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Haha! Yeah. I'd probably do it... but I'm mad. It'd probably only take me 6 months. I ALWAYS have a spare car, in case I decide to do something myself

Very couple of hours, easy The V8's a bit more involved!

They're in Auckland - that IS parked!

No special tools needed for the M54 6cyl Arma - That vanos hose leak will just be 2 aluminium washers and about 10 minutes work max. Really easy. However, if the seals have never been done with the correct type, they'll be knackered

Drain the power steering reservoir, trim a small amount off the hose ends, and put them back on with new clamps (quality - not those tridon crap ones!). Don't over tighten either - that's as bad as being too loose and may distort or break the fittings. Get a new O ring for the cap too - they leak.

What posts? No, really.

A photo and a complaint at the local police should be enough - you are NOT allowed to park blocking a driveway - even your own, apparently!

I spoke to the local AMI manager personally, and they agreed to a value with me and put it as a fixed value, that didn't depreciate. I don't know if they can still do that though - It was about 3 years ago.

Welcome! Make sure you get those pics up! .,.,..

Bugger, can't see pictures at work :-( Welcome though!

Maybe it's been for sale for 7 years and he's just realised it's not worth 65K. In 8 more years, it'll be down to mid 20's...

They must have just installed Oracle... ...That never seems to go well.

Vanos seals won't cause you to leak oil - the oil that makes it past the seals will end up back in the sump. the gasket or aluminium sealing washers could have been leaking, but they don't really affect the operation of the Vanos (unless the leak is huge, but then you'd have more issues than Vanos!). Usually worn Vanos seals eventually lead to a hunting idle, as the oil pressure stuggles to maintain a constant advance point for the cams. How long ago did you change the seals? Our M54 idled fine before and after, though it was easily stalled, and the idle would hunt a lot while riding the clutch, reversing and the likes, before I did them. You might be paying more attention, looking for faults, because you've made changes, or the car maybe adjusting to things still.

Yep, no TV at our place for about 7 years now. When we stay with friends, the most interesting thing on TV - ads

Alpina Conversion costs about 82 bucks, might have to hunt down an E39 version

580i Touring Maybe Julian could put it in his 540i. THEN supercharge it.

Awesome!

Good E30 conversion

I'd give him a grand for it

True! He's VERY helpful, and listens to what you want. The dealer I called was trying to price the wrong part repeatedly, and that's when I found out Paul can get them. Cheaper AND correct!

I think everybody hates to see someone ripped off. I had my house windows made by RYAN WINDOWS AND DOORS, and they were terrible, poorly made leaky things, they spent 3 months not fixing them very well and cost me thousands of dollars and lost my builder in the process due to work stopping on the build - I took them to disputes tribunal and they didn't bother to turn up. I won the case and didn't pay the remainder (I should have had an entire refund though). I think everyone wants you to have the same outcome. There are a LOT of dodgy people out there, who'd do better by being honest and professional, instead of being sneaky, dodgy, deceitful and greedy. I'm sure you'll be sure to tell all your friends about it..... We have no local RYAN WINDOWS AND DOORS branch anymore

The are overated by some people - they are just an average van. However the price andy's was, wasn't inflated for "reputations" sake. It seemed a pretty honest van for the money (It's was owned by a company up here that had it for a LOOOOOOONG time) People seem to see Hiaces as the best - even our 2006 one at work is VERY avaerage - certainly no Euro van either. But then our replacement is a near $80K VW that our performs it entirely. It should, for that money. I'd say the older Hiaces are far better than the new ones, when you consider the cost!

It's funny - I've seen people do dyno runs, and see no difference (on other forums etc). Ours REALLY felt difference. I can't see how you wouldn't notice it on the chart. Will be good to see results!

However - it sounds like he was not required to sign the rental document - it's that document that gives the rental company permission to make further charges to the card. Without the signed agreement, the has hirer has NOT agreed to pay the extra charges, and the credit card company will do a chargeback, as an unauthorised "purchase". I had someone dispute a charge, I sent a copy of the SIGNED agreement, along with the proof of infringement (speeding, in this case). Credit card company did nothing. Without the agreement, they'd have done a chargeback.

If it doesn't happen (today), then dispute the whole lot. Be sure to leave some nasty reviews