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93 galant revving all by itself Hi guys. I have a 1993 NZ new Galant and the other day when I started it up, the revs at idle were higher than normal and 15 seconds later, it started revving up and down all by itself. I turned it off and restarted the car, and all was back to normal. No... |
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Motorhoming/ campervanning around Are there interested people on here who would like to go campervanning around, who don't want to go on their own? Maybe weekends, maybe longer, maybe 6 months etc. Those on their own are very welcome. |
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Support trucks race at Gold Coast 600 https://www.facebook.com/7Tune/videos/vb.185851534785624/906175672753203/?type=2&theater |
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Good (reason priced) Spay shop in West Auckland? I need a bike tank stripped and sprayed black. anyon know of a good place in West Auckland that good do a decent job (just gloss black) for say 2 hundie? Cheers. |
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Road toll Wonder what bullshit will be trotted out to justify the obsession with speed control with the road toll higher than last years labour weekend. |
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HOLDEN RODEO, NO THROTTLE Just had problem, pulled away from round-about & ute seemed "gutless", thought I'd maybe left the handbrake on on the car trailer, stopped (left ute idling), trailer brake wasn't on either, hopped back in ute & seem it's idling at about 1200rpm, push acc.... |
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Excellent panelbeater or restorer wanted Looking for a highly recommended workshop or tradesman to to a complete restoration and some panel work on my fathers Hillman Avenger Estate. Car has high sentimental value, we would like it done once and done right. Want all rust cut out and replaced wit... |
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Wrong year on rego If I have an import that was registered in NZ as a 1998, but when you check it's definitely, no question, a 1999, can you have it changed? Could make a value difference. |
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How much to sell a scrap vehicle? alot of places offer various quotes for scrap vehicles. i would just like to hear from those in-the-know howmuch is the average value of a scrap vehicle? 1000 kg. 80s. running condition. nothing special |
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NISSAN SENTRA Q 1996 Do these have airbags please? wee sedan nz new. |
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V8 supercars see the schematic Murphy was showing of next generatrion SC , now full double wishbone suspension all round like single seater , carbon fibre ? & the radiators inboard either side of the transaxle , only thing missing was pushrod spring /dampers This woul... |
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Pointless dent removal Hi. Our new (to us) car has got a supermarket dent in the rear door. Does anyone have a good experience using a West Auckland tradesperson to fix a dent such as this. Thanks. |
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Radar detector recommendations? I'm on my third radar detector and this latest one is useless - was a $50 One Day purchase and I've already got a speeding ticket. Can anyone recommend a reliable model and supplier? Please, no comments about keeping to the speed limit; there are times I ... |
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Honda airwave. Opinions please Any one had experience with these cars? Am looking at buying an import. |
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On road costs What does everyone think of a dealer charging $450 for 'on road' costs on a second hand vehicle? Yes it has to have the standard rego & WOF but this is always included in the ticket price and supposedly the rest is for a groom. Given the fact that the car... |
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Dealers, what's the biggest profit you have made on one car? |
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SU carbs running rich. Ideas? H6 SU twin carbs on '67 Volvo 1800S. The car had been sitting for a while but was easy enough to start up. Decided to remove dashpot piston/needle and give it a clean and polish, removed the needle tube and cleaned. Also did float and chamber. Assembled a... |
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OBD ii & scan tools Hi. I just saw intrade post a link for J2534 from Drew Technologies. This pass threw type reprograming is a standard for most dealers and people that really know whats what with how to keep our new cars working properly. I'd say most local workshops would... |
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Towing a non compliable car I need to move my track car about 3km along 50km/h roads. trying to find out if it's legal to tow by car & tow rope but can't find the info online. cheers https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/about-driving/towing/ |
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Suggestions for family car? Hi, looking for family car with lots of boot space and preferably 7 seater, but large 5 seater OK too. Economical to run. Any suggestions for best makes/models? Thanks :-) |
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Diagnostic test for car Hi all, can someone please tell me what a diagnostic test for a car is, what the purpose of it is, and how much is charged for the test, and if Nissan offers this service please. Thanks |
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Audio power plug to fit a honda head unit to a mitzubishi. Does any one know where I could get one? |
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MK Triton 6g72 Got a Triton here that has dropped a cylinder (6) after bottoming out on a sandy overland beach track. Mechanic has had it for days and has tested everything or so he says. Injectors, intake manifold, cam, fuel injectors, coil packs, plugs etc. Any ideas ... |
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"Shared spaces" According to the linked article "shared spaces" are " spaces where the council has removed the distinction between footpath and road. " Auckland has them. Obviously there was an unhappy outcome for the pedestrian in the article. But that could be because ... |
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Hj holden taco/ rev gauge hey guys just wondering if I could find a monaro taco meter and swap it for my in dash clock on my hj statesman. just wondering. cheers |
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