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Classic v8 car carb troubles I have 3 v8 classics, all have had power valve failure ,caused we think by the ethanol content in high octane fuel. they idle poorly are hard to start and thirsty being the main problems carb strip down reveals swollen or ruptured power valve! any one els... |
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Is it just me ? or do other people enjoy winding up others in General ? |
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What sort of car I live rural, about 20 kms out of town. What sort of car would be economical for a woman and her dog. I want to have a smallish sort of car, but have no idea on what would be best suited, and dont want to be bombarded by car salesman, so am interested in ... |
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Different VIN number on rear window I have replaced my rear window and it now shows a different VIN number. Is this an issue for future owners when it comes to WOF time? |
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What make and model is this car I cant tell as its been in the sea 2 years can you tell? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/381266043.jpg |
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Rav Key- Urghhhhhhhhhh We have a 2003 two door Rav. Everything was fine until the electronic key literally fell apart- in the process of which, of course, a vital bit remains missing. No problem, we thought- we'll just get a replacement. SHOCK- HORROR- HOW CAN THEY JUSTIFY THE ... |
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Festive Season, piss ups, and measuring BAC hi all - I think I know the answer to this but can't find actual confirmation anywhere. I'm looking at buying a "personal breathalyser" mainly to build up a kind of knowledge of what it feels like to be close to the new 250 limit. The limit is 250microgra... |
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Swapping steering wheel with replacement Hi all, Looking to swap my steering wheel with a less worn second hand replacement (same model etc) wondering is this a mechanic job or an auto electrician? - due to the airbag, stereo & cruise controls etc. Or, is this a safe enough job to do at home? Ie... |
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Mower won't crank over with spark plug in? Got a 13hp B&S Lawnmower(electric start) that has trouble cranking over unless I take out the spark plug, then no issues turning over and has good spark but as soon as I place plug close it gets 'sucked in' and the mower stops cranking? Valve adjustment m... |
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Nissan Skyline 350 GT - 2008 V36 Hi all - have just arranged to import one of these cars and wondering if anyone can help please with: 1 Advise on where to get this car serviced in ChCh (other than Cockram Nissan i guess?). 2 Where i can get band expander installed. 3 Any maintenance iss... |
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Small manual car for a teen - Jazzman? We need a small economical car for our teen. He wants a manual, we live 30K's out of town so lots of open road driving each day. After reading a thread currently in general I'm quite liking the look of the Fiat Grande Punto in particular because of the sa... |
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Where is my obd2 port I have a 1999 accord cf4. I am trying to plug in a elm327 so I can use the torque app. But where is the port to plug it In? |
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1997 L501 Daihatsu mira Hello everyone I'm trying to find a passenger side headlight for a 1997 Mira can anyone help |
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How important is NZ new to buyers? I am selling a car and thought NZ new with similar specs to an import would be a good selling point. Along with known history. What are your opinions folks? Thanks |
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NZ Performance Car magazine issue #185 Hi, has anyone got a copy of that magazine that they would want to sell to me? |
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Auction or classiffied on my selling car Down sizing the fleet, i thought i had put both cars in Auction s i wonder if some kind person can tell me ,if they are both in Auction or is the triumph in a classified ,i had a stroke a while ago and ca not work out what happen here ,is there a way to f... |
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71 dodge challenger power steer box Would any one out there in mopar land know where I could get a good power steer box for my 71 challenger |
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2016 Hilux http://i.stuff.co.nz/motoring/lifestyle-vehicles/68339388/Photos-leak-of-2016-Toyota-HiLux Pretty much as I expected, looks like the Hilux will still be blown into the weeds by most of their competition. It will almost certainly be the most expensive ute ... |
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Rotating tires Is there a proper pattern for this to do it right ? Cheers |
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Kids on long board /skate boards on road seem to be getting a rash of these on our local streets, cutting in and out of traffic, on wrong side of road , completely lack of traffic awareness, . inconsiderate twats (yeah they are young) but they will still be just as squashed or dead ) i f i hit t... |
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Best garage in papamoa Needing to know good garage in paramoa beach area to take car to get a wof. We are new to the area |
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Genuine NZ Barn Find https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjV626ROAnE&feature=youtu. be |
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Can anyone answer some Q's - VW Toureg We're looking at the Toureg - probably a 2007/8 model with 3.6 engine, low kms. Husband heard some earlier models had engine problems and wondering if anyone knows what models/year these were? We are a family of 5 (3 kids at primary school) and it will be... |
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Michigan 35 loader, brakes. or lack thereof Anyone changed the brake cylinders on a 35aws and can give me any pointers? seems to be a hard loader to find much useful info on. |
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Anyone driven or owned a Volvo XC70 I'm looking at the 2004-06 model as a family wagon. I heard they have some common issues with transmission etc. Any other known faults or problems with them, are they reliable? Thanks |
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