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Hello Suhel, Welcome to the Forum.

Changing wheel tyre sizes (from OEM sizes) will affect the accuracy of your speedometer. Be careful in 20 and 30 mph areas !

Good for them. I pleased about that. How is the elbow ? How is the rebuild ? Get well soon.

He Lee, Can the garage include your 'cats' in their own claim on their insurance ? Hope things get better for you very soon.

What size wheels do you have ?

Hello Henry, Welcome to the Forum

So do I

Hello Andy, Welcome to the Forum. This question has been asked, and answered, before on this forum. Hopefully someone will provide the answer for you directly and foreshorten your search considerably.

Yes. I was confusing myself. Avensis 2.0 litre with engine 1AZ-FSE made between July 2000 and October 2008. Avensis 2.4 litre with engine 2AZ-FSE made between June 2003 and October 2008. These models, and those produced before 1998, should continue to use E5. It is the 2AZ-FSE that was the problem; not the 2AZ-FE. Sincerest apologies for any alarm I may have caused.

I have certainly read that engines using direct injection are not suitable for E10 use. I wish I could remember where I read it, (if I did). I did do a lot of research into E10 at the time it was introduced. I need to research my research ! There was a large debate in this forum regarding whether members should use E5 (Super unleaded) or the new E10 in their Alphies.

Hello Bill, Welcome to the Forum. Why not ask Steve about the reversing camera?

Hello Steve, Welcome to the Forum.

Yes, you're right. I miss read the drawings. My excuse is my background is electronics , not mechanics. A very poor excuse really !

Reading Paul's (pipsyp) input I am reminded that very high compression engines do not 'tolerate' high alcohol content fuels very well.. E10, as we call it in the UK.

Any rattling noises from the engine; ? Often associated with 'pinking'; pre-detonation caused by poor (low octane) fuel, incorrect timing, incorrect fuel/air mix (too rich, or more likely too lean) or too high a compression ratio with too low an octane can destroy an engine (hole in piston, shards in oil). Did you import the vehicle personally ? I don't know about about the cam cover bolts, but would expect them to be all the same for even torqueing. MAF issues are not uncommon; but yours was fixed. The darkened valve stems could be too rich a fuelling, but, imho, should not cause a major engine failure. Again, so sorry to hear of your situation.

Great news. Don't forget a towing cable or rope !

Hello Michael, I am not a registered Gas Safety Engineer. My insurance company, in the very small print, stipulates I must have a Gas Safety Certificate if I carry gas. I cannot remember the exact term they use. I don't have a bi-fuel system so I am not whether they need a Certificate, I assume they would. For a Camper Van a certificate is not a legal requirement (unless you hire out your vehicle); for a Motor Home or Caravan it is a legal requirement. My opinion is, and it is an opinion, that you would not need a certificate or an LPG sticker for an aerosol. I would suggest the cannister(s) are stowed carefully will travelling. I do need to reread my Insurance as I am unsure whether the Certificate needs to be renewed each year ! Presently, I think not. My insurance, in my opinion, is a very reasonable price. I have already had a new windscreen fitted. If my premiums weren't 'sensible' I would switch to another insurance company. But, of course, what value is it to know that your installation is first class and safe. Have a read of the link, I found it very helpful.

Hello Mandy, There is a squarish panel in the front valance. Behind that will be the towing eye fitting. I cannot remember whether my van has a towing eye included in the tools kit. Nor have I removed the panel so cannot advise if the towing eye is already fitted. I doubt it. They are available in standard sizes, perhaps from Halfords or other auto-factors (JDM vehicles may use a different size, I doubt it). If you think you need s towing eye, you will need a towing cable as you cannot rely on other 'campers' to be carrying one !

Hello Ace, Welcome to the Forum. Search this Forum. There ia a very detailed list (probably in the Maintenance and service section) authored, I believe, by Chric.ac

Motorised type ? Are you referring to the tail gate being motorised, or the soft locking mechanism. From your description, I am assuming the issue is with the soft locking.

I have an interest, but my main reasons for my questions were for the benefit of members. If you were you closer to me, I would visit. What size is it when fully stowed ?

Thanks Richard and Paul. This is quite a find as many members are interested in a Workshop Manual. I'll get one.

I know of a case in the UK where lack of oil changes and oil filter changes caused the demise of a V6 engine. After ONLY two months of ownership, in UK Law, you would have a claim against the seller if they were a business ! Perhaps Canadian Law offers similar redress.

Metals shards in engine oil. How was the engine previously ? Shards, so could be piston rings (lack of oil), big ends (lack of oil, or high mileage (which yours isn't) main bearings (high mileage, oil starvation, unlikely). Rings would be my guess. Big end failure is normally preceded by a 'knocking' sound. Main bearing failure is normally preceded by a 'rumble' sound. So, I guess, you were advised that an engine rebuild was not an economical solution

I am very sorry to hear of your experience. Had you been using engine braking a lot. Clearly you wouldn't be whilst driving uphill. So I am assuming that you suspect that prior engine braking was the cause. Had you been ensuring correct engine oil levels and renewing the engine oil after reasonable periods. I can't speak for BC, but even in the UK finding a suitable mechanic can be an issue.