Gaz
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Because the runflat tyres have a stiffened sidewall, it's nigh impossible to tell if you have a puncture visually, hence the need for TPMS
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They also rust up due to short trips causing them to stick and wear out, or lack of lubrication Can't really see the wear unless you pull out the shaft, worst one I've seen was it wore into the head
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It's only a theory at the moment, if lean more to fixing your engine, there's not much else that could go wrong with them after this. Could end up doing all this to the new motor yet
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No they are two separate procedures. If you replace a like for like battery, no need to code it, assuming it hasn't been mucked around with before
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Yes it can do, they wear or rust up due to lack of servicing and too many short trips. New shaft with teflon rings, and recommend levers also replaced. Cost wise, not cheap, cams can be $1000ish and then some plus labour, levers gaskets etc
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Seen entrenchment/wear on the eccentric shafts a number of times
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Needs to be registered when replaced with a new one. Coded if you change specs
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https://m.facebook.com/groups/546131948789959?view=permalink&id=2898711136865350 Apparently there's another one somewhere but I can't find it
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He got a bit defensive on a Facebook thread about it too, was amusing
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If it has a IBS then should be able to carry out an energy diagnosis
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Cheap bumper repairs have long been a thing of the past, unless you catch the bottom or the side. Parking sensors, active cruise control radars, cameras all add up fast
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^^ same as my e46 now I think about it. Only reason I found out as I looked up what the colour was via the sticker in the engine bay, and the car didn't match the sticker!
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Yeah that's it. They have been sending out letters for the last year or so, but alot of imports get brought in without going anywhere near a dealer in Japan or NZ. Always good to check with your local dealer if there are any recalls when buying a car Nop
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Connects PCV to the intake manifold and has a heater element to it, have been known to melt. Engine needs to be not hot when doing the recall
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Been doing those for the last 2/3 years, common recall on most N series 6 cylinders Edit: prob wouldn't be surprised if it needed an airbag as well since its a jap import
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@BMTHUG just bought one, not sure how much he paid but I think it was advertised around 8kish? They don't come up for sale very often, in particular good condition ones so if it is mint then might be worthwhile bringing it and saving the hassle of finding one and getting stuck with a lemon
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Standard one for 3 years is $1895. Being an M car they will be in a different category with a higher excess and maximum per claim limit
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Had the same problem with the Mrs mondeo and my e36, couldn't find one in Christchurch let alone for a decent price. Then in lockdown one popped up on trademe for $60. Got a damaged one for the e36 for nothing but still a pain
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Magic eye doesn't always mean sh*t. Load test is most reliable way to confirm battery status
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A car yard here in Christchurch just landed 19 ex rental ford rangers
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Oddly today we had two parcels delivered from the UK. Both sent early April so maybe they are not accepting anything until they have cleared the backlog?
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Mate went to send us something, they refused to. Mother in law also went to send us something and wouldn't but would courier it
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Found out today all mail services from the UK to NZ have been halted except for courier and don't know if it'll ever turn up
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Fair enough, although there's 2 oil filter housing gaskets and it's a fiddly wee job trying not to spill coolant everywhere Doesn't cover the cost of fixing other people's laziness or inability to complete basic servicing for free, especially when they never purchased anything from the dealer. It's a weekly occurrence, "had my car serviced elsewhere a d they cant make this light go away, can you do it for free?" Dealers will survive on warranty and service plan work. It's the middle of the range workshops that will suffer, just like all the building and civil sub contractors that fall off because people want the cheapest price on stuff
