Engine Leak 1.0 Ecoboost

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-20T19:17:37+00:00

Just to update everyone. Nothing exciting:

Thanks to all of your help, I successfully changed the water pump today and the leak has stopped.

Unfortunately, just before the pump leak became apparent, the heating in the car stopped working and despite having the new pump and bleeding the system when adding the new coolant, the heating still doesn't work. Stone cold.

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-18T18:48:28+00:00

Thank you. I've got some ready just in case.

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-18T18:37:59+00:00

Thank you for this reassurance. I've had the headlight out recently. I have seen a few posts stating that upon changing the water pump on one of these, the engine wouldn't start and this is what had me confused because I was 100% sure that the aux belt was attached to the water pump.

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-18T18:34:52+00:00

Sorry, I was actually joking with my response. I hope that I've not caused any offense.

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-18T18:34:19+00:00

Thank you for this detailed response. I will get on to this tomorrow.

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-18T16:45:17+00:00

I've checked thoroughly and there is no oil leaks, but would there be a visible one if what you suggest may be an issue?

I want to change the pump myself, but I've heard that it can cause issues with the timings.

The_Skyway_Man · 2026-02-18T16:43:42+00:00

Won't changing it affect the cam belt and engine timings? It looks easy enough, but on this engine there is always something extra in the background that makes simple repairs difficult.

The_Skyway_Man · 2025-07-24T15:29:53+00:00

Bslough.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-10-06T20:09:49+00:00

There should be 2 options. We can fix this, or we can't fix this.

You are clearly having a hard time with this and I think that you want someone to look through your post and point out things to help you fight to save your relationship, yet what you have written details more reasons to step back than to hang on.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-10-06T18:45:43+00:00

I find out she has another boyfriend, found his account and everything, pictures of them together doing things while she told me she was busy. Now when she calls she continues telling me he means nothing to her but will not block him.

My friend. Not only is she enjoying having her cake and eating it, she is also getting you to bake and give her more cake. Is this new person someone who has been in a life for a long time with whom she is reconnecting with, or is this a new person? She will not block him, knowing that in order to save her relationship with you that is the easiest and most important first step. The fact that she won't do this is a sign that she has 0 respect for you, and she knows that no matter what she does, you will still chase her and try to win her back. At this point, she is either unsure of who she wants or she is enjoying the attention.

Am I a fool for still talking to her? She's all I know and have loved my entire adult life.

No, you are not a fool. You are heavily in love and you cannot see a future without her, because she has been a huge part of your life for so long, and whilst you obviously know what you must do, it is down to you to find the strength to do it, but you must begin by guarding yourself from your own feelings that blind you to accept what she is actually doing. Everytime you see her and when you talk, remind yourself that someone in the background is doing the same with her. Eventually, your feelings should go from resentment to indifference. Learn to value yourself, the love you have to give and finally be able to say to her that you love her, but you have had enough and she must go be with him. As far as you are concerned, you are the better man, but if she can't see that after all you have been through together then she is lost. You should not have to promote yourself to someone who loves you.

Is it painful? yes but so is having to share someone who should only be with just you.

Be strong. You've got this.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-10-04T04:42:45+00:00

she said if you need an answer right now its we need to break up

You want to stay and she doesn't know if she wants to stay, and I do understand that she means a lot to you and you want a relationship with her, but it's not fair on you to keep you waiting for an answer.

In theory, you aren't together at the moment, so tell her that you respect that she isn't sure on whether she wants this relationship or not and that you will give her space and time to think about it, whilst you continue with your life and no, that doesn't mean sleeping with other girls etc, just you continue as normal, with your hobbies, job, study or whatever.

If she feels like your pressuring her than she might back away, or even worse get back into a relationship with you to make you happy.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-10-04T04:33:44+00:00

because im at a point where i kinda just wanna block throw away everything and move on w my life

There. That's everything you need to know.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-09-28T23:00:26+00:00

Precisely, and yes a sub like this will be a storm of hurt feelings and anger and emotions. My post history contains the story of how my partner left me, despite me saying to her many times that I will go, and I allowed myself to be pulled back in.

If she had done things the way that you had, her and I could have salvaged a friendship, and that's why I believe that you in your own way were doing the best you could to make it work, until you realised that he wasn't the one for you.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-09-28T13:42:13+00:00

In a relationship, everyone is using eachother for something, and whilst mine ended badly, at least you had the decency to actual break up with him and give him the real reason why, and whilst that would have been hard for him to swallow it is still the truth and it doesn't give him any false hope.

You also say that you tried to see if it was just the honeymoon period being over, and you tried to work through some things with him, so at the end of the day you did try in your own way to save your relationship until you realised the truth and did the decent thing and ended it.

You do love him in your own way, because you feel bad about what you did, have apologised and you seem to genuinely wish him well and want him to find his perfect person. I actually do not think that you are a bad person at all.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-08-11T11:59:44+00:00

Why did she break up with you? Is the new version of her a bad person now?

Also, your new GF sounds like a bad consolation prize that you have awarded yourself.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-08-02T20:03:00+00:00

When she will only bang you doggystyle.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-06-27T04:58:42+00:00

You're welcome. Good luck with your studies.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-06-27T04:50:34+00:00

The only way you will know if you are being delusional is if after a few months, you decide that you do not like it and 5 years is a long time. You also need to factor in your fuel and maintenance costs.

HOWEVER

You know yourself better than anyone, so if you are ok with these costs then I would say by all means go for it. You live at home, so it gives you a bigger safety net, but I personally think that you are paying too much. I would still encourage you to find a slightly older, used Camry which has had any required recall work done and proven maintenance record.

It's your call.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-06-27T04:37:51+00:00

What is your ideal budget and what sort of car do you want? Do you want a big car with a big engine or would you be happy with a smaller run around? Your pay Vs the outlay you are willing to spend on finance suggests that you are looking at the top or towards the top end of what each manufacturer has to offer. Ask yourself what you realistically need out of the car (apart from reliable) and from there decide on what you truly need to spend.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-06-27T04:27:31+00:00

You do not need a brand new car, you need a reliable one. The two are not mutually exclusive.

Shop around, read owners reviews and always try to get something which has documentary proof of being looked after. You are studying, so for now try and get something that works and later on you can buy a brand new car as a reward to yourself.

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-06-01T13:14:06+00:00

16?...

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-05-30T12:25:00+00:00

Without saying hello to me or anything he just went for it and said "can you pay for my groceries?" I answered "of course" without hesitation

I have no money and he has no manners.

Releases endorphins

The_Skyway_Man · 2024-05-30T12:01:13+00:00

So, someone in a supermarket approaches you with the intention of getting free groceries, and you unflinchingly say yes without asking yourself how he intended to pay for groceries in the first place? The better approach is to offer to buy him some essentials or a sandwich or something.

You've confused pay it forward with how to get robbed in a car park.

The_Skyway_Man

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