Chris Johnston (chris.johnston@ncr.australia.com)

Location: North Balwyn, VIC, Australia
     Car: 1990, MkI, Red
     Tag: CJJ
 Mileage: 107000 km

Bought at 80,000km. No problems until 100,000 service. Required new clutch and had timing belt replaced.
When I got car back from Melbourne City Toyota it had a rattle in the right back end. Took four visits to find. 
Turned out to be right rear wheel bearing which was replaced. Also after 
service drove car home and found an oil hose was diconeected and engine
had no oil left. Back of car was covered in a film of oil. Had it towed
back to dealer. They claimed no damage was done but it now emits blue smoke
when first started which suggests to me valve seals are worn. Have replaced 
tyres (Bridgestone RE71's original size). Exhaust system will probably
need replacing soon. Otherwise okay except for squeaks around sunroof.

  

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