Following the Auckland Tech day on the 31st, I went home determined to get the stuck oil filter off my 98 NB import. I havn't had it long and discovered the problem when I did an oil change. As everyone knows, they are not the easiest to change. I eventually made a right angle strap type remover and...

The bolts on my sisters 91 were actually hex head screws. A small spanner got them free ok. The replacement with stainless steel is a good idea. The screws for the plastic shroud are also soft, use caution. The best screwdriver to use is the reversible one that comes in the tool kit bag with the whe...

The bolts on my sisters 91 were actually hex head screws. A small spanner got them free ok. The replacement with stainless steel is a good idea. The screws for the plastic shroud are also soft, use caution. The best screwdriver to use is the reversible one that comes in the tool kit bag with the whe...

Step 1, make sure that the bonnet is sitting in the right place, ie flush with the guards and nose. Step 2, raise the lights and remove the plastic surrounds, 2 screws on each side of each cover. Step 3, there are 4 small bolts with cross point screwdriver slots in them, which hold the top cover to ...

Step 1, make sure that the bonnet is sitting in the right place, ie flush with the guards and nose. Step 2, raise the lights and remove the plastic surrounds, 2 screws on each side of each cover. Step 3, there are 4 small bolts with cross point screwdriver slots in them, which hold the top cover to ...

4 small holes and 4 white cable ties???

Kevin

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Could be water in either the door or the sill. There are drains for both
areas. Keep looking.

Kevin

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1 to 1.1 mm (= 40 to 45 thou. in the "old" measurements )

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Ken, I had the remote boot release wiring from the alarm fitted when the alarm was fitted. It was no problem for the alarm installers as they had to run the alarm sensor to the boot anyway. I got a solenoid from the wreckers and managed to mount it by the key lock bolts, and connected it to the lock...

I also have an NB with the small "bump" spoiler. the springs are ok to open
the lid about 150mm and hold the lid up ok. I dont need any extra support. I
have the remote release fitted also.

Kevin (98NB)

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