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Now that is a car....Shame they don't also do a Welsh Forest version....

Thank you, I was thinking no more than 17" wheels with a 45 profile tyre, hopefully that won't be that bad, if it is, I will drop down to 16". But it's an on going project, that's going to live with me for a very long time lol. I've lots of other jobs to do as well, apart from bodywork, things like cam-belt, all fluids, brakes, etc. But at the moment, I'm enjoying just cleaning it lol.

I have looked at the photos, and they seem to be of the diesel variant, not the 1.8 vvti engine. Look at the engine cover, is it the same as yours? WOnder if Haynes has made an error. Take a few photos of yous engine bay. Any other Mk2 owners both diesel and petrol please confirm what power steering system on the car.

Haynes manual says there is one, but I did not see it where it said it was https://haynes.com/en-gb/car-manuals/toyota/avensis/2003-2010/on-demand/18vvt-i-petrol/checking-steering-fluid P.S So you can understand my confusion.

Either NGK or Denso, both are OEM suppliers and excellent plugs.

Wheels & Tyres....... very subjective area! 'Marmite Zone' lol These cars have a sophisticated suspension that is surefooted whilst compliant - I read that Coilovers are planned - but going for the largest dia wheel/thinnest tyre wall might be a shock, in driving, with all the 'feel' being lost.... Your car - Your choice. ATB 2sav

600k really?

When I look at the Toyota parts catalogue the only Spark plug listed is Denso K16-Ru11 from factory the car would have been fitted with part number: 90080-91193 Which are Denso K16-RU11 these were replaced by 90080-91193-83 ( the -83 denotes an alternative source possibly the NGK but the catalogue does not elaborate ) these have been replaced by 90080-91194 which are again Denso K16-RU11 Do you have an invoice from Toyota with the Spark plugs listed if so what was the part number? Also the NGK IFR6T-11 don't cross refer to the VVTi engine, they do match the earlier 1.8 non VVTi though

Sam, if you don't mind me asking, since buying your car, how many times have you visited garages to ask them to investigate problems and or offer advice?

I thought that Avensis from Mk2 to date had electric power steering (EPS), 2003 - onwards. To be sure, there should be EPS warning light that normally illuminates with other warning lights on startup. This usually means the car has EPS. Next, check if the following components are missing or present in the engine bay. If hydraulic, there should be a reservoir with pipes leading to a pump. The serpentine belt should pass around the pulley to the pump. From the pump, there should be pipes to the steering rack. EPS systems only plain rack with nothing extra attached. The electric motor is mounted on the column in the cabin of the car. If you look up from the pedals, you will see the motor. Here is an image of the Avensis power steering - http://www.japan-parts.eu/toyota/eu/2004/avensis/zzt251r-almekw/3_273550_054_223W/powertrain-chassis/4501_steering-column-shaft I wonder if the tester mistaken another reservoir for the power steering, or the car has a hydraulic system?

I changed the ones in our Rav the other week ( original plugs from new with circa 121000 on the clock ) to these. https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Toyota_Rav-4_2.0_2004/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/spark-plugs/?408773400&1&817724914cefc84d43f6864f3e2fbd7dc9af670c&000301&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzp7g74m42gIVir_tCh12oQ6hEAQYASABEgKQ_fD_BwE

To the best of my knowledge, the bladder was never fitted in the UK, only the USA.