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UK Car mag crashes $230,000 Ferrari how the f**k did that happen! |
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Wanting a bike. looking at buying a sports bike around 250cc what should i look for in relation to reliability n power.wanting something that will keep up with the bigger but easy to learn on,and wont break down in a year. |
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Mad Max is back http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/motoring/4831950/Fords-new-Mad-Max-car I think the later is the better choice. What do you think |
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SR18DE high Idle Have an SR18de in a '94 bluebird SSS that idles at 1500rpm for the first 10 minutes of it warming up. Think I remember these do this because of a dodgy coolant temp sensor, or dodgy airflow meter! I have an SR18Di to steal bits off this weekend, so an... |
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'93 Honda Domani - transmission troubles Hey guys, have a '93 Honda Domani here with the ZC 1.6L engine and automatic transmission, travelled 142,000kms. In August 2007 at 117,000kms the transmission was rebuilt, and in October last year the transmission was flushed and refilled with fresh f... |
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Car transporters. Hi, I picked up a car in Auckland for a workmate in Wellington and had it shipped down by a car transporter. When it arrived in Wellington the exhaust, in my collegues words 'sounded funny' so he got it onto a hoist and found that there was a rip ... |
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Grr,Starting iusses Cant start my car when its warm, its starts 1st pop when its cold but as soon as its warmed up, its a shit of a thing to get going.If i open the hood for a few minutes to cool it down then it starts fine.any ideas what might be wrong! |
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How can I change the horrible sound of a v8. Hi, I just bought a V8.Bloody old boat anchor comes in handy for towing the boat.But i cant stand that terrible drone coming from under the bonnet. What's the best way to disguise the noise.If I change the twin pipes to 2 in to one, would that help!Wh... |
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Commodore "Check Power Train" Warning Can someone help!Keep getting this warning despite having a full service top to toe.Been on scanner, all checked out ok, codes reset etc.Pick car up and within 10kms the warning comes up again.Car is running perfectly.This is costing me $$ to get sorted a... |
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91 vs 95 OK, not wishing to start a fist fight in aisle 3, but what are the pros and cons of running a vehicle on 91 vs 95! Does 95 result in better fuel economy, less maintenance and better running, or is that just a rumour! Thinking in terms of a 2002 2.2l Camry... |
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Nissan Caravan 2004 Blown parker light Our 2004 Nissan Caravan 10 seater van has a blown parker light. Warrant guy couldnt figure out how to get to the bulb and neither can hubby. Can anyone help! Thanks |
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TIRES Which is the most expensive and better tyre ! A Bridgestone AR10orA Firestone TZ 700 |
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So you think car insurance here is expensive? Young 18 year old student in the UK was quoted the equivalent of $50,000 to insure his $1500, 1600ccVolvo S40!He'd written off a Vauxhall Corsa having slid on black ice, so was expecting a bit of a hike.Remember, 3rd party insurance is compulsory in t... |
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Commodore wheels stud pattern? Are all the V series stud patterns the same. I want to get a set of mags but not sure whether the older series fit on the VY series! Anyone! |
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Racegas at Caltex I have recently moved to the deep south and the local Caltex sells Racegas at the pump. This is at Kurow in South Canterbury by the way. I gather this is 105 octane for river jet boats. Could I use this in my Jap import Legnum VR-4! They apparently only s... |
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Wrecking Yards ChCh? Im new to ChCh and would like to know were the best place for getting part for the older car 70 80's with good prices |
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Firey death ball! Hello i have a crappy old 84 ford lazer hatchback that i dearly love because it has never ever let me down despite my absolute lack of maintainence/mechanical skills. I check the oil at warrant time which happened to be this afternoon and it was very very... |
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Mag wheel fitment, VE to VS commodore Do these fit or is there machining involved! Cost! |
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Battery relocation require a cert'? The battery tray in my Holden VR ute is rotten and i honestly CBFed fixing it. What i'd like to know is if i relocate the battery to the tray inside one of those aftermarket boxes and make sure all cables are made and installed/located properly do i n... |
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Emergency Service Stockcar race for Christchurch Had to borrow wifes account, but we are organising a stockcar race involving Fire, Ambo and Police (who will be driving the cars) to help raise funds through the Red Cross appeal for the victims of Christchurch. Donations to be collected on the night.Para... |
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Subaru Oil leak Wifes little runabout Impeza has just started leaking oil from the bottom of the front plastic timing cover, Ive never had one of these apart (never had to), whats in behind there that would cause a leak, I,m thinking front engine seal but is there anythi... |
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Transmission shudder Hi Guys, I have a lady customer with a 98 caldina 3sfe and 130k's so it's not been thrashed. the levels are ok. will a flush make a difference or shall i send it to a tranny specialist. It shudders going up hills. |
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Timing marks ford courier Which year! Engine number! |
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Throwing my hands in the air put in new flywheel on the 350 as the ring gear was shagged on the old one,bolted in reduction starter, worked fine, bolted clutch back in, put gearbox back in, driveshaft etc, fire engine.sweet, shut engine down, go to fire engine back up, back to square... |
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VS commodore won't go. Any suggestions on the following be greatly appreciated. My vs exec has had missing and backfiring issues followed now by not firing.will turn over but that's it.will eventually go after a day or two. I've since replaced spark plugs.remedied the b... |
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