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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