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by willythefish
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: ZClub - Trial - Sunday 18th October 2015
Replies: 11
Views: 6716

I have a road trip Auckland to Wellington and back top pick up my Visa then I will be back for a week or two middle of next year.
Cheers
D
by willythefish
Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: ZClub - Trial - Sunday 18th October 2015
Replies: 11
Views: 6716

Cancelled then. Well I'm back to Sumatra maybe see you all next year.
by willythefish
Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: 1971 240Z
Replies: 117
Views: 336061

Those long distance relationships can be tough hang in there. Its 6 months since I dropped mt Z32 off with Glenn for a few repairs and left for Sumatera.
Satu mingu lagi. One week to go before I see her again.
by willythefish
Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:42 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: ZClub - Trial - Sunday 18th October 2015
Replies: 11
Views: 6716

I'll probably be in NZ for October or most of it. Looking fwd to an average speed greater than 27km/h.
And driving something with less than a foot of ground clearance. (actually I have a driver so driving is going to be an new experience)
by willythefish
Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your car today?
Replies: 271
Views: 95055

Well not me actually but Glenn from "The lab Ltd" has been sorting Lello while I've been overseas. Replaced the engine complete with all new hoses and radiator. Refurbished transmission. New pads and new heat treated front rotors from Race Brakes, new TPS, new O2 sensors. She is a complete...
by willythefish
Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official "Spotted" Thread
Replies: 1085
Views: 336079

Took Lello out for quick bite to eat at Greenlane BK. Surprised to find another Z32 T Top in the carpark this one in red. Didn't see the owner.
by willythefish
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Z31/Z32
Topic: High speed hard breaking shudder
Replies: 15
Views: 13947

probably the ABS working
by willythefish
Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine out or just the heads off?
Replies: 3
Views: 1746

Thanks for the advice, I'll pull the engine and see how it goes from there.
by willythefish
Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine out or just the heads off?
Replies: 3
Views: 1746

Engine out or just the heads off?

Blew a head gasket on ANZAC Day in my Z32 twin turbo. I also need to replace the water line to the right hand turbo which has a pin hole. Is it easier to just take the heads off? Or should I pull engine? Or engine + auto together? I have access to an engine crane. As an additional complication the a...
by willythefish
Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Nikau Cave & Cafe
Replies: 13
Views: 10503

Agree its a fantastic drive. Lovely cafe. I am looking forward to trying the cave
by willythefish
Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VQ35 into 280ZX
Replies: 69
Views: 30060

Watched her put on the transporter. :Closed the deal on my new Z a 1989 300ZX TT targa top in pearl Lellow
by willythefish
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VQ35 into 280ZX
Replies: 69
Views: 30060

Glad she has gone to a club member.
I hope to get another sooner rather than later
by willythefish
Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VQ35 into 280ZX
Replies: 69
Views: 30060

Here it is up for auction on Thursday
http://www.manheim.co.nz/damaged-vehicl ... rchResults
by willythefish
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VQ35 into 280ZX
Replies: 69
Views: 30060

I always thought if it was damaged I would repair it. I have done this before but my life has changed and I have to take a break. Maybe I can get another in while when things settle for me
by willythefish
Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VQ35 into 280ZX
Replies: 69
Views: 30060

yes some ice. Left hand side totaled, windscreen busted, most of the damage getting it onto the tow truck Written off, not much of an insurance payout either.Still grieving even though its been a month. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/9727246237_a052d2d181.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/9...