Recent content by apc01

Thanks both for your suggestions. I finally, with the help of the mechanics I use located the cause - it is a leaking inlet manifold. What appears to have happened is the gasket shrunk and the bolts came loose. The bolts have now been tightened which has greatly reduced the noise, but there...

Thanks for the suggestion Shayne. Are these far enough from the engine so as not to be affected by engine temperature as opposed to outside air temperature. I guess the issue the mechanics have is that if the motor is revved when stationary there is not turbo noise at all, it is only when it is...

Thanks for the advice. Any idea where I could get the new hoses from - not sure how many are needed even. The mechanics I use have not been able to visually find any leaks so far, but my guess is the leak must be very small, otherwise warm outside temperature would not seal it. The fact that...

Thanks for the replies. The hoses and clips have not been replaced yet - the mechanics where I take it say they cannot get the parts to do it. Any suggestions where they could get the parts are most welcome - not a Toyota dealer of course - costs way too much. The air filter is original. The...

This issue has been bugging me for over 2 years now and continues even after a complete professional turbo rebuild/recondition and visual inspections by mechanics. During colder weather especially as we approach winter the turbo is extremely loud when it hits turbo boost, so loud in fact that...

There are usually a few for sale on Piston Heads. Never bought one from there - owned mine from new in 1998.

Thanks for the advice. Actually I have got a slow fluid leak from the front offside - drops of fluid on the drive - so that may be something to do with the issue too. I am going to take it in to have the steering rack looked at - bushes, seals etc.

So I took my car in for its MOT today which it passed without any issues. I also asked them to check everything mentioned here for the steering issues. He thinks it is the steering rack causing the handling issues. Question - as this seems to be an expensive job for a new rack - which he...

Thanks for the clarification. It must have been the 80 series I was reading about. Had one of them for years before the 100, that was an awesome car too. I wont bother with the steering tack then from what you say.

Steering box Thanks again for all the replies and advice I am taking the car to the mechanics with a list of things to check as suggested here. I have also read that the steering box can also benefit from tightening/adjustment - is this the case and is it worth adding to the list?

Thanks - Is AHC adjusted manually or with something that plugs in to the computer?

Can this box also adjust AHC settings or is it diagnostics only?

Can I jump in with a quick question here. Ref another thread I am currently sorting out steering/handling issues with my car. The AHC fluid has been replaced and suspension seems firm although slightly lower on front nearside. I have noticed however that in the past - I have owned it 18 years...

I had the wheel alignment adjusted about 6 months ago and now seems perfect. On A smooth surface it runs as straight as an arrow and there is no abnormal tyre wear. On a less than smooth surface and often when braking the wheels feel as if they are being yanked from side to side as of play in...

Thanks very much everyone. There seems to be plenty of possibilities to investigate which I will do. I want the car handling as well as it always did. Any other suggestions most welcome.