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3SGTE problems
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Sun, 13 March 2005 23:23
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Hey i dunno if im just being picky about my car but lately the engine has felt alot rougher especially when its cold. Im just wondering what kind of things could be the problem and where to go to get it fixed or checked up? Im thinkin the timing could be out ? but im not really sure cause still pretty a newbie with cars. Any help would be greatly appreciated !! Thanx,
Bill
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Location:
Brisbane, Queensland
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January 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Sun, 13 March 2005 23:24
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headgasket?
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Location:
Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Sun, 13 March 2005 23:44
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| -==L=a=N=c=E==- wrote on Mon, 14 March 2005 10:24 |
headgasket?
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no idea? what kinda effects does headgasket have? and how hard/expensive r they to fix ?
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Location:
Brisbane, Queensland
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January 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Sun, 13 March 2005 23:48
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if its driving a bit rough, possibly low compression in any ofhe cylinders.
rings could have seen better days as well.
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Location:
Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Sun, 13 March 2005 23:55
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| -==L=a=N=c=E==- wrote on Mon, 14 March 2005 10:48 |
if its driving a bit rough, possibly low compression in any ofhe cylinders.
rings could have seen better days as well.
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Cool thanx might get compression test done on the cylinders.... anything else it could be ? what kinda of a place would i go to get my engine checked out ? normal mechanic do it ? Thanx
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Location:
Brisbane, Queensland
Registered:
January 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Mon, 14 March 2005 00:00
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it could also be some tired spark plugs.
Basically what im saying, it could be anything.
Any mechanic can have a look at it and tell you wahts wrong with it straight away.
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Location:
Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Mon, 14 March 2005 00:08
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Sweet thanx mate.
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November 2002
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Mon, 14 March 2005 11:42
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Check all the vaccum hoses for leaks/sucking/pumping air.....don't assume its the worst case until you have eliminated everything else !
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Location:
Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Mon, 14 March 2005 21:49
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| ra23celica wrote on Mon, 14 March 2005 22:42 |
Check all the vaccum hoses for leaks/sucking/pumping air.....don't assume its the worst case until you have eliminated everything else !
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Definitely i dont wanna believe its somethin real bad till i have made sure of everythin else.
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Toymods Vice President
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Tue, 15 March 2005 06:46
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Definately do a compression test. It's quite common for these engines to crack the ring lands on pistons 2 and 3.
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Location:
Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: 3SGTE problems
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Tue, 15 March 2005 22:14
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Yep will do thanx for input guys. Gonna do general maintenance this weekend eg, check plugs, leads, points, dizzy and check any vacuum hoses. The engine only has 60k on it so im just hopin its somethin little. If i cant resolve it on the weekend it will go into a mechanic to get the engine checked up and compression tested as well as tuning id say.
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