My car is back!!

Just got my car back from my mechanic friend. It was a long overdue major overhaul. If you remember the line from Vin Diesel's character from the Fast and the Furious about Paul Walker's character frying his piston rings? Well.... that just happened to my car. As they cracked open the engine the piston rings were not up to speck in terms of clearance due to old age. While the oil rings were "fried" thus was stuck up and couldn't hold down the oil from entering the combustion chamber. (My engine was bought second hand from japan as it was never released locally)

Before I could leave the car to my friend's care. I had to source out the parts. I had to search the net for the overhauling kit for my engine. Luckily, the local Toyota plant had one in stock. Next was the piston rings. That took me awhile to source one. With a stroke of luck Shagee, from Autotech (found in Quirino Ave in Manila), just imported two sets. I bought one set from him. Thanks Shagee!

The next problem was the schedule on when I could leave the car. My wife works in the call center so I had to drive her to and from work. Since she was usually on the night shift it was imperative that I do it. (Lots of lawless elements lurk during the wee hours in the metro) Then my dad told me that he and my mom will be going to the province for the Christmas. Perfect! I now have a spare car!

So on the 26th of December I left my car with Remy (my mechanic friend) and he promised me that I could get the car back by the 28th. His promise was good as gold as the car was ready by the afternoon of the 28th. Off to Anabu, Cavite to get my car and it was good to go! Gave him what I owe him and rushed to try the car out. It was great! It had it's power back but I think I should still take it easy because the rings hadn't fully seated. After a few days i'll go test it somewhere, maybe in Daang Hari if I could bring the car to the tracks.

autotech - 02-4043594 (they usually open around 10am)

remy - 0920-4246056 (if you're from imus, dasma, or bacoor area)