hi guys thanx alot.... the only thing is i have had the cat out 4 the past 4months now and only now its happening... problem again guys is...1st gear only....go into lift...then freewheel put clutch in and then let the car idle thats wen the miss starts... according to toyota motorsport sa.. valve lifters arnt closing and they are sticky... so im left with such a predicament guys...i really love my car ,i spend most of my time in this car,and here in south africa....golf 5 gti with the 177kw upgrade cant take us out at the coast..so theres nothing else in this price range that id raTHER buy... i appreciate urls suggestions and will try them asap .. thanx again guys