other guys job may cost more if head needs more work. But your original quote should come down if the head doesnt - which he wont do 8-) go with the other...
Steve Thanks. I think the important thing is not to get up someones nose but at the same time enforce your "rights". In this case Steve was as mistified as I...
That's what I'm thinking. I don't mind paying for something as long as what I am paying for is worth it. I was also annoyed by the way my first mech stated he...
usually when they dont elaborate, it means if they dont need to do something they charge you like they did anyway. nice, safe, profitable except for you 8-) ...
as in shotgun replace all components on existing D-jet or a complete new design of analogue ECU? microtech has the equivalent of this, a controller you tuned ...
Dear Volvo types, Volvo 144's, 145's, 164's & possibly 244's have an alloy trim that clips into the rubber in the rear 1/4 window. I would like suggestions on...
i agree, fit trim prior to fitting glass into surroud. If you try to fit it with the glass already in it never seems to fit properly and sticks out etc. cya ...
greetings, need to replace a 120 D type overdrive with a stronger J type as used in 140s. To this aim i am looking to get hold of some ODs, non working or sort...
The nice people (sic) at Microtech have been putting them in the bin for years and years. They're s#$t anyhow - I have (somewhere) a dead D3 (very early one) ...
Sir Ralph, It can be done when the Glass is in but really difficult. By the time you fit it, it would be quicker to remove the glass and then fit the trim,...
yeah wouldnt mind having a go at fixing it. since its yours, you let me know what the arrangement will be for me to get hold of it. am happy to give you $50...
Umm yeah for the moment I just need SOME tyres, its just got rally tyres on it at the moment so anything while we get the thing sorted and maybe do a track day...
Hi guys, Does anyone have some suggestions for heavy duty front springs to suit a 164? Car will be used for rally/off road/ bash. I've got some Pedders Heavy...
he everyone i have a 1983 240 DL with rego that expired in august the car is drivable but needs new disks and calipers to pass rego im offering this car up...
If Eibach do springs for 164s, then buy them. If Eibach don't make them, but Kings do, buy Kings. If neither Eibach or Kings make springs for 164s, Pedders are...
i just realised my post may have looked like a junk mail post but anyway if interested and are willing to have tow truck pick it up or if u live close enough 2...
Kings make 164 springs, they have an online catalogue in .pdf format. Lowering or standard height are both available I think. I have Kings 140 lowering springs...
"Pedders are OK" LOL!, I have a set of Pedders front springs here that are supposed to be stiffer/lower for a 140 & they jacked my car up! I'd like a set of...
actually i like the yellow springs that come from the little place in south east sydney (hobbiton shire) who used to own the place that does the orange springs...
Hey all, uni's almost finished and i want to start working on my 242GT but i need cash. So im selling my other car. Its a 244GLE, 1982 Maroon and gray...
We have standard Kings on our 164 and 145. Lowered on the 240 and 164. The 164 spings are great! The 145 are good too and will be great once the front comes...
Thanks for the advice angus, much appreciated. Drop me an email and we'll organize to do the panhard bar for your 164 in the next few weeks. Cheers, Ash ... ...
Dennis, contact suspension city in provost st, north Melbourne. They can arrange custom made springs if they don’t have what you want. Remind me and I'll dig...
What are you trying to achieve with these springs, both front & rear. I thought it was a "bash" car, a sort of "Claytons Rally Car" I suggest the following...