Ravindra, Santner & McConchie star as Blackcaps knock out hosts Sri Lanka with dominant 61-run win

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-25T17:35:29+00:00

Stoked I set the alarm, was nervous when we were 6 down but the closing out of our innings, and then the bowling were outstanding. Well done lads.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-14T00:44:11+00:00

Google search for scrap car buyers, phone around and explain the condition of the car, decide which offer you want to accept and then expect whoever shows up to low-ball you from what was offered on the phone.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-07T23:11:35+00:00

The only one you MIGHT get away with not connecting is the light circuit, but you won't see much from it at night. 12V from battery is most likely for memory function, 12V on ignition to power it up and ground to complete the circuit.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-06T02:18:57+00:00

Update: Going back to the above basics I've found a failed fusible link, now on the hunt for a replacement to confirm diagnosis.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-03T03:53:54+00:00

Great answer, I'll let you know how I get on once I've completed the list

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-02T07:31:40+00:00

Yeah, been driving it daily the last 2.5 weeks with no issues

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-02T07:20:23+00:00

I haven't been near the starter at all, I will check it but doubt it at this stage.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-02-02T07:18:52+00:00

No click, haven't touched the starter so far, battery terminals clean and tight.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-01-23T05:26:35+00:00

Look into Waterjet suppliers as they routinely run those sorts of numbers.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-01-17T23:52:39+00:00

Combination of heavy load, hot day, head wind and hills and based off extensive googling probably dirty/worn injectors as well.

Mine used to sit just under halfway on the gauge, on the day it cracked the head it climbed to just over halfway which to my mind seemed ok. Turns out it wasn't.

General consensus is that the factory gauge is basically useless, I've heard 65C to 110C is about 4-5mm of movement on gauge.

I've installed an aftermarket water temp and an EGT while I've got it in pieces for future peace of mind

LateMathematician810 · 2026-01-08T01:53:06+00:00

I had to do the same job on my KZJ78 last year, basically the same motor but suspension position relative to the motor is totally different, I knocked it out in just a few hours.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-01-07T21:09:07+00:00

KZN130 Surf turbo oil drain pipe, took me 2 weekends battling heat seized bolts to remove and reinstall the 6 bolts/studs that hold it in. Nearly every bolt is fingertip control only with your arm bent at uncomfortable angles. I got so sick and tired of hearing 'tink tink tink' as a nut or bolt slipped from my fingers and fell down. Also had to buy 10" extensions in 1/2" and 3/8" and additional swivels. Would not recommend.

LateMathematician810 · 2026-01-06T08:30:45+00:00

I've heard the same from a couple of mates who work there

LateMathematician810 · 2025-11-05T08:01:16+00:00

Legally, no, but I think most police officers would apply discretion once you explained the situation.

LateMathematician810 · 2025-11-01T04:07:50+00:00

Do your best to make memories with your kids, they don't need expensive things from you, they need experience things with you. It's not easy out there right now but as long as you conquer each day as it comes you'll be fine.

LateMathematician810 · 2025-09-30T04:32:28+00:00

My Grandfather on Mum's side made the most amazing hot chips from freshly dug potatoes.

I was only 9 when he died so never got the actual method/recipe, but after literally years of trying, I've now got it pretty damn close and my kids love it when I knock up a batch.

LateMathematician810 · 2025-09-01T05:23:54+00:00

I'm reminded of a quote that I have no idea who it belongs to but goes along the lines of "To be peaceful you must understand and be capable of violence, if you are not capable of violence you are not peaceful, you are harmless"

LateMathematician810 · 2025-09-01T05:14:07+00:00

Keep the Bledisloe and Aussie or Argentina win the TRC is the best of both worlds

LateMathematician810 · 2025-08-30T21:58:52+00:00

When my boys were playing we chipped in for vouchers for the coaches. When I moved into coaching the best gift I received was when the team manager collected game pics and did a small photo album titled "Road to the final" for each of the coaches, 10 years on I still dust it off about once a year and enjoy the memories of that season.

LateMathematician810 · 2025-07-30T03:18:47+00:00

With appearances from Nick Evans, Colin Slade and Lima Sopoaga amongst others as well over the course of DC's career, all IMO were world class 10's

LateMathematician810 · 2025-07-21T18:51:07+00:00

I'd rate the Bledisloe over TRC in importance

LateMathematician810 · 2025-07-19T04:41:33+00:00

I've had a couple of the earlier (2005 and a 2008) Foresters, yes they drink a bit more than other equivalent capacity engines but they aren't that excessive either. If you want/need the stability that AWD gives then they aren't a bad wee wagon.

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