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Looking to buy a first car I'm looking to finally buy my first car, but I'm in no great rush - I have almost full use of a car for the next four months should I need it, so I can afford to wait for the right one.My budget is up to around $3500, but that could be somewhat fl... |
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HIgher km's in cars - anything to watch out for? Hi all, As you probably notice in the cheaper car section, there are several cars on here that appear to be in good condition but have higher k's (around 300k).I was wondering whether there are things to be aware of when buying cars with km's this... |
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Just thought id ask. Is there any way of starting the car if it has a flat battery, the battery is in the boot and there is no way of getting to it (got hit from the rear and has jammed the boot lock so it won't budge)! Kept it in the garage but have neglected to start it... |
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1989 nissan bluebird sw 2ltr diesel. Can anyone help me find a manual steering rack and right ball joint for my eu11 a trusty wa Can anyone help me find a manual steering rack and right ball joint for my eu11! A trusty wagon that I want to keep road legal. |
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Chrome window tints - the law JUst had a look on the ltsa website about window tints (window glazings they class it as) and it says the usua 35% max blah blah I already know. But, doesnt say what colours we are allowed. Does that mean, I can use any colour tint I want aslong as its no... |
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Antifreeze quantity Hi. Can anyone tell me the approximate quantity of antifreeze I'd need for a Isuzu 6.5L Diesel engine. I lost most of the coolant when removing heaters to convert a bus, so I'm picking I'll add new stuff. Was going to buy a 20L drum tomorrow |
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Speedbumps Are there any laws regarding the placement of speedbumps! Particular on private driveway, why I'm asking is because a motor cyclist crashed at night because of were the bump is placed, which is placed on a hill, but not on its apex and no warnings of ... |
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RUC charges and speedo doing minus 10% refund? both my diesels have speedos that record between 7 and 10 % below the speed limit recorded when driving past one of the speed checkers, When speedo says 56kph the LCD display record 48/ 49so is my odometer also recording more ks than i actually complete a... |
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My car's leaking antifreeze? doe's this sound like the waterpump! Or. was going for a drive was all going well half hour away from home & it suddenly stop's the engine cut out going up a hill. rolled down the hill on the flat noticed it leaking water/antifreeze. got it ho... |
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Evo 8mr diff into a evo 5 Will an evo 8mr diff bolt straight into a evo 5! Have read about three evo 4-6's with a evo 8 rear diff on some evolution forums. A couple of traders on TM say a 8 diff will bolt into a evo 4-7.I've had a few people who say the 8 diff won't fi... |
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Who's Corvette went in to the mangroves on. the North Western this morning! We were driving to the American Muscle Car show out west and saw the Corvette in the mangroves. Looked a bit buckled up too. |
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Nissan Caravan/Urvan 2007+. Whos got one? Needing to upgrade a work van, prefer the new shape hiace but looking at the other options. What are these new Nissan vans like! would be looking at the 3.0l td and NZ new. Any opinions thanks! |
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Remote oil cooler/filter hoses Hello,Just wondering what is best to use if i want to have a remote oil filter setup. do i need the have the braided hoses or can i used some good high pressure oil rubber hoses! eg rubber hose Listing #: 370829808or braided Listing #: 370387372 Thanks |
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I'm looking for a reliable cheap to run car Hi everyone,I am looking at spending a max of $7K. I like Toyotas but they seem more expensive than Nissans and other brands. I want something over the year 2000 or newer.Any faults and benefits about cars would be good to know.Thanks |
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Z28 Crossfire won't idle I have an 82 Z28 with the crossfire injection. First of the GM fuel injection. I have rebuilt most of the fuel system. New throttle bodies, air control, injectors new computer and a new low volume Holley fuel pump and still have issues with idle. Damn it ... |
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Are these worth 3k? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx!id=370289162 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx!id=370971493 both look like good tidy cars, would have thought 3k was a bit high or am I wrong!I'm thinking the one that has done 183k for happiness... |
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Having a problem with a panelbeater. Long story! but I am having a problem with a panelbeater that my car is being fixed through currently.I was in the middle of a car accident in February.I had damage done to both front and rear. Im going through my insurance to get the car (Misti Legnum VR... |
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Landcruiser 80 low speed clunk noise? Auto trans Landcruiser 80 low speed clunk noise! Sounds like slack in the prop shaft when changing gear at low speed .Anyone cured it in theirs and how please. |
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Chery Cars are here now. I wouldn't touch them. They won't be durable. If there's a shortcut to making something that will cosmetically appear identical, the chinese will find it even if it sacrifices quality and in the long run damages the brand. Out of interest, whe... |
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Details in car ownership papers I just checked the details on my car ownership paper (if that's what you call the document we receive from Land Transport, after a purchase) and compared them to the plate under the hood. The Vin/chassis numbers match, but the engine number is slightl... |
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Blown Head Gasket, woth fixing? Ok so the deal it's gonna cost $1500 to fix my '92 ford laser, same as this model (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trad-e-Me-Motors/Cars/Ford/laser/au-ction-369606332.htm) Except that mine may not be in the smae condition, considering it has over 330,000... |
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Retro fitting seat belts can any one recommend a place to get rear seatbelts installed in Auckland. cheers |
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How do you increase the amp output of a alternator How do you increase the amp output of a alternator i have a 50 amp alternater that i want to increase to a 110ish amp how do i got about this. |
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89 Celica The positions on the headlight stork switch are ( off - 1 - park - main ). But nothing happens when i turn it to 1. What is this setting for! And can daytime driving lights be conected up to it! Thanks |
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Suzuki Vitara Fuel Consumption how economical would this be 6 cynlinder, 2500cc! |
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