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Exhaust corrosion using avgas Has anyone else experienced this, and can suggest how to reduce it? After a season of using it in the race car we got a lot of scale come out of the exhaust. The exhaust is mild steel |
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Car in water in Wellington It was a 6-gear manual. Now if it were an automatic, the park brake would stop it running down into the water. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11493443 |
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Getting rid of SCRATCH MARKS on a car. Noticed warehouse has a product advertised on TV - My car would look much better without the scratch marks near the door handle! Anyone tried Any - "GET RID OF SCRATCH MARK" - product. . Your experiences & results please & was it worth it? |
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2006 SV6 VZ commodore paddle shift issue My SV6 has active select paddle shift that used to work when I got it about 6 months ago. I rarely use the paddleshift but it would be good to sort out what may be wrong. Around May I fitted a touch screen stereo with all the sat nav and blue tooth etc. A... |
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Time wasters grrrr whats going on with buyers. I have listed my commodore and need it sold due to financial reasons. A lady contact me from New Plymouth, seemed lovely and was very keen. She was coming to see and set the day but didn't show or contact me to let me kno... |
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Fastest,cheapest,reliableist car under 10k? What 253 boat anchors ? Best bang for your buck is a 350Z - get them now for 10k. Performance of an EVO but not spending the $ on repairs like an evo owner does. |
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Consumer Guarantees Act- Vehicle bought new 07 Because you are misleading customers who might not know better, same reason its illegal |
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VW mechanics west auckland I'm looking for a mechanic to service VW Beetle, West Auckland. (Possible replace cambelt too). Are there any European car specialists in West Auckland? Thanks |
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Lead substitute for older cars? I cannot seam to find Valve Master in a bottle any more . ( repco n supercheap none) Managed to find the single shot syringe. Any other substitutes available? |
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Windscreen leak? My front windscreen had a leak and has since been removed and resealed. It still leaks but not as much. 'Apparently' there was no rust seen when it was removed. Why would it still be leaking? Should I buy a new rubber seal for it? |
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Special interest vehicles Can anyone tell me what would be the consequences if I sold a vehicle I imported under a special interests permit before it had been registered in NZ for four years , we have had it in the country for three and a half years and have some people who want t... |
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STOLEN CAR LAST NIGHT FROM PUKEKOHE Stolen rare model HSV VXR ASTRA COUPE last night from Pukekohe countdown carpark. Red in colour, please keep an eye out! Number plate HSVDNA. Please keep your eyes peeled, thanks.Can't remember how to post piccie? |
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Cast iron repir I have 2 hp cast iron bore pump which froze & cracked the housing . Anyone remember that episode of Car SOS where that old school guy cold repaired an old engine block how & what he used ? This pump would cost $1000 to replace . |
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The ultimate car dealer has died. George Cole whos best known as Arfer Daily the stereotypical used car dealer died age 90 http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/06/george-cole-actor-who-played-arthur-daley-minder-dies-aged-90 |
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Garage Lifts Opinions and recommendations please on makes and models of 2 or 4 post units. For a high stud warehouse with 3phase power available, existing concrete floor. For heavy cars, light commercials 3.5 to 4 tonnes max Hoist em views up, thanks. |
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1994 Toyota Surf Turbo 3ltr Vehicle was running fine but developed a problem of not starting after say half an hour. Assumed diesel filter needed replacing. Did this & seemed to run much better. So what happens when I drive for half an hour and stop, motor is starved for fuel and wo... |
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Holden Wrecker South Auckland? Is there a holden wrecker in South Auckland. I busted a part on my door and don't want to pay $300 for a new one unless I have to. |
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Mercedes Benz 0303 Bus Hi all, anyone know where I can find any information, parts or a workshop manual for a 1979 Mercedes Benz 0303 Bus? The old Auckland Regional Authority had 90 of them in service at one time but most were sold off or scrapped when they became Auckland Coun... |
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Hawkesbay to auckland,car driver offered? We have a car to pick up in auckland this friday and need to make a one way trip.Too late to get a grabbaseat and we never knew when the car was going to be ready till last week?not keen to give air nz $524 for a one way trip for myself and the mrs so may... |
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Honest but useful feedback on listing http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=913030271 Do I just wait till someone in Nelson wants one? Feedback please. |
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Won the bidding? what is your opinion,when you haven't viewed the vehicle because of distance and not paid extra for aa check ,then have bid and won. to find the vehicle is not as it was advertised. for example rust dents oil leaks. do you continue with your purchase. |
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Vehicle running costs per km? Where can find? ty. 1997 Subaru Forester |
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Recommendations for a mid sized car sedan, not wanting people mover or small car - any one know about the mitsi lancers they advertising or any others |
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Nissan Caravan 3L manual Diesel shuddering When I take off in 1st gear it shudders quite a lot, fine once going what would cause this? |
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Chainsaw problem Husqvarna 50 saw. I got it for very near nothing as is not going. No compression, I put in a new ring and deglazed the bore then it wouldn't start. Checked spark which is ok, Got fuel, then checked it hadn't stripped the flywheel key. (all good). Still no... |
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