check out my build tag.. missing half the info lol. is this common? http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attach...7&d=1210500266 (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=19787&d=1210500266)

its a NZ vl?my 2 royale's are just like that' the aus ones have ali plate on fire wall?

My tag is exactly the same - think we mentioned this in another thread a couple of weeks back. I stressed a little when I first noticed it, cos I also noticed the holes on the firewall where the Australian build tags go. Wondered if I had bought something dodgy! Looks like you might have a bit of cancer under there tho.

yep thats the norm with nz assembled VLs,normally theres a "dulux" sticker next to it with your build details on,but like most of ours its aged and fallen off with the heat drying glue out,or been taken off by someone before you.

When you say NZ assembled, were they actually assembled in NZ, as in imported as CKDs or just the cars destined for NZ? I was pissed off when I tried to use the VIN calculator on this website to find out my code meant nothing My car still had the Dulux sticker on it...up until I got the whole thing blasted! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS When you say NZ assembled, were they actually assembled in NZ, as in imported as CKDs or just the cars destined for NZ? I was pissed off when I tried to use the VIN calculator on this website to find out my code meant nothing My car still had the Dulux sticker on it...up until I got the whole thing blasted! Yeah there was an assembly plant here, can't remember where exactly.. I think I have it in a book somewhere. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Yes, Imported CKD then assembled in GMH's trentham plant using some local components, oh, and a workforce that couldnt give a ****. Aussie assembled cars destined for NZ got full build plates but no compliance plate, 3.0 models also had the emissions gear deleted, with the exception of the O2 sensor. There were a handful of 2.0 models assembled in Aus (with full build plates) until trenthams production of the 1.9 VK stopped.

Quote: Originally Posted by Irontusk I know what you mean, but BNT isn't open at 4 oclock Sunday afternoon I'm gonna open it up at work tomorrow and see what I can do about the bearings, the big nut on the fan doesn't wanna budge at the moment. 12maneym, does he work in the trade or does he just do that sort of thing? I'd be happy with $85 haha he's the manager for frostboss wind machines for vineyards. they have their own sparky and workshop their so everythings at cost and the dudes are quiet helpful to do perkies Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by calais3L Yes, Imported CKD then assembled in GMH's trentham plant using some local components, oh, and a workforce that couldnt give a ****. Aussie assembled cars destined for NZ got full build plates but no compliance plate, 3.0 models also had the emissions gear deleted, with the exception of the O2 sensor. There were a handful of 2.0 models assembled in Aus (with full build plates) until trenthams production of the 1.9 VK stopped. I havn't seen an O2 sensor on any VL I've looked at Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough.. Quote: Originally Posted by 12maneym he's the manager for frostboss wind machines for vineyards. they have their own sparky and workshop their so everythings at cost and the dudes are quiet helpful to do perkies *pushes alternator in your direction* Haha, nah first I'll try get it apart to see if I can get some bearings that match it. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

all vl's ive had the 02 wires have been cut, so they must give troubles. although mine ran like a piece of crap without it when i turboed it. cost me $438 from ripco i think, and the plug wouldnt fit as the plastic had warped from the heat of the exhaust manifold!!!!. yea you shoulda seen the alternator on the vk! dont jump a car in reverse polarity. it blew the thing to pieces and smoke everywhere lol.

Quote: Originally Posted by 12maneym yea you shoulda seen the alternator on the vk! dont jump a car in reverse polarity. it blew the thing to pieces and smoke everywhere lol. Haha yeah that'll make it need a overhaul! Who did that lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: I havn't seen an O2 sensor on any VL I've looked at Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough.. Most of them wouldnt have them anymore, Again they were only on Imported SL/Berlina/Calais 3 Litre models. Few cars got imported due to the massive cost difference.

a good friend of mine does call outs for diesel and john deer equip for frost in the hawkes bay, you may know him??

I wont know him cause they don't break down lol...plus they have their own 24-7 callout. dads only been called out at 3am about 4 times in 6 years which is not bad.

if yours dont break down this poor guy is working for the wrong company!!

must be lol. they buy cummins crate engines and assemble everything themselves.you should see how many turbos get stolen! honda fagots tryna turbo their 1600 vtec lol.

of a crate turbo, mmm boost at 9500??

bugger owning a turbd honda, there tones round in aucks with lil pimple ridden indians driving em..

I want one of these for my next car.......to keep the BT1 in the garage....I love these things!!! they are the next VLT of the modern era!!! I will own one of these one of these days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQwHgdWu50I

nice burnout, but unfortunately your right evern though its a ford its becoming the next cult following machine