birdie-irl 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi, New member, first post, hi everyone! I'm looking for some advice - I have a jap import 2004 Avensis Estate. I have it about 8 months. In the last month or two I've had to top up the coolant on the car twice, and generally the car sounds a bit off and feels a bit sluggish. It sounds like the same symptoms discussed in this thread: http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=122576Hopefully it's just a leak and not the head gasket. My problem is that because it's a third hand jap import I don't have any service history, and it has 78k miles on the clock.With this in mind, do you guys think there is any point bringing the car to a main dealer, or should I just try and find a local garage? If it does turn out to be the head gasket would Toyota be likely to accept the car for out of warranty repair with no service history?Any advice appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t-spiritpete 119 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hello mate,I would just get a local garage to check it out, no warranty on your car with Toyota i'm afraid. The link you put on here was for a 2ltr diesel engine and your 2 ltr petrol model doesn't normally suffer from gasket problems, though it's not impossible.RegardsPete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdie-irl 0 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yep, figured as much. Fingers crossed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mar4ix 0 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Not really often that toyota has headgasket issue, a specially Jap import, so best is do full inspection in reputable garage, wouldnt advice go to dealers, as they will take triple much money, than regular garage, ... try ask same question local motors forum (and not only) , we have nice forum locally in Ireland - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?forumid=47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdie-irl 0 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hi, been meaning to come back and say thanks for the replies and to let you know the results. Luckily it wasn't the head gasket as you both predicted, but there was a leak in the radiator. Replaced the rad which cost €350ish, and no more problems with losing coolant since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t-spiritpete 119 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That's good news really and a new radiator will only be good for the engine after being on the car for 9 years, they do get blocked as well as leak.Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdie-irl 0 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yeah one of the mechanics I talked to said he could do a refurb on the rad for about half the price, but it'd only last a couple of years. Thought it'd be better to spend a bit more now since I plan on driving this car into the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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