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Cheap Hyundai and Kia genuine parts I needed to buy a new rubber door seal and of course the local agents wanted stupid money (over $150). I went searching for alternatives and found sparekorea.com. Ordered the genuine part for US$11.76 plus shipping and it arrived at my door four days late... |
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DODGY WOF inspectors Just failed a WOF on worn brake pads and shoes! Purchased new shoes and pads and went to fit and there is almost NO WEAR on the old ones! What recourse do I have? Feel absolutely ripped of! Only plus is he did not get the work or parts! |
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Buying tyres from a mechanic or tyre specialist? Had my WOF and service done - all passed but tyres are getting low and mechanic noted all 4 will need to be changed in the next 5000kms. It’s a standard Corolla so tyres aren’t that dear but wondering if I should take it back to the workshop and get t... |
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Some intersting stuff going on LOL https://www.toymods.org.au/forums/threads/88921-Crank-timing-for-COP-4AFE-7Afe |
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Peugeot 206cc intermittently not starting Problem with car 2. Peugeot 206cc 2003 I first reported this problem in March when it first happened but I was not able to get the right help. I now have more information so I am hoping somebody now might be able to help. I have a basic bluetooth obd2 con... |
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Private sale - test drives Other than the obvious - pic of license and hold their car keys, is there anything to note when doing a private sale and the buyer wants a test drive? I know in the past i've read to go with them incase they're dodgy but i'd rather they do dodgy stuff in ... |
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Sealant Anyone recomend a good marine grade RTV sealant . Ive used Sellys crap on my kontikis Ss bracket s & mountings but it doesnt last long it doesnt stick to stailess steel very well eventually leaks & farks the batteries . Just replaced the last lot today on... |
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Putting petrol through a diesel engine. I accidentally put petrol in my ute in the weekend and drove about 6km where i stopped to do some shopping, didnt realise my mistake until i went back to the vehicle and went to turn the key and it not start. Was worried I had done serious dam |
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Welding gas - argon? I want to learn tig, what are the best / cheapest gas options? https://www.bunnings.co.nz/coregas-size-d-trade |
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X5 A quick search on here shows they aren't' amazing. Is that just limited to petrol? or are the diesel ones sh!thouse too? One in particular hubby is eyeing up 2007 diesel done 192000kms from a dealer. |
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What is the cheapest oxy acetylene system? So there is the swap system eg Corgas via Bunnings. Eg oxygen $240 deposit (refundable) plus $127 and then swap is $89. Then you can purchase your own bottles and of course every 5 years there is the retest. Refills are cheaper. This would not be high use... |
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Dent Remover I have a very small dent and scratch from where our trailer moved unexpe\ctedly and hit our near new Rav. No problem- I thought. I'll simply make an insurance claim. Then I realised that of course the claim was about the same as our excess and the whole e... |
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Playing music by Bluetooth from iPhone in car I wonder if anyone has solved this. My iphone works via Bluetooth in my car. However, the music side of the phone will not play. I have looked at a device which might do it but needs to be plugged into the head unit. There is no socket in the head unit. |
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Product for removing Brake dust? off drive Definitely not oil. New drive, been down approx 6 weeks. |
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1972 XA GT Falcon. Opps, I think I was a bit slow on the buy now. This Falcon has just been relisted, minus the 72XAGT number plate for $175,000.00. |
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Rav4 2007 Any one got any approx cost to replace CVT trans oil and filter,its a 4wd 2.4. TIA |
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Parking and driveway access hows it going long story short having a battle with the council over my right to be able to safely use my driveway with out cars always parked within 1m and right upto it so far I'm not winning every excuse not to do something or claims after pics that th... |
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Supercars Isee Dick johnson has signed de pasqule & davidson for next season but whare did Coultard go did he get the DCM ? |
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Lucas M35J Starter Motor I see there a many versions of this starter, mostly having different bendix operation, some having integrated solenoid and some using the old remote solenoid. The question I have is are the shafts all the same, so can you change an inertia bendix drive wi... |
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2012-2018 4wd manual diesel ute recommendations Hi all, just want to get all of your owners' experience and knowledge in regards of getting a late model 4wd manual diesel ute, due to my limited price range $35k max, is quite hard to find anything low mileage (preferably under 100k). However, there are ... |
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Collection of noises on cold start I have an 06 Honda Accord V6. Used to idle and run as smooth as anything. Recently it's developed a raspy, tappet noise when started from cold. Goes away once warm. Difficult to describe, not something I've come across in other cars. Took it t |
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Good video on ignition coils This is an informative explanation of different coil systems, clearly explained. https://youtu.be/L_hx8I6GzyU |
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Blast cabinet gloves - source? Is there a reliable local supplier of blast cabinet gloves, for a cabinet with 210mm apertures? Mine have totally rotted out. May have to use some edging strip to hold them in, but that is no big deal. It is a Quattro Blast cabinet, so was Kiw |
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9kg bbq gas bottle test Anyone know the cost of a 9kg gas bottle retest ? |
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Lost 4wd in terrano hadn't used 4wd drive for ages, got bogged in first 3m of sand on the beach. 4wd not engaging for some reason. lights on dash say in 4wd, hi low lever in right place.guy that towed me out could see front wheels were not spinning when truck bogged in |
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