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Interested in swaps? An MR30 plus cash your way. JH

See pic, blue circle JH

Hi, It looked like this back in Feb. JH

Oh well, there goes that theory. Air regulator seems OK. So the engine: won't idle properly when cold, is sluggish to 3500rpm, has a 'slight miss', consumes lots of fuel. And you've checked: No obvious intake air leaks, air regulator OK, electricals OK. Suspects: TPS (I think it's only an on/off switch with no adjustment). Two injectors replaced recently. See if anyone else can help diagnose the problem. BTW how old is this engine? cheers, JH

And what happens when the engine is warmed up and you squash the hose?

Hi, In your pics, you should be able to poke a flat bladed screwdriver into the hole, find the edge of the shutter and gently lever it open. It should open and close smoothly. Also, you can check the resistance across the two electrical connectors (should be about 70 ohms). If it's still on the car and all connected... with the engine running, squash the rubber hose between the front of the regulator and the throttle body. If the engine is cold, squashing the hose should decrease the idle. If the engine is warmed up, squashing the hose should have no effect. JH

Hi, Check the air regulator (see blue circle in the pic). The regulator opens when the engine is cold and then closes when the engine has warmed up. Make sure the air hoses are clamped up tight and the connector is OK. You might have to remove the hoses and check that the shutter inside rotates. Don't know about the injectors, someone else will know. JH

Hi, Check for air leaks; perished or split rubber hoses and loose clamps. For detail on engine, gearbox and diff you'd need a service manual. There's one on eBay, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ORIGINAL-NISSAN-SKY...52?cmd=ViewItem JH

Correction: The VIV cert would not be needed for this car, the requirement only applies to cars up to 15 years old. (The mistake was made by an inexperienced reporter me!) Update: No bids in the $600 starting price auction either. JH

$5100 and no sale. It was advertised as 'WITH BOOKS'I suppose it will be relisted. JH

Nice work! JH

Here's a stolen car story with a good ending. http://motamota.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?topic=140980.0 Hope the R30 turns up soon. JH

Hi, Try a search on the R31 forum, http://motamota.r31skylineclub.com/index.php. There's some recent discussion about fitting larger radiators (purchased on eBay). Probably other threads as well. Is there a reason why you need a different radiator? JH

These were on display in Melb last November. JH

Often wonder about statements like this. If it's not hard to do or not expensive, why doesn't the seller do it? Anyway it will be an interesting auction to watch. JH

Good advice. JH

Hopefully someone here will know for sure. Also, I read somewhere that the auto flywheel is different to the manual. Didn't see flywheel in your list. JH

Hi Daewoo, Just wondering... you've converted an auto to manual, does a manual R30 have the same ECU as an auto or are they different? JH

Thanks for the responses. Looks like no shortage of options in Dandenong and I ended up at Autobarn. Colour match looks good on the inside of the fuel flap. Will paint some panel sections next week. There's some advice on spray painting soft edges in this thread: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Sp...dg-t317078.html JH

Hi, He's saying you should fix the exhaust leak first and then the carby. That might fix the majority of your problems. good luck, JH

Hi, I've been teaching my kids to drive but they need some lessons from a qualified instructor before doing the driving test. One option is RACV drive school, which offers a discount to members plus a discount for booking 5 lessons at a time (works out at $40.50 per lesson). Does anyone have any recommendations for driving schools in SE suburbs? JH

Didn't sell on eBay with a starting price of $500. Now re-listed with a starting price of $600. Unusual selling strategy! JH

There was one on eBay recently, same seller as the hot plates I think (vis9276). Not listed now though. JH

Hi Dennis, just measured it at 25mm. John

What's the Nissan price for a set? JH