Oh Krap, just noticed you are the same person here on the coast with the leaking power steer cooler tube.
This vehicle sounds like it needs a bit of a look over by someone who knows their stuff and is not out to bleed you dry.
Of course one would have to say good luck with that.
The problem I have found on the coast is there are not many mechanics here who know, or even care about VZ's hence my mention in your other post about the wrecker/mechanic at Nambour.
Anything easy they are fine but anything where they have to put in a bit of effort and thinking leaves a lot to be desired.
There is an older bloke in Wises Rd/Kayleigh Drive but last time I was near his shop (visiting the stainless bolt shop next door) there was a van fell off his hoist.
Not a good recommendation.
What part of the coast are you located ?