Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 24, 2003 Share February 24, 2003 My 11 year old Toyota Corolla has a soft propellor like sound. At first I thought air con problem, but no air-con also got sound. My car now sounds like a taxi when stopped, except a bit softer! Also got vibration problem... Any bro' here with any ideas what is wrong? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 24, 2003 Share February 24, 2003 looks like another trouble-shooting session for the next meet-up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 24, 2003 Author Share February 24, 2003 Ok! See you at Bishan! This time can stay longer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear February 24, 2003 Share February 24, 2003 Ok! I'll be there around 9.30pm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Neutral Newbie February 24, 2003 Share February 24, 2003 (edited) If you car sounds like a taxi, except a bit softer...then, it could be the clutch problem. Try this ---> when idling, step on the clutch. Does the sound go away? Then, release it. Does the sound comes back? If it is 'yes' to both questions, then it is likely to be the clutch problem. However, it may not be necessary to change unless it's really really loud. Seek the advise of your mechanic. cheers. Edited February 24, 2003 by Michel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 25, 2003 Author Share February 25, 2003 Tried, clutch no effect. My mechanic recommend me to do wheel balancing and wheel alignment, and change timing belt. I rang a lot of people, cheapest I can get over the phone is: wheel alignment and wheel balancing timing belt, tensioner, bearings, water pump, fan belt All up + labour = $450 for a 1.6 Corolla. Bros can advise reasonable price or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear February 25, 2003 Share February 25, 2003 Ho Kee Tiong Contractors Tel: 67535443 Yishun Ind Park A Look for Ah Chuan. I just called and these are what he quoted me: The things you should include are: Timing belt, Tensioner, water pump, bypass hose (behind the water pump), thermostat and seal, oil seal (2 pcs), fan belt, aircon belt power, steering belt, valve cover seal (if spilt) Based on the model: AE101 Plus Alignment and balancing. All + Labour = below $450. However, the best is that you call him personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 25, 2003 Author Share February 25, 2003 Just got my car back from the workshop, I sent it for wheel balancing and alignment to see if the vibration stopped. Vibration now a lot less! But I very happy because when I was collecting the car. The mechanic said "Wah! your air con compressor very loud, want to change or not!" Now I know the source of the taxi-like sound! Will send to my mechanic soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Neutral Newbie February 25, 2003 Share February 25, 2003 Your process of elimination helps you to save un-necessary $$ on the changing of the timing belt. But unfortunately, you may have identified the source of the problem, which is equally costly.. Might I say, if possible, get a 2nd opinion on the changing of the air con compressor. Maybe, a simple air-con servicing may resolve the noise.. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie February 25, 2003 Share February 25, 2003 agreed. on top of that, i could also be a gearbox problem too. the hissing should without aircon on should be gearbox or clutch. if aircon not on and the hissing is there, should not be a compressor problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Author Share February 26, 2003 What is the estimated price of an air con compressor? I don't want to kena by the mechanic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Share February 26, 2003 (edited) 150 - 250 for recon, anything above 350 for original. not sure abt OEM but it all depends on models too. Edited February 26, 2003 by Cyquek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Author Share February 26, 2003 Ok lah! My mechanic told me $180 for recon and $400 for new, so he not really me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Share February 26, 2003 ask him how much he gonna charge the workmanship first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear February 26, 2003 Share February 26, 2003 Okie.. Glad you have solved the problem. Well, at least half the problem was solved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Author Share February 26, 2003 Wah! Just got another quote from RS Motorsports, $300 for brand new include labour, somemore can give me the box to show that it is new! I think I will avoid my mechanic from now on, try to me! Quote me $400 not include labour! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Share February 26, 2003 good for you..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie February 26, 2003 Share February 26, 2003 (edited) Edited February 26, 2003 by Cool ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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