Jun 03 XR8 ex-demo purchased late march 04. Problem/s Resolution 1st visit - 7800kms Oil leak: Resealed whole engine block. ssh ssh noise: No noise audible on inspection Power steering contaminated: Advised it was normal wear and tear **Oil leak still evident after visit, 'ssh ssh' noise definatly there! 2nd visit Oil leak: Replaced 'rocker gasket cover' and resealed engine(again) ssh ssh: Told noise was within tolerable levels and was wear and tear. Charged $42 to tighten handbrake shoes. **ssh ssh problem not resolved, now worse. 3rd visit ssh ssh noise: Retightened handbrake **still didn't work. 4th visit Car not starting everytime: Told there was nothing wrong, could be the way I'm starting it??? I drive an Auto. ssh ssh: Tightened handbrake again. 5th visit Starting problem still there: reflashed ecu, advised there is nothing wrong even though the guy from the service department took 3 goes to start the car. ssh ssh: Tightened handbrake again. 15000km service at different dealership(RATTS Dealership). Great service, very upfront and professional. I was advised that the handbrake was faulty. Said I would take it back to the dealership that has adjusted it. 6th visit starter problem still there: finally found the fault. Crank angle sensor replaced after they had the part shipped up from melbourne. ssh ssh: Hand brake fixed. still has ssh ssh noise though. Currently: The starter problem has returned, The ssh ssh noise is louder than it has ever been, There is a hissing noise when I accelerate. Damo.