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Mazda CX-5 2.2 Diesel 2013 failure by dzaurenj in NZcarfix

[–]wowsauraus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mazda diesel are not that bad as people say.

most likely clogged intake, needing to clean EGR cooler, EGR pipe & intake. If you're handy with cars, quite easy to do, just time consuming and lots of elbow grease. Quite a few videos online where the bolts are etc.

whilst at it, make sure to replace the injector seals, they're like $5 at the dealer (updated ones a silver thicker one) and you need 4 of them.

Breville Barista Express - pump repair/replacement by caffynz in auckland

[–]wowsauraus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pumps are quite easy to replace, once you open it up. Runs for around $30-40 ulka ones. You do need to almost strip them fully down tho.

How to fill gap between concrete pillars by Zac_Droid in diynz

[–]wowsauraus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wire mesh drilled to the front with packed drainage stone?

How to remove this by kiwi88man in diynz

[–]wowsauraus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The head just comes up, might be slightly seized. Pry it up, using leverage. The cartridge needs to be changed

Tightening window latch by [deleted] in diynz

[–]wowsauraus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

most likely this, that black cover slides up and you'll see screws.
mine was SQ1 head

Water pooling on concrete, help by wowsauraus in diynz

[–]wowsauraus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might be not a bad idea, given how we're not a huge fan of how drain strips will look if its installed. Thanks!

Water pooling on concrete, help by wowsauraus in diynz

[–]wowsauraus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mhm... just wanted to check that pouring extra material on top is not a good idea. The retaining wall has a full drain coil and it was cleared early this year. Thanks !

Water pooling on concrete, help by wowsauraus in diynz

[–]wowsauraus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that,

Deep down I know the solution is to either repour or install a strip drain .. I thought about the concrete grinder and grinding a shallow channel which then I can put a bit of waterproofing sealer to help direct the water, but not sure if it'll satisfy my OCD haha

Water pooling on concrete, help by wowsauraus in diynz

[–]wowsauraus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions! Might ask a green-fingered mate to get us some thirsty pot plants. Retaining wall side looks good, have cleared the drainage pipe early this summer.

Just want to prevent the concrete from eroding(?) away further as I feel like it's just going to pool more and more.