rev 2 turbo won't rev, idle or run

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smgtubby
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rev 2 turbo won't rev, idle or run

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Guys I could really do with some help. my rev 2 turbo has been stood for 18 months and ran like a sewing machine when parked up. I went to recommision it a few weeks ago. I drained the fuel tank & put fresh in. The car will start but runs very lumpy and hot. So far I've replaced ign coil, plugs dist cap & rotor. Replaced temp sensor & maf meter. I've checked all vac pipes etc & still the same. I've checked for fault codes & none stored also checked base timing & donored various parts off my brothers rev 1. If I pull a vac hose off will idle better but not drive able. The plugs are very black with dry soot. She is a totally standard car with no mods. Any hints would be greatfull. I can't get over the way she is running because it was perfect before it took it off the road.
Dame
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Re: rev 2 turbo won't rev, idle or run

Post by Dame »

Have you checked the Lambada (oxygen) sensor? If this fails it often causes the car to run rich on idle which appears to be what you're seeing.

Here's a guide that tells you all about it and how to test it.

http://mr2.com/TEXT/O2_Sensor.html

Cheers,

Damien
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