#3

after spirited driving nights, something always seems to not function quite right the next day.

the first issue i had was the air-conditioning which ceased to blow cold air. an entire air-conditioning servicing complete with filter change was required ($~80).

a couple of months later, after yet another spirited driving night, weird sounds were coming out from the engine bay. something like rotating plastic flaps hitting onto something. this time, it was the left engine mount that broke. apparently this engine mount is the first to go out of all the engine mounts in the fd2r... and i have been told to be prepared that i might have to change all of them sometime soon.. (~$250 per mount).

the air-conditioning seem to be having some problems yet again. this time it was the power steering motor not turning right, leading to the serpentine belt not being able to move smoothly. the bearing for this had to be changed as well (~$150).

since i was at the workshop and it is due for servicing, i decided to change the gearbox and engine oil as well.

gearbox oil used: motul

engine oil used: gt1

current mileage: ~113,000 km

new engine mount

#2

only a couple of weeks in, the power steering hose ran lose.

power steering fluid leaked all over the engine bay and the serpentine belt was changed as well after being soaked. (power steering hose ~$150, serpentine belt ~$80)

also did the rear wheel bearings this time. they were ~$300 with labour charges, really expensive.

current mileage: ~103,000km

What has changed

- stock serpentine belt
- stock rear wheel bearing
- custom made power steering hose

left: custom made power steering hose;
right: original stock fd2r power steering hose

fd2r rear wheel bearing

serpentine belt