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I don't know what E11 Corolla spares availability are like in Scotland but in Birmingham they're non-existant. The only place breaking them in droves properly is in Ireland. Plus, you've the issue of whether or not the tank you're getting is up to snuff as well. However, I remember there was an episode of Wheeler Dealers where they got the tank of a Triumph Stag repaired, so that can be done. They braise/braize a piece on to the patch and it's good as gold. This might be an option for you, and with the labour combined with the purchase of a second hand tank I don't think it'll cost you more and would maybe be a better option?

Moved to the Corolla club.

Member's personal number plate may be advertised in the For Sale section - just be realistic about price. Nof sure whether any plates previously advertised have actually sold though, so don't rely on selling through this medium.

To say it is fixed, well that is a question of testing over time. I never updated this thread previously, as the saga continued. Shortly after the white smoke issue appeared, one day it would not start. After much faffing I found that there was not enough fuel pressure, as the pressure was getting leaked into cylinder number 1 as the injector nozzle was stuck open. I suspect this might have been the cause of the smoke, as if when driving the nozzle doesn't seal properly then the smoke will appear! Anyway that was Christmas 2018, after the one new injector all has been fine, I just replaced one with a recon injector at the time as they are £300+vat each or there abouts from Toyota. Also the injector correction time values as I stated back in the original post showed the correction for number 1 was quite large, so I suspect this gives you a clue to the condition of the nozzles. So fast forward to this weekend, it wouldn't start again, and guess what, it's got no fuel pressure again.... and guess what its burn't the tip on another injector. I've pulled all 4 injectors out of it, and all 3 original ones are looking a bit sorry, the tips are distorted and burnt away. And number 2 injectors leaks all the time. So I have ordered a full set of 4 new genuine injectors. I've looked at pictures of used injectors on ebay, and they all have distorted tips. I would suggest this is a common issue. Hopefully that will be the last of the smoke for another 5 years.... maybe... only time will tell. Anyway hear is a picture of the tips, the one on the right has swollen and sticks open, the one on the left is still OK but is pitted and slightly distorted. I will take a picture of the new injector tips when they arrive.

You are correct it is a rubber gasket and ive checked with mechanic friend and he has advised that it does not require any extra sealant just even torquing on the cover at 12nm. Thanks everyone for your advice and quick replies.

My old bag of rust.... il post some more once shes outta the paint shop... BoB