feathersword

The previous owner of that ute is a good friend of mine, and is stoked to see how quickly you are progressing with it!

He spent a fair wack of money getting it painted a little over a year ago, and we were sad to see it go. I'll keep him posted on your progress

This thing is cool.

That's all, just wanted to say it

/lingpost

Was nice meeting a few of you guys, and Hadleigh was juiced to have a drive of your Kombi. Next time we might bring a few other whips, Hadleigh also owns a mint as Datsun 1200, Caleb has a mint as 808/RX3 and i have a really really shitty 323 wagon.

Haha mint I'll let him know and I'll remind him of lighting requirements. Probably be a few of us in his Kombi, will be good to yarn with a few of you.

twas a good meet.

thanks for the usual people who turned up and had fun.

Hey bro

Any chance you are going this Thursday and bringing your Kombi? Might be coming along in a mate of mine's Kombi and he's keen to have a geez at your bag set up

In the higher of that price range or maybe a wee bit more  (although probably with higher k's) you could get something like a Caldina GT-T or Legacy wagon? Big, probably quite comfy and decent power from factory?

Something like this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-867383878.htm

Surely a lot better car out there for 2-3g?

Pretty big gas bill, mitsi smoke screen, auto....Personal opinion they are not very good looking...

Hey Bro!

I was one of the fellas in the Kombi you yarned too at the campsite

Was nice to meet you, I think I have a couple (probably quite rubbish) photos of your car on my phone I'll post up at some stage

Custom works.

There's a couple of oldschool.co.nz ers there.

This.

Oh cool! Hi how are you.

Also whats the dwal with that commer fire truck do u know?

That was still on there from the previous owner - we had picked up the van that afternoon.

He runs Midas Thorndon Quay so you could hit him up there if you wanted more info.

At your work! I came with my mate who had just bought the green Hiace.

No photo's - but finally saw Seedy Al's Kombi last week in the flesh/metal - very cool!

Then a couple hours later saw Shaz's Lancer - also very cool!

The guy who owns it has a lock up in the same complex as some friends of mine.

I'll see if I can get any inside info.

Not sure if this will end up being much of a project, but here goes!

A couple of months ago a couple of mates flew from Wellington to Auckland to pick up a new tow vehicle (Ford Courier), and on a whim stopped in Putaruru and picked up this wee gem. A few texts and photos sent, and I had pretty much all but bought it before it even got back to Wellington.

After a few bits of rust work it got a WOF, it sure ain't pretty but runs well, especially with new plugs and leads. Other than that have done rocker cover gasket to stop a leak, oil and filters and driven it tons. Being the original 1300 and 4 speed it's not exactly a speed demon but has plenty of character. Mum even drives it to school (she is a teacher) and loves it - but has given it the nickname "Pusbucket"

Plans are to chuck some low at it, probably new shocks, couple coils out the front and blocks in the rear - maybe some rims if I can find some for a decent price. Would like some hotwires if anyone has any going?

Apologies for the rubbish photo but only one I have - will get some better one's next sunny day once it's had a clean!

I really need to, will take some photo's and do one day soon - not that I have done anything much to it yet!

Very cool!

I have a similar yellow one here in Wellington, might see you around!

Your dash is mint! Mine is all cracked and rubbish.

The 1300 4 spd is definitely no speed freak but still plenty fine to tootle about in - and hella easy to work on, if I can do it, anyone can!

Intermittent problems are a PITA.

Do you know anyone with a scan tool who can check for fault codes for you? Assuming that this has a OBD2 plug on it, you can get some pretty cheap code readers off trade me.

This may be what I need to do! Any idea where the OBD2 plug be, if it has one?

Replace it.

 

Does it have some kind of factory/aftermarket immobilizer? Any flashing red lights anywhere when it starts then dies?

I am planning on selling it pretty soon, my 82 323 wagon is much more my cup of tea. Ideally want it working before I sell it though! No flashing lights or anything like that, don't believe it has any immobilisers.

I feel like a lot of the time when posting here it is for crappy modern cars... Perhaps that is because older cars are better and don't give me any issues!

Anyways, looking for a bit of advice with my 1995 Volkswagen Polo. I barely drive it, but my mum uses it most days to get to work. 19 out of 20 times, she gets in, turns key, starts fine. The other 1 time out of the 20, it won't start! Engine turns over, but then dies. Mum tries a few times, gets frustrated, and gets a ride to work with Dad. I get home later, and every time, get in the car, turn key, car starts and I laugh at her.

Basically what I'm wanting is suggestions of things I can do/check to try and eliminate the problem, pain in the ass as it's so intermittent, so any potential fix could take a few weeks before I will know if its actually cured the problem!!

I live up in Newlands, will keep an eye out....scumbags!!

Having helped do this a couple times it definitely helps to have a couple sets of hands at least - take your time and you'll get it! Might take a couple tries!

Managed to get car started, so not starter motor. Battery is apparently pretty new (within last year or so), so potentially alternator not charging it? Going to get battery checked so may come back for more help once that is done, cheers guys

If you jump it and it starts fine, then yes the starter motor is okay. If you jump it and it just clicks, or wont crank over at all, or cranks over very very slowly then I'd be looking at the starter motor.

That's what I thought, cheers for confirming

Before replacing starter (if that's the problem) check all wires going to it first. I had an annoying problem when my little solenoid wire was loose.

Will keep that in mind

As per titles, friend of mine having issues with his 93 auto Primera and trying to figure out what is wrong with it. Haven't been to look yet, but problems starting - so I'm thinking either battery is poked (or alternator meaning battery not charging), or starter motor - as first things to try and check.

Plan is to take my car and try and jump it, if we are successful in doing that, that will likely mean starter motor is fine right?

Thanking you in advance you fountain of knowledge!

Saw what I'm fairly certain was this car parked at the shops in Tawa today, definitely made me slow down and have a look!