Taxi life with a wanked out converted french panel van

[Panel]

Nice work wingnut, there’s something therapeutic working on cars, just you the car and the few jobs to be done. Many a happy few hours working on cars to clear the head.

That's true Panel, that job was a half days work but with a used EGR and cooler from ebay the prius like new again.

God only knows what Toyota would have charged for the job, bonus is that I'll have the spare Egr and cooler cleaned and ready for next time.

Suppose with the downtime it gives lads some tinkering time to work on cars and save a few quid in the process too!

[Shallowhal]

Nice work wingnut, there’s something therapeutic working on cars, just you the car and the few jobs to be done. Many a happy few hours working on cars to clear the head.

And bloodied knuckles.....and using all the swear words (and makey up ones) in your vocabulary while the rest of the family try to hide their laughter!!

You still have the CX? I’ve an ageing 1980s saloon that’s needing some tlc come spring time.

An ageing 80's saloon?....do tell!!

[silverbullet]

Nice work wingnut, there’s something therapeutic working on cars, just you the car and the few jobs to be done. Many a happy few hours working on cars to clear the head.

That's true Panel, that job was a half days work but with a used EGR and cooler from ebay the prius like new again.

God only knows what Toyota would have charged for the job, bonus is that I'll have the spare Egr and cooler cleaned and ready for next time.

My  cousin works in Toyota Ireland if you're ever interested.

[silverbullet]

Nice work wingnut, there’s something therapeutic working on cars, just you the car and the few jobs to be done. Many a happy few hours working on cars to clear the head.

And bloodied knuckles.....and using all the swear words (and makey up ones) in your vocabulary while the rest of the family try to hide their laughter!!

You still have the CX? I’ve an ageing 1980s saloon that’s needing some tlc come spring time.

An ageing 80's saloon?....do tell!!

Its his front parlour,  needs a coat of paint!

[Panel]

How’s life in yer Prius SB?

[silverbullet]

How’s life in yer Prius SB?

Nothing goes wrong,  which makes it boring.  Boring is cheaper.

[Panel]

How’s life in yer Prius SB?

Nothing goes wrong,  which makes it boring.  Boring is cheaper.

But ya can’t swap war stories of cars breaking down now 

[silverbullet]

How’s life in yer Prius SB?

Nothing goes wrong,  which makes it boring.  Boring is cheaper.

But ya can’t swap war stories of cars breaking down now 

I hope I never see an Avensis again.

[Dr. Martin Gooter Bling]

what's wrong with an avensis.
it's like an ak-47.

[Wingnut]

How’s life in yer Prius SB?

Nothing goes wrong,  which makes it boring.  Boring is cheaper.

Prius can go wrong and mine has even though it was looked after, when they do go wrong it's very hard to to put your finger on the problem, feckin yokes won't even idle when you want them too and then won't stop idling when they are supposed too. That's my experience with them anyways. God knows what's ahead with it sitting in the driveway since last March, juice must be stale at least.

[Shallowhal]

What sort of mileage is on it and is it an import?

[Wingnut]

It has 190,000km on it now, I have it 4 years. Reading the prius forums they do suffer from blocked egr and gumed up manifolds.

Not the end of the world, also need all fluids replaced like any other car which I've done.

Yes Jap import and was like new and still is in mint condition.

[Shallowhal]

I never heard of EGR problems with the Prius,had a 2006 2nd Gen that had just under 600,000kms when i got rid of it and my current 2011 Gen 3 has 355,000kms....i was a bit OTT with maintenance on my 06...s'pose i am with my current yoke...i would advise cleaning the fan that draws air to cool the battery pack.

[mercenary for hire]

It might need a new 12 volt or at the very least a good charge.

Wingnut what lights if any are flashing on the dash?Is the hybrid battery symbol doing anything different?

[Belker]

what's wrong with an avensis.
it's like an ak-47.

I gotta agree, the Avensis is like a miniture Tank which is exactly what you need fer night time work.