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#51

Technical / Re: Ignition Switch Chat (the ...

Last post by JoKer - April 23, 2025, 09:02:36 AM

Christopher A's positive reply :

Dear 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

#52

Technical / Ignition Switch Chat (the Elec...

Last post by JoKer - April 22, 2025, 08:21:15 PM

I'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

#53

Technical / Re: Auto to manual

Last post by JoKer - April 12, 2025, 08:36:41 AM

yep 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 

#54

Technical / Auto to manual

Last post by Avenged Hunter - April 12, 2025, 08:01:10 AM

Hi 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

#55

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

#56

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]

#57

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

#58

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

[Complete our survey]

#59

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

 
Complete our survey

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

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

#60

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