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why do you need a new sump plug? also protip- do it with the engine warm, purely so I'm not the only one who got drenched in hot oil the first time they did an oil change.
if you get a filter...

I don't know about most of your problems, but my dash lights used to come on when I hit the brake pedal. it turned out it was something to do with the brake globes. changed the bulbs and it stopped...

nah, everything should be fine.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Stanley-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Strap.aspx?pid=12566#Cross
I've got this one and it works.

yeah, it doesn't look like the pulleys will be swappable. modifying the hoses does look like an option.

DA9 PSpump has a V-style belt. I'm swapping in a B18B motor and the crank pulley has the a different style of belt. I have a b18b PSpump as well but the hoses are different and the pulley from the...

gumtree is probably your best bet. they come up for sale everynow and then.
there's one in brisbane with a b18c for 2k.
do you have your heart set on a da6?
this da9 is pretty mint. ...

is the plug on the distributor one big grey plug? or two plugs? if it is one big grey plug it is odb2.

crystal ball time.
I guess the idle is your IACV is dirty
the check engine light is a bad o2 sensor
and your 12v link is a cigarette lighter.
it could also possibly be
Colonel Mustard
in the...

your car is supposed to idle high when it's cold. that is because the fast idle thermo valve (fitv) is controlling the idle. once the car is hot, the intake air control valve (iacv) controls the...

if you're in brisbane I have a box in good condition (100k's) for sale

repairable write off? It doesn't look like all that much damage

yeah no luck

you got a link? fb is killing forums

Hello,
I have a few questions I hope some people can help me out with. I am dropping a b18b from a 96gsi into my 93 da9(obd1).
The engine I'm moving to is 1/4 the age of my b18a1.
after...

a wheel alignment can affect handling.

+1 for main fuel relay. if you're in Brisbane I've a got a spare you can try out, but that DIY fix should get the job done

sucks to hear that. where abouts are you?

pretty much guarantee it's not the sensor but your thermostat is stuck open. <$20 at repco, <$50 oem

I looked into an auto to manual conversion when I found a cheap auto and had a wrecked manual DA in the driveway. It was a fair bit more work than I'd imagined. The advice from people who'd done it...

I don't want to admit to this. my problem was the backup 10/amp fuse in the engine bay had blown. never noticed my hazard lights weren't working. what'd be the first thing you'd look at with code...

cheers espionage (& ecuman), that's a great thread, but yeah, I'm not throwing any codes :( it's just that the yellow light (the one that stays on when you've got a dead MFR) on the dash comes on...

meh, depending on how they're cut it could be fine. the real issue is that it voids your insurance. :(

randomly when I'm driving along the orange light comes up on my dash and stays on till i turn the car off.
everything appears to operate as normal. anyone have any idea why this could be...

nah, just the standard da9 box.