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Audi A4 Quattro 2.3 wagon Just bought my first Audi, usually a BMW fan. In Nelson I am very lucky to have the audidoctor who knows these things and doesn't charge extra just for working on them, plus has parts supply. So I'm happy there. Question is what is knowledgable trade opin... |
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Classic Mini question I need a new diff, and am going new crosspin. After looking internationally at all the options and reviews I could find, I am down to Minispares or MED engineering, both come out shining in the reviews and cost is very similar. Has anyone tried either? I ... |
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Fantastic ultra low budget drag racer It wins on entertainment value, engineering value and speed IMO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmcEDeouN4g |
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1996 Ford Laser 1.6 GLXi Miss fire Hi Guys The run around car has a misfire, which i think is coming from the points and distributor as I can hear a tick or jumped spark in there when misfires. There was a little oil inside the cap which I have cleaned and removed and also cleaned the corr... |
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Are SAE sockets useful for anything? I have some old SAE Sockets in the ranges 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 3/4, 13/16 and 7/8 of an inch. Are these useful for anything? I have a couple of 90s Jap cars and a 2000s Euro, but no American or old British cars and am unlike... |
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Toyota corona. key won't turn in ignition. 95 Manual. I have tryed moving the streering wheel etc. but it's not working. It just won't turn. Does this mean I have get a new ignition barrel and key ? and would I see toyota dealer or locksmith or whom. I am a little baffled on what step to take next... |
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Toll Rail Hamilton Does any one know the address or if they have a loading bank to unload a tractor. |
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Were you aware this was an offence? Competitor on the way to Pukekohe today, had a trailer tyre blow out on the motorway. He uncoupled the trailer and shot back home to pick up a spare and was away overall less than an hour. Got a ticket for $200 for 'Leaving a trailer unattended with a ***... |
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Jaguar X-type Whats the go on those things ? I don't know a lot about em so come on guys give yer feedback |
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Van Registration Would like to know how much registration costs for a van.1600 cc?Thanks |
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15 grand new punto twin air Panda, I meant panda. That's a crazy price! 15 for brand new with the little twinair motor which I suspect would be great fun and sound cool. |
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Honda Fit/Jazz Which year/model are the ones to avoid or just all of them?pity i like the look and layout of them.Does any one know when they improved them Thks |
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Someone saved 1c per kilometer! By driving like a Nana, or worse. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/66455627/drop-your-fuel-costs |
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Rodeo wont go into gear hw long is a piece of string question but is this a real biggie? Clutch has nothing until the last 2 inches or so. can get it into first but it creeps forward when clutch should be fully engaged. any ideas? |
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Nominate the most reliable car. Ever. the 191 corona is a great choice, but i reckon that its equal would be the 2.0l telstar/626 of the mid 90's (not the v6 XRI model) |
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Anyone got a Stihl MTronic chainsaw Need to purchase a new chainsaw, was looking at an MS 660, can get the 661, which is M Tronic, all electronic, fuel injected etc. no tuning can be done at home or in the field. I see there is a 441 on here with a busted piston. kinda puts me off. Keener I... |
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Ratrod project. Saw this old truck and its exactly the sort of thing I've dreamed of building into an out of this world ratrod one day. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/hot-rods/auction-849497821.htm Anyone built anything similar? Photos in here please. Th... |
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70 yamaha outboard hi everybody I have a 70 hp Yamaha 3 cylinder 2 stroke and it has just cracked the alloy block long ways down the block threw to water jacket what would be your guys thort on welding it in place cheers |
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Advice from motoring experts please :-) I have a 2002 Toyota Ipsum brought about 3 years ago for $14,000. It has had heaps of various mechanical problems. We now have to replace the motor as the head gasket blew. We have a quote for about $3,000. Would it be worth doing this? Or better to just ... |
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Garage Fire - everything gone Hi there! Lost my two cars last week in a fire on my home property. I had recently bought a 2006 Honda Civic with only 60k on the clock and is insured for upto 12k with AA. Never been in this situation before so how does this work? Do the insurance compan... |
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How accurate are those 50km signs (led) Sorry I'm making a hash of explaining it! The 50 sign you come into towns that flash "slow down" and show your speed - how accurate are those? I'm asking at in our fairly new car at 50km/ph our gps shows 45km per hour and the flashing thingy about 47km/ph... |
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Workshop Looking to hire or lease a workshop suitable for a race car in the north east as we are a small hobby team we can not afford a lot. |
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CVT Vs Auto transmission in fielder. pros& cons There seems to be a lot of auto gearbox's in the cars being sold on trademe as opposed to the CVT |
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Cleaning headlights lens Hi again. Our Oddy has a problem with the headlights. As some may know, I'm not very well and before taking car in for wof I spent ages cleaning the headlights. Wife bought some stuff a few years back that says 1st bootle is used to clean stuff off and 2n... |
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Modern diagnostic skills on old cars it seems that quite a lot of people think on older cars you dont need to use mothern diagnostic skills. Well yes that is true to the extent that you can swapatron your selfs thru the few components a older car has. Fact is these old cars use the same coma... |
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