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RE: Reset Ur-Q ECU
Orin Says:
> I just got back from taking a look. It's worse than the initial
> description would imply. The grill is pushed into the intercooler
> which is pushed into the timing belt cover and PS pump. Timing belt
> cover is bent. Intercooler is most likely leaking. The right headlights
> are smashed and pushed back into the hose which goes from the airbox
> to the turbo. This hose is old and frayed to start with. PS pump
> bracket may be bent.
>
I talked to the owner, and he 'embellished' quite a bit.
> Left fender took it on the nose and is now concave at the end.
> Both fenders appear to be pushed back - there is little to no
> gap at the rear of the fenders. Paint is cracked below the
> bottom right of the windshield - it may be bent there.
>
> Needs new paint (it's black).
>
> Leather on the front seats is very cracked.
> The engine turns over, but sounds like there is no compression.
>
> Frequency valve is buzzing, so the ECU is somewhat alive.
> No spark that I could see.
>
> Thoughts - timing belt broken/skipped? It would explain the lack
> of compression and spark.
>
>
> I'd take the $4100 car that was advertised on the list earlier over this
> one...
>
I have come to a similar conclusion. Thanks to all who helped me.
Gary