Motoring Message Board Page 470 / 1068
| Topic | Replies | Last post |
|---|---|---|
|
DD15 detroit Diesel Any one no out there no why when these engines do a Regen (Burnoff) they blow blue smoke my freightliner does it every day now for the last 8 months this shouldnt happen it never use to its done 450.000kms now an freightliner want no part of it, is there ... |
3 | |
|
What should I do? VW Wagon. I have a '97 VW Golf full leather interior wagon with an exceptionally straight body with fancy aftermarket headlights,and nice mag wheels but a faulty, though driveable transmission, that would probably nett me quite a bit more if I wrecked it rather tha... |
20 | |
|
Honda Jazz suspension Does anyone know if the 2014 Honda Jazz can have the suspension altered to make it less bumpy? Car is only a few weeks old, but the cheaper option may be to alter suspension (if possible) rather than looking at selling it and buying another. |
20 | |
|
Corolla BZ 20 valve idling at 1500rpm To high? I'm sure it is supposed to be around 800 to 1000? Whats the fix? Also still getting a flat spot on acceleration sometimes. Put fuel cleaner and injector cleaner through but its only improved it a bit. Put.ting the Ac on brings the revs down |
6 | |
|
Fiat 128 parts. Anyone have a lead on any wreckers parting out one? Looking for a headlight mount/bucket. Cheers. |
5 | |
|
Pranged the Golf . repair options My wife has damaged the front of our 2010 Golf Variant, and has been quoted $2,300 in GST for the replacement of the front bumper bar, bumper bar cover (including $300 for painting this) and front grille. Is this reasonable? We'll get a couple of alternat... |
7 | |
|
7 seater Toyota vehicles question. Can anyone suggest a reliable Toyota model to replace our very unreliable Honda Odyssey. I have up to $15,000 to spend and would like to know what years and models are recommended. Thanks. |
16 | |
|
NZ new vehicle search Does anyone know of a way of searching for NZ new vehicles on here? I put 'NZ New' in the keyword box but the search still brings up mostly imported vehicles. thanks |
2 | |
|
Gun hand paint question I know you not meant to but any one tried putting hartner in fast dry enamel |
13 | |
|
Tyre size and recommends for Saab 900 s ng 1993 tyre size and recommends for Saab 900 s ng 1993 will need another set of four tyres soon. the ones on the car are 205/55/ R15 I'm having trouble sourcing some at reasonable cost. Are there other different sizes that will fit my car, more readily available... |
14 | |
|
Road Rafe incident with cyclists http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/65580329/road-rage-drivers-own-video-is-evidence Interestin how this was handed to police - because a guy filming the incident and swearing inside his car is not really : 1) An incident the police will be interested in 2) n... |
43 | |
|
Buying ex rental cars Is there anything to look out for when purchasing ex rental cars. Im looking at a Holden one that seems in mint condition with 50k on clock. My only worry is that rental cars might get a bit more thrashed. And not sure how good they are at getting service... |
34 | |
|
Reverse Gear Beep Is it possible to get a beep installed for when you are in reverse gear and who might do it. Has never been a problem before but last week I nearly drove off in reverse. Has made me more aware not to do it again but would like to get the beep installed. T... |
15 | |
|
Barn find of all barn finds http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2862095/Now-did-park-60-cars-Incredible-treasure-trove-rusting-classics-worth-12MILLION-languishing-French-farm-garage-50-years.html |
20 | |
|
Fault in 1998 Ford Escort A 1.6 16v Zetec 98 Escort. it hunts at idle and sometimes falters on takeoff.The owner has had it to a local Ford garage,apparently they couldn't find anything wrong.While it was hunting at idle,i disconnected the airflow meter. this smoothed out the idle... |
37 | |
|
Tyre rotations on Audi four wheel drive Notice tyre shop put sticker in window saying when next rotation is due. Now on front or rear drive, especially older cars without electronic traction control, I get it. But an Audi Quattro is, I think, full time four wheel drive surely? So is it still re... |
20 | |
|
Car relicence Received my car renewal vehicle licence in the post today. Expires 13.3.2015. If I pay it now, does the new sticker start with the day payment made or does it roll over to the 13.3.2015. It is nearly a month away. thanks |
10 | |
|
Wheel and Tyre sizing? After over 40 years of the decimal/metric system why are wheels and tyres still manufactured in Imperial sizes? I know that there were/are metric sizes but these are few and are between. |
21 | |
|
Hi Kaz My son is looking into buying a Toyota Kluger, about a 2005 model,over in Aussie, and asked me if any particular model to stay away from. I have not even seen one down this way. Thanks, any answers from anyone else. |
4 | |
|
Vin Plates If my road bike is missing its vin plate can you get a replacement one? from what I can find on the vtnz website it only needs either a vin plate or chasis number which it has so do I need a vin plate put back on. |
6 | |
|
DD15 detroit Diesel Any one no out there no why when these engines do a Regen (Burnoff) they blow blue smoke my freightliner does it every day now for the last 8 months this shouldnt happen it never use to its done 450.000kms now an freightliner want no part of it, is there ... |
5 | |
|
Nissan X Trail good vehicle? Seems a well priced family car, 4 stars for fuel economy - tow a small boat. Looking at 2 litre petrol |
22 | |
|
Tect Park Is the idea of a drag strip in the BOP, still a plan in progress? http://www.tectallterrainpark.co.nz/activities/activities-what-you-can-do/motorsports.aspx |
1 | |
|
Mazda B2200- R2 Engine diesel Hi, Looking at buying a ute with a r2 mazda 2.2 diesel engine. Has hairline split below rocker cover on head, perhaps on an oil gallery, as it has fired a fair bit of oil over things. Question, can it be repaired in situ, or new head? Engine was rebuilt a... |
8 | |
|
Best place for tyres in chch Hi, can anyone suggest a good place ( good price) to get some new tyres, I was quoted $1100 for 2 new tyres fitted and balanced, hoping I can get that down a bit |
7 |