John Harrison

A note though, main dealers are helpful for prices, numbers and detail sheets of components. Quite often they will print out diagrams for you, if you ask? John Harrison. Wallasey

Take it for an MOT, then do the jobs that come up at a small local garage you will find a huge reduction in price. After I had my two new track rod ends on my 2008 Vellfire. The mechanic asked "Why didn't you buy just the rubber boots?" I told him I didn't know you could and he said "I've got a box full of them!!!" Always go to a few smaller garages for estimates to have work done and ask questions!!! John

You need new discs! I got a set from Auto Jap Spares about 3 years ago for about 20 to 40 quid. Probably about £60 now, but company will advise type! John Harrison. Wallasey

Managed to get the correct tank off Ebay! Just getting someone to fit it.

Hi. My nephew has just found a split in his Vellfire 2.4 AH20. Can you recommend anywhere that might have a spare tank??? John Harrison. Wallasey.

I did see these, but you lose the reflectors then John H

Hi. After having my 08 2.4 AH20 VELLFIRE for about six months, I heard a rattling and the rear. The bracket of the after market fog light had rotted off! I decided flush fitted fog lights would be better. Trying to find them these days is awkward; not nzny people sell them. Looking on Ebay I spotted 2 x VW Transporter rear fog lights for £11 + postage. They looked just the job! When they arrived I was a bit disappointed. They were flush fitting, but to change a bulb, I had to unclip the whole unit! I thought to myself, how many times do yoj have to change a bulb in foglights??? I wanted them each side and fit them each side of the rear bumper. It was hard drilling into my Vellfire, so I made the holes smaller at first. After cutting one hole, I tried the light in. SHOCK, HORROR!!! The light stuck out about 1/4"; it was hitting the body frame! I had a quick think and decided to tap a dent into the body frame. I tried the light in, wired up and tried. Perfect! The only thing wrong was that water might get into the rear bumper where the lens clip was. I decided that if I wanted to change the bulb I could just peel the sealant off. I fitted the other and tried; great! I am very happy with thd job; after 3 years, no bulb change required, no leaks and a fairly good looking job! Photos make them look a bit tatty, as the car is absolutely filthy at the moment, after a visit to Wales and 300+ miles!!! (As you do in our vans!) I would recommend these light as a much better fix than the aftermarket bracket types. I don't think 2 x 1/4" dents and a bit of sealer is too much trouble to ask saving at least 40 quid for more expensive ones!!! They work well too! John Harrison. Wallasey. Merseyside. P.S. If you use 'Back to Black' on the sealer it stays shiny for ages! JBH.

Only a few pumps in Costco Liverpool and Tesco Bidston, Birkenhead. John Harrison. Wallasey.

Does anybody know if there is a lipstick on the 2.4 gearbox??? John Harrison. Wallasey.

Hi Katherin. Try 'JAP EURO CAR PARTS' japeurocarparts.co.uk. Good quality parts for most Jap cars. I have an 08 Vellfire. No problem for any parts there. Give them a try. John Harrison. Wallasey.

Hi. I have a 2008 AH20 Vellfire and last year I clipped one of those high angled kerbs in a Motorway Services; right down one side. I managed though a main Toyota Dealer to get the correct clips and thd correct diagram to show where the clips go! The only downside was that a bag of clips was around £50!!! The good nes is that all yhe side trim is on as it should be!!! I'm not sure about the AH10 model but it is worth an ask at the dealer first? Good luck John Harrison. WALLASEY.

I had a White Vellfire flash and wave at me in my Black Vellfire tonight. I had an Elgrand and a Honda Stepwagn flash at me yesterday. There seems to be more and more about in Wallasey and Birkenhead lately. It seems to be mainly male drivers who wave, but I have had one or two female drivers point and wave in the last 3 years I've had my AH20 Vellfire. Not being sexist but I think for a lot of women it's just a mode of transport to move things/kids, etc, rather than a type; think that's a male thing, although my sister can tell me all the different types of VW campers about like hers!!! As far as im concerned, KEEP WAVING!!!! John Harrison. Wallasey.

I have a 2.4 AH20 VELLFIRE. Normally I fill up at about 1/2 full as if you run it right down you are likely to pick up sediment from the tank bottom. I did actually run mine down last week. As I opened the filler, it gave a massive sigh! Used to gave that on one of my Chevettes years ago and someone told me to drill a 1/6th inch hole in the cap. I did and it seemed to run better! Sometimes before filling up it does seem to miss a beat or have a little wobble on occasion. Has the tank got a breather and, if so, could it be blocked??? John Harrison. Wallasey PS. I really love my Vellfire; 3 years now and just passed another MOT. GREAT!!!

Hi. I have a 2008 AH20 2.4. The new head unit put in by my son for me didn't require some of the old cables as they were for Jap Analogue TV and am/fm radio. Other cables were for Jap toll road payment systems, do also not required. Hope this is of help. John Harrison. Wallasey, Wirral.

Hi. Any Toyota main dealer with have them or be able to get them. They will probably be expensive. Failing that, ask at a dealer to see if they will give you a print out of the part numbers/diagram. My local garage, Johnsons Toyota Wallasey, helped me out when my side skirts got damaged. Good luck. John Harrison. Wallasey. 2.4 AH20 VELLFIRE