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Need some info Looking at buying a 2006 Subaru legacy gtb wagon was wondering if anyone could give me some info on them as in common faults or issues they may have. Any info would be much appreciated thanks |
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Rough idle - opel vita This is our little runabout that has had the timing belt changed in November, since then it hasn't had a lot of use, but since it has had the belt done it has developed a rough idle. When running seems fine. I thought maybe the spark plugs need cleaned, b... |
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Not motoring but a bit different - photos OK, so its not motoring but I thought i might show a couple of photos of what I have been building lately for a customer because it is so different. The cantilevered Aussie hardwood table is 3.5mt long x 1.2mt wide. The hardwood top weighs between 500 and... |
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Looking at 4x4 but wondering a couple things the mazda 2.6 petrol engines round the 90s are these generally ok?and also I know the Nissan td27 is a strong engine and the manual boxes do give up after a while but what are the autos like? |
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Ruc when odo is in miles There's a diesel For sale that is from UK, with miles on clock and carjam confirming miles. Seller bit naughty not making it plain that the km milage is actually miles. But also say ruc paid up to xxxxx km which is couple of hundred over current odo readi... |
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Aftermarket windscreens. I have had a range of prices for a quote on my windscreen replacement- $240 difference. $330-$570. Do aftermarket windscreens give any problems? I have started this thread in general too. |
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Brazing Q Can you braze very thin steel (or stainless steel) to very thin alloy? If so, what type of filler rod would I require? Cheers |
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Where would you buy a car battery from HI I need to buy a new car battery Where do you think I would get the best deal - quality and price TradeMe Repco SuperCheap Auto Electrician Battery Shop Tyre Shop My Local Garage |
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NZ Herald re oil changes The article in today online Herald says, and I quote "It is essential to use the engine oil which has been recommended for your model of vehicle". I don't agree. |
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Mx-5 muffler hangers? Hi, am new to owning one of these cars. Mine is in good shape for its 25 years, but the exhaust judders around when the car is idling and makes quite a racket. I checked underneath, and there are three rubber muffler 'hangers' holding the exhaust system ... |
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Fuel pump on cortina 5 how hard is it to replace one |
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To many bells and wistles (yes i know i cant spell ) is it just me or what / all the new cars coming out with all the magic toys . some that when they fail it will be a wof fail as well as the drama of getting them serviced ? |
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Volvo S80 T6 Yet another one of these has transmission problems, it is virtually undrivable. Has anyone had any experience with sorting these, other than wrecking it? Is this the GM transmission, same as sold in America? Second hand transmissions are like hen's teeth,... |
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Which wagon - Mazda, Subaru, VW? Looking to replace the Accord Euro (2011) in a couple of months. It's been a great car but it would be nice to have something a bit more versatile, with more cargo space. The new Mazda 6 seems like an obvious choice - similar sort of drive, and I really l... |
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Toyota harrier need roof racks looking for north/south and east/west roof racks for a 1998 toyota harrier or any that would fit? am in chch |
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Daihatsu terios motor Does anyone no where i can get hold of a daihatsu terios motor very hard to come by? got a crack in block on old motor, want to keep it, good little run around! 1997 daihatsu terios WO6009, IF NO GO MIGHT HAVE TO GO TO THE WRECKERS? |
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Ford cortina webber 32 36 preformance hi ive just found and fittted an new lickage found in the uk that once fitted with an new fuel pump jet on webber 32 36 cab . open both butterfly at one . in which greatly improves top end an take off preformance for pinto motor |
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Proving paint damage is old? Hi guys, Some numpty reversed into my car, so it's currently being repaired by insurance who have also supplied a hire car from Hertz. Now on picking it up I had a fairly reasonable look over it and found many scratches/ stone chips they missed and got th... |
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Ambiant air sensor Audi A4? Has anyone fitted a new outside ambient air temp G-17 to a B5 series A4 audi, mine is 1998. It's stuff up climate air when out and gives diagnostic code of short circuit to earth. Mine has been botched up and the actual sensor had no wire connected.measy ... |
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Diesel fuel filter 99 Terrano Neo now wont go Hi everyone. I changed the fuel filter on the 1999 Diesel Terrano 3 litre Neo. It's the big metal cannister on the left side at the rear of engine bay. Was going beautifully before. It momentarily started and stopped. Would there be air that needs to be b... |
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Egr question (cr diesel) Morning all. After doing a particulary bad de carb the other day it got me thinking. Instead of blocking it off causing all kinds of DTC'S is it possible to plumb fresh air in from behind air flow meter thus fooling ecu that egr system is working. |
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Second-hand Car Parts in NZ OK, thought I should share/vent. Had a faulty injector on the V8 Jeep recently. Auto sparky diagnosed it so alls good. They called around to find me a secondhand injector - $250 was the figure! Holy smoke I said, leave it with me. So I call 4x well known ... |
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Swapertrons for intrade broken engine mounts cause fibration expect a mount to cost 200$+ or minus from that a bit they are not cheap and somne rubbish chinese copy are to hard mounts transmitting fibrations straight thru a mount, dont know if we get these sold here but they do ... |
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Bmw 116i - any good? are they reliable and quality built? |
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Gareth jones on speed For those who haven't yet found this podcast from three top level car geeks! Their knowledge, especially Richard Porters, is quite amazing, And it can be funny. http://www.garethjones.tv/indexgj.html Plus for the funny side of motoring and Motorsport http... |
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