Certified Automotive Mobile Mechanic
The popular Hyundai iload van with the 2.5L turbo diesel has a couple problems that we’re seeing increasingly often. Todays example in Burleigh Heads is a prime example – iload Turbo failure! The main and often first symptom people are experiencing is the iload turbo failing. This is generally a result of another problem. The […]
EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. This system is on nearly every vehicle as it helps manufacturers meet emission standards required. This system does as the name says, it recirculates exhaust gas back into the engines intake to be re-burnt. This does 2 things, it increases the fuel economy and reduces pollution. This system does […]
The Toyota landcrusier with a 1HZ engine can be a reliable workhorse. Â But they do not like being over heated. Â This Landcruiser in Parkwood which I have to repair this week had been overheated due to a leaking radiator. Â A common fault with the 1HZ engine is the cylinder head cracking between the valves with […]
We had very lucky customer today, with their 2010 triton turbo diesel. Due for a timing belt change right on schedule, but mention a whistling noise and a vibration. Once stripped down the balance shaft timing belt was found completed stripped of teeth! You can see in the pictures the stripped belt up against the […]
