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Car is running fine after DIY timing belt change. At 200000km there's a leaky transmission fluid hose and a dripping rear main seal. Ford dealer says $1300 to fix the rear seal. Looks a bit too heavy work for me.

Transmission hose I did today and was as they say 'a challenge'. Problem was getting the fingers in to press the tabs. I solved it by cutting the hose and rotating the fittings so my fingers would fit. Push the fitting in, squeeze the tabs and pull apart. Hose was $60.

Not bad for 200000km. Only spent $100 before on turbo boost valve.

Intake manifold around the egr looked a bit carboned up, but still getting 6.0 l/100km.