1990 Toyota Sera EXY-10 ACPH (1.5 Auto)
Present Sera status: New bumper insert fitted, original headlights aligned using brute force and new bumper clips, thermostat replaced, stereo removed for replacement/repair.
Car acquired: 16/10/2004
Page last updated: 06/01/2006
Sera To Do list:

Bodywork and fittings:
Straighten front slam panel to allow new bonnet to close
Replace front slam panel £45
Straighten headlight panel to ensure good alignment
Replace headlight panel £20
Replace bonnet £150
Replace bonnet catch support bar £10
Replace grille £31
Replace headlights £345
Replace bumper brackets and sheared bolts £15ish
Replace bumper, if a new one can be sourced. £215 pre-painted
Replace bumper insert and check chassis leg for damage
Replace OSF wing £110
Respray
Radio installation:
Fit UK-spec radio of some sort
Mechanical work:

Change timing and auxilliary belts (or check when last done)
Check oil seals
Change oil
Change coolant
Change ATF fluid
Check and replace suspension as necessary
Replace A/C radiator
Replace annoying blown bulb in dash
Check and replace exhaust with Stainless type
Replace worn tyres
Replace thermostat

| Action | Date | Cost | Notes |
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Aquire Toyota Sera H321 EAE |
16th October 2004 | TBC | Accident Damage to front. |
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Acquire new bumper insert, new thermostat etc. |
25th October-ish | £65 | Support bracket for bonnet catch not yet fitted. Thermostat cured many running problems including locking out overdrive. |
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Replace tyres, align front
|
29th October | £96 | Tyres had suffered from 8mm toe out and were dangerously bald on the inside. Suspension is still misaligned, new lower arms are needed. |
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Replace headlight bracket on bumper
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1st November | Er. £2 ish. | OS headlight now protrudes 5mm from crushed bonnet edge, suggesting that headlamp panel alignment can be tolerated or only requires minimal adjustment. Matches NS headlight. Looks stupid. |