Prob wif Civic ESI

[Bleuzone]

Just got back from Swee Fong. Actually the shop name's Jun Xing Motor service. Friendly ppl! Turns out that it was my dry sump or something which needed to be changed. Mentioned yr name and got ard 10% discount... Thx bro!

 

hi bro,

 

Jeep Chee specialises in exhaust mods.. other servicing & repairs not so good.. cos they're always busy selling their LTA complaint Supersprint exhaust mufflers..

 

From your description seems like your Drive shaft or CV Joint gone liao.. get it fixed ASAP else your other suspension components might give way soon..

 

Try the workshop below.. good comments by a lot of other EG/EK bros.. excellent workmanship for a fraction of what Jeep Chee will charge you..

 

Blk 5034

Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2

#01-321

Tel: 68581074 (Swee Fong)

[Bleuzone]

Just got back from Jun Xing, aka Swee Fong (boss name). Not bad, rather friendly ppl. Went for a test drive and the prob was diagnosed as the right dry sump worn out. Tried to ask me to change both left and right but I said $$$ no enuff so did the right side only

Pricing wise it was $160. This inc a new dry sump, workmanship, alignment, and some oil replacement. I dunno if it's cheap or ex cus I didn't look ard. Besides $$$, time also no enuff...

 

Overall I would say they are ok. Will consider going back there next time I have any probs. Btw, they were so fascinated that my car plate is the same as their block number, 5034. Lucky number k! Always come out 4D. Too bad I'm not a gambler

 

Btw, I mentioned that Alex recommanded me so got better price (I think). Anyways if you wanna go down I think they will remember my car cus of the licence plate.

[Konspire]

hey, they did alignment 4 u? is it wheel alignment? how is it after the alignment.....? did u changed ur drive shaft?

wat is a dry sump?

Edited October 26, 2004 by Konspire

[Armored_Saint]

I'm sure he's referring to the DRIVE SHAFT.

[Bleuzone]

Hmm... Could be the drive shaft. Maybe I heard wrongly or his mumbled it.... Time to dig my ears......

 

Damm I feel so dumb... Dry sump.... I didn't even know wat it was. I just said "ya ya... Must fix right? Cheaper la... Alex recommand me le....."

[D15z7]

hi bro..

 

glad you got a good deal at Jun Xing.. $160 for original Honda drive shaft + labour + alignment sounds very reasonable to me.. now no more funny noise liao rite?

[Bleuzone]

Yeah, no more funny noises...

 

Thx lots!

[Armored_Saint]

Don't feel dumb! We all have to start somewhere, right? One of the best ways to learn is to ask...

 

Glad you got a good price for that shaft!

[Konspire]

he's doing alignment oso? izzit good? or is it just side slip?

[Bleuzone]

They told me alignment, but I believe it's just side slip. They brought it to another place to do it. Anyways, I'm bringing my car to JB for alignment and rotation. 4 wheels computerised alignment for 15 ringgit I think, if I remembered correctly!

[Konspire]

anyways, if it's the original esi drive shaft, then it's worth it. i changed mine wif a recon one for $120.......

[Bleuzone]

How long hv u been driving yr esi? I've been driving mine for abt half a year only. Oh, my insurance is pretty ex too! $1.4K (w/o NCD) for 3rd party, fire and theft. Any lobang for that?

[Konspire]

i've been driving mine for 2+ yrs already. ur insurance is very ex huh? $1.4k for me i can get a comprehensive insurance. anyways i take from NTUC. i'm paying abt $600+ for 3rd TFT with 20% ncd. if u need, i can get for u cheaper, i think, depending on ur age n driving exp....

 

so how at swee fong? a lot of ppl or not?

Edited October 28, 2004 by Konspire

[Bleuzone]

Eh... When I went there there were abt 3 others. But all minor stuff. Anyway he said normally also not that busy U thinking of going down? Hmm... I also saw 1 guy tipping the mech. Is it common practice?

 

I've been driving for 5 yrs, age 25. But did a claim last year so no more NCD. Could you help me check on the insurance? I'm with Aviva now. Thinking of switching to whichever is cheaper, and cancelling my current one. I dun mind just 3rd party insurance. Thanks!!

[Konspire]

i think it's up to u how to take care of the mech, mebbe he tips cos he wants something extra....usually.... so up to u......if we just want service....pay n get the service.....

 

btw u got pm.

[Mun333]

Hi,

i'm planning to buy 1...

Wondering why is the COE short of 1 yr ???

Eg: Registration = 92, COE till= 2011 ???

Can help ???

Thankz !!!

[Alant]

The owner renew his 10 yrs COE at the 9th year in 2001 when the 3 mths average COE for renewal was abt $18000+.

[Jusnel]

Hi,

 

been reading this thread with interests........

 

i'm thinking of getting a COE ESI...... now, noticed that a lot of ESIs are 2011 expired COE $18000 something. selling price is around $28000 (more or less)

 

if i want to resell this ESI, for example, on the 15th or 16th year of the car. what's the implication on the resell value of the car.

 

i dun want to face as situation where i got to top up to pay back the finance company, just to resell the car. i heard of some ESI owners got to top up before they can resell the car...........

 

currently, my ride is Starlet. nice steady car........ just thinking of getting a bigger car......... but no $$ to get brand new car......

 

 

thanks