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#11

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Front spoiler for the mk1 ...

Last post by JoKer - March 25, 2025, 04:34:18 PM

Darren Showed me the 1st out of the Mould late Feb 2025

hope it's ok to share I will vouch or him! 04 based (Wellington / LNI region)



And Avenga's car wears one of these (same mould I understand) <3

thread is here : https://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?msg=4802

#12

For Sale or Wanted / Front spoiler for the mk1 aven...

Last post by dazz11 - March 24, 2025, 05:46:37 PM

Hi all I have just had some new front spoilers made for the mk1 Hillman avenger. Let me know if anyone is interested and I can send photos etc. There are some photos on here of members car's that have the spoiler on.

[Side Cover Gasket]

#13

Technical / Rocker cover seal options

Last post by JoKer - March 18, 2025, 10:01:04 AM

FYI for no reason this came up in my TM 'alerts' for $69 (nice)

"Hillman Avenger Permaseal Rocker Cover Gasket
NZAD TM's No1 for Auto Parts. FREE FREIGHT NZ WIDE
Description
NZ AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTORS LTD - NZAD"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/parts-other-makes/other/listing/5222616142?utm_source=tmp-savedsearch&utm_medium=email&bof=lvIyav43

So I went on a bit of a search & Permaseal themselves don't have them, BUT they have the SIDE Cover seal

Side Cover Gasket
	KR848

that's also listed here in Aus for some reason : https://www.sparesbox.com.au/products/permaseal-side-plate-gasket-kr848?srsltid=AfmBOopYFB1QzqxVwN9P2-eHL2_J28X5Aq3Co2ICCDwSQLu5bm31BFgp

back to Rocker seal chat

$43 @ https://www.tinkr.co.nz/product/377584/rocker-cover-gasket-hillman-4-jm566?srsltid=AfmBOoqAF3Dytf5nbyiFeAIL-F4Wm4O_lviyU7GRnMUtgjrBu8MPqsXf

or $23 on https://www.butlerautomart.co.nz/our-range/Gaskets-seals/Rocker-cover-gaskets-(rcg)/Product-Specification-JM566.aspx

Prices correct @ time of Post 18 march 2025 no guarantee of Availability

I would also suggest try AvengerParts Graeme Ekins : the Pinned thread in this section 1st too

#14

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avengers on Trademe (NZ's ...

Last post by JoKer - March 16, 2025, 09:12:28 PM

In case anyones missed them : there are 3x Avenger's on TM currently Inc 1x GLS

AND

3x more on FB Marketplace! Inc 1x Estate

not so rare at the moment eh

they Range from 1500 > 10k

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#15

General Avenger Discussion / Consultation opens on NZ WOF c...

Last post by JoKer - February 26, 2025, 09:22:30 AM

that's 40 years or older aka "Vintage" (and COf's for Private Motorhomes if that's your bag)

 
MSM info : https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/02/25/consultation-opens-on-warrant-of-fitness-cof-change-for-some-vehicles/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Szqxw4KT2XVMIvXJUh2Cs7tsIVh-3EpI3l_ix0xbHSWN89Q6rOZV5jqE_aem_gu1iRxVqPzdJAtZSxDm82Q

 
Important direct link to the NZTA feedback form to have your say : https://www.nzta.govt.nz/about-us/public-consultation-hub/current-consultations/land-transport-rule-vehicle-standards-compliance-amendment-2025-consultation/

Consultation has opened on reducing the frequency of safety inspections for vintage cars, vintage motorbikes and motorhomes.
The proposal would see WoF checks for vintage and veteran vehicles over 40 years old change from every six months to every 12 months, and see CoF checks for privately owned heavy motorhomes also change by the same time period.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has said the change will strike the right balance between safety and over-compliance.
Earlier this month, 1News reported the change would impact 128,000 vehicles and 39,000 motorhomes.
In 2014, the law changed so people who owned cars made in 2000 or subsequent years only had to get them warranted once per year. Older cars continued to have to be warranted twice a year

 
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The last day to share your feedback is Friday 4 April 2025.

Lol cant do it twice from the 'same' device 8(

#16

Avenger Pictures and Videos / Re: Check out the engine

Last post by JoKer - February 16, 2025, 04:29:26 PM

cross posting this back to the other thread on these : https://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=937.0

#17

Technical / Re: alloy 8v heads

Last post by JoKer - February 16, 2025, 04:28:53 PM

Avenger Alloy Head Photo from eBay



A bit of real world discussion here on FB Hillman/Chrysler Avenger group

direct link : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3947201322189745&set=g.240532862964054

Richard Troop

  ·
A few years ago possibly 10
There were the Iranian 1700cc stroker kits on offer and aluminium cylinder heads
Did anyone use them to success ?
And if so who, what, where and are they still available?

user has one in his Road car, and opted to keep the Cast for Motorsports activities
I see another thread here on the forums with more discussion (cross posting <3

https://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=536.0

#18

For Sale or Wanted / WTB Rear wheel cylinders 19mm ...

Last post by Talbot - January 08, 2025, 02:31:07 PM

Wanted to buy Avenger rear wheel cylinders
bore size 19mm  or 3/4 "
As fitted to the wagon with dual circuit power assisted brakes

#19

For Sale or Wanted / Re: 1979 GLS possibley for sal...

Last post by JoKer - December 28, 2024, 12:15:36 PM

oooh 5k? I've seen them listed and sell for around 8k?

Hard to say really, seems they are becoming rather desirable again

easier to come down than kick yourself for starting too low if you're patient?

#20

For Sale or Wanted / 1979 GLS possibley for sale. W...

Last post by Brahmmie - December 27, 2024, 08:13:48 PM

Hey just looking at selling my avenger and wondering what price everyone thinks it's worth.

Or if someone is looking at picking up an avenger.

Hasent had a wof for a year or so and isent getting the life it deserves.

I drove it as my everyday car for a year and absolutely loved it. But have recently brought a house and priority's are changing.

Just recently had all the carpet pulled out and the floor rust protected. Then rubber paint. Then sound proofing and new carpet which gave the car much needed new life to 40 year old carpet 😆