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john cooper

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  1. Again unsure of any in SL? Here is the actual car. Not sure who’s turn, I believe it is harshan
  2. it is a compact luxury hatchback
  3. Here is the challenge then. Car is from a famous manufacturer.
  4. Any of them in Sri Lanka??
  5. I was expecting this to be hard but you made it easy mate. I think I have made the mistake of getting the line from the headlight to the fender to give a clue. Bloody legend! GWM Tank 300 Hybrid model is currently available for us to purchase for the price equivalent to 12 mil SL rupees, which is a bargain for what this model offers but this is Gen 1 and we learned from the hard way by purchasing Gen 1 Chinees vehicles. (BYD ATTO 3) So everyone is waiting for Gen 2 TANK as we can't see them on the road even 6 months after the official launch to the market.
  6. Nissan Avenir Salut One of my JKCS mates had the diesel version of Gen 1 about 20 years back and it was running on a CD20 diesel Turbo engine. Absolute s*it box. Ha ha
  7. I am sure you are missing a good technician to rectify the issue. Honestly speaking, I don't see much of a point in replacing it with a Genuine engine, since no one is sure where is the problem. What happens if you will get the same issue after replacing the engine?? I am not in Sri Lanka, so I am out of contact with the reputed technicians, especially for Korean made cars. Hope someone will be able to help by recommending a place for you to diagnose the problem. my gut feeling with your car issue is to do with the transmission (based on your information from the 1st 2 posts) Regards, JC
  8. I do understand your frustration! I think the main focus is to figure out if the overheating is caused by the engine or the transmission, don't underestimate, auto transmission boxes create a lot of heat, especially when they are slipping/ under heavy load. I have had an Isuzu doing something the same which ended up with faulty transmission causing the engine to overheat. "reconditioned" word used in SL incorrectly for parts used in Japan. That's BS to me when some part sellers on the Island mentioned "reconditioned" 😁😁 Do you know if the head gasket is not leaking? Have you tested the engine with a professional? I would encourage you to get it checked, with an expert before make any other changes. Regards, JC
  9. Not sure how you have lived with this same issue for 4 years! Are the radiator fans working as they should? Is the transmission used for the conversion driven in SL or driven in another country? Do you know where is the auto transmission cooler located, (track down the 2 lines coming from the transmission) If the transmission cooler is located at the bottom tank of the radiator, as a cheaper option you can try adding an external transmission cooler and see if the issue is going settle? (won't cost a fortune) Regards, JC
  10. Wow, that's eye watering price tag. Hope yours's not an RS model with an upgraded Break. I have checked for the standard 2015 model and Break parts should only be costing NZD 1500 (I wish I could send them to SL 😞 ) Whoever the agent is a scam the people's hard earned money.
  11. Hi, I am sure this is a CR2x/3x variant, so lift the passenger seat to access the engine compartment (You will notice a side of the engine, look towards the transition tunnel from the passenger side and you should notice a "Red" handle looks like a T (may or may not have a side lock to press and pull) - Another option is to crawl from the bottom of the gearbox and locate the pipe from the bottom if you really can't see the dipstick. The heater pipe gets bypassed for a few reasons in SL. - Heater core started leaking, since SL is a tropical country, no use for the heater - The heater flap won't close so hot air mix with cold air from AC. - Some "Maka Bass" doesn't like the heater concept at all, so they made the owners mind to bypass the heater for no real reason. Good luck! Regards, JC.
  12. Most the Asian's taking advantage of the "Limited" production and put their names in the list and sell them back to the public with a markup.
  13. Congratulation on this purchase mate, I was dreaming to own one of them but no fund anymore. 😞
  14. Best to stay away from Volvo's as your 1st car, with Volvo's you will get the safety but NOT the reliability. I don't think this is to do with the manufacturer, this is more to do with the lack of maintenance. regards, JC
  15. Sorry mate, I am not owning a Bluebird 😞, what I wanted to say is that I have found the same model that you owned in SL here in NZ. I use to see a few ARX's on the road but it is a bit hard to find them here but still very easy to find U13's with wreckers. Due to strict regulations, it is easy/ cheap to send the old car to wreckers and get a new car. regards, JC
  16. Congrats mate. It is not that common the ARX in Sri Lanka, if i am not mistaken. Do let me know the parts, got the same model ARX. I should be able to get them once we out from level 4 lockdown here in Auckland. https://pickapart.co.nz/eziparts/ViewVehicleImages.asp?MobileVersion=Y&Location=pickapartconz&VehicleID=12375 regards, JC
  17. Hello Pasindu111 If I am not mistaken you can only have a front plate with a black background if the vehicle is a post "Sri" era. I can remember we been charged with 150 rupees by swapping the front and rare number plates in our Delica P25 (Delica front plate fitted to the side of the front bumper) When officers are desperate for money, they will walk around to find some case 😀 So my advice is to try to avoid all the possible points. regards, JC
  18. Hello Iroshw, Sad to hear your story! Hope you or your mate who removed the plug replaced the head gasket? Best to consult the tech who had replaced the head gasket and explain the situation. N.B. I have noticed you looking to top up with the Lucas Stop leak, to me, it is a waste of money but it it's your choice. regards JC.
  19. Eyeing out for a set of Watanabe but unfortunately, we have gone to a lockdown here in New Zealand. Need to wait to lift the levels. I like the Lancer wheels
  20. Del Sol had a fresh paint recently, picked up last Friday night from the paint shop and had some time yesterday to burn some gas. regards, JC
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