Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008 at 21:45
Amongst others yes now u mention it.
However they went forever and you could keep them going with a hammer a screwdriver and a crescent.
Wish you could do the same today.
I also in 1995 had a ST170 Corona diesel. Jap import to NZ Supposed 58,000 km, till I found a log book in behind the glovebox that had entries 4 years old with more k's in it.
Got it translated to prove it.
Anyway it blew up, best cylinder had 295 lb. Supposedly u need 300 to make fuel ignite. Anyway got a motor from Japan that only had 1500km on it for $1500Au.
Went from doing 40kph up a
hill in town to doing 85kup same
hill and had 425lb comp.
Good cars but only if you look after them.
Jap imports are a roll of the dice I'm afraid.
As they have to get a certificate at 60,000k they dont look after them and just trade them in at about that. By the look of some they never even change the oil.
Only advantage they are cheap over in NZ and parts are imported by the container load.
A bit O/T I know but thought I would have a wee rant
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