Baz

Jeff, my Z has a misfire from the n/s bank - cyl # 6 had a bit of oil around the threads on the sparkplug, but the plugs and coilpacks are ok. There was a bit of oil in the pipework around the o/s recirc. Does that sound like common symptoms? Its never had the boost increased or messed around with.

This sort of thing would be ideal, an estate would give me much more flexibility when it comes to carrying items around - the rear seats in the alfa dont even fold down!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-AUDI-A4-1-8T-SPORT-GREY-/260639510613?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3caf535055 But its done 157,000 miles!!! I've seen lots with that sort of mileage, is that as bad as it sounds, or is there plenty of life left in it?

I asked the same question before as I have a spare engine that 'apparently' had uprated internals, yes the only way to know is taking it apart.

Here's a good link for you mate, should be on here http://importworkshop.com/nissan-fairlady-z.html :detective:

thanks Richard, I've never owned a diesel, maybe its time I looked at them lol. I know my budget isn't great, but I'm reluctantly thinking of changing the alfa, despite it being a very well equipped and smart car. Just don't want to end up with some base model thing, but hopefully I'll find something I will be happy with.

...Daily driver that is. I currently have a 2 litre Alfa 156, its a brilliant car, just think I need something with a turbo for a bit more 'go'. So I'd sell the alfa for £1100-ish, I will be looking upto about £1500 for a turbocharged (petrol) motor - any suggestions or recommendations welcome! Ideally something fairly new - 1997 onwards. (new to me :blushing: ) Cars that have already crossed my mind: Saab 9-3 / 9-5 turbo Audi A4 / A6 1.8T Passat 1.8T Volvo S40 T4 any others? :helpsmilie:

No mate, have been busy sorting other things out on the car, waiting for my mate to give me his compression tester then I'll get it checked. Unless I can get my conzult to work if that may flag up any problems?

fkin TERRIBLE :lol: :lol:

a woman is like a deck of cards ... You need: A Heart to love her, A Diamond to marry her, A Club to smash her stupid head in, and A Spade to bury the *******.

more like KING dick :lol:

:thumbup: someone definately got a good deal :)

An auto NA? Its probably somewhere still trying to get to 60mph... :lol:

I guess when you find out who bought them - you are going to deck them?

That red zed looks absolutely fantastic. Great work on the diffuser :thumbup:

Damn, so sorry to hear it :( Give the engine builder a call, however its not going to help you out with the extra hassle of getting it sorted.

Nah she likes these wheels, and wheels off the wrong car is big in the VW world apparently :lol: Gonna get some adapters, I think by the time a machine shop have welded/filled the existing holes, redrilled, and machined down, going to looking at £100 for the set. Therefore adapters seem the obvious solution. Cheers for the input guys. :thumbup:

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that looks like a computer game picture :lol:

Just bought some Audi wheels for the girlfriends new polo, standard wheels are 4x100, new ones are 5x100. I know PCD adapters are available (about £120) but I've noticed on the net that a couple of people have had wheels re-drilled. Would this raise any safety concerns or is it ok? I'm guessing any machine shop would be able to carry out the conversion? If its an acceptable way round it and works out a fair amount cheaper then we'll go down that route. :thumbup: thankZ :sweatdrop:

rough git :lol: :tt2:

Well I'm really suprised no fecker is interested... If I needed some wheels I wouldn't hesitate to buy them.

Heres a nice set. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-AZEV-CLASSICO-ALLOYS-17-5X114-300ZX-JAP-CARS-/120598126951?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item1c14356167

amen to that :bow:

After going through 25 cars I'm pretty used to knowing what questions need asking, but theres nothing you can do when the person selling it dresses it up over the phone and holds back information. :(

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