Recent content by anthonylardo

Yeah definitely, but I need something that can specifically issue instructions instead of read DTCs and clear codes.

ITEM: A code reader or scanner that can put electronic park brake in service mode LOCATION: Melbourne, northern suburbs PRICE: really would like to just borrow it as I only need to do rear brakes on a Kia Sportage. Happy to pay some sort of rental and bond. Even happy to pay in beer and...

Yeah that's the main reason I'm looking for double action. Thanks for the suggestions guys, good talk.

Do people usually go in from the side or something? Happy to hear some lifting tips. I'll definitely go check out the ones above.

Yeah, see the ones posted above, they look great, but it doesn't look like they'll reach to the cross member from the front.

I'm sick of the small trolley jack I have trying to pump it under the SS cross member. It's too short, takes ages and is the worst part about working on the car. What recommendations does everyone have for a relatively inexpensive long chassis twin-action jack? Be great if there's something...

Read it again. I did all 4 struts. It's my daily driver. I needed an alignment that day and couldn't have my car sitting in a shop waiting for parts. I was invited to come back for a touch up free of charge. So please, cool your jets.

Alright, should have said bushes, but it makes sense to do the whole arm. Knowing my luck the ball joints will go next.

Wow this took off. Thanks for the suggestions. To the smart arse that said why would I get an alignment with "stuffed parts", they're slightly sloppy (like, you push it with a prybar and it flexes a a bit) they're not flogged out. I needed an alignment after i did front and rear struts. TruTrac...

Can't get a wrench under the car with the wheels down. I thought about a ramp too but it's not exactly "driving position".

Was advised my radius arms need replacing (after an absolute kick arse alignment at TruTrac North Melbourne). The instructions for the Whiteline arms (I think, could have Ben somehwhere else) state the chassis bolt need to be torqued with the car on the ground in driving position. Is this...

The 6 speed autos are actual **** aren't they. Got a squawk going from 2-3 at about 110,000km, got it serviced all good. 180,000km it started slipping really bad. 5k for a reco. (in the same year I did the heads due to a bent valve)

Yep definitely the correct bolt. Part number 234-2503.

Hi all, just wanted to share how I did the balancer without locking the flywheel. I did not feel like buying a flywheel lock and dropping the extractors to take the starter motor out. Get a long chain wrench, I got this Chinese special off eBay for about 25 bucks. The top tensioner and...

Well, looks like I'm waiting until Monday. Managed to get the rear struts fitted up. Pro tip: release the handbrake to get the bolt through the knuckle and lower control arm.