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VS Commodore V8 Ute Diff Got one here that needs a rebuild but still drives ok 308 VS LSD ute diff Whats the opinions on a selling price. Been told it's a bit whiny & by several ppl that they are getting really hard to find now. |
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New SUV - suggestions please Looking at purchasing a new vehicle, wanting a mid size SUV (approx Rav 4 size). Am only at the start of looking, but so far like the look of Subaru Foresters, Ford Escapes and Peugeot 2008/3008s (at this stage have only test driven a forester). What woul... |
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96 Corolla Tacho issue Was driving along the road yesterday in the Rolla (Work bomb) and looked at the dash and saw the Tacho just drop from 1600 to 800, Wont go any higher than that, Car still runs just fine, Stopped at the shop and then continued home, Tacho just went up to 8... |
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Thoughts on reusing head bolts? well are the bolts torque to yeald . and the next questiion is do you want to do the whole job all over again? if not then get the correct new head bolts and make sure the block is clean no water or grease or dirt in holes. i sure as hell wont |
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Dana 30 front Diff overhaul Anyone know how to replace the bearings and seals and set the diff up correctly ? Offering to swap a stay in my hunting cabin for the upcoming roar on my 350 acre bush property, surrounded by DOC land on the West Coast near Kumara , if someone can do this... |
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Removing ticks from engines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqADvaRB1YU Some poetry for you heathens. |
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Brown spots on car paintwork - Auckland I'm newish to AKL and haven't come across these before. Tan/Brown in colour, slightly raised and 3-5mm in diameter or oblong in shape, looks like some sort of insect shit! Car is parked outside and seem to appear overnite, each one needs to be |
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2006 Mazda Premacy are they any good? 2L model. Of course well maintained etc but design wise for the engine and auto trans (it is not CVT) and longevity and they pretty good or not so good? Thirsty? Any ideas welcome. |
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Powder coating Hi folks, I am wanting to powder coat my ute deck in hammertone finish. Just wondering if anyone here knows of a company that has a good reputation, I have heard of a couple of outfits that have had troubles with the coating peeling off in sheets if water... |
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Small windscreen chip repair cost Hi, Does anyone know the rough cost to repair a small (3mm approx) and not deep chip in my windscreen? I can't find any information online that isn't years old and probably out of date. Shops are closed today so can't call. |
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Manual or Automatic gearbox? Evening Child has just got learner's licence. I learned on a manual car as come from Europe. Was thinking about ensuring child learns on a manual car also. Is that even possible here or are all driving schools using automatics? Mainly because if the |
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Mechanical Work Anyone know of a good mechanic/workshop in Christchurch that works with older vehicles e.g. 1959 Austin, mainly suspension bushes, tie rod ends and brake work for warrant. |
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After market air suspension. We have a series 3 Mazda MPV & I have stuffed knees, meaning its hard to get into it. Is it possible to put after market air suspension in it & if so approx costing. My wife also says she has troble, so would be a double bonus. |
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Question for dealers Right i got a other mb140. The guy has loads of listings . i said He needed to be registered as dealer if he sold more then 7 he said he was. Now thats not the question . The question is He said dealers get there cars automatically on hold . i |
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Where to buy car stuff? Repco, Supercheap and ? Does NZ only have TWO car bits and pieces shops? Have a Japanese import with those clear strip protectors down the whole edges of the doors. The glue is dodgy, the strips OK. There's tons of options in Aus, but not much here. Do people HAVE to |
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Mazda 3 Footwell lighting I discovered 2 connectors in the footwell that is used for footwell lighting. I presume in higher spec models. I hooked up 12V LED to it and it works. Wondering if anyone knows the original mazda part ? I would like to get the stock one. |
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Bluetooth/handsfree How does something like this actually work? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CARPRM1004/Proma |
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Speed Cameras Can anyone tell me if the mobile speed camera vans can ticket you going away from the van or is it just approaching it? |
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ABS light on Prius. Hi, A series one Prius, 2003. An orange ABS light has come on constantly today while driving. Does this signify a problem for the garage to sort? Thanks, |
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Covering up fake looking interior wood My first thought is to get a spray can of color match paint and spray it out. You don't have to be super careful with masking if it matches the rest of the dash. Its actually often easier to pop stuff like radio/ac controls out than it is to mask.Or with ... |
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Are the auctions open in Japan yet? i want to consider buying a motorbike from the japanese auction houses and get it shipped over. can anyone recomend a website or company to help this process please |
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Light truck, with ABS? I’m chewing an idea in my head for a project. What I’m wondering is, do any of the light trucks such as Toyota Dyna, Mitsubishi Canter etc, have ABS? Ideally I’d like a 4wd chassis with dual rear wheels and ABS. Ideas? |
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I'm thinking of buying a 2012-2018 G63. Please discuss: |
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Need some advise on the brakes please Good evening, Just got a question about the rear brakes making a squeal noise when braking. I have a 2016 brand new ute and it has 66000 mileage. I've changed both left & right front brakes and rotors at 55000 but I haven't changed the rear brakes yet bec... |
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Higher ground clearance car that’s not a SUV Hi everyone We have moved into a new house with a steep driveway. We have a Mitsi Outlander and a 2010 Corolla. The Corolla bottoms out at the end of the driveway and has done about 220k so we are looking at replacing it with a car that has be |
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