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Iroshw

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  1. For misfiring there can be many reasons like bad sensors (Camshaft/ Crank/, Idle, bad fuel filter, bad fuel regulator, coil set, spark plugs, etc. I had the same issue, the problem is with the fuel system.
  2. Should be the fuel filter or/and the fuel regulator. When did you change your fuel filter recently? I have the same issue with my Picanto (Manual). I used to clean the fuel pump by myself before I drive but it is a headache. The issue is finding a fuel regulator in SL. Before replacing the fuel filter try to clean it once and see.
  3. Hi, I have a doubt whether the problem is with the entire fuel pump or with the fuel filter or the fuel pressure regulator. It is 2005 Picanto (Kia) with 160k millage. Not changed the fuel filter for nearly 4 years (80,000km). The fuel pump is located in the fuel tank which is under the rear seat. Recently occurred this problem, after driving 20-30km the car starts losing power, knocking and misfiring, hard to pick up. Due to the fuel quality, I cleaned the fuel pump by myself. Noticed a lot of dirt in the filter and the regulator looks new (but I have not changed it during the last 4 years). After cleaning the car drove smoothly and fast but only for 20-30km, and started losing power, knocking and misfiring. I had to clean the entire fuel pump many times. And I notice the dirt (black color) coming out from the filter all the time. Used Liqui Moly Fuel System cleaner too but didn't work. Note: Though the car gets slow acceleration after 20-30km with hard pickup, knocking and misfiring, idle is stable and no issues when starting the car. But when I put A/C on, the idle drop and leads to off the engine. Even with the stable idle not picking up in the 1st gear (this is manual) and hard. Spare parts are expensive like hell, so one of my friends said the issue should be the Fuel regulator, but it is not available in Sri Lanka (checked almost everywhere in SL). Another friend said the issue is with the fuel filter as it has not been replaced for years, it's clogged and blocking the fuel system. A fuel filter is available for 6500LKR. Another said to replace the entire fuel pump (cost is 35k). If anyone has a similar experience, please let me know what you did to fix this matter.
  4. HI all, I had to replace the Fan belt n my Kia Picanto 2005 recently, the mechanic said the Crank Pulley Damper (Rubber Seal in the middle) which balance the vibration is damaged and about the crash. After replacing the Fan belt the pulley is running unstably by shaking. The Mechanic said the new belt will damage soon (which is true). I checked for a new or recondition Pulley but could not find. The Mechanic said there are places to rebuild the Balancing Rubber seal. Seek advice from the experts in this forum.
  5. Hi all, Any place to buy Lucas Stop Leak in Sri Lanka? I have two issues and one is a little advance. * Oil on Spark plugs after gasket replacement * A small leak
  6. HI, Please let me know a place to buy Lucas Oil Leak Stop in Sri Lanka?
  7. Hi, I have a Kia Picanto 2005 using since 2017, had minor issues until last month. Recently had to replace head gasket but did not change the Pistons and Rings. After a couple of days noticed a vibration specially when the car is idle and the performance is poor (not accelerating) also the engine light is blinking. And noticed a few oil drops on the floor. The leak is near the Dipstick, never had an oil leak before. One of my friends removed the plugs and noticed oil on them. He cleaned using Carb cleaner and put the plugs back and started. The engine light was gone, vibration gone and performance back to normal. But the oil leak did not stop. After a couple of days the same issue, not accelerating, engine light blinking, oil on plugs and the leak is as usual. Took the vehicle to the same garage where I did the gasket replacement. Now they says need to do an engine overhaul to fix the issue. This car has done nearly 160k. When I told this to my friends some suggested to use an additive like LUCAS STOP LEAK, and another suggested to replace the Gasket Valve Cover and the O-Rings which cover the Plugs, another said the time has come to replace the car or the engine Guys, please advise.
  8. Hi all, the issue is with the Brake Master Cylinder. After the telling the whole story KIA guys inspected the brake system and said the problem is with the Master Pump (Cylinder). They were about to replace the Crankshaft Sensor as I told them the power is losing. The only issue is this part is little expensive at Kia and they charge a lot as labor charges. I went to Panchikawatte today to find the Brake Master Cylinder but failed. Tried Ar..na, Aja...tha, Kore--___ La____ but they don't have it this is a 2005 model. Any other places I can try? except Mar_chi as I have replaced a few parts from Mar__chi and all crashed in a few months including shocks.
  9. Hi, I have a Kia Picanto 2005 (Manual), 135000km done. This happened recently, One tire get stuck when driving for a few KMs and noticed the pins and the tire cup is hot tempered (with a burning smell). Also feel the power is losing (not all the time) and sometimes misfiring. And noticed that the radiator water reservoir was boiling when stopped the car (not all the time). Only once showed the heat went up. When this happens I park the car and switch off the engine for 10-15 mins). Then everything back to normal until I run for another few KMs. Changed the brake pads, CV Joint, cleaned the caliper including the piston and pins, replaced the caliper piston boots and caliper pin boots. Sometimes the tire is rotating smoothly but sometimes getting stuck. Recently replaced the brake booster (recondition one). Only once or twice noticed the brake pad is little hard to push. The garage guy said need to replace the Caliper as there are some scratches inside the Piston hole. And, noticed a small oil leak from the sump packing but I don't think that it is relevant to the above issue, planning to replace them next week. No oil in the radiator and head gasket is also good (no leaks) Any idea? the radiator and the cooling system is blocked? Injector issue? or the caliper?
  10. Any idea from where I can buy Philips X-treme Vision +130% H4 bulbs in Sri Lanka?
  11. Know this post is little old. Is there a place to buy Philips Extreme vision +130 H4 bulbs in Sri Lanka? I need a pair.
  12. Not sure, they used something like Cream/Gel with the machine. Also sprayed something when using the machine. They did part by part.
  13. hello guys, I had the same issue. Driving at night and rainy days was like killing, I was driving like a blind person with a huge risk sometimes. I was about to replace my windscreen. Suddenly found this place near Moratuwa. Took my car at night and he did a small part of the windscreen. Result was amazing. Next day I took my car and spend nearly 4-5 hours. All wiper scratches gone. But small chip marks are there which no one can remove. And they applied a Nano coating to protect the glass from Rain (like RainX). Trust me, he did a great job. The cost is 5k for the whole glass (it depend on the nature of scratches and size of the glass). If you want to contact him, please PM me to get his contact details. Cheers !
  14. I had the same issue. Driving at night and rainy days was like a bad dream, I was driving like a blind person with a huge risk sometimes. I was about to replace my windscreen. Suddenly found this place near Moratuwa. Took my car at night and he did a small part of the windscreen. Result was amazing. Next day I took my car and spend nearly 4-5 hours. All wiper scratches gone. But small chip marks are there which no one can remove. And they applied a Nano coating to protect the glass from Rain (like RainX). Trust me, he did a great job. The cost is 5k for the whole glass (it depend on the nature of scratches and size of the glass). If you want to contact him, please PM me to get his contact details. Cheers ! Irosh
  15. HI Guys, I had the same issue. Driving at night and rainy days was like killing, I was driving like a blind person with a huge risk sometimes. I was about to replace my windscreen. Suddenly found this place near Moratuwa. Took my car at night and he did a small part of the windscreen. Result was amazing. Next day I took my car and spend nearly 4-5 hours. All wiper scratches gone. But small chip marks are there which no one can remove. And they applied a Nano coating to protect the glass from Rain (like RainX). Trust me, he did a great job. The cost is 5k for the whole glass (it depend on the nature of scratches and size of the glass). If you want to contact him, please PM me to get his contact details. Cheers ! IroshW
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