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Old 14-11-2006, 02:38 PM   #61
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:05 AM   #62
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Godamn it, I just got a call from the smash repairer.

He thinks the valve spring on cylinder no.7 in my 220 went bye byes yesterday when he moved the car. How much for a set of springs? Maybe I should fit with double springs? Can I do it myself? This car is really p**ssing me off
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:16 AM   #63
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I would think that the Toyota Dealers warranty would have to cover the mechanical work.
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:25 AM   #64
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Valve springs you could do yourself if you have the tools and the patience...
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:27 AM   #65
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That is really sad that you are having so much bad luck with such a fine looking car!!! A freind of a freind reversed a work ute up the side of my AUIII XR6!! the damage starts from the drivers side rear door and ends at the tail lights!! Only $2000 worth of damage but i still feel like crying evertime i see it!!
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:32 AM   #66
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That is really sad that you are having so much bad luck with such a fine looking car!!! A freind of a freind reversed a work ute up the side of my AUIII XR6!! the damage starts from the drivers side rear door and ends at the tail lights!! Only $2000 worth of damage but i still feel like crying evertime i see it!!
I know the feeling, I was absolutely devastated on Friday when all this happened. And it still keeps getting worse, I havnt even seen the car in 3 days and its giving me problems. ggrrrrr..... :
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:42 AM   #67
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I am making him pay for it so it is still going to be at least another month till it is fixed! It wouldn't be so bad if it was on the passenger side, but it is on the drivers side so i have to see it EVERY SINGLE DAY!! All the damage to my car has been done by other people and i think that makes it worse!!
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:45 AM   #68
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I would think that the Toyota Dealers warranty would have to cover the mechanical work.
No, they refuse to cover it saying that the warranty does not apply to general "Wear And Tear" of any components.
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:38 PM   #69
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i probably shouldn't say this but...so much for not breaking a valve spring while it's at the panel beaters....that is really bad luck
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Old 15-11-2006, 03:04 PM   #70
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i probably shouldn't say this but...so much for not breaking a valve spring while it's at the panel beaters....that is really bad luck
Yeah I reckon, It's Austins fault you know ing_sm . He jinxed me when he said it wont break. : lol e Austin I hope you feel guilty when you read this lol :
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Old 15-11-2006, 03:08 PM   #71
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Mate, I feel for you.... so much bad luck in so little time, with such a nice car! Keep us updated eh? Best of luck.
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Old 15-11-2006, 03:24 PM   #72
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Yeah I reckon, It's Austins fault you know ing_sm . He jinxed me when he said it wont break. : lol e Austin I hope you feel guilty when you read this lol :
Ah James I cant believe it, i was only kidding and here it is actually happening! :

Ok I'll try this.....


Mate when you get it back it'll be better than ever and run a flat 14. Given that everything else I said has happened maybe you'll be in luck :hihi:.
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Old 15-11-2006, 03:27 PM   #73
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well if bad things come in threes, that's the third one anyway...smooth sailing from here on i hope
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Old 15-11-2006, 03:37 PM   #74
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amen to that lads
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Old 15-11-2006, 09:44 PM   #75
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james u should paint yours red and then they would be twins i did some major rear susension damage months ago and i have broken valve spring at the moment too..
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Old 16-11-2006, 08:22 AM   #76
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what is it with 220's and breaking valve springs. I think i've come across 2 or 3 other threads where they have broken. All in the last week lol
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Old 16-11-2006, 09:48 AM   #77
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james u should paint yours red and then they would be twins i did some major rear susension damage months ago and i have broken valve spring at the moment too..
No don't or it might end up like mine.
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Old 16-11-2006, 11:32 AM   #78
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No don't or it might end up like mine.
I just had a look at yours, those BA rim's really set her off nicely, great looking example of another fine machine.

Just as a side note if you dont mind me asking, was the Unichip worth installing ?

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Old 16-11-2006, 06:36 PM   #79
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^^apparently don't...as said earlier this could be what has caused piston 8 to eat itself...

**edit, sorry i think this might have been in another thread...
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