Replying to post by whittingehame:
So called " mechanics " nowadays leave much to be desired but there are some very good still about but are like hens teeth I'm afraid . Levels to me means the like of , coolant , engine oil , washer bottle , brake / clutch fluids , tyre pressures and was something I was given to check when a young apprentice many years ago . If you know very little about cars it's very easy and common for some garages to take advantage of this , but they are not so keen to do so if you are forearmed with a little knowledge . it tends to throw them off . You have a very interesting occupation and obviously enjoy your work , take care
Dear Whittingehame (Mr or place name?) .. something of a knight in shining armour! I am informed that the whine is due to it being a different make of turbo and is something I will get used to. Not sure about that one. I cannot recall hearing cars going passed with such a sound from their engines. Also on the heavy steering. He put the car up on one of those elevated thingies and showed me, from underneath, a small metal blueish box to do with the assisted steering and it has a hairline crack in it. He says such a part is impossible to source now as the car is so old and the part no longer made. He also said he can put in a washer and/or tweak it a little and see if that will help. How safe is this car to drive now? After my experience with the turbo failure I am feeling apprehensive. And after spending (with the £500 earlier) well over £1,000 already can I be confident (as one can be about these things) I will be able to go about my business with just the inconvenience of the whine and requiring more muscle power on the steering? I didn't feel I was getting a runaround but rather it is an old car and it now is what it is.
Posted May 27, 2023 (1 year ago)