs, and distributor Cap out for cleaning, and also fine tuned the timing with timing light again today. As Long as I don't physically taking the distributor out, I should be fine. Unfortunately, I have to wait till tuesday to receive the Cap. Supercheap had cheap ones but Not in their supplies stock, Repco had stock but they sell for Higher Price than Toyota Geniune which helped me to make a easy decision there. So on tuesday, I will be testing the new Cap out, and use tin foil as the shield, hopefully everything should be fine. But Not driving it until I get a Proper heat shield installed, I perfer to get the Entire manifold Shield rather than just on the dizzy cap. will Report back to you guys soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 You should chat with that fulla on here in auck who was wanting to do fab work for cash- get him to make you up a stainless heat shield. I'd help you out if you were down here- dont have a 4age near me unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 I actually can get all random heat shield from other wrecked cars for free as my mate is a wrecker. was going to customerize design my own heat shield by cutting up some hard paper board see if they would fit. then make the real stuff, because who cares if I screwed up some random metals. But then I don't have cutting,bending and weilding tools tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 New distributor is in, Tin Foil is in, Set the timing back to 8-10 degree, again short circuited the engine light while did that. Forgot to take 8mm spanner out of the hood, and lost it while doing a flying lap around the block go for a walk tomorrow and look for it Now, researching for customerized heat shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Good work lingling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 ^^^Made me think of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 New distributor is in, Tin Foil is in, Set the timing back to 8-10 degree, again short circuited the engine light while did that.Forgot to take 8mm spanner out of the hood, and lost it while doing a flying lap around the block go for a walk tomorrow and look for it Now, researching for customerized heat shield. Haha, 8mm and 10mm always go walk abouts. Wouldnt bother trying to find it on foot, unless you didnt go very far. As for heat shielding, you could buy a sheet of this http://www.aclperformance.com.au/prod_heatshield.htm and use the rest on various exhaust parts. Its very easy to cut and bend, dont really need anything special to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Yeahp, developed a good relationship with supercheap dudes next door. ACL used to supply Supercheap with that exact heat shield for 55 dollars for that 290mmx700mm sheet. But now they sell it for 80+ because it's a special order now. errrh, don't want to pay that much money for a heat shield. maybe hunt somewhere else first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Ah bugger....yeah a bit expensive when you only need a small piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 I will get that sorted, no worries. Now, I have some issues with Water Pump belt/timing belt nosie, It always had it since the last owner. The timing belt is new, but not sure about the tensioners etc. When I put the water pump in, I made sure I tighten the Pump Belt right,and It doesn't look worn. So, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 good work Ling Ling, one more item ticked off the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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