Thanks bro, I got through last weekend Jan 2015. Mileage now at 204,000 km.
Service done:
All front seals (Cam, crank, balance shaft)
Timing belt + Balance shaft belt, Tensioner pulleys (2)
Fan belts (A/C, P/S, Alt)
Coolant
I would recommend this mechanic to anyone since he is well certified and professional. The only problem he had was the gear on the crank snout got seized up. You can see how rusty it is in the pics. I am happy overall with the job done, the time it took and the cost. The next big service to be done is the clutch but its holding out so I am just gathering the parts piece by piece so its easy on my pocket. Now on to the pics....
- All front seals in genuine
- Belts and tensioner pulley
- Dirty and seized up
- Crank snout with gear removed
- Re-assembled and clean
Still pending: clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, rear crank seal, tappet cover gaskets, thermostat. All suspension bushings.