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Hey all. Thanks for the responses. As you can see I am no mechanic and have only mentioned what I can see. So, from what I have described, no internal damage to the engine then? Yep, wrong time of year. I will give them a call tomorrow and see what happens.

Hi all. I bought the car back in September. Had all the maintenance done that it required etc etc. Part of the work done included new belts as they hadnt ever been done. Yesterday two out of three belts came off. I checked the belts, they all have the same markings on them, so either they were all replaced or none of them were. My receipts states that they were. Extent of damage thus far is not known apart from what I can see. Belt for the alternator is gone Belt for the thermo fan is also gone When the belt for the fan came off, the fan came loose, sheared off from everything. In doing so it has sliced at least one radiator hose and taken out the radiator completely. The last belt is still on. To the best of my knowledge this all took place in my driveway when moving the car. So damage may be minimal? I have no idea. Given that I have an invoice to the tune of $1500 that included new belts, they should last a lot longer than six or seven thousand km's. So who is at fault here? Belts are supposed to be good for around the 100k mark, maybe a tad less depending on car and application. There is a fair chunk of work here and I genuinely dont see how any of this up and coming repair bill is mine in any way shape or form. If this were your problem, how would you go about it? Obviously i have to contact my mechanic and tell him whats happened at some point and see how they feel about it. What are your thoughts? What would you do?

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Hi all. I'm looking at the fuel options open to me and I am interested in E85. With my '99' Stag, can I just pour it into the tank and let the ecu adjust the timing and just drive away? Some say you need to do more than this, keep in mind I'm not after extra power, nor do I drive the car hard, its completely stock, The fuel is simply a lot cheaper than 98. I have read about guys running it stock no problem and others going all out chasing power. So tell me guys, as a stock car driven in a sedate fashion, can I do this?

Thanks guys. The car is driving well, it's going in for all the maintenance required next week so then it will pur. Not that it doesn't already. Very happy with my choice. Oh yes, the passenger seat works just fine so hoping it is just a loose wire.

Hi all. Bought my first Stag on the weekend. Thanks to rb26stagea for recommending me a mechanic, they did a great job. So its a '99' Rs4 S in manual trim. Black leather seats, bodykit of some description with 118,000kms on the clock. It's not perfect, it has rust on the doors, its in need of a bloody good service and so far, the most annoying thing is my seat. Its electric and doesn't work. Someone know how to fix this or work the problem? Oh, rb26stagea, the mechanic recommended I speak to you when I asked in regards to rust removal from the doors..... So someone I can take the car to in regards to my electric seat not functioning? Forgot to mention it cost me $7000. Bargain.

Hi all. I'm looking at buying a '99' RS4 S manual. I need someone to go over the car for me and do a thorough check of the car for me. I'm no mechanic and my guy is what you would call a 'garden variety' mechanic. Taking it to him will be a waste of time and money. So I need you guys to recommend someone. I live on the Gold Coast. So to the members that live on the Goldy, is there someone you recommend? Someone that knows these cars very well indeed and knows what to check and what to look for. Someone you guys respect and trust with your Stagea. On that note, it doesnt have to be a mechaic with workshop etc. If one of the members knows their stuff and is happy to do it, then thats ok too. Naturally their will be financial compensation for the individuals time and expertise. Thanks in advance.

Hi all. I'm buying a Series 2 R33. I want an auto so I can go down the clutchless manual path. The car typically comes with the 4 speed auto, i.e 3 speed with overdrive. Now I dont want to be flicking an overdrive button on and off all the time, it will drive me nuts so I have been hunting around to see what else is available and have found the JR507E. This one is a five speed. I am still having trouble even finding out about this one so I will assume it is a 4 speed with overdrive. Does anyone know much about it or better yet used one? Was it any good? Will it make for a good clutchless manual? I'd keep the 4 speed that the car has so long as I can make the overdrive the 4th 'shift' as I have no interest in pressing a button all the time/at all. If they're a good option where the hell do I get one? Thanks in advance.

Hi all. I'm giving serious thought to buying a Series 2 R33 auto. I'm wanting to buy one because I have always loved the thought of owning a clutchless manual. So a stage 3 shift kit etc to do this however a few questions first. The auto that they come with is a 4 speed, from what I have read really a 3 speed with overdrive. If I go for the stage 3 shift kit then I will have to constantly flick the overdrive button on and off. This will drive me mad. Is it possible to make the fourth shift the overdrive? If not is there another automatic transmission that I can use instead that has more than 3 gears? I have read that there is a five speed, can it be had? Is it possible to add a fourth gear to the transmission? Turning overdrive on and off all the time will drive me bonkers but I'd just love a nice strong clutchless manual instead of the five speed. All help and advice appreciated. Thanks in advance.

This is where I need to know more about it. I'm sold on the clutchless manual - I love the idea, however as mentioned I dont want to have to shift forward to change from 1st --> 2nd --> 3rd etc. So in my series 2 R33 what changes do I need to make so that I'm shifting down? Just changing the valve bodies? Someone please explain. Someone also mentioned whether or not you can remove the overdrive button and make it a 4th shift....can this be done? Lastly, I have read that the shifts can be brutal. Are the shifts nice and smooth or does the transmission go bang when you change? I did watch the video and didnt hear anything like that. Great video by the way. *edit* I forgot. Can you buy like an aftermarket LED that I could mount on the dash or something where it shows what gear I am currently in? I'm thinking along these lines because I dont want the bulky casing that the ratchet shifter sports. I'd be going with a nice leather boot surrounding the shifter.

Hi all. I'm giving serious thought to doing a V8 conversion on my Series 1 R33 GTS-T. I have found a VH41DE with low mileage but its been sitting for about two years. I'm thinking a rebuild would be a good idea so I know the exact condition of it but also need to know what work/modifications need to be carried out to fit it into the car etc. What sort of power can I get from it n/a and what sort of power can I get from it with a centrifugal s/c? Also better tell me what sort of cost I am looking at for parts etc. Can I mate my RB25DET gearbox to it? Please help out here guys or point me to someone who has 'been there, done that' Big thanks in advance.

What are the condition of the plastic headlight cases? Same for the door trims and steering wheel. I need a centre console lid as the spring in mine is knackered. Drivers mirror - glass only, mine is chipped. Send me some pics please. [email protected] Thanks!

Fantastic car mate. Hope it goes to a really good home. Has to be the best S13 Ive seen.

What condition is it in? Any proof of how many kms it has done?

Unfortunately mine are absolutely horrible. Badly cracked. I will need replacements. Anyone got any that have no cracks for a '93' R33?