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08-27-2016, 07:53 AM | #1 | |
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Toyota Yaris 1999 maintenance rust leaks etc.
Hi all,
I've been running a Yaris 998cc forever. T reg, 1999. It's done incredibly well never had any serious problems. A few new batteries, a few new minor parts (not convinced they were even needed but whatever), new brake pads etc. I am new to car maintenance really. I want to learn a bit and apply the knowledge. I really want to keep the car running for as long as possible. I've taken some pictures and wonder what people think - is it possible/economical to keep it running another 3, 4, 5 years? To me the major issue seems to be rust. Years ago people always said that rust was basically impossible to fully resolve - but maybe things are different now with new tools and laser rust removal? There's also a hole in the oil pan that I've tried to fix with metal expoxy, with limited success. It was a hole that leaked all the oil completely over the course of a night down to its level (50%). After draining the excess oil, and applying epoxy (2 layers) it now just loses a tiny bit of oil each night. Is it worth applying more layers of epoxy? Or do I need to get it fixed/replaced? There's a leak just before the exhaust manifold, not sure what that is, need to fix that too. Anyway, here's the pictures... http://imgur.com/a/85lek |
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08-27-2016, 03:14 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Toyota Yaris 1999 maintenance rust leaks etc.
If the hole was the right size and shape, I would take a centerpunch and tap it into the hole until the hole was approximately round. Then take a short correct size sheet metal screw with a fiber or plastic washer and screw it into the hole until flush.
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