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Actually is that string inside the antenna just to hold the whole thing together then? I assumed it was a wire and I'd broken it trying to waggle the thing back in.

Sounds good to me Rolla Boy. I'll be in touch! And thanks for the installation tips AE102.

Worth a try, I'm darned if I can find any sign of a puncture in the tread or side wall (though the tread is very hard to check while on the vehicle). I'll give the suds a try. I've managed to get the car to a service station that has normal, useful, air hoses that have the pressure gauges right at the nozzle, as opposed to some computer readout at the pump and 5 KPa units for inflation only. I hate those pumps like over userfriendly/controlling Microsoft sw. Anyway the the tyre is going down about 10 KPa an hour.

Thanks for that info Rolla Boy.

I'm not suggesting taking this 1991 Seca back to Toyota ;) I'm talking about going to a “Toyota approved” place on the basis that they at least might have more experience with this type of car and be able to source parts - (though for the AE92 models I have a sense Ebay is the best source there, any other suggestions for parts for these early 1990s models?). I've called around for quotes on getting the Pinkslip (yes that’s what the roadworthiness certificate is called in NSW) and everyone large and small seems to be charging a flat rate of $31.70 for the test. Then it's a matter of paying the registration renewal to the RTA and getting the CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurance from one of the insurers that provide that (I'm thinking of NRMA & them as well for the Comprehensive Insurance). BTW which one of those is the "Green Slip" the rego paid to the RTA or the CTP paid to the insurer? The terms are thrown around as if synonomous. They're not the same thing are they? This may all sound very basic, but remember I've been using Company Cars until now, & the info is always useful to other 1st car buyers. The “Toyota approved” place I was thinking of going to is Bill Buckle Toyota at Brookvale (Nthn Beaches, Sydney), which is handy to me. I spose one has to start a relationship with a mechanic shop sometime and see if they are any good. The other nearest place is in Mosman (lower North Shore Sydney). But they quoted twice the price for fixing a minor problem with the Auto Transmission indicator plate (misaligned) which I ended up doing myself.

Hi, As mentioned in another thread I'm dealing with the afteraffects of some punk snapping the aerial on my recently bought 1991 Rolla Seca liftback. The aerial was fully extended when snapped from the normal back facing direction to the front. It snapped completely at the junction with the plastic housing, the internal wiring looks intact but it now only gets one strong FM and no AM stations. The night before the incident I actually tried to push the aerial down into the retracted position, but it seemed stuck at fully extended. For once WD40 didn’t immediately do the trick and rather than risk snapping the aerial myself while very tired I left it till the next day (grmp##%$!). So at present there is the remnant lower section inside the plastic housing and the other broken end. I attempted to gently get both ends back to a round state and push the main part of the aerial back into the housing, but it’s as stuck as ever. As can be seen in the attached pic the end of the long section could do with some more rounding and straightening, but the section inside the plastic cowling won't budge in any case. So is there hope of an expert fixing this or should I be looking for a new antenna? If so any idea which model antennas are compatible & prices & availability of them?

Actually this could not have happened at a worst time or time of year! The rego is due on the 5th Jan & I was just about to take the car into have a Pink Slip check done before that at the nearest Toyota authorised dealer (in Brookvale, Nthn Beaches, Sydney). (BTW what are the board policies on mentioning / recommending actual mechanics & service dealers? Honest reviews & accounts of them would be really helpful at this stage.) In any case I am wondering now 1) Does the tyre problem need to be fixed before the pink slip can be issued? 2) Would I be better off going to a specialised Tyre service centre for that or hand it all over to the Toyota Service Centre? I am working on a tight budget with a severe physical disability. How much do mechanics usually charge to change over to your spare wheel anyway?

Thanks for that SuperDave. If the tyre needs replacing, I guess it's important to get the same brand and similar model tyre to have a complimentary tread pattern with its left hand twin?

Hi, Bought my favourite model of the Rolla Seca a few weeks ago. A 1991 liftback. The AE92. Used to drive one as my company vehicle on lease in a really great job & fell in love with the model. This is in fact the FIRST car I've actually owned. So apart from some reading, and knowing what I like in a car I am not at all experienced in their maintenance. The car's in great condition (thanks in part to the rustproof armouring throughout and low Kms). However some S#^%%$##H**! mhhm, bent the aerial back on itself a few days ago at a shopping centre and also did something to the rear right hand tyre. Something to do with the local idea of Christmas cheer or whatever <_< .... Anyway the aerial is one thing, but that tyre now loses pressure from the 235 KPa (pressure the back pair have been on) down to about 120 KPa (34 to 16 PSI) cold. These are the pressures the tyres came at, so the ideal pressures are another matter. This tyre was fine for the ten days up till this incident, I didn’t see what the unmentionable did to it as all I saw was the figure running away, but now it drops after reinflation within an hour or so. The tyre hasn’t a mark on it, and looks fine with plenty of tread and no obvious wear, just like it’s left hand twin. The two back tyres are Firestone Firehawk TZ100s. What I’d like to know are what are my options here. Obviously the tyre needs to be fixed / replaced ASAP. But is there any hope of fixing a tyre like this? Can a puncture hole be found and fixed or is it just a matter of replacing it?