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#1
General Avenger Discussion / Re: steering rack and mounts
Last post by JoKer - May 05, 2025, 11:14:49 AMUpdate : there's this TradeMe Link AU seller = www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/other-accessories/listing/5298278843
"* OEM QUALITY * Rack End For HILLMAN AVENGER BJ, BK" for $53~ ea.
Wrong part noted in the Image : awaiting further details from Seller (see Q&A)
AND helper Facundo from Argentina has posted these for the Dodge 1500 (LHD)
Rod =
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-847757849-axial-precap-de-direccion-dodge-1500-_JM
Complete rack =
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-809320782-cremallera-direccion-mecanica-nueva-vw-dodge-1500-_JM
I am unsure of compatibility at this stage
for now Panic is over, but still seeking options for the Avenger Community (eg : I don't think this is a worry or Consumable)
"* OEM QUALITY * Rack End For HILLMAN AVENGER BJ, BK" for $53~ ea.
Wrong part noted in the Image : awaiting further details from Seller (see Q&A)
AND helper Facundo from Argentina has posted these for the Dodge 1500 (LHD)
Rod =
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-847757849-axial-precap-de-direccion-dodge-1500-_JM
Complete rack =
https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-809320782-cremallera-direccion-mecanica-nueva-vw-dodge-1500-_JM
I am unsure of compatibility at this stage
for now Panic is over, but still seeking options for the Avenger Community (eg : I don't think this is a worry or Consumable)
#2
General Avenger Discussion / Re: steering rack and mounts
Last post by JoKer - May 02, 2025, 04:35:02 PM"Inner Rack ends"
what are people doing for these in 2025?
I hear of a broken one stopping a car from returning to the road
I'm not even sure which "bit" hat is either & I'm hoping I never need to sort it myself as I understand they are NLA (No Longer Available)
Part #5?
edit : it the end of #5 that's failed :
what are people doing for these in 2025?
I hear of a broken one stopping a car from returning to the road
I'm not even sure which "bit" hat is either & I'm hoping I never need to sort it myself as I understand they are NLA (No Longer Available)
Part #5?
edit : it the end of #5 that's failed :
#3
For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avenger parts on trademe
Last post by HenryM - May 01, 2025, 03:03:55 PM CHRYSLER, HILLMAN AVERAGER PARTS https://www.trademe.co.nz/5289459105
$1 reserve for all parts in Canterbury south island think sold avenger last week.
$1 reserve for all parts in Canterbury south island think sold avenger last week.
#4
Technical / Re: Weber dcoe jet sizing
Last post by JoKer - April 30, 2025, 10:49:51 AMHi Ya there Errol sorry can't help much but for my 1600 with Solex's then Dellorto's
I left it up to my local oldschool tuner to sort out on the Dyno aye
(A Rally guy with a Mk1 Escort who put a dyno in his shed, if you've ever heard of Yeti : that's him, Palmerston North Based but enters the Silver Fern & Otago every now & then, not much help to you I know sorry)
he had a lunchbox full of jets & sorted it with the O2 sensor in the tail pipe
worth the effort I reckon
Finding one of those guys might be the harder than info for a 1300 eh!
to add to that I just saw a recommendation for "Rapid in Timaru or SAS in Chch" for tuning from Josh (salesman @ Crowesport Subaru)
you could try them? Or see who they may recommend too
I left it up to my local oldschool tuner to sort out on the Dyno aye
(A Rally guy with a Mk1 Escort who put a dyno in his shed, if you've ever heard of Yeti : that's him, Palmerston North Based but enters the Silver Fern & Otago every now & then, not much help to you I know sorry)
he had a lunchbox full of jets & sorted it with the O2 sensor in the tail pipe
worth the effort I reckon
Finding one of those guys might be the harder than info for a 1300 eh!
to add to that I just saw a recommendation for "Rapid in Timaru or SAS in Chch" for tuning from Josh (salesman @ Crowesport Subaru)
you could try them? Or see who they may recommend too
#5
Technical / Weber dcoe jet sizing
Last post by Doozer - April 29, 2025, 06:08:11 PMGood evening all, I'm new here so please bare with me.
I've been given a weber dcoe which has factory jetting. I'm looking to fit this to my 1300 which has a slightly lumpy can installed by a previous owner.
I've run the numbers through the weber calculator to determine approx jet sizes, but was wonder if anyone already has a single carb weber installed to their 1300 to cross check the jetting numbers against.
Many thanks
Errol.
I've been given a weber dcoe which has factory jetting. I'm looking to fit this to my 1300 which has a slightly lumpy can installed by a previous owner.
I've run the numbers through the weber calculator to determine approx jet sizes, but was wonder if anyone already has a single carb weber installed to their 1300 to cross check the jetting numbers against.
Many thanks
Errol.
#6
Technical / Re: Ignition Switch Chat (the ...
Last post by JoKer - April 23, 2025, 09:17:36 AMI have also found this Part online
www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004191762228.html
which may imply the Switch "alone" could be available 'seperate' as well from the same or similar seller/s
(A matter of discovering the right terms to search sometimes : the hardest step)
and an alternate listing here same thing looks second hand? www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008241656073.htm
www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004191762228.html
which may imply the Switch "alone" could be available 'seperate' as well from the same or similar seller/s
(A matter of discovering the right terms to search sometimes : the hardest step)
Quote"Steering Column Land Rover Lock Assembly Ignition Switch For Land Rover Defender Tdi / Td5 90 110 Models 2007 LR077439 QRF100880"
NZ$43.49 (as of 23-04-2025) + Shipping $38.03 eta 12 days
Tax excluded, add at checkout if applicable ; Extra 5% off with coins
and an alternate listing here same thing looks second hand? www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008241656073.htm
QuoteNZ$42.93 + $66.60 Shipping
Tax excluded, add at checkout if applicable
LR077439 QRF100880 Steering Column Lock Assembly Ignition Switch For Land Rover Defender Tdi / Td5 90 110 2007
#7
Technical / Re: Ignition Switch Chat (the ...
Last post by JoKer - April 23, 2025, 09:02:36 AMChristopher A's positive reply :
Now I do not know if he had the "Early Round" Arrangement or the "Later Rectangle" layout of Plugs
(I learnt about these after starting the thread)
So use that info as you may
Some will note in my Bucket there was only 1x Round & if it works : it is spoken for sorry
QuoteDear Jared It worked a treat!
The Land Rover ignition switch needed to be filed a little bit to make it fit but apart from that - no problems.
Thanks for your help
Best Regards Chris
Now I do not know if he had the "Early Round" Arrangement or the "Later Rectangle" layout of Plugs
(I learnt about these after starting the thread)
So use that info as you may
Some will note in my Bucket there was only 1x Round & if it works : it is spoken for sorry
#8
Technical / Ignition Switch Chat (the Elec...
Last post by JoKer - April 22, 2025, 08:21:15 PMI've had a couple of people ask me about these now (1x from Sweden)
Part #14
and it doesn't help I have a bucket of 15x Ignitions (9x with Keys) from Ron's collection
all 40 - 50 years old now
on the Avenger Groups we've had mention the Land Rover Defender part LOOKS very same
can anyone confirm?
Mate had a chat to Graeme (avengerparts on these forums) and he mentions not interchangeable
couple of Links for "all the same part"
: near $70 drop shipped from Au
"Ignition Switch suitable for Land Rover 90 110 130 Petrol Diesel 1987"
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/landrover/listing/5275020966
or NZ$40 + shipping Uk
"Land Rover Defender 110 PRC8230 Switch Ignition NEW"
www.ebay.com/itm/254887604047
one of those should fit - but might not' kind of deals
I'm waiting for Christopher to confirm if he fixed it or not with my suggestions
I really did feal 'mean' not wanting to ship to Sweden an un-guaranteed 2nd hand part when it looks like the new part will give piece of mind
Part #14
and it doesn't help I have a bucket of 15x Ignitions (9x with Keys) from Ron's collection
all 40 - 50 years old now
on the Avenger Groups we've had mention the Land Rover Defender part LOOKS very same
can anyone confirm?
Mate had a chat to Graeme (avengerparts on these forums) and he mentions not interchangeable
couple of Links for "all the same part"
: near $70 drop shipped from Au
"Ignition Switch suitable for Land Rover 90 110 130 Petrol Diesel 1987"
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/landrover/listing/5275020966
or NZ$40 + shipping Uk
"Land Rover Defender 110 PRC8230 Switch Ignition NEW"
www.ebay.com/itm/254887604047
one of those should fit - but might not' kind of deals
I'm waiting for Christopher to confirm if he fixed it or not with my suggestions
I really did feal 'mean' not wanting to ship to Sweden an un-guaranteed 2nd hand part when it looks like the new part will give piece of mind
#9
Technical / Re: Auto to manual
Last post by JoKer - April 12, 2025, 08:36:41 AMyep no change in architecture across the motor range as far as I know (eg I put a 1600 in a 1300 Manual car ; no issues)
in NZ you may get a wof fail & technically will need a cert (once you touch or mod the brake Pedal = virm fail)
"yes" it's been done & passed before multiple times & you'll be hard pressed for anyone to be able to tell the difference or that there is any indication is shouldn't be Manual <3
in NZ you may get a wof fail & technically will need a cert (once you touch or mod the brake Pedal = virm fail)
"yes" it's been done & passed before multiple times & you'll be hard pressed for anyone to be able to tell the difference or that there is any indication is shouldn't be Manual <3
#10
Technical / Auto to manual
Last post by Avenged Hunter - April 12, 2025, 08:01:10 AMHi guys I've pulled the 1600 and auto box out of my avenger and put a 1500 with a 4spd in im regretting this now and wondering if the 4speed and the clutch will bolt up to the 1600.
Cheers, James
Cheers, James