Adam_S

Well, new tyres, a proper wheel balance seems to have done about 90% of the trick - the car now drives like it once did. The only thing is that a wheel bearing was called out as "completely stuffed" and as it is so bad, the only way to fix due to wear on the knuckle is to replace the whole thing. Quoted $600 for the repair and no parts for this until mid next week. Once this is replaced I will update if back to 100% or still more problems. I was thinking that the aftermarket CV shafts could be to blame - very glad this turned out not to be the case.

I've noticed the same issue after changing the front shocks from OEM to KYB - and while I don't think the shocks are to blame, it could be that there's been an issue which the old shocks covered up by not working at all after 230,000kms. I've also changed the CV joints in mine, replaced the front suspension bushings; hoping that a wheel alignment and new tyres helps this - will post back in the morning the result. Adam,

Hi Jaston, I'm seeing the same issue on mine. Just purchased (*2008 Grande from Dealer) and like yourself fearing the worst. Took it back to them this morning and was told that there is no issue. As this is the service centre attached to the dealership (careful buying a Toyota from a Nissan Dealer) I am required to service this here. The dealer's comment was don't put E10 in the Kluger as it causes this (Ha!) - Great I've had it for less than a single tank of 98ULP and I hear this. Your comment on video-ing the issue will be done on mine as even through I have had assurances from two mechanics (the bloke next door is newly qualified and checked the coolant for bubbles and milkiness; the oil for the creamy colour you get when you mix in coolant) the white smoke is a concern. I asked the dealer today for the results of the emissions test (looking for exhaust in the radiator) and the compression tests; was told that the emission test was negative; the compression was good - though when I asked for a copy of the values was told that these were just okay/not okay reads. I had him add this to the printed out job sheet so this could be used in the future. Perhaps I just see the worst possible outcome; the car drives beautifully; there's nothing to indicate an issue with the engine outside the smoke and it feels like the accelerator jumps when you put the foot down - in a good way - nothing like any of the sh*tboxes I've driven with cylinder head damage (both Mitsubishis!) Also would be very keen with how your story ends! - Adam,

While I wish I'd seen this first - I went with Fleddy for ours.. for the same reason as the first poster.