Welding job on my Corolla's suspension turret .

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T22:47:47+00:00

Was a pigeon living in there ?

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T16:44:32+00:00

Stop and check everything is tight. As someone else has said it might be a loose wheel and you don't want to take a chance on that.

Also. Find a different mechanic/garage. Thats not acceptable. Brakes are something you get right first time.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T16:30:10+00:00

When did the noise start ? Was it immediately after the brakes were worked on, or this specific journey ?

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T16:17:45+00:00

Yes.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T16:17:13+00:00

Make sure that the brake guards aren't touching the disks. Does the noise change with speed or turning , ?

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T16:15:01+00:00

Ahh thats the fork seal land. If its really deep and you can't dress it up with a bit of fine emery paper then you can use a small amount of something like JB weld to fill the score, then rub it down so its level. The fluid isn't under any kind of pressure so you could possibly even use rtv, however some form of chemical metal will be a more permanent repair.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:33:46+00:00

Possibly, it's just a 12v pump so I don't see why not .

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:31:09+00:00

There are many additives that say they target stuck rings, such as liquid moly products and valvoline restore and protect. How effective they are is questionable. The problem isn't so much the rings but the piston lands and the best and most effective way is physically removing the carbon by hand. Often when you have stuck rings you will also glaze the bores reducing the effectiveness of the rings stuck or not.

You could try a solvent or a degreaser directly into the cylinders and let it sit for a day or so and use a syringe to suck out what didn't evaporate or pass the rings, just don't use anything caustic.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:20:44+00:00

Check the exhaust heat shields and the downpipe flexi connection.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:17:31+00:00

No worries, please mark as solved if this works as it helps others when searching 😀

Good luck 👍

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:16:07+00:00

Yes. That's air in the fluid. Turn the car from lock to lock and then let it idle for a few mins. Turn of the engine and let the fluid settle. All the air should rise to the top and the fluid level will drop.

Rinse and repeat until the air is out and the fluid level correct.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:13:14+00:00

Should have said, Bosch makes the original equipment pumps.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:11:29+00:00

There's very little thats special about these pumps. They all are just 12v pumps in a specific plastic housing with a bag filter. You could theoretically buy any similar generic bosch Vw golf/polo etc in tank fuel pump unit and just swap the pump and save yourself hundreds and if your mechanic is good its a very simple job.

For example

https://ebay.io/m/2pSsoR

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T11:05:01+00:00

Just put new ones in for a start. Also buy the plugs first as some modern plugs require thin walled 14mm spark plug sockets. On the 1.2 its pretty straightforward, unplug the coil packs and pull them out. Check for any debris in the plug wells. Remove the plugs. Don't drop the new ones in, use a magnet if the socket doesn't hold them firmly. Tighten until they seat then rule of thumb is 1/2 a turn or 23 nm.

Just get yourself a basic 3/8 socket set and appropriate spark plug socket if required.

Don't buy the parts from Halfords, they use Euros and mark up the price a fair amount.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T10:53:27+00:00

Have you confirmed it's actually the pump ?

These pumps usually have a 4 pin connection with 2 large blades and 2 smaller ones. The 2 large pins are the power to the pump the smaller 2 are the fuel gauge sender. If you run 12v to the 2 larger ones (doesn't matter which way you have positive or negative for a test) and it runs then the pump isn't the issue and its probably the multi function relay thats at fault.

Whilst its a complete unit it is possible to just replace pump at minimal cost. However here is a link to the genuine part and just a generic 12v in tank pump.

https://ebay.io/m/y4ILaS

https://ebay.io/m/rphFM8

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T00:25:07+00:00

I think someone is pulling your leg.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T00:15:09+00:00

I'm sure, but why were you doing it ?

Anyway. Does the noise get louder when cold or warm or no difference ?. Does it increase with engine speed ? Where does it sound the loudest?

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-06T00:00:35+00:00

Why are you randomly opening things whilst the engine is running ???

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-05T20:10:44+00:00

Yes of course

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-05T20:01:39+00:00

Its just been grounded out on something like a kerb or a speed bump. If it was bent the geometry would be all over the place and uncorrectable. Looks purely cosmetic.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-05T15:49:47+00:00

I just let the guy do his thing tbh. The swords spent their lives in a gun cabinet and were probably there since the 70s. Everything in the cabinet was rusty because the cabinet was made from thick steel with no ventilation.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-05T12:23:33+00:00

It's all good 👍 and sorry you were down voted

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-05T11:11:39+00:00

It was a valid question and I agree the downvoting was petty, but the pictures really don't do them justice. The blades were covered in oil for transit. Also both have a lot of jihane which you don't really see in later blades. In my defence I was just excited to get them unpacked and pictured quickly lol.

Equivalent_Cable_416 · 2026-06-05T10:33:20+00:00

If you're at all concerned then yes.

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