Forum: Other makes and models

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If anyone owns one of these... I don't think its limited to the HSE either, 96 to ~2001 I think.... there is a common fault in the brake master cylinder/abs/booster unit. Two plastic washers fail after degradation over time and the brake system is rendered useless.... I have just had it happen to...

http://www.jag-lovers.org/brochures/ Over 350 pieces spanning 80 odd years. Jag guys, get over there and get reading/downloading. Some of the brochures are beautifully reproduced and the effort to get them is well worth it.

Hi all What are a few good part no sites like realoem for the lemons? and what are a few good online ordering sites. And with power steering hoses, if the rubber element is leaking can that be replaced by some sort of shop? citroen wanted $750 for a new ps hose. all the parts i need to fix...

dealer is quoting too much so figured wed start taking the shitheap to a citroen specialist. needs to be so because the one time we took our car to a non citroen place the hydraulic suspension packed itself in or something or other. anyway. yeah after some places close to 3150 (happy to drive...

Had the first service on a new hilux today. Asked them to leave me with a spare oil filter as I change filters between oil changes. Toyota genuine oil filter $27 !! I think I feel some Ryco purchases coming on.

We have had a string of Subies since 2001. Had a lot of fun in the turbo ones and now have a plain vanilla Forestor. In all that time we never had a single thing go wrong, just routine services and averaging 25-30km per year (certainly a contrast with owning an E30). Are we just lucky or do...

I am looking for a new car, and have been considering either v8 e 38 or e34, ba xr8 or possible a jag 4.0 v8. I am not to fond of bmw's v8 design philosophy of "throw it out after 200,000 k's" but would love to get one if i can find a low mileage 540i or similar, but I was wondering if anyone here...

.....if the VL Holden electric fuel pump has a check valve built in? Or is it in the fuel line?

does anyone know if a 98 hyundai excel has hydraulic lifters or adjust tappets?

Hey all, I'm looking at buying a runabout for around the 10k mark. I would like a coupe such as a Porsche 944. Possibly a Mercedes or there abouts. However, there are quite a few cars that I'm thinking could be options. MGF, they look crappy but mid engined and rear wheel drive is tempting....

Most recent dyno day saw 355 rhwp peak but alot more torque and mid range power, this was a bit lower than last time since i increases the VCT cut off point and backed the ignition advance off as i intended to really increase the boost. Very happy with how the car drives at the moment, teh power...

] Here it is, my new project, 1990 300zx TT / MT 2+0 . silver, leather. 17's and pretty much stock everything else. As the title would imply, this car will be kept 100% street legal, the goal being to extract as much power for the least amount of mods. one reason for doing that is to see...

I came across an odd-looking hyundai as I walked past their stand thing at the Ekka recently, and thought WTF is this?! It was the Genesis coupe. I think it is probably to be the replacement for the tiburon. I actually don't mind it, somehow?! Sure, it has some pretty strong styling cues from...

What are these cars like? I've found some for <$20,000 in manual. Any comments would be ideal, thanks. Thanks.

I owned a 91 v8 soarer once..... It was the biggest piece of shit car I have ever had.. stalled all the time (auto), was unreliable, had stupid airbag suspension that broke after it was replaced.. Some cars are so reliable you have nothing but good things to say.. but toyota soarer. Biggest hunk...

Decisions decisions :)

I was having a discussion with some folk on another forum about the value of the XC Cobras, particularly in light of Mr Humpage's recent GTHO thread. For those who came in late, this is an XC Cobra - a concourse winning example that belongs to a mate in Qld. So, given they're just a...

Does anyone know much about the Lexus RX series? Am currently shopping for a replacement Family Truckster and the RX made it into the list mainly because She who must be obeyed likes them and they appear quite well equipped for the money. (compared to the X5 anyway) I'm interested to know...

Did the automatics ever receive the revup or HR motors?

I have always wanted to build an oldschool RWD car and I just thought I'd share with you guys this really cool classic Toyota Celica I found on the net. It has the oldschool frame and body but with new school technology. More pictures here:...

PS, this I am selling this car, it has just been restored. Very nice to drive, just thought I would share it with the forum

Hi All, I have an 'unusual' situation. I own a Holden/Chevy Suburban for which I just bought a secondhand set of Hella headlights. Turns out they're the ellipsoidal lights used in the BMW E30. They were installed in GMC ambulances which were imported for use in Oz (Notorious for having...