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rayj

Just an update - checked them and no luck.

rayj

Thanks. I'll give 'em a try tomorrow.

rayj

Hi.

Other than MOP in Chaguanas, anyone know any place dealing in used Kia/Hyundai parts. I checked a few places without luck.
Heard of another place off a side street close to MOP and a place in the St. Croix area but I have no idea where.

Thanks

rayj

Didn't see anything on the gearbox or dipstick.... but then neither mech nor I have the best eyesight. LOL
The intention is to replace all. Thanks, will try to be as wary as possible.

rayj

Does anyone know the correct Transmission Fluid for 2008 model Sorento?
Searches come up with: "ATF Dexron II" and "ATF RED-1"; depending on the gearbox....
.... but a local used parts dealer was telling me: "AFT+4" or "SP 3".

rayj

Been searching these forums for an answer to this question and landed here..... and what am I looking for on the dip stick? Mine has nothing on it... no raised lettering/numbers... no tags.... nadas!

rayj

Need some advice on replacing the tyres and removing the roof rack, it came with.
Not looking to change the steel rims that came with it, just wanna change the skinny tyres - it came with 165R13 6PR (i believe) and remove the roof rack for regular day-to-day use.

rayj

Not to be a burden... Did anyone identify the root cause of the problem i.e. what caused the ring to stick or why it was stuck.... Cause there is a chance that the same problem can reoccur even after it is fixed. Glad to hear you got it fixed... I know you don't want a repeat No burden... its what ...

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Ben_spanna wrote:know someone who recently got a quote for $146,000 to rebuild the diesel Sorento engine from the dealer..... MADNESS

....and madness is the nice way of putting it

rayj

Whats the status with new vehicles? 1st inspection is still after 5years? 5 years after date of manufacture, not date that you collected it from the dealer. Yea boi, this throwing people off bad bad!!! SO.... if a vehicle's certified copy has the date of manufacture as 2014, is it due for inspectio...

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So.... just in case anyone was still interested.... I finally got back the vehicle a few weeks ago. Getting the parts was the main issue. The ring-sets for the pistons were particularly difficult. Anyways, some damage was done. Apparently a fouled scraper ring (did I get that right?) on one piston c...

rayj

Whats the status with new vehicles? 1st inspection is still after 5years? 5 years after date of manufacture, not date that you collected it from the dealer. Yea boi, this throwing people off bad bad!!! SO.... if a vehicle's certified copy has the date of manufacture as 2014, is it due for inspectio...

rayj

Whats the status with new vehicles? 1st inspection is still after 5years? 5 years after date of manufacture, not date that you collected it from the dealer. Yea boi, this throwing people off bad bad!!! SO.... if a vehicle's certified copy has the date of manufacture as 2014, is it due for inspectio...

rayj

Nice tyres. Where were they bought? I'm finding out for pardner looking for replacements for a Hilux similar to the one in the other pic.

jackal wrote:Tyres resized.png

See pic of tires and rim.

In the back ground you can see the vehicle and the spacer blocks being used to lift it.

rayj

_Rajiv_ Thanks for asking this question! I found this thread in an online search for the very same thing. (...now for wheels)

BrentonB Good tip man... helped me out this morning.

rayj

Good info... and well said, by the way... Sorry I do not sit all day on trinituner to render aid to all those who seek it... Like nivek said... If I don't reply to any requests it's because I am busy in my shop. By just looking up Ryotech on google you will be pointed in all directions leading to my...

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Just because the oil pressure light stays off doesn't mean that all the components in an engine that need oil are getting. If that light comes on when the engine is running it is usually too late. It needed oil way before that light came on. Okay... I hear you. Yes, I get that. @adnj @kamakazi: Tha...

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If there is no leak and you are loosing oil it is either being burnt or being pushed into the cooling system. Blue smoke indicates oil being burned. - Yup If the oil light came on while the engine is running and the oil level is at full, you either have a faulty oil pressure sensor system (wire, se...

rayj

Errr.... maybe I did not explain it properly - it was only the day it shutdown for that an oil light came on and oil had to be added ...and serviced every 10,000 km.
You're right though, something doesn't add up.
Leaving it parked up for now; until I can get some more time to look into it.

rayj

The vehicle has 75K on it.... The service intervals were as per the manual.... which I think was at 1K, then 5K the 10K thereafter, using 5W-40 oil... Mobile , I think. Re: "slowly eat itself" - sounds maybe, but I don't think so, since I think these cars shut down when low oil pressure is...

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Hi.... I'm seeking some advice wrt a 2014 Sorento - diesel. This is what's going on: - It began with the vehicle shutting down, after the oil light came on, whilst slowly climbing a hill. - No apparent oil leaks apparent outside. - Re-started; no oil light; vehicle cut of seconds after driving off- ...

rayj

Hey all... thinking about getting a new Ranger.
Can anyone enlighten me on the pro and cons of the S.A.Ranger vs the Thai Ranger?

rayj

Way to go... I myself had already ordered a Jensen double DIN with the harness adapter. Just wanted to be sure there wasn't an amp installed before I swapped it in. Now its just a matter of making the time to do it. I'd already removed the deck previously to sort out an issue with the antenna; and l...

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Looking to do the same on an older model ('07-'09) I recently bought. Seeing references to there being a factory installed amp, but was wondering if that's for only north american models? Don't wanna buy an output converter if its not necessary. Not finding much info out there... looking for a wirin...

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Anyone ever heard of or used Kingrun tyres?
One dealer told me that they're a Pirelli product.
I heard Pirelli was bought over by the chinese, but can't find a link between them and Kingrun tyres.

rayj

Black Scorpion wrote:Singh's

Thanx guys

rayj

kamakazi wrote:Have you checked the distributor in Penal... They only sell them though

Nope.... who are they? Can you send me name and contact info?

rayj

kamakazi wrote:Maxxis

Not getting them in that size (245/70/16) ...at least none of the fifteen or so places I checked offered then as an alternative

rayj

Hi, tyre peeps... I'm looking for 245/70/16 A/T's for an SUV...can't find Falkens... was considering Firestones.... any other recommendations? The prices out there are way high... understandable maybe if you consider shipping and duties etc. (I really dunno) Anyone ever heard of Kingrun tyres??? Can...

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Laaardy! Me too! Still tying to find someone knowledgable, dependable and trustworthy to service & repair my '08 model... and something's awry with my suspension! :-S