Recent content by Gos

Thanks all. I don't want to go near a clear coat with cutting compound so I'll get some pro advice. It would be odd for a clear coat to fade though. Cheers

Dear all 2010 Thai built White D40 ST I've only polished my truck once or twice since new but wash it regularly. Recently noticed the paint going dull/chalky all over which I thought strange for a modern car. So I used some fine wet and dry and rubbed the paint in an inconspicuous spot and it...

Carchania Still not fixed (lack of time!) but as far as I can tell it is the drivers side CV. I unfortunately don't drive the car much at the moment so it has been put on the back-burner...must get it fixed sometime soon though; not sure how long it will hold out for!

Hey Doc I did a visual check and can't see anything out tof the ordinary, no torn boots etc. Just need to find time to get the front end up and start moving things around.

Just checked Allied's website out of curiosity for wheel bearings...found them listed as below... D40 ABS YD25/VQ40 Thailand Manufacture 2005-12 Front Wheel Kit: 5236 - $2210997.80 Now that's an expensive bearing kit - over 2 million each!! Must give them a call lol

Thanks fellas. I was thinking CV (or rather hoping; given the cost of wheel bearings!) I will lift the front end and investigate a little... Thanks for the replies. Gos

To the collective genius of the forum! 2010 ST Thai D40 manual 43000kms. For about 3 months I have had a whirring noise developing from (it seems) the front end. It is completely relative to the tyre speed only and is present from about 20kmh onwards. I can not make the noise change...tried...

Thanks Tony, makes sense. Cheers

Extra heat? Hey all. I've been watching this thread for quite some time: biding my time till my warranty runs out...couple of weeks to go! I am very keen to get the mod done as I can see the advantages of keeping the engine clean but just curious from the last few posts about the heat issue...