boxerboy

13 hours ago, Graham1943 said:

Have read the parts list all seems ok.

when replacing a seized compressor you must also replace all other components the reason  when a compressor seizes it  usually sends metal filings through the system if you just replace the compressor and recharge the metal filing will travel back into the compressor then you have double trouble.

I am not going to comment on the $ value, the list of parts required is normal these days as most components can’t be flushed out  eg:  condenser and receiver dryer etc. hoses are about the only thing that can be flushed out with success, even then you have to be certain they are spotless internally. 
 

G 

Thankyou. Similar comments from a mechanic mate of mine today. He thought it wasn't unreasonable.

2007 Aurion ATX, ~ 200Kkm. My sons car.

Freeway driving, 35C outside, AC on of course. Then...grinding noises, loss of power steering. Pulled over.

Diagnosis: seized AC compressor. Belt snapped. Flatbed to mechanic for assessment. Quoted $2800.

Does this sound right?

Cheers.

10 hour job @ $130 hr.

On 2/14/2021 at 7:36 AM, Tony Prodigy said:

I love when they say things like that. They seem to think we're all wood ducks hahaha. Rear brakes take very little punishment compared to the fronts. Good call to leave them as they were because those pads, despite being 50% will probably last another 3 years. The rotors would probably never need replacing unless something major has occurred and I'd think not. 

Good job checking and bleeding. I'd concentrate more on the fronts to be honest. An annual check is all you need, and if your fussy, 6 monthly. Nothing will really go wrong in there if the sliders are lubed and the fluid is flushed regularly. 
If you Son is not heavy footed, the level of degradation is greatly reduced and good for him too . Depending on what brand you have, and being 45%, I'd estimate roughly 12 months or less to be on the safe side. You shouldn't wait until they have no meat left before changing them at the risk of scoring the disc. Change them when they have anywhere between 3mm or less thickness.

A DIY approach is always good to have and will save you plenty of money. Probably good to get your boy involved too. Great learning opportunity for both.

All the best mate 

Thanks and to Campdean too.

Back at the mechanic. Brakes ok, don't need doing yet but next time. 🤔 Only 18Kkms later. Son has been neglecting his vehicle! Can't tell them though 😉

Mechanic said the rear brakes needed sorting: $350. Do that myself I thought.

RDC discs and pads ~ $200 delivered, a bottle of dot4 and off with the left rear. Pads are a whisker over 50% worn, discs have barely a lip either side. No shudder on braking, braking feels good. Whilst there I bled that brake circuit. Fluid read 0.50! 😲 Now reads 0.29. 😀

All back together, new discs and pads into the Aurion shelf for when they're really due.

It's my sons car. He's a conservative driver. With 45% of the pad left how many kms before I should have another look d'ya think?

Can anyone vouch for the quality of these e.bay grills please?

Someone has backed into my sons car and the grill has a few slight cracks in it now. It was knocked off the lugs on one side but the lugs weren't broken.

There are some cracks in the grill however and I'd like to replace it. Ebay has them for $200 (in Oz

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/For-Toyota-Aurion-Gsv40-Grille-Front-10-06-08-09-F70-irg-uayt/163183471251?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D8eda11e6bafc4bab9a16cbc8c5858f22%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D163183471251%26itm%3D163183471251&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A3cff2399-9260-11e9-96ba-74dbd180ac9d|parentrq%3A6e8b819516b0a9e42e43d513ffde35a1|iid%3A1)

to ~$400 (from Taiwan).

The bodywork around the front end all looks ok, seemingly sprung back into its original position?

Cheers

I got these...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254132457752

Looking at replacing front discs and pads. Anyone have some up to date suggestions re good prices, including parts to avoid?  Family car, doesn't need performance gear. Cheers

I'll be putting an Exide Extreme X55D23CMF Battery with 650cca and a 42 month warranty into my daughters 08 Prodigy.

$155 from Croydon Auto Electrics in Croydon, Vic. Good price.👍

Her battery showed a State of Health reading of 20%...it's still working ok but it's been in the car a looong time so getting in before I get a roadside call.

Too late. I bought some! I'll give 'em a try. My son also has an Aurion so maybe I'll swap a cheap one over with an older oem one and split 'em between the two cars.

Thanks @campbeam. All as you describe though adjustment was very close first up. The drivers side at the bracket is ever so slightly lower than the adjacent panel.

The latch was a bit bent so opening and closing requires a little brutane. I'll need to see how I can improve that. I might try and source another latch.

The struts are also sagging, though they weren't last week...so I'll need a new pair.

Easy enough. Two bolts either side separate the bonnet from the bracket, L&R.

The C shaped clip holding the struts in place were fiddly, but once I worked out to use a flat screwdriver to loosen them enough it was done. 10 minute job really

_{^{Yep, I'm after one.}}

I'm in Croydon, Vic.

^Cheers.

Howdy.

I need to remove the bonnet of a 2008 Prodigy. Are there any tricks to know?

Support bonnet, struts off, windscreen hose disconnect, undo bolts at the hinge. Anything unusual in the technique?

Then, the front bumper too.

Any "gotcha's" there?

Thanks.

Just drove Melbourne Adelaide return. Wet weather and a slight headwind to Adelaide.

On leaving Melbourne, I filled with 98RON until it spluttered a little out the hole. Pretty full.

We added 95RON 59.95 litres at 755kms. The warning light had been on for a while but it hadn't quite got to 0.

To return, I filled with 95RON 'til it spluttered full. After 745 kms and with the 0 showing for 15 kms I added 58 litres.

Seems I might've gone another 75kms!

tO aDELAIDE, IT GOT DOWN TO 7.6L/100KM..oops..return to Melbourne it was down to 7.3l/100kms.

http://www.theonion.com/article/toyota-recalls-1993-camry-due-fact-owners-really-s-50480

Denso it is. Cheers.

Thanks cranky.

Denso better than Champion Denso d'ya think? They're around the same price.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/361231499929?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Anyone have a lead on cheap iridium plugs that work well for the Aurion? Cheapest I can find is $16 for Champion 9006 iridiums on Ebay.

$60 would be great.

I've been quoted b/w $120 & $299 for the front pads (bendix) and machining. Everyone recommends machining.

There is a slight pulsation when braking.

Check the intermediate shaft spline isn't knocking or has been fixed.

Is this intermediate shaft spline issue still a problem in newer models to watch for?

The service book for my TRD recommends changing the drive belt at 90k.

Drive belt, meaning timing belt? I thought the 2GR-FE has a chain? Change only necessary if it goes bad?

Inspected...yep, know what that means and is why I included "lots of inspections". But they did rotate at least two wheels as one of them had a "mark" on it that is now in an opposite position.

This place has usually provided a good service. That's been supported by a few other locals too.

They musta inspected the brakes as they reported them. I can do them myself.