I'm not without sympathy for the guy who has had rear end problems with his
TR but as a consequence has been disabled for the first time in 10 years and
70K miles. On the other hand, I've had my TR-6 since May and have been
"unable to limp home" three times in about 1000 miles. Which experience is
more typical of the breed, I wonder?
The problem seems to be either ignition or fuel related. The first time it
simply stopped running completely on a crowded highway with no warning.
Mechanic replaced electronic ignition with old-fashioned ignition. Then it
began to intermittently cut out, but only when hot. This has progressed to
a point where I turn the key, the car starts for an instant, then dies. I
replaced the rotor, distributor cap and wires, to no avail.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Probably won't actually fix it until
next spring.
While all this was going on, I drove up from RI to MA on the interstate at
night in my RAV4 and was passed at very high speed by a red TR-6. My heart
sank as if I had seen my first love in an embrace. If these cars were
reliable, they would be worth their weight in gold!
Joe Donovan
'73 TR-6 "The Beast"
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