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This is the bit I just cannot understand. How is NZ persuading the rest of the world to collect GST on behalf of NZ, and getting that money paid to NZ? It makes no sense. Of course, the fundamental ineptitude of NZ Post means that were they to be required to apply tax to all imports, no-one would ever receive anything. NZ Post are - essentially - useless at this, and take weeks to do something that FedEx (etc) are able to do with no time penalty.

$500us order from china delivered today, no gst. System works good ?

I ordered from FCP last week 3rd December, got here today with FedEx. No GST paid. ?

Hi Everyone, I have imported a 1973 E9 coupe. Mechanically the running gear looks ok. The engine is a M30B34 and the compression on cylinder 6 is about 8.5 bar and the rest are around 12.5. When I took the rocker cover off it looked new inside. no sign of water in the oil so I am taking the engine out and going to take the head off. Any ideas on what the issue is? The car stood for about 6 years before I bought it. I'm hoping it's Just the rings. I can't figure out if the engine is a high compression European one or a low compression USA one , given the compression test what would your guess be? Once the head off I'll know for sure. The car has triple 45 Webers, a 265 Getrag box and a limited slip diff. The suspension seems to have slightly lower springs, Bilstien shocks, large anti roll bars front and rear. Apart from any engine issues I am after some E9 parts, does anyone have any or even an old e9 decomposing in the garden. Let me know . I am also after a period style black leather steering wheel. Also guidance on rebuilding the power steering pump and steering box (The box seems to have little play in it but I want to make sure it is fluid tight. Where can I get a gasket for the back case of the gearbox. It appears to be leaking from the bolts that hold it on. I could use liquid gasket, but would prefer the real gasket. I would also like some RHD headers as well if anyone has some ideas. I tried Motorsport down under but they have not responded to my emails. Are they still in business? Thanks for letting me join the group. Cheers Mark

$3000 for complete package Motor//loom/DME & EWS etc... to fire-up...:6 speed g/box/shifter/pedal-box/slave &pipe-work. 1. M54b30 Engine had travelled 155Kms Motor has just been taken out by professional engineer. 2. Gearbox 226 6 speed, imported from the US with pedal-box, gear-shift & slave cylinder with plumbing pipe work attached 3. e46 3.38 locked diff (pic. not available), will need to use your own or obtain the trans-axles to fit up though These parts are located in the Manawatu BUT could be delivered, if paid for, along SHI P/Nth-Ackld 11-12 January. -do=edit#.url

Complete head required. If possible head alone, but would accept a complete engine. Cheers.

Next time ill lent you my gas torch

Today I tackled the rear bush supporting the diff. What a sh*t of a job, even when I thought I had the right tools... much swearing and wailing as I broke a high tensile bolt and stripped the thread on another, punched myself in the cheek when the socket let go... getting the exhaust, sway bar, diff itself out was easy... I now know why I've been putting off this job for a few months...

Found out of more information. It was indeed stolen and recovered. Only thing "fixed" was 4 new (aftermarket) wheels and an alignment. +1 @Driftit

...and somewhat irrational...