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If you do nothing else for you car. Change your friggin oil! So many cars I see with oil that has not been changed in years! As black as black can be. When oil is the same price as a feed for two at McDonalds, there's no excuse for risking permanent engine damage! Can never get my head ... |
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Ea motor whats a good v8 that will fit strate in my ea |
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40 hp Johnson outboard Ive listed a 40 hp Johnson outboard and would like to answer a question placed as to whether its a long shaft or a short shaft. Im pretty sure its a long shaft but don't wish to answer this incorrectly. It measures 60 cm from the transom point of seat... |
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Question about Mercedes C Class coupe Given these are the entry level of the coupe's are they actually a bad car ! I checked their website and you pay an $60k+ approx to get into a new E class coupe. I'd love to hear from any C or E class owners and opinions on these vehicles. Also wh... |
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V8 OR V6 BLOCK. hi all,im on the hunt for a v8 block again,time for anouther coffee table,and this time its going in my lounge,once its in there the wife wont be able to move it,so if anyone has or knows of any old v8 or even a v6 laying around they dont want let me know... |
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Nissan Micra Ti Vs Kia Picanto EX Following on from my thread about new cars under $20K we have now settled on 2 options: 2011 Nissan Micra TI or 2011 Kia Picanto EX So looking for worldly opinions on which car is better! Have driven both and both are similarly priced thanks to a pretty s... |
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Yamaha SR500 questions. Afternoon all. I am asking on behalf of a friend whom is a little stumped:) The engine is fitted to another frame as a project (bopper). #1 - Where abouts can he get a tool to remove the alternator/stator cover! #2 - There are 3 white wires coming from th... |
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Moto Guzzi - Electronic Ignition problems The electronic ignition has died on my 1100 Sport. A new one costs a whopping $1600.00. Does anyone know if these can be rebuilt ! |
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Vy Adventra Rear Wiper Motors Hi does anyone know where I can get a rear wiper motor for a Vy Adventra asap as without it cant get a warrant and they are so hard to find! |
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Fitting third row seating in an Outlander I have a 5 seater Outlander and wondered about getting an extra couple of seats in the back. Was wondering if anyone had been through this process and roughly, what it costs please. |
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O.K. I have been asked to do a cambelt change. On a 1994 Caldina TZ and I have a couple of questions to ask the experts here. Can the change be done with the motor in! And if you have any hints or tricks to make the job easier/quicker that would be really appreciated. Will be changing tensioner, wate... |
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Insurance - Repair or write off! Have a gsxr1000. Insured for $13000. Just got a call from bike shop figure of just under $7500 to repair. Any chance at all of a write off or definitely a repair job! |
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Think you know your cars! http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/motoring/6093879/Quiz-Carmakerss-symbols-and-badges |
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Ballpark for engine recondition! Just sorta tossing up ideas now, the old girl is up to around 320,000 and the bearings are getting a bit noisey on it. I realise the price will vary between different mechanics and reconditioners, but what sort of ballpark would I be looking at! It's ... |
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Turbo cars lookn at getn a new ride seen a couple turbed cars but ive heard that they break alot! or are expensive to fix i dont really need the power so is it a wise idea to buy a car with a turbo! |
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Why blame the car or machinery, when something goes wrong ! who's really at fault ! |
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1997 Rav4 GT. What are these like of fuel please. i travel 80ks to work and back home again each day. Thanks in advance D |
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Screwed tyre i have a screw in my tyre, It holds air for about 2 days and then goes down to about 10psi. anyways, just wondering if it can still be repaired because it's pretty close to the sidewall! http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/31/197380131_full.jpg |
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1987 SUZUKI SWIFT GTI - STOLEN FROM ONEHUNGA REGO NH2919,red, SOME WORTHLESS SCUMBAG,has stolen my car ,reward for return.We have four kids and have not long moved down here , REALLY need this to get to work. Please can you contact Mark on 0272220160 if you spot it. |
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Does anybody know how to turn seats in toyota estima i have an 8 seater but cant figure out how to turn the3 seats behind the drivers seataround to face the rear can anyone help! |
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How many km's is too many when buying a used car! I am looking at buying a second hand wagon, possibly a toyota carib or a caldina or something similar. I want it to be an everyday runaround car. How many km's is too many in your opinion! If I was looking to try and get 5 years use at least. Obviousl... |
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Suzuki vitara 1600 hi fullahs!any one know a worst case scenario to get the air conditioning up and running in my little wagon-in dollar terms i mean! |
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Nissan and honda spares , found a cheap place lookingfor parts, i came across this place , with very good prices would like to share http://www.partsguru.co.nz/contact/ |
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VS Calais 5.0 Low oil pressure. What to do! Had the car about 2 months. It has a bit of a rattle when cold started till oil light goes out. We took it over the hill and worked it a bit and the temp got up a little more than usual but still under halfway on the gauge, when we come to idle the oil li... |
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Subaru Problems Hi guys, have a nz new 1.8 litre carburated 1991 Subaru Legacy 4wd 5 speed manual wagon. it is the basic model with manual windows, no aircon, vinyl interior etc.has clocked 365,000kms problem free for the first owner (grandad) & me but has got a few ... |
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