Motoring Message Board Page 636 / 1068
| Topic | Replies | Last post |
|---|---|---|
|
AU Falcon, temp gauge seems low Can anyone advise if this seems normal? 1999 automatic AU Forte stationwagon, 180,000km. We bought this car about 3 months ago and have no previous experience of Falcons. Under normal driving conditions, the temperature gauge sits just out of the "cold" r... |
13 | |
|
Vw, nz cars have cheat software Dear customer, We regret to inform you that the Type EA 189 engine built into your vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number WVGZZZ----------- you submitted, is affected by software that causes discrepancies in the values for oxides of nitrogen (NOx)... |
40 | |
|
TYRES FOR NANA CAR? 185/60/15 (or 195/55) looking for some tires for the runabout 2008 suzuki swift just driven around town 80% of the time. looking at maybe the "new" Kingstar sk70 or even the sk10 in 195/55. comfort/low noise/ long wear are essential. any other recomendations that dont cost the... |
9 | |
|
BMW 5 Series Diesel, 2003-10? Are there many of these in NZ? Before I write a "letter to the editor" (or more correctly the librarian of our small city public library) I would like to know whether I am ever likely to see even one on the road. The reason for the enquiry is because amo... |
5 | |
|
2008 VFR800 Valve Check Hi folks, I've got a 2008 VFR800 that is nearing the big 25,000kms service, and part of that involves a very very very time consuming (7 - 10hr+) inspection / adjustment of the valves. This is going to cost a fair bit, which is OK, but does anyone know of... |
7 | |
|
Failed WOF Advice (Loose HeadLight) (Image) Yesterday I failed WOF for this reason. The knob-end previous owner at some point somehow put pressure on the light enough to shear off at least 2 connection points holding the headlight firmly in place. I was going to get the damage connection point you ... |
27 | |
|
Transmission noise I have a 96 laser with a 1.6 dohc motor and a manual fwd box the noise is like a rumble scraping noise. its only when driving it doesn't do it in 1st gear only in 2ed 3erd 4th and 5th and as soon as you take your foot of the gas the noise stops. its only ... |
9 | |
|
Too expensive? Ive been trying to sell a falcon ute for a while now. Ive gradually lowered the price bit by bit, but in 6 weeks or more, Ive had one person view, a couple of the mandatory 'give you fiddy bucks and a bag of burger rings for it bro' text messages, and one... |
19 | |
|
Got a quote from 3 Ford dealers in Auckland for a PCV valve to suit a Zetec engine. All quoted ~$190. Bought same for $20 inc postage from the US, along with a few other 'reasonably' priced parts. Just wanted to share really. |
38 | |
|
Mtd ride on motor oil issues Hi all I accidentally tipped my ride on upside down and now have oil coming from the spark plug hole and it won't start. Any ideas would be awesome thanks |
9 | |
|
Loving TV 3 on Sunday arvo at the moment NHRA Drag Racing followed by Moto GP just rocks! The day went Petrolhead breakfast just down the road (Im about 5 minutes from Plunket Ave), run the dogs around Stonefields, bath them on the way home, get home, quick lunch, do some gardening & shit around... |
11 | |
|
Smaller steering wheel for van? Searched round on the net but didn't find anything, my 96 Nissan Vanette has a huge steering wheel, would like to fit a smaller diameter wheel. Anyone done this, and know of a particular wheel that fits? Pretty sure it will be the same as Econovan and Bon... |
14 | |
|
Keyring collection Hi, Ive been having a clean out, used to collect keyrings , I have about 100 left, ,mainly 1980,s i think .dont really want them any longer . just wondering if there is anybody who wants them, { free } . did look in collectors forum but doesnt seem to be ... |
12 | |
|
Diagnostig case studys if your interested read This study its related to the nightmare case study i will tell you once you did read this my case is similar but with a much different outcome. I did not replace a pump that was not broken for example . read this case study to come to therms what sort of ... |
40 | |
|
Annoying serge Hyundai sonata crdi 2009. i dont know of anything i was going to become the dealer of BG products but there demands for sales seem a bit high for the little population we have in nz. BG have induction cleaning divise to purge things, But if its to clooged up then you cant ju |
8 | |
|
Dash Lights on 24v staying on? Hi all, we have an interesting query for you guys. We have a Izuzu bus 24v and the dash lights are coming on. The oil light goes out but nothing else. Hes taking it in to an auto sparky but I thought I would see what everyone thinks. Its random sometimes ... |
7 | |
|
Jeep Patriot Anyone have or has had or know of anyone who has had a Jeep Patriot. Would appreciate some feed back, good and bad. Looking around 2008. |
8 | |
|
Smoker's car Does the smell of cigarette smoke ever go away? What is the best way to get rid of the smell? |
27 | |
|
Nissan smart key info does anyone know about nissan smart key? I have note 2005 but no remote. any info would be great. local supplier price is very high($325). I am looking for cheaper solution. |
17 | |
|
Fitting a tow bar on Nissan Homy? I have a desire to fit a tow bar to my van. but have been told by some one that thinks they know every thing, that it would cost around $2k to buy and have fitted. this would make it not worth my while if it is so. can some one please advise how much I co... |
16 | |
|
Fixing Car Air Conditioning. Southern Style! http://boredbug.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/carsquickfixes24.jpg |
2 | |
|
Servicing fiat camper in Whangarei. intrade? Any independent specialists up there? |
14 | |
|
Ford diesel did worse than VW NOx output. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34425306 Here they tested a golf and a focus diesels in real world driving. Golf was 4 times the lab NOx. at least 4 is better than 40. But wait, the focus is 5 times limit. Bugger. Results are skewed by golf being older m... |
12 | |
|
Suspension upgrade or repair? So Mrs Stevo and I just got back from a roadtrip in the MX5 and we covered around 500km of it on back roads. The problem is that after 17 years and over 100,000km its starting to bottom out on some of the big bumps. I guess I will need springs or shocks o... |
13 | |
|
Wheel rotor rust When buying a used car, is this something to be concerned about? http://static.theglobeandmail.ca/793/globe-drive/culture/commuting/article11408698.ece/ALTERNATES/w620/how-rotor1.jpg http://www.foreignaffairs.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Diamonds%20an... |
7 |