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Subaru Hi al looking at buying a Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT si drive turbo any throughs on this model thanks |
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Auckland Car Yard on fire https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300326501/residents-warned-to-stay-inside-as- |
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Serice of car imported into NZ Can some one tell me what's involved in boarder service of cars NZ. IE what fluids are changed, filers, etc. Thank yoi. |
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Tyre experts opinion please I bought a car with a new set of tyres and I think the road noise is really bad. The tyres are Dunlop ennasave EC 301+ size is 195 by 65 by 15. Do you think these are the problem or rather the car. lack of soundproofing? If these t |
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Brockies 85 Commodore sells for $1mill+ Bummer, my bid got beaten! Lol. https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/1 |
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Chev 350 Exhaust question I'm looking at replacing the single pipe with a dual pipe system, question is should I go X,H or just dual pipes? Standard 350 with 4 barrel Edlebrook and stock exhaust manifolds with a TH350 auto. Does exhaust scavenging play a role for a standard engine... |
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Clutch Rebuilders Can anyone recommend a good clutch rebuilder please? I have a 14” tractor clutch requiring overhaul. New parts aren’t available in NZ. |
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COF & certification. WWYD Hi. I’m looking for advice as not sure what to do. We bought a 1987 Daihatsu motor home in 2018. It had a replacement motor fitted in 2016. Between 2016 when the new motor was fitted it went through 4 COF’s at VTNZ . We o |
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Range Rover Sport ? Looking for an AWD with comfortable (wafting) stylish comfort and open road grunt. There are so many boring practical Mac-SUVs around now that I'm attracted to a Range Rover Sport v6D. Hearing stories though about RR reliability issues e |
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Indicating at roundabout Why do cars going straight indicate right when approaching a roundabout ? |
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Lightweight Steel Tube For Vehicles Does anyone know where to get some lightweight steel tube? I am wanting to build some electric cargo bikes. I think 4130 might be too expensive unless someone knows where to get it at a reasonable price. Perhaps some kind of medium tensile ste |
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Repco brand oil Anyone know who makes this for them now. Used to be BP back in the day. Cheers. Alternatively recommendations for good 10w30? |
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Repairing a small hole between Cylinder sleeve & b Is there any way to repair a small hole between the cylinder sleeve and block? It is at the top where the head gasket sits and allowing a small amount of coolant into the cylinder. Engine is a DS11. Thanks |
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Gas is to change Hogwash* T make hidrogen you need to waste massive mounts of energy. This article is probably confusing but that is what they do talk smack of clean and green all you need to do is pay more. |
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Garage heating? those cannon style large diesel heaters ,we have one in the back store, its very noisy both in the fan operation and in the burner ,the heat output is fine but the exhaust temperature is dangerous hot .we don't use it any more , too clumsy to set up ,too ... |
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Bridgestone Potenza RE003? Hi all, Anyone have any experience with Bridgestone Potenza RE003? I need some new tyres on my '95 Impreza - is just a fun toy, odd track day once a year, but mainly sunny day spirited drives - a blast round the hills etc. Prefer g |
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2013 Toyota Corolla Fielder 1.5G Are these any good or are they under powered slugs, manual or auto ? . Please comment. |
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Cordless reversing cameras for a caravan please, any recommendations, Also wanting to check vehicles behind whilst driving, yes fully aware not legal |
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Sca / repco / silverline oil filters What is the deal with these cheaper brands I remember hearing in the past some were the same just rebranded, anyone know? The ryco filter for my car is rather pricey at $50 and no sales on at the moment. Some cheaper ryco on trademe but worried about fake... |
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Auto transmission problem I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla. Its done 360k and the trans is probably on its way out. Main issue is when reverse is selected it feels like its binding up and hesitant when reversing. The fluid is dirty, but in forward gears changes up and down are smooth.... |
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WoF - do non essential lights need to work? I have an i40 and the LED strip under one of the headlights isn't working. It can't be fixed, the whole light needs to be replaced, so its going to cost the thick part of $2,000-00 (the light plus about 1 hour's labour). I just about choked. W |
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Holden Equinox What have owners experienced or have knowledge of the Holden Equinox's- |
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Insurance company wants to write off my 96 Corolla Someone dented the RR panel of my 96 corolla when it was parked. They left their details and have made a claim with their insurance company. I got a quote but they say the car is uneconomical to repair - quote about $2k. Their ungenerous offer is to pay m... |
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Vehicle Insurance Question I was rear ended by a vehicle that was rear ended by a distracted driver. Distracted driver admitted fault and was fined by the police. My car has now been written off and insurance company is paying out what I had the vehicle insured for. Is it possible ... |
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EV Discount Scheme Starts 1 July > People buying new electric vehicles (EVs) will be eligible for a discount of up to $8625 from July, as part of a government initiative to get more people into cleaner cars. |
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