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^^^^ Certainly a plausible cause & the first thing to check, though I have never seen that happen myself, nor come across the mentioned problem with the car. It does sound like a main connection problem. If you find nothing obvious, my suggestion would be to take it to an auto sparky. Unless you have the means/knowledge to check things, you could be chasing your tail.

As above & the gauge IS single wire - earths the gauge, engine management IS two wire - a reference back to the DME

Which one? There are several variations

Just sussed it in the settings on the side panel, dunno how/when I changed it & on both computers,,,,

As of last night I cant see "new content" Can only view from the forums section Going Forums > new content brings up "sorry no new content found" Anyone else or is this just me? Just tried the laptop & its the same

Rae I doubt it is worth bringing those parts in. For most engines you can get a timing belt kit which includes belt, tensioner, idlers & seals. Just then requiring water pump & head bolts - probably Euro Italian for these Belt kit - Repco/BNT - anyone you know up there for a trade discount?

Yep, often in contact with Kerry, Infact have been today too. PM me if you want his contact

Went to reply last night but the post didn't happen Was actually taking the mickie

^^^^ Racing/driving properly whilst having a beer - now that sounds interesting Hard enough to avoid carnage with everybody sober...

Doubt you will find one looking exactly as that pic Tom

This has got to be the best response. I totally agree. My Jap import E39 that I bought in myself in 04 is been a great car. Highly specced, low documented milage (24k) & service history, was 4.5 yrs old at the time. Done 140xxx kms now with only consumables having been done. That said - have seen many horror cars from Japan through work, along with many more good ones. BMW's included in each catagory. Equally, depending on car, it's time in Singapore, service history, I have seen good Singapore imports too. Adding to, NZ new aint the golden egg either - there are plenty of kiwis that don't know what servicing a vehicle means...

Emissions standard requirement would be the main one. Check on the LTSA website

Pretty sure you will find it cannot be complied here. Best you check first:-

I see, more than a door as you mentioned. Actually worse than a hit i took in the race car - my A pillar was still relatively straight.

Why a complete shell changeover for a front door needing replacing, even if some structural/body repair also required?

^^^^^ Me too, but then again maybe adding an E24 M6, an M1...

So it survived after the first pic in the listing. Looks like it has gone past the point...

Yep been linked before Dave. Agree though - nice car/race cred but the price....

^^^^^ Ha, coming as deck cargo on a submarine didn't help... Those things were destined to rust before they even left Japan as CKD units.

Hard to tell. Best clean/dry it completely the retry from cold & see where it originates from. 2005 is not overly old - mine is a 99 & still ok. Pressure test should show the leak up. Maybe/likely it was damaged in the accident. Pressure test a few days back should have shown the problem though:-

^^^^^ So the sh*t should not be allowed in the country!!!!

Hmmm, me too. Adding to that not everybody drives "all out" on the road to require the "sport" tyre

Yep - the quality difference...

Seem to recall you offering loaning a tool, not had it returned I take it Mark?

How true as far as Hyundai & Kia go as far as quality now v then. As far as that other POS - yep no doubt Chinese build quality/no rust protection. Best thing to do with it!!!!!!!