CJ Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 As normal, I tried to start the car this morning via remote start to give it a chance to warm up before going out. It tried 3 times and failed. I then started the car manually and whilst it did start, it took a lot longer than normal. When it was started the idle sounded rough and when i tried to put it into gear (auto) it almost stalled. I left it for a while and then drove off but it was missing like hell. After about 2-3 minutes it then perked up and has been OK since. The only recent changes have been an FMIC (I cannot see how that could be related) and body mods. The body mods inclduded a TRD bonnet with the cut outs. As it was raining heavily last night, could this be the problem? i.e. Water coming through the vents onto the engine. If so, would an overnight body cover sort it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 doesnt the bonnet have rain gulleys on it to direct the rain off into areas where it can just drain straight through without gettting into electrical areas or mechanical? apart from the starting up, hows the grin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Didn't you have a problem with the ignition coils? maybe water has got into the bad coil connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by whitesupraboy2 doesnt the bonnet have rain gulleys on it to direct the rain off into areas where it can just drain straight through without gettting into electrical areas or mechanical? apart from the starting up, hows the grin Mmm...I just looked and mine does not have any gulleys fitted. Do these come ready fitted or are they parts that need to be fitted afterwards? The grin (and pose) factor is still awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by Timwildman Didn't you have a problem with the ignition coils? maybe water has got into the bad coil connector? It was the ignitor box I had problems with. Apparently the clip that holds it closed wasn't doing its job properly. Since I had Mr. T look at it (2 months ago at least) it has been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 being honest i dont know if the TRD bonnet came with some, but i know some bonnets do, if this problem turns out to be water related, may be worth getting some made or put on (if can be bought) If water gets in it can take quite a while for it all to disapear again due to capilary attraction. When i put a RS turbo bonnet on my xr3i, if use to chuck all the water onto the MFI unit Oh also how the school run go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by whitesupraboy2 Oh also how the school run go? School run was superb for Joshy - his grin was bigger than mine normally is. As for the gulleys, I will have to ask dude if they came with the bonnet and he forgot to fit them. It is a genuine TRD and therefore should have all the bells and whistles eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by CJ School run was superb for Joshy - his grin was bigger than mine normally is. As for the gulleys, I will have to ask dude if they came with the bonnet and he forgot to fit them. It is a genuine TRD and therefore should have all the bells and whistles eh? No gulleys come with the TRD bonnets, you just have big holes to allow water through, that is the main reason why I have given up on the idea of getting one of them. Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 yeh if it genuine yep everything you need will of been included. Unfortunatly i dont know if TRD comes with Rain gulleys To be honest i dont think it does,but as im a NA,i dont know what the TRD bonnet vents sit over? turbos etc... Have you tried starting the car again since?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by whitesupraboy2 but as im a NA,i dont know what the TRD bonnet vents sit over? turbos etc... Battery - not such a big deal Throttle Body Piping - not such a big deal Fan Shroud Area - No biggy Either Air Filter - Ah! Lots of water, HKS filtration, now that's what I call time for water in the intake! Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop Air Filter - Ah! Lots of water, HKS filtration, now that's what I call time for water in the intake! Ben.. dont like sounds of that Would explain why it may of gone after a bit of a run, all the water will of passed through. Could this cause any damage or just cause bad running while the water is passed through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 I have an apexi induction kit so that could be the culprit eh? I have just been out again and it has started fine. Another factor may have been that i parked it away from my garage last night and it was more out in the open. Normaly it is nose to garage door and that should help stop the water ingression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 30, 2004 Author Share Posted May 30, 2004 I put a cover over the Apexi induction and despite it raining during the night, the car started just fine the next day. Now all I have to do is to remember to take the cover off before starting in the mornings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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