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 New auto box needed |
Moondog
 3rd Sep 2012 8:23 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 5986 · Subject: New auto box needed |
| To be honest, this thread worries me. I sold my Hilux doublecab with 190 000kms on the clock - still on it's first clutch, never mind gearbox. |
| Is this normal auto behaviour? |
Moondog
3rd Sep 2012 8:21 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 8083 · Subject: Is this normal auto behaviour? |
| My SD4 is just as smooth - On deceleration I often find myself watching the rev counter to see when it changes . |
| Seat Memory |
Moondog
2nd Sep 2012 7:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 13533 · Subject: Seat Memory |
| I take it that you still have the black SE - it doesn't have the memory function - just the power seats. |
| Dodgy Car Buyer? |
Moondog
2nd Sep 2012 3:27 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 16803 · Subject: Dodgy Car Buyer? |
Sorry guy's, I live in the UK, not America, so can we spell correctly please.
The word I'm referring to is CHEQUE not CHECK!! 
Your kidding, write? |
| Dodgy Car Buyer? |
Moondog
2nd Sep 2012 1:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 16803 · Subject: Sample scam response to advert |
Typical response:
Hello,
Great reading from you. I believe you must have buyer's interested in the purchase and I thought the best way to outbid them is by offering additional sum of ( R ... |
| Dodgy Car Buyer? |
Moondog
2nd Sep 2012 6:48 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 16803 · Subject: Dodgy Car Buyer? |
This scam has played out and is old in SA already. The buyer normally works on a oil rig, trawler, research or or leisure boat, and is buying for his poor father or other family member.
Don't engag ... |
| Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
Moondog
31st Aug 2012 11:03 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 5088 · Views: 1904156 · Subject: Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
Happy to join this forum!
Some history!
Bought my landy at 34 000km's in Dec 2008, changed rear tyres at 89 000km's and front at 103 000km's.
Driving 184km's a day(4000km's/month) and ge ... |
| Is it repairable |
Moondog
29th Aug 2012 8:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15878 · Subject: Is it repairable |
| I agree with Dave on that one - I would do whatever I could to get it written off, because they will need to pull the chassis straight and the car is unlikely to ever be the same again. Even if they d ... |
| Is it repairable |
Moondog
29th Aug 2012 4:27 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15878 · Subject: Is it repairable |
I can confirm the pics weren't in the gallery as I looked too, just an empty crash folder 
But have to say I think it's repairable, most likely suspension parts need replacing
Afraid ... |
| Is it repairable |
Moondog
29th Aug 2012 4:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15878 · Subject: Is it repairable |
It is difficult to say from pictures (which can be seen in the gallery  )
Thanks Taz - when I posted, only the 7 clutch pictures were in that gallery. |
| Is it repairable |
Moondog
29th Aug 2012 3:15 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15878 · Subject: Is it repairable |
| Pics ? |
| Whine on switching off |
Moondog
29th Aug 2012 9:42 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 3794 · Subject: Whine on switching off |
Is your wife still in the car when you hear this whine ?  |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Moondog
28th Aug 2012 5:59 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 490300 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Whow, what a thread! Took me days to read all the posts.
In general, Yamaha-Fan has put her finger in the right spot and all she said is correct and in line with the present knowledge and experence.
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| Thread lock? |
Moondog
27th Aug 2012 11:16 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 4216 · Subject: Thread lock? |
I've always used Npinks when I want a thread locking 
Loctite 243, easy to use and it won't come undone
Yep that's perfect. Always use the blue loctite - use the red one ... |
| HELP - paint removal....! |
Moondog
13th Aug 2012 12:09 pm
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 17 · Views: 15077 · Subject: HELP - paint removal....! |
| Paraffin - if you can get it in the UK. Removes most deposites and will not damage your paint. I always wax the area afterward. |
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