Automotive Talk

General chat about anything and everything, nothing in particular, just a place to kick back Just go to the last page and take part of the conversation. more

So, its been a while... Lives have changed and we all seem to have disappeared... I urge you (if you're an old school boostuser who is lurking) step forward and say hello... Would be nice to see familiar names pop back up again. more

Does anyone know how to retrieve photos from members rides or sale posts from way back? Now that I’m an old prick, I’d love to look back on the cars I used to post up here back in the olden days .... Pfa more

Hey guys, A little help if anyone has dealt with this stuff before? I bought a 2008 Triton, 3.5l petrol with LPG conversion in Brisbane, QLD 2 weeks ago. It is my first LPG vehicle so i didn't know i needed a gas certificate to register it in my name. The previous owner didn't provide one. It came with a RWC and i drove it aro... more

So there's something in your car not working and you think the fuse is blown? A common problem for Ford Falcon BF Owners unfortunately. It could be your indicators, hazard lights, door locks, wipers, instrument cluster, or most commonly cigarette outlet. Here's the digram, but remember, if you don't have a diagram you can always pull o... more

Hey guys, Have had a lot of questions about white walls recently, How much they cost, Where to get them done etc. The idea of this thread is for all to post any info about white wallers or ask any questions about them. This should keep the forums a little bit cleaner as well as my inbox! Something's you should know about whit... more

this is my 85 vk commodore. has Ls1 conversion, motor and gearbox from a vy ss. fully engineered and permitted. midnight blue grp III kit with grp A spoiler 4L60e gearbox with 4200rpm allfast converter 234/244 .585 @ 112 edelbrock proflo xt manifold edelbrock proflo xt fuel rails 85mm polished throttle body trend hardened push rods pac beehive s... more

This is a Charity Event for the Epilepsy Foundation, come and help raise money and enjoy the drive! Get involved for a good cause. Meeting points will be: 10:00am at Kariong BMW car park for a 10:30am depature 11:00am at Twin Servos North Bound for a 11:30 depature 12:30pm at Beresfield BP catch up point for a 1pm depature After we have all cau... more

This is a Charity Event for the Epilepsy Foundation, come and help raise money and enjoy the drive! Get involved for a good cause. Meeting points will be: 10:00am at Kariong BMW car park for a 10:30am depature 11:00am at Twin Servos North Bound for a 11:30 depature 12:30pm at Beresfield BP catch up point for a 1pm depature After we have all cau... more

Project Rat Rolla Have had a few buckets over the years and they always kept breaking. Always loved these cars so picked this up cheap so I could build the perfect daily and still be well under budget. Done full head gasket kit, clutch, timing belt kit, water pump, suspension, bushes etc. So here is the build so far. Engine: 4AFE 1.6L EFI, Have a... more

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Hi guys so this is first time I've posted here I've been in the process of getting the motor rebuilt for my little Capri it is a b6t but now that it has all forged internals has ported and polished head an exeady race clutch with billet flywheel a Gt2860r turbo hanging of the side and a decent intercooler tucked behind the bumper I'm h... more

Hi i have a van that apparently has had an oil leak problem for a while. fixing not the problem. But I don't want to leave an oil slick and kill any water life by doing it at home plus it is a big job. Whole underside of car plus engine bay. Is there anywhere that i can go and degrease it myself or pay to have it done. Cheers. more

ADVICE NEEDED Ive recently snapper a rocker arm and am in the process of fixing it all but have been told that changing from hydraulic lifters to solid lifters will help prevent the same issue from happening again. I was wondering if i would also need new cams or anything else if i do decide to switch. Any help is appreciated, Thanks. more

Hi anyone, I'm new. Been reading a lot of posts from a number of years back. I have a 94 VR V6 Buick engine Commodore. As you are aware it's 130kw at the engine, I only want to increase the power, if possible to around 180kw. What does anybody recommend? more

Does any off topic readers remember the days of a troll called HULK? Was speaking to another old off topic reader and we were having giggles about the time he had personal details thrown up on here, they were the good days. more

Just wondering has any body done a head gasket d4d 06 3l diesel Hilux cost$??? more

Hi all, I feel like an absolute idiot for having to ask this, but does anyone have any tips on how to remove the front door trim on the above mentioned car? I have NO problems on my skyline, everything unscrews/unclips quite easily..... but as my girlfriend's Barina is quite new, I don't want to risk breaking the panels as I take all the co... more

Hey there guys.... Had a 1970 Vg Hardtop in my possession for a couple decades now... Had it stored in my container after being ripped off from a bodybuilder a while back... car was being repainted and had been stripped fully. I had it licensed till this May but let the rego lapse, Bloody mistake which I regret now... I've piecing it back toge... more

so im looking at getting some 33'' ko2 fitted on my 08 hilux, i currently have a 2'' susspension lift but i am unsure if 33s will fit, is there any way i can make them fir by some cutting? or should i stick to 32'' more

Hey guys I have a 95 vs commodore, replaced coils, leads, plugs and dfi card and still have a F****** miss, car hunts around for idle a little, seems if I’m really steady on the throttle increasing the revs it’s not too bad but if I stab the throttle it misses like a son of a, wondering if anybody could give me suggestions on what could p... more

So you're wondering how the department of transport checks your learner drivers log book as part of the driving test? The general rule of thumb is of course, to do the right thing, and keep a log book in accordance with the guidelines. But let me make it simple for you: Record date, time, hours, rego and odometre reading, etc.Remember that mi... more

hey guys, just wondering if anyone knew any place in brisbane that makes up decompression plates? I've called Hardcore, JHH, Bryants and tried a few small local machine shops and haven't had any luck yet more

Engine: L18 Exhaust: 2 inch extractors and exhaust. Suspension: just new springs and shocks. Wheels: Modifications: engine changed to L18, Engine cams, twin SU carbies, holden purple paint with gold flicker in it. Stereo Audio / Visual: nothing worth listing. Estimated Power: 68kw hahah This is my Datsun 1600 aka barney the dinosaur, I only ... more

I have a twin turbo 1jz in a 1980 hilux as a comp truck, manual gearbox and it's runs and drives and electrics work. Doesn't over heat or anything.. Now the plan is to take this set up and put it in a 1992 spacecab 2wd more

Hey guys just seeing if anyone had done a 1jz conversion into a hilux 2wd.can you do it for around $10grand including labour.ive got the jz motor with single turbo setup already with auto box on it. more

It’s coming from that hose pipe that goes into the housing 09 FG Xr6 Turbo more

Hi i have lancer sedan 2010 cj and 18 rims in it.will it possoble to do streching of tyres in it more

Hi i have lancer sedan 2010 cj and 18 rims in it.will it possoble to do streching of tyres in it more

Looking at fiting SR5 headlights and indicator lenses to a 2000 model 2WD hilux, just wondering if this is possible without changing any of the quarter panels, bonnet, bumper etc? Thanks more

I have a 2017 Nissan xtrail and my dipstick has broken from the handle how can l get it out? more

Looking for where the fuse box is in a Toyota Hilux for model years 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014? The most difficult to find is the area behind the glove box / passenger compartment, who would have thought that whole drawer comes out and there's a load of fuses behind it? The action to access it involves opening, and ... more

where do I begin well I purchased my 1999 n15 pulsar about 5 months ago it isn't much at the moment but this week im putting 17 rims on her and getting the exhaust done in about a week i'll be getting the gearbox recondition and when I can afford it ill be getting lowering springs and then a couple of cosmetic changes and it will loo... more

where do I begin well I purchased my 1999 n15 pulsar about 5 months ago it isn't much at the moment but this week im putting 17 rims on her and getting the exhaust done in about a week i'll be getting the gearbox recondition and when I can afford it ill be getting lowering springs and then a couple of cosmetic changes and it will loo... more

can i weld over a hole on the chassis more