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1996 Toyota Sprinter engine hesitation/ smoke & vibration problems
| Date: | July 28, 2010, 5:22 am | |
| Name: | Allan | |
| Location: | Kenya, Kenya, Nairobi | |
| Vehicle: | Toyota Sprinter | |
| Year: | 1996 | |
| General comments: | Car has about 170000 km Odometer reading. Timing belt was changed at about 161000 km. Operates in Nairobi which is a dusty environment. | |
| Problems: | Engine sometimes hesitates on acceleration after turning it on, especially in the morning after the car has been parked all night, then seems to drive okay later. . Engine also smokes (white smoke) at 1st start then stop smoking within 5-10 minutes of driving.Also engine starts to vibrate after it has reached normal operating temperature( mid of temp gauge, but has no vibrations at lower engine temps |
Updated on April 25, 2024