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    Cat 5 Cyclone hits Nth Queensland Coast

    Cyclone Larry. Winds up to 300kph. Many houses and Banana & Sugar crops destroyed. Amazingly it appears no deaths.
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    Dyno-Tab- Anyone used this stuff?

    This is being promoted here is Australia, however it is made in the USA. Any comments please. Here is a report from their website Dyno-Tab Test report
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    Backpacker Guilty Verdict

    Bradley John Murdoch has been found guilty of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. Murdoch guilty of murder 13-12-2005 From: AAP Guilty ... Murdoch was given a mandatory life sentence. BRADLEY Murdoch was tonight found guilty by a Northern Territory Supreme Court jury of...
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    End of LS1 in Australia

    Seems GMH is dropping the LS1 in favour of the 6 litre L76 (GenIV) motor as the LS1 can not meet the Euro 3 emmision standards which apply from next year. It will put out 264kw. It comes from the motor used in the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade. There will still be a LS2...
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    Any one heard of FSA oil filters?

    Local oil filter distributor say these are great and filter down to 15 micron. Apparently made in Indonesia. He sells Baldwins as well and say these are as good. Any comments? PS. From checking on the net it looks like they are owned by Sakura Japan, but made in Indonesia. But I may be wrong...
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    Dealer Service Additives

    My father just got his Hyundai Santa Fe back from the 45,000km service. I noted on his bill the following. Friction Proofing Engine Flush Spitfire w/ Octane each about $10 each. OT. But what are workshop supplies? Yes, another $10-.
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    Help me choose and Oil - Motul or Mobil

    Hi, I've been using Motul 300v 5w-30 for a while now on my small fleet of cars. The cars comprise a Holden (Gm) 3800 3.8ltr V6 (120,000km) Nissan 200sx 2 ltr turbo 4 cycl(4,000km) Daewoo 2 ltr n/a 4 cycl Daihatsu 0.6 ltr 3 cycl I found of late that it has become increasing hard to get this...
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    No more Holden Monaro

    GM Holden has decided to drop the Monaro from its product line. There will be one last build as a special run-out in a gold colour going on sale next month. Then no more. Apparently due to the development of the next commodore, on which the Monaro is based, they are not able to produce both...
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    Fuelstar catalyst

    Hi, An inline device is available here that mounts in the fuel line and is claimed to replace the need to add valve recession products to unleaded fuel in cars that previously ran on leaded fuel. Super (leaded fuel) is no longer available here and its temporary replacement, lead replacement...
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    Oil light keeps coming on..

    and the motor keeping stalling . The exact words of my wife just after she said there was something wrong with the car. Haven't had time to check it out but there is oil in it, so will have to investigate some more. Makes you wonder what some people think warning lights are for? And how...
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    Advice of Fuel level for storing vehicle

    I am looking at putting a car away in my garage for 3-6 months and wondering if I should have the tank full or not? The battery will be on a auto charger.
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    1937 B & S

    Hi, my father just yesterday told me of a piece of farm equipment that he just running again. The mechanic was very surprised that it was a 1937 B & S motor. Was a bit gummed up, but got it running and apparently it goes quite well. Will report back when I see it. In the meantime anybody...
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    Are Koni shocks worth it?

    Wasn't sure if this was the right forum so excuse me if it isn't. Looking up changing the shocks on my GM Holden 3.8 ecotec. ('96 VS). I believe the originals are a monroe oem. Anyway, done 1117,000km and thinking they are getting a bit tired. What I have looked at so far is Monros sensatracs...
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    What is Flat shifting

    Did a search of this board and googled but couldn't find an accurate description of what this is. The reason for the question is that Ford just had a high performance vehicle (Typhon I think, 550nm torque) dropped from contention in car of the year type competition as it broke a circlip in the...
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    Just fitted Michelin Pilot Preceda's

    Just put a set on my Holden Calais (v6). Previous tyres were Michelin MXV3a but these have been discontinued and the direct replacement is the MXV8. Their is also a new XM1. Decided I would try the Sportier tyre as I tend to stop, go and corner harder than the standard driver for this luxury...
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    Falken St-115's or Goodrich Sport or Bridgestone G3's ?

    My son is looking at these for his modded turbo Nissan (rear drive). Currently has Simex tyres which seem fairly hard and long wearing, just not a lot of grip. Also has been suggested BFGoodrich Sport or Bridestone Potenza G3's.
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    New Motul 300v range

    Just had a look at the Motul site/s and see that the 300v line has updated the series with "double esters." check out the French site 300v Motorsport range
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    Diff Oil for Nissan 180sx Turbo

    I understand it either has a viscous LSD standard or an after market mechanical LSD (possibly Cusco). Not sure as the cases are the same and it requires the diff to be pulled from the car to take off the rear cover. Was about to put the Motul diff oil in, but on reading their website it is not...
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    Restoring exterior Rubber finish

    My car came with rubber moldings around window frames which have a gloss type finish, this is now starting to come off. Can I restore this and how?
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    Motuls Ester Base - any comments?

    Here is Motuls descripton of their Ester base. Motul Ester Base Any comments from the Chemists amongst the members?
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