i have a 1.5 gxi 97 and heres my problems.....
1) when i turn the key to start the engine it takes like 3 seconds to start the engine after turning it... that compared to other cars seems far to slow... any ideas why?
2) the engine is very noisy when it shouldnt be.. what can i do to make it sound like new and alot quieter... would changing the oil etc help?
3) i hear loud clunking noises when turning my steering wheel at very slow speed
4) say im doing 30mph (for example) and i stick it in 5th... then accelerate the engine makes a funny noise, kinda like a shreiking / whirry noise till it catches up the speed. it does this at any gear if at a slower speed, like if im doing 10mph and slip it into 2nd gear and accelerate it wud still make the funny noise... very embarasing! (hehe has any one seen the old cartoon "the jetsons" kinda like the flintstones but set in space inthe future.... my car sounds like their space mobiles when they hover past
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[img]http://www.wingnuttoons.com/jetsons.jpg[/img]
stats about my car... 1997 ba gxi 1.5 , lowered 40mm, 17's , universal japstyle backbox, no engine mods!
new developments... when accelerating hard there is no more sqealing... the mechanic sprayed some stuff at the belts and sum other areas in the engine bay and hey presto... 
