A long overdue update. Started taking the car to work instead of going by bus on some days. After all the aforementioned repairs, yet another issue revealed itself. Curiously (and infuriatingly), the engine was stalling from just letting off the gas completely and then pressing the clutch. Such as when approaching a crossroad, roundabout or a sharp turn. So, to the shop again...
Turned out the throttle was out of whack, but the ruined clutch was "masking" the issue previously. Now that it revealed itself, it was dealt with. Not only the random stalling is alleviated, the throttle response got much nicer too. The mechanic says the throttle will need exchange eventually but for now, it got adjusted and it can be as it is.
While at it, got new windshield wipers, motors and all, the old ones were barely functional. And the alternator belt was starting to squeak, I dealt with it before it got unbearable (I don't get how some people can stand driving around with loud squealing noises...).
Gosh, it feels like this vehicle is like the ship of Theseus... It becomes a philosophical question, is it still the same car as before the overhauls!
Turned out the throttle was out of whack, but the ruined clutch was "masking" the issue previously. Now that it revealed itself, it was dealt with. Not only the random stalling is alleviated, the throttle response got much nicer too. The mechanic says the throttle will need exchange eventually but for now, it got adjusted and it can be as it is.
While at it, got new windshield wipers, motors and all, the old ones were barely functional. And the alternator belt was starting to squeak, I dealt with it before it got unbearable (I don't get how some people can stand driving around with loud squealing noises...).
Gosh, it feels like this vehicle is like the ship of Theseus... It becomes a philosophical question, is it still the same car as before the overhauls!