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Any recommendations on ODB2 scanners? I was tempted to pick up a cheap scanner as last time the engine check light came on (day after I got the car the annual service) the mechanic did a quick check via ODB2 and found it was just a minor thermostat reset warning & cleared it. He did it |
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Lol. This will make you laugh Tribunal documents show Reid, also known as James Reid, bought a $59,990 Porsche Boxster off Christchurch car dealers Archibald’s Motors.The Porsche Boxster was delivered to Wellington and put in his partner’s name in late-December 2018, despite no mo... |
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Top speed of 7m alloy fishing boats. Just curious what the top speed of most alloy 7meter fishing boats can do. I realise loading and sea make a difference but just a couple of guys and fishing gear basically. |
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A6 3.0 TFSI thoughts. looking for a larger wagon to replace a 3.0r Legacy. Like the size and the not so shouty "look at me" image. Engines seem to be pretty good on reviews I've seen. The 2014 on is better looking worth a pretty good auto box as well. Any experiences people ha... |
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How to clean block surface? What is everyone method for cleaning block surface? Cast iron block. |
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Can Trade Me filter out listings in "Motoring" How many people now do we see listing their car/s with a start-off price of only dollars and cents :IE: When A vehicle is listed at say as 18 dollars and 50 cents when they really want to get $18,500 for their vehicle. I've seen many listed this way and i... |
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Old tyres Found 5 old tyres on my property. Local refuse centre wants $9. for disposal. Is that my only responsible option for disposal ? |
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Honda VF750 V4 Magna - Restoration Project? I have been offered this shaft-driven 1983 Magna by a friend who is now too old to work on it, let alone ride it. It has been standing unused in a garage for the past 10 years. I have owned a 1964 Honda CB77 and a 1974 Honda CB500/4 in past riding days. M... |
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Brakes failed WOF What is the min brake pad thickness for disks and drums please! |
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Vintage? Triumph Crankcase Half I have just been given an old Triumph aluminium outer engine case, which I’d love to identify. Sorry, no pics as I don’t have a camera. It is essentially round with the word Triumph in a semicircular casting above the centre of the case (w |
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Peeling bonnet paint We were meant to have someone coming to look at our vehicle tomorrow, my husband waterblasted it, it already has several paint chips on the bonnet we bought colour matched paint which is no where near the right colour, anyway that the least of our worries... |
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Wheel bearing pressing in west auckland (Trailer) Can anyone reccomend a wheel bearing pressing service in west auckland ? Staring reparing a trailer but old bearing are to far gone so need new one pressed in. |
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SUV Hi- I'm looking for a medium sized SUV- budget between $20-$25 K. Best options to look at in terms of safety, petrol consumption, smooth ride? Want automatic and don't want diesel. Any advice is appreciated. |
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Now this will be interesting Ars Technica: Chevrolet readies an electric crate motor for homebuilt EV hotrods. h |
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Petrol brand Does anyone know, for sure, what brand petrol does PakNSave use? Thanks. |
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Braking news toyota admit there chassis crack as i wa stating toyota cut corners and fit cheap garbage fuelpumps premature fail because you fit the cheapest low budget crap sourced from the onehanflow district. in mass. Motor1 : Toyota Fuel Pump Recall Grows To 3.3M Cars That Could Abruptly Sta |
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Mitsubishi Legnum 1997 running rough Not a good couple of weeks for my older cars. Problem 1) Mitsubishi Legnum 1997 2.5 litre EC5W. Starts first time but when accelerating from slow revs it stutters until it gets to 3000 rpm and that it goes fine. When it is warmed up it idles but stutter a... |
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A FRAMES Any one knows some one that makes detachable A Frames in CHCH or near for a suzuki jimmy |
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2011 triton pushes water in header tank 2.5 d.i.d,4x4,there is a well know problem with the 4d56t engine in aussie, that the block was not machined correctly and apparently there is problems with head gaskets sealing, if you google it its all over the internet, in aussie mitsi fit new engines, ... |
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Batt operated impact wrench. 450 nm is nothing my hilti supposedly has 900 or so. the torque figures are not made with fixed global testing every tool maker can make up there own claims like 3500 watt pmpo music that is 25 watt rms |
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Can anyone tell me what this part is please https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/14274 It is in a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1997. Just under the throttle body. It is making a noi |
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Insurance recommendations Just called to claim on my glass cover policy and was told that there is now a $500 excess on replacement windscreens. As the crack seems to have generated from the outside of the windscreen its not going to be a repair (free). I'm currently with AON thro... |
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Brake wear and usage. My car has the original brake pads and discs, close to 200k on them now.bmw530i Is this normal? I would expect them to be worn out and need replacement but it keeps passing wof no problem? |
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Full refund on a insurance write off https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/123263363/car-dealership-didnt-tell-buyer-t |
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News today many people are finding the range of used EVs less than they had hoped with some vehicles possibly being rigged to indicate a higher range than they have. This does not surprise me and will only mean people going back to fuel powered cars again. The more they are fast charged the shorter ... |
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