topgun

being in the trade.... give me your number and i will see what i can do

thanks for that

just recently bought a new levin zr with nearly 1000 kms approaching. i noticed the service sticker states a 1000 km service. reading the service manual, the first service is at 10000kms. maybe this 1000 km service is just a complimentary inspection. anybody have any thoughts on this. plus what oil would you use for the next service.

are you checking the radiator for water - regularly topping it up because you could have an issue with you heater core leaking

alternator is the problem, not charging your battery

did you get your injectors cleaned - follow that up

hi guys just wondering if i should tint my corolla. it is not for aesthetic purposes but for keeping the heat and uv out please give me your thoughts and who is the best to do it - melbourne area

did you get the air mass sensor tested

what does it smell of

that sounds like your starter motor not disengaging properly i have in the past on other cars mind you cleaned the pinion gear and lubricated it and worked speak to your mechanic thanks top gun. the corolla is currently at the dealer... the sound only occurs on the 1st cold start of the day... dealer didn't say anything about the starter being a problem.... anyways they are changing the timing chain and the tensioner... also changing the VVT or something.... if that fails i'll get them to replace the starter motor..... i'll keep you posted when i get my car back tomorrow. PC XT and RICE RACING... is this the sound you get on cold start? i was going to suggest the timing chain next, they can suffer from tensioner problems

not familiar with this model, but if it has a air flow meter, check it. check h/t leads if it has them or does it have coil packs, how many k's has it done

that sounds like your starter motor not disengaging properly i have in the past on other cars mind you cleaned the pinion gear and lubricated it and worked speak to your mechanic

if you need to replace it, replace it with the same cat, i wouldnt modify it

this is normal. its more than likely the heat shields around the cat cooling

anybody know of a excellent & honest panel beater in melbourne - money no object