Real-time update on your repair — last updated 27 May 2026, 10:42
Job Reference
JC-2026-0142
Vehicle Received
26 May 2026, 08:15Your vehicle was checked in at the workshop. Initial inspection completed and job card opened.
Diagnosis Complete
26 May 2026, 11:30Mechanic Sipho Dlamini completed the diagnostic scan. Engine knock confirmed — main bearing wear identified.
Repair In Progress
27 May 2026, 07:45Engine overhaul underway. Cylinder head removed, bearings replaced. Estimated completion 28 May.
Ready for Collection
PendingYour vehicle has been repaired, quality-checked, and is ready for you to collect.
Vehicle Collected
PendingVehiclehanded back to owner. Invoice settled.
Sipho Dlamini
Lead Mechanic — assigned to your vehicle
Service Requested
Engine Overhaul
Engine knocking on cold start, oil pressure warning light intermittent. Customer reported issue worsening over 3 weeks.
Workshop Updates
Engine stripped and inspected. Main bearing journals show significant wear — #3 and #4 requiring replacement. Cylinder head sent for skimming. Reassembly expected by end of day tomorrow.
Customer approved the full engine overhaul quote of R 18,500. Parts ordered from Toyota SA — ETA 27 May morning. Customer notified via SMS.
Diagnostic complete. Confirmed main bearing failure — likely due to extended oil change intervals. Oil pressure was critically low at idle. Full overhaul recommended.
Main Bearing Set (STD)
TB-11701-75010
Cylinder Head Gasket
TB-11115-75030
Oil Pump Assembly
TB-15100-75010
Timing Chain Kit
TB-13506-75010
Engine Oil 5W-30 (5L)
CASTROL-5W30-5L
Oil Filter
TB-90915-YZZD4
Coolant (1L)
TOYOTA-COOLANT-1L
Final invoice may vary. VAT included where applicable.
Approved on 26 May 2026 — You approved this estimate via SMS confirmation.
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