Mr.Matt

Okay, it has been suggested that the distributor cannot be the cause. Just a Recap. #6 went and a symptom was that there was more oil then the others had, but that wasn't a definite cause for the misfire, just an assumed cause as no other evidence was present (and we didn't think to check if the cable was getting any electricity or not). #1 then decided to go, but #6 was fine, when checked with the mechanics lead tester, we found that the ignition lead for #1 was not getting any electricity (at the time). Once again not definite, but it was assumed the cable was at fault. Now that swapping cables fixed the issue for a little bit, but the problem with #1 did return. Going to the next component would logically lead to the distributor wouldn't it? And how do I do a compression test?

Okay status update. Took it back to the mechanic, who found that no. 1 was not receiving any electricity, so we swapped back to the original lead for no. 1. Which seemed to fix it. The intention being that if the fix seems to last then go get the new lead for no. 1 replaced and be done with it. Now the old lead is doing the same, considering it has now changed spots, and there is next to no oil at all in no. 1 at all (the plug came out dry as a bone), I'm guessing now the distributor is on the way out? Any thoughts? Thanks for the replies so far.

Okay, 1991 Cressida Grande. Well taken care of, 6th cylinder has started misfiring (the one closest to the firewall). I replaced all the spark plugs and ignition leads yesterday (and the air filter as I had to take part of the intake parts out anyway) to try to combat this issue. And it worked fine, but today the problem has returned. It's running a stock 7M-GE, which is burning off a small bit of oil and water, but no cause for alarm yet (I'm not needing to top it up every day and there's no blue or white smoke coming out of the exhaust). There was a bit of oil on this specific spark plug when I took out the old one, and it was abnormally tighter than the others (the spark plugs had not been replaced in a while). Any other info that is needed just ask me, but I am looking for any possible causes/solutions. And can anyone tell me if this misfire is causing damage to the engine? I do still need to drive the car, so I have just reduced it to a minimum and not driven it hard at all. Thanks for reading!

Hey guys, Recently got a 1991 Cressida Grande MX83 running a stock 7M-GE in it. Looking to get an OBD1 to USB cable (and software as well that supports a cressida that is that old) or a OBD2 to USB cable with OBD2 to OBD1 adaptor in Melbourne, or online, but from somewhere in Australia. Probably the OBD2 cable with the OBD1 adaptor might be preferable as I was looking to let my mate with an '85 Cressida running a 1UZ in it use it as well, and as far as I know they run OBD2 connections. Anyone know any good places in Melbourne or good Australian websites? Any help appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Really? You don't happen to have a paint code for that color do you? there are a few spots that need fixing and I haven't been able to track it down...

UPDATE: posted at the beginning, updated the info a bit, and added more recent pics with the new wheels. Comments?

ooOOoo how did it go?

And it even came with a more interesting backstory! jeez...

Forgive my ignorance but what is a beaver panel?

Meh I'm new to the scene as well, but I'm getting my info from hendo, who as of yet seems to know what he's doing :jamie:

I was told all I had to do was get new Guards, Bonnet, Lights and Grill and it would fit because it's the same chassis?

Yes they are cheapo's (mainly used as practise) because I am going to get a better front, and when I do I will get better Guard mirrors. Any of you have some suggestions for which ones to get? Heh my mate got one from the exact same place, but he got a better deal. better motor, A/C, sadly no taco dash, but it did come with rego unlike mine, and he got it for $50 more than me.

It does catch very minorly, but not enough to actually change what position they are in. I think they are a bit too far forward, and am going to change their position when I change the front of the car as mentioned above, so they will be more functional, less bonnet hindering, and I guess just better in general haha.

and NOW, it has guard mirrors :jamie: Comments? Opinions?

So far I'm not sure, I'm looking to get it looking like this to start with (new lights, grill, guards, bonnet): (btw that INCLUDES those guard mirrors, but not the dirt :lolcry:) And maybe get these when I have the money, just dno how to get them here to Melbourne cheaply haha. http://www.rollaclub.com/board/?showtopic=32235