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2005 3.5 v6 Skyline Mech' insurance? A friend of mine has a 3500 GT Skyline, Automatic which has done 42,000ks. He wants to know wether or not it's worth while for him to have mechanical insurance. It's $700 per year for his cover, he had it for the 1st year but made no claims. As far as I k... |
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Advice/opinions needed Hi I'm really after some advice. I'm looking too buy a station wagon or small suv for around town use (kids & work) it needs to be reliable first and foremost (no preference on make/model) it also must be able to tow a trailer. Just wondering what cc rati... |
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Jealous of my Merc Agreed its usually nothing major. Conductor plates and electrical connector plugs in the auto trans and things like crank angle sensors. Both relatively easy jobs and once sorted you have a very reliable car in the majority of cases. |
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Where in NZ can I get these from? http://www.raceengineering.com.au/wheels.htm Namely the 15 by 7 drop centres. |
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Puncture repair cost One small nail in tread. How much to fix. Thanks |
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Warrant of Fitness. Hi there, Does anyone know if I can still get a warrant with my back bumper like this? The bumper and flap sticking out are still very sturdy - drove Dunedin to CHCH and back this weekend and had no troubles! Thanks in advance https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/... |
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How do i remove electric aerial from AU Fairlane? Hi, its in the boot, getting at the motors ok but is there sum kind of special tool to undo the aerial tself? its stopped goin up & down , just stays up but i can hear the motor working, hoping to get a replacement, Thanx |
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Kazbanz Were you at Manfield yesterday? I spoke with the gremlin there and he was not a happy man (to say the least). Followed the thread on FB and wondered if you were there at all? |
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Stereo Fitting Kit so Expensive why I have been told that to get a stereo fitting kit for my car is over $1000 this is just for the fitting kit and doesn't include installation or the new device. What makes this fitting kit so special compared to the others? Toyota Premio 2004 (also know as... |
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Manual converting 200sx s14 Iv just brought a 200sx and im planing on manual converting it. I habe all the parts i need that i know of. Can the starter motor from the 20det auto gearbox be used with the manual box or do i need a manual started motor? its a 1998 |
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Chances of car being broken into Would thieves have a preference to break into and steal from luxury cars such as Audi, BMW, Lexus,Mercedes, Volvo than Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan etc during holiday season? Especially at tourist destinations and popular hiking/walking spots. |
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BMW 328i 1996 as above ,can anyone point where the V.I.N is. google not my friend. looked in the usual places . left screen ,firewall,inner guards ,boot floor. thanks |
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Dealer`s obligation My son bought a 2006 Mazda Atenza from a dealer. Three days later he noticed it had "spider rust" on the roof. On contacting the dealer he was told it was common due to acid rain in Japan and he was not very interested in fixing the problem.The said deale... |
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Good read about engine power figures Thought it was quite relevent, its a subject that comes up here on a weekly basis in some way shape or form. http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_110479/article.html?popularArticle |
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Suzuki Swift, burning smell Unsure of what is causing this, not brakes as has just had WOF and service done. Smells kind of like burning rubber or plastic, I have looked under bonnet and cannot see anything untoward. It starts smelling quite soon after the car has been going, approx... |
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Bends maximum speed absolutely ! i have to dip the headlights on the bigger signs. they are way to reflective. i did hear somewhere that they are made for the aging population with poorer eyesight as we get older. thats probably BS. |
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Ford 460 bbf hi all got bbf 460 would not run on pump gas , planed head warmed up cam etc plus full 3 inch exhaust and edelbbock performer intake manifold, have a cfm 720 ( I think holly ) next for horse power ? thanks all. |
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Tyres.Im buying 2 new rear tyres yet one of the tyres coming off still has 7mm tread. Can I keep that tyre or do I have to 'surrender it' to the guy replacing them? |
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Electric Cars Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid for Australasian Safari. http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home/other-news/9005-glenney-to-drive-new-mitsubishi-in-australasian-safari |
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Terrano brake problem Just about took out driveway gates this morning when brake pedal went to the floor - whipped handbrake on. Had a master cylinder replaced 18 months ago and about 10 months later brake hose cracked - replaced brake hose and few months after that the master... |
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OBD III proposal http://lobby.la.psu.edu/_107th/093_obd_service_info/organizational_statements/sema/sema_obd_frequent_questions.htm Here is a link to SEMA based link that is pushing the idea of OBD III. It is total nanny state stuff. Fines could basically sent straight to... |
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Hyundai i20 or i30. Are these any good?what are the differences in specs/performanc/economy etc. |
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Ballpark on left outer tie rod replacment? on a 2002 VW Passat B5.5 . Was quoted around the $150, is this correct? Im asking as I have sold the car in question but the price reduced for new owner to get sorted themselves and I dont want to screw them. Thanks. |
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Squeaky motor during warm up. My vq20 in an a32(yes, its too small for this car but who cares, haha) motor makes a small squeak every about every 2 seconds a few minutes after a cold start and once it has warmed up it stops. Is this bad? I reckon it is. I think its a chain guide but i... |
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Sending a bumper on courier? Whose the cheapest to get a bumper lip 1/2 way across the North Island? It weighs feck all but it's 1.6m long |
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