Nominal

My local guy kind-of recommended getting this qualification. Have done the initial application but not filled out the resulting forms yet. He reckoned it would make the overall process easier, particularly the audit stage.

YMMV
 

https://i-car.co.nz/course/automotive-steel-mig-welding-qualification-assessment/

Weirdly there was a completely different yellow CHR(?) just around the corner.

/nopics

There's only one repair certifier in Dunedin

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/specialist-repair-certifiers/docs/specialist-repair-certifiers.pdf

7 minutes ago, ajg193 said:

Just don't bend anything when changing the bearings. My flatmate replaced bearings in his old simpson 5 years ago and bent the spider. Washing machine always shook like a bastard after that until it finally exploded.

Judging by youtube, it's a PITA to take apart with plastic clips one the outer drum.

Paging @UTERUS

Our Bosch front loader is making nasty noises at certain fast spin speeds.

Did some checking/googling and it seems probable that the drum bearings or spider are toast.

Worth getting fixed? it's about 8-10 years old I guess.

Other option of course:

1 hour ago, AALAWS said:

Hey Guys - Just been talking to the cert guy for the rust repairs on my corolla, and says I need to get a vin assigned to the car.
Problem is, the shell is back on the rotisserie and the places I have talked to want me to take it to them an hour away.

Now I'll suck it up and take if I have to, it but just checking if this can be done remotely or by a mobile service if anyone knows?

I've had a vin assigned by VTNZ for my project car (a US import) without them seeing it in person. I just took photos.

The VIN tag hasn't been made/attached yet. 

Easy money!

9 hours ago, kws said:

Im going to try pick up a bottle of gas from bunnings this weekend, are there any special requirements for transporting it? I figure it probably shouldnt be rolling about in the boot?

Bunnings porirua wouldn't let me take a bottle in a hatchback. That was a few years ago though.

21 minutes ago, tortron said:

Currently on sale at machinery house. kinda tempted

How much $

Quite a bit of extra weight to be dragging around? Probably work OK otherwise.

1 minute ago, ThePog said:

What's the deal with modifying tow bars? My truck one sits a little high but I don't want to have it in a fixed position lower than it is. I want to replace the tongue with a 65mm box/50mm socket/receiver so it sits no lower but can have a lower towball to plug in.

Will I get in trouble if I do that? I have a big 3 phase MIG that produces the most convincing of welds...

I built my own for a car, no worries. So long it's not a heavy vehicle you'll be fine.

This fan is currently wired to 'suck', i.e pull air from the engine compartment out to the front of the car.

I'm going to change it to blow towards the engine, the way a mechanical fan would work

On 09/09/2021 at 21:45, SOHC said:

A Kauri tobacco tin full of tool steel witch have all been smoked down to the filter

Kauri tin must be traditional I guess?

Some of my dad's work. Not sure what the other tin used to contain.

Roll on summer (in Wellington, ha)

2 minutes ago, Geophy said:

Tell us more about this? Where were you looking for these prices?

Oz dollars though.

More.like a nightmare!

Feeling stalked.

Nice work on getting it running. You must be pleased.

injectors could be sticky, worry about it later.

I wood agree.

Nice work one power steering leaks. Mine's terrible.

For the steering wheel, can you center it up by adjusting the tie rod ends? I haven't had much luck with getting the steering wheel right, I just live with it being wonky.

For the hubcaps, this gadget came with my new car, not sure if it's a home-made or commercial thing?

It's a rare bumblebee edition.