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The current government review of the WoF and registration process is creating a great deal of interest Servicing feature 26 with the various parties such as the AA, the MTA and VTNZ, amongst others, putting their viewpoints out Transmission feature 32 into the general media.

There is no doubt that changing the WoF system Diesel Industry News 37 will affect the automotive service trade, and it’s a Motorsport 42 no-brainer that some garages are going to have to work smarter not harder to retain business, 46 Classifieds particularly those who have been heavily dependent on WoF business for their revenue.

Business directory 47 In our introduction to the service feature on page 22 MTA president elect David Storey says that Editor: Robert Barry workshops which have relied solely on the WoF for Email: editor@motorequipmentnews.co.nz business are already in trouble.

Managing Editor Automotive: John Oxley In my opinion it’s only a matter of time before Email: john@adrenalin.co.nz such operators have to do something drastic, such Contributor: Bernard Carpinter as make staff redundant or worse, or even close the Advertising Manager: Annie Cope workshop down entirely, unless they can quickly think Email annie@motorequipmentnews.co.nz of new ways to attract business to the premises.

Automotive Group Sales Manager: Dan Prestige I had a look at the MTA website www.

Email: dan@motorequipmentnews.co.nz Email: design@motorequipmentnews.co.nz handsoffthewof.co.nz which is being currently given Publisher: Cathy Parker much airplay over radio and television. The MTA has Email: cathy@adrenalin.co.nz made it quite clear that in its opinion it considers that Subscription Manager/Enquiries: Sarah Holyoake moving the WoF out to a longer period for older cars Email: subs@motorequipmentnews.co.nz Circulation Manager: Kim McIntosh Email: kim@adrenalin.co.nz Proof Reading: George Ward Adrenalin Publishing Ltd 14C Vega Place, Mairangi Bay PO Box 65092 Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0754 Phone: 09 478 4771 • Facsimile: 09 478 4779 Subscriptions: Motor Equipment News – an 11 issue magazine subscription in New Zealand is $59 (incl GST).

will see more unsafe vehicles on our roads.

So far more than 15,000 people have voted through the MTA website to retain the status quo but despite the fact that the website’s name is more likely to attract supporters rather than opposition, more than 8,000 have voted that it ought to be changed.

The AA says it disagrees with the stance taken by the MTA in terms of the WoF affecting vehicle safety and road crashes. It has published a range of independent data on its website related to the WoF changes being considered which can be found at www.aa.co.nz/about/safety-on-the-roads/safervehicles/vehicle-licensing-reform-proposals/ I urge you all to have a look at this one too.

So what do you think? This issue is the single most important one that’s hit the servicing industry since the global financial crisis in 2007/2008 and it has the possibility of being equally financially devastating, so now is not the time to be apathetic about airing your opinions.

Get online and vote, talk to your local MP, talk to your staff, talk to your customers, make sure that every one of them is made aware that they have a say.

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AA says changes can improve road safety Lobby groups claiming that changes to the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) regime will lead to more road deaths are misleading the public, says the AA. It is concerned that this campaign is not presenting the full facts to the public.

“Some of the opponents of change to the WoF system seem to be cherry-picking information and not mentioning the time and cost benefits for motorists from a revised testing scheme nor the changes we can make to improve vehicle safety,” says AA spokesperson Mark Stockdale.

As part of the AA’s analysis of the changes being proposed, we looked at the data on every fatal crash in New Zealand over five years from 2007–2011. We did this to understand the possible safety impacts of any changes.

The crash data showed that out of 1,640 crashes, there were 89 (or 5.4 percent) where a vehicle fault or factor was found that may have contributed to the crash.

Of the vehicles in those 89 crashes, 39 percent did not have a current WoF and 52 percent had a tyre fault.

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To put that in some context, the most common factors contributing to fatal crashes are alcohol or drugs (36 percent), a driver losing control (34 percent) and going too fast for the conditions (32 percent).

“Vehicle faults do play a part in a small number of road crashes but it’s misleading to simply claim that changing the WoF frequency will lead to that number increasing,” says Mr Stockdale.

“Nearly 40 percent of the vehicles with faults that were involved in fatal crashes didn’t have a WoF anyway, so how frequently they are supposed to be getting one is not the issue.

“Worn tyres is another key factor in crashes but there are other ways to target this than solely through a WoF. “Rather than having a regime that is testing the majority of motorists excessively we need to focus more on enforcement to get vehicles without WoFs off the road and investigate ways to better monitor tyre condition.”

The AA has published a range of independent data on its website related to the WoF changes being considered. http://www.aa.co.nz/about/ safety-on-the-roads/safer-vehicles/vehicle-licensingreform-proposals/

Toyota is advising that a number of its vehicles are subject to a power window master switch recall.

Toyota says there are 21,145 affected vehicles which were sold new in New Zealand and these were manufactured between the following dates: • Camry – March 2006 to April 2010 • Corolla – October 2006 to May 2010 • Highlander – February 2007 to April 2010 • RAV4 – September 2006 to May 2010 • Yaris – February 2006 to April 2010 An unspecified number of vehicles sold as used imports may also be involved.

In the affected units, the sliding electrical contact module in the driver’s side power window master switch may experience a notch-y or sticking feeling during operation. Toyota says customers should not apply commercially available lubricants to fix the sticky feel as a short circuit causing melting or smoking of the switch assembly could occur.

Owners of vehicles affected will receive a notification letter and are advised to arrange to have a Toyota dealer inspect the switch and, if required, they will apply a special grease.

If the dealer determines the electrical circuit board in the switch has been affected, they will replace it.

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For many years, the last step in doing fourwheel alignment was to adjust the front toe on the vehicle followed by a printout to complete the job, but Hunter says that many of today’s vehicles now require a ‘new’ last step in that process, due to the sophisticated electronics that govern a number of steering and suspension systems.

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Codelink is becoming a must-have tool for workshops with Hunter wheel aligners.

some cases, that sensor requires recalibrating following the alignment, which now becomes the ‘new’ last step.

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If a vehicle requires this step, the technician is alerted on the Hunter screen to recalibrate the SAS using the Codelink device – there are stepby-step instructions for each vehicle, including where to insert the OBD-II plug. Codelink will then show the status of the steering system electronics and if the Steering Angle Sensor is not shown as zero when the wheel is positioned straight ahead, the technician can see this and by pushing the ‘continue’ button, they can instruct Codelink to do the recalibration.

When the process is complete the machine instructs the technician to turn off the ignition remove the lead and print out the results.

The printout now contains a line showing that the re-calibration was successfully completed and was done in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, thus providing a record for the customer and also the workshop, for future reference.

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World’s fastest wheel unveiled

Land speed record team, Aussie Invader, launched its campaign to beat the record at the recent Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) in Sydney.

The team unveiled key components for its rocket-powered title contender Aussie Invader 5R including the world’s fastest wheel capable of breaking the 1,000 mph barrier (1,600km/h) and the rocket engine’s liquid oxygen and bio-parafin injector interface system, a key component of the 200,000hp rocket motor.

The Aussie Invader 5R vehicle remained at the team’s Perth base. At nearly seven tonnes it was too large to transport to AIMS, however, a real-size model of the car was on display in Sydney to give visitors a good idea of the scale of the vehicle.

Driver and land speed legend Rosco McGlashan says the Aussie Invader 5R campaign was progressing well with the body of the vehicle now constructed and key components such as the wheels and the motor being produced in Australia.

Aussie Invader 5R will run with four solid, tireless aluminium wheels, each weighing 100kg, spinning independently and capable if rotating at 10,000 rpm. The car’s rocket motor is capable of producing 62,000 pounds of thrust, over three times that produced by Aussie Invader 3, making it the world’s most powerful car.

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Aussie Invader 5R was pushing the boundaries of vehicle engineering and a range of Australian and some international experts were contributing to the campaign.

“Producing these wheels is a good example of the many years of research, design and development by the Aussie Invader team, and it’s a testament to the hard work and skills of those involved with the project,” he says.

As the race to the world land speed record and breaking the 1,000 mph mark heats up between the Australian and British teams, McGlashan is confident of the team’s chances in the land speed battle.

“We’ve got the best people in the world working to get us to the start line and then across the finish line first. It’s a fierce but friendly competition between our British rivals Bloodhound but we’re well progressed with our build and will be firing up our rocket next year,” says Rosco.

He also says that one of his next tasks was to look for potential test and track sites in Australia that could be considered alongside the options in the United States. A geographic search of Australia has revealed potential sites in Western Australia and in Queensland.

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High praise for Monroe Shocks

Monroe GT Sport, the Australian-made short body shock absorber has met the exacting requirements of Australian high performance tuning workshop Herrod Motorsport.

Headed by tuner Rob Herrod, this Melbourne based company has been engineering and developing high-performance cars for more than 37 years. Specialising in Ford models, it further improves many of the highest-performance models released by Ford and Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) each year.

In seeking to enhance the FG G6E Turbo model, Herrod was seeking a premium short

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body shock absorber to both improve the car’s handling and to ensure low-slung good looks without having any adverse effect on the car’s driveability. Herrod says he found the answer in Monroe GT Sport shock absorbers, twinned with his own specification King Springs.

“I couldn’t believe how perfect the Monroe GT Sport shock absorbers were for this model. The handling has improved and the ride is also excellent,” says Rob Herrod. “We know this because we use several of the world’s premium quality and most expensive shock absorbers in this line of work.

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If clients are looking for performance exhausts and performance exhaust equipment, Chase reckons it has got the range. Chase says it can also supply a wide range of RPS stainless mufflers and big-bore sports mufflers and systems, as well as performance exhaust components such as extractors and headers.

Not to be outdone, Chase says it also caters for the heavy transport sector with a wide range of truck mufflers, truck exhausts, and other components including truck stacks.

Chase says it also supplies the automotive and industrial markets with a broad range of emission purification technology such as catalytic converters, diesel purifiers, oxygen sensors and diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaner fluid.

According to Chase Distribution, it has four strategically-located warehouses around New Zealand where its knowledgeable sales teams are ready to answer calls and provide recommendations for specific needs.

It’s new website can be seen at www.chase.co.nz reader reply 0121110

SAE-A 2012 Excellence Awards Engineering innovations were recognised by the 2012 Automotive Engineering Excellence Awards presented recently in Melbourne by the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A).

To help promote the study of engineering and recognise future talent, the Society expanded the number of categories to include an Engineering Student prize, in addition to the National Excellence Award and the Young Engineer Award.

Entries to these awards are invited from all organisations and individuals, who directly or indirectly provide products, processes or services to the vehicle and related industries.

The Gold Award was awarded to the Ford Motor Company of Australia for the development and implementation of EcoLPi. This is a liquid phase injection LPG system the for the Ford Falcon platform that substantially increases power and torque and decreases fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The Silver Award was awarded to GM Holden for the development and production of a Conformable Aluminium LPG Fuel Tank. This tank design is adaptable to the available space under the vehicle floor, resulting in major efficiency gains in mass, usable fuel volume and range.

EV Engineering won the Bronze Award for the development and production of a fleet of seven fully electric, battery switchable Holden Commodore vehicles. The project included the design of the electric power train and supporting structures, low and high voltage electrical wiring, a controls architecture and associated software, cooling system, battery pack, battery latching system and battery switch station. Consortium partners include Better Place Australia, Robert Bosch Australia,

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Continental Australia, Futuris, Air International and GE Australia.

AutoCRC, GM Holden and VPAC won the Highly Commended award for the development and prototyping of a Virtual Paint Simulation (VPS) process. The prototype VPS system uses rapid paint shop simulation tools based on innovative methods and approaches, such as smoothed particle hydrodynamics and lumped parameter modelling.

It allows optimisation of the painting process using laptops in near real time rather than costly high performance computers, and is undergoing user trails to be deployed in nine to 12 months.

The Young Engineer Award went to Christopher Jones, Specialist Engineer – Fuel Systems, GM Holden. Jones has been a key technical team member on the 2012 GM Holden LPG program for Commodore. He contributed to development and testing of the gaseous phase LPG tar filter, the Conformable Aluminium LPG Pressure Fuel Tank and associated valving, fuel pump hardware and control software, and the heated KPG vaporiser and associated control system algorithms to enable successful cold starts without the expense of liquid LPG systems or the use of petrol.

The Engineering Student Project award went to Sian Hong Teoh and Ruoyu Ding, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne.

As members of the University of Melbourne Formula SAE-A team, these students presented a well written and logical paper on the “Analysis of the static friction between steel and aluminium alloy clamped surfaces under dry and lubricated conditions, for a Formula SAE-A vehicle sway bar design.” reader reply 0121110a

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How to improve your business Workshop owners and managers facing the challenging realities of change in today’s industry will learn how to improve their businesses at the 2013 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo.

To be held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from 11 to 13 to April, the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo will offer an education program delivering practical help for better running an automotive business.

Education in all forms – from exhibitors’ displays of new technologies and products to seminars presented by industry experts - will be the theme of the 2013 Expo. Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association executive director Stuart Charity says the ‘run your business better’ theme is timely.

The Expo committee knew that the 2011 Expo in Melbourne was going to be a hard act to follow. However, the team is delighted with the unprecedented demand for exhibitor space at the 2013 Expo.

“At six months out from the event, we have sold all available space and have a waiting list. Added to this, the co-located Collision Repair Expo is already 80 percent sold out,” says Stuart Charity.

“It also highlights the importance the industry places on the critical role that meeting face to face at a trade show still plays in our businesses.

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At the 2011 Expo Monroe was a winning team celebrating an AAAA Bronze Award for Excellence in Marketing and a Silver Award for Excellence in Manufacturing. Pictured on the 2011 Monroe stand were (left to right) David Atherton, Roger Lassen, Barry Langan, Domenic Sbaglia, Chad Torok and Brydon Tweddell.

Information technology has revolutionised the way we do business, but it will never replace the ability to touch, feel and try new equipment and technology - and do a deal over a handshake.”

As the major sponsor Monroe says its 2013/14 catalogue will be released at the Expo and this will provide repairers and resellers with the most comprehensive ride control product catalogue yet produced by Tenneco.

Tenneco will be revealing the latest products along with the packaging at the Expo as well. It also wouldn’t be a Monroe showcase at a major national

automotive trade expo without giveaways and competitions, which will run throughout the event.

Tenneco director Roger Lassen says the Expo will deliver new opportunities for any workshop or mobile repair business, no matter how large or small.

“That makes the Expo the best opportunity to view and compare the products that are available, to ensure your business runs efficiently, while providing your customers with the best quality,” says Roger Lassen. reader reply 0121112

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Celebrating 40 years in fine VW style Qualitat European Motors Ltd recently celebrated its 40th year of operation with anniversary function at its premises on Saturday October 6 that saw more than 250 people come from near and far for the event.

It was many months in the planning but Qualitat directors Wayne and Josie Fenton say they enjoyed every moment of their recent 40th anniversary celebration which saw a gathering of former business partners, as well as past and present employees, suppliers, and customers at their Penrose premises located at 220 Station Road.

On this special occasion Wayne and Josie particularly wanted to thank and acknowledge their long serving staff members: Steve (26 years), Ron (combined 24 years), Vagn (20 years), Holly (18 years), Julian (11 years), Saravan (10 years) and Mo (8 years).

There were informal presentations by Wayne and Josie to acknowledge both the staff members and customers who have supported the company for more than 40 years, in particular Steve Cox who joined Qualitat from Giltraps more than 26 years ago. In recognition of his loyalty and dedication, Wayne and Josie presented Steve with a House of Travel voucher.

Although Qualitat currently services and sells parts for all classic and current VW, Audi and Skoda vehicles – the company started life servicing and rebuilding air-cooled VW Beetles, Karmann Ghia coupes, Type 3 and 4 models and Kombi vans in the early 1970s.

This rebuilding business continued well into the 1980s because many other general garages weren’t confident at repairing the air-cooled

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VW engines.

Indeed – the rebuilding service was so unique, customers would drive their cars up to the service dept, have their engine swapped out for a loan one, and beetle off, while Wayne and the team rebuilt the old engine. The company also employed two full-time panelbeaters who did rust and restoration repairs on the air-cooled cars.

As would be expected from a gathering of committed Volkswagen enthusiasts there were many of these unique and interesting air-cooled cars brought along for the day. Josie says that the many VW vehicles parked up and down Station Road and Rockfield Road gathered a lot of attention from passing motorists who slowed down to have a look at them.

Qualitat Motors was officially founded on Monday October 2, 1972 at 271 Mount Smart Road, Penrose by former Five Star Motors employees Wayne Fenton, Wayne Talbot and Jim Phillips.

Josie Fenton joined the business in 1980 to source and import VW parts which has become a major part of the current business structure. At that time Qualitat added Audi parts and service to its programme.

Jim Phillips left the business in the 1970s due to ill health and Wayne Talbot retired from Qualitat in 1995, leaving Wayne and Josie Fenton in sole charge. In 1999 the company changed its name from Qualitat Motors and Qualitat Autoparts to

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Josie and Wayne Fenton.

Qualitat European Motors Ltd. The company bought and moved into its current premises in 2005, which enabled the parts and service divisions to be stabled under one roof rather than the previous three buildings in Mt Smart Rd which it had outgrown. Josie jokes that while Wayne was away at the VW Nationals earlier that year – she went shopping – but for a new building instead of a new pair of shoes!

Since the move to Station Road in 2005, Qualitat has added Skoda parts and service to its offer and quadrupled its stock holding of parts for all three

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VAG brands from 1954 to 2012.

Qualitat has also invested heavily in more diagnostic equipment for its workshop to service current Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda models more efficiently.

The latest diagnostic machine has just arrived from Germany and it is able to recode keys, as well as provide the latest European factory software upgrades for engine, transmission, radio and convenience control features, which previously could only be done by VW/Audi dealers. reader reply 0121114

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Celebrating 30 years of raising the bar

An automotive business founded in a garage behind a takeaway outlet in South Auckland more than 30 years ago, Best Bars Ltd says the milestone will not diminish its future focus.

Plans are underway to move into larger premises within Auckland in early 2013, after outgrowing its long-term base in Holmes Road, Manurewa.

Best Bars continues to add staff and invest in new technology to

The importance of the heater valve For the cabin to warm up, an engine's internal system must function properly. This system is known as the vehicle's engine cooling system. The heater valve and heater hose are integral components in a vehicle’s engine cooling system. Their combined performance impacts on the engines ability to regulate the heat inside the cabin of a vehicle.

The heater hose transfers engine coolant to the heater valve. In this way the heat produced in the engine, and controlled by the cooling system, is moved to the heater valve and utilised to warm the cabin of the vehicle. However the heater valve and connecting hoses can also cause engine damage should they leak or not function properly.

More specifically, a leak in either the heater valve or hose can influence the loss of engine coolant from the cooling system, and lead to the engine overheating. This can result in costly engine damage. Further, a coolant leak means that a heater cannot produce enough heat to warm the cabin of the vehicle. For this reason, it is good service practice to replace the heater valve and heater hose at the same time.

Gates says its heater valve and hose assemblies contain all the necessary parts required when replacing the heater valve.

These assembly packs are complete with heater valve, all connecting heater hoses and hose clamps. The part numbers in the range are suitable for high volume, popular vehicle applications such as the Ford Falcon, Holden Commodore, Statesman and Crewman. reader reply 0121116a

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match demand in NZ and from export markets. The company is a supplier of OEM approved tow bars and other automotive products to new vehicle distributors on both sides of the Tasman.

The company also produces Ezi Grip bike racks, along with a growing range of products under the Advantage brand, from decks and tonneau covers for utility vehicles, to nudge bars, running boards/steps, vehicle storage boxes and styling accessories.

Tow bars continue to form an important part of the business, with Best Bars taking an industryleading role in developing innovative test rigs which prove the design and durability of its products. The patented test rig can simulate the forces that a tow bar will undergo over a period equal to one million kilometres of travel –

every design is put through the test before it is released to market. Best Bars says it is also the only NZ tow bar manufacturer to dynamically test its products in-house to ensure fatigue performance for the life of the product.

New technology has also been introduced to the manufacturing side of the business, with computercontrolled robot welders and automated CNC cutting machines.

These steps were a key in Best Bars becoming the first tow bar company in New Zealand to gain approved manufacturer status, a scheme development by the then Land Transport Safety Authority to raise the standard of towbar manufacture in NZ. Best Bars has ISO9001 certification for its production processes as well as ISO 14001 for its environmental management commitments. reader reply 0121116

Banish messy wiring Banish messy wiring in a caravan, motor home or boat with a new 12-way Fuse Box just released in New Zealand by Narva.

Narva says the new fuse box is an easy way to eliminate extensive and messy wiring in applications running numerous circuits and accessories.

The new Narva fuse box features an in-built common earth return allowing accessories to be wired back to the fuse box with a single negative feed point for connection to the vehicle or boat battery. This facilitates a neat appearance and provides a more serviceable electrical system. It’s also much safer.

Dual power inputs allow the installer to run accessories from two separate circuits to best suit applications, such as ignition or auxiliary. The dual inputs can also be bridged to run accessories from a single circuit or power source.

For added convenience and versatility, the fuse box is suitable for use with standard ATS blade fuses and well as ATS plug-in circuit breakers. The fuse box comes complete with a lockable transparent cover to protect circuits from accidental shorting and is supplied with a sheet of 86 symbol decals to allow for clear

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The new NARVA 12-Way Fuse Box is available from leading automotive outlets throughout New Zealand. reader reply 0121116b

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Technical advice on disc thickness variation (DTV) Disc Thickness Variation is where the rotor or disc varies in thickness as indicated in the diagram below:

How does it occur?

DTV is the uneven wear of the rotor during service and often this does not become apparent until 10,000 to 15,000 kms after disc machining or replacement. Poorly serviced calipers can accelerate the occurrence of DTV as can high levels of rotor run-out at fitment (greater than 0.10mm). This is not generally visible to the human eye and must be measured with a micrometer. It is often caused by offbrake wear resulting in flat spots or thin sections of the disc.

How to measure?

How to prevent it?

Measuring is done by checking the thickness of the rotor using a Vernier Caliper 25mm in front of the outer edge. Measurements should be taken at a minimum of 10 points around the circumference and there should be no greater variance than 0.03mm between any of these measurements.

In the preventative area Disc Thickness Variation will not occur if there is zero rotor run-out. Vehicle design, tolerance variations and general wear and tear may however mean that zero run-out tolerance is unachievable.

On-vehicle measurement of rotor run-out with an accurate dial indicator coupled with a good quality torque wrench to tighten the wheel nuts will minimise DTV effects. Less run-out leads to slower DTV generation.

Installed run-out should be less that 100µm (0.1mm) and when this cannot be achieved checks on the bearings, flange, stub axle and rotor hat should be made. Wheel nuts should be evenly torqued with the use of a torque wrench to avoid distortion.

How to fix it?

To correct the problem the rotor should be replaced or machined with a light skim to clean up any DTV flat spots. If the vehicle is using ceramic pads the rotor must be machined as part of every brake job. Calipers should be overhauled, side pins must move freely and the piston seals must be checked for good condition or replaced.

On-vehicle machining eliminates variation in axles, bearings etc.

What does it cause?

The symptoms can be recognised by a torque variation i.e. grab and release during braking. As the disc rotates through the caliper the variation in the disc thickness results in a variation in the braking pressure applied by the disc pads to the rotor.

The torque variation in the breaking is translated in vibration through the steering wheel, floor plan, seat or pedal pulsing.

V8 Supercars unveils plan for Pukekohe V8 Supercars has unveiled plans for a $6.6 million upgrade which it says will return Auckland’s Pukekohe Park Raceway to its former glory as the premier motor sport facility in New Zealand.

Details of the significant capital outlay were outlined by Tony Cochrane, Chairman of V8 Supercars, and CEO David Malone recently at Pukekohe Park Raceway.

The V8 Supercar Championship event returns to Pukekohe from April 12–14, 2013.

The Auckland event will be one of three internationals to be staged outside of Australia, with others in Abu Dhabi and Austin, Texas.

The upgrade of the Pukekohe Park Raceway will begin in

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November 2012 and includes improved safety barriers and debris fencing along with some resurfacing. There is a major change to the pit area, which will be extended to allow for 32 new pit garages and a new state-of-the-art control building.

Three additional turns will be built into the track before the hairpin on the back straight with the additional of overhead over-track pedestrian bridges, over-track signage, improved viewing areas and a general improvement of the venue.

The upgrades will offer a significantly improved experience for the sport and the fans, and allow for an elevated FIA Safety level for the circuit.

An economic impact assessment concluded that Auckland can expect approximately 50,000 visitor nights annually as a result of the V8 Supercars event which will bring an estimated $35 million in additional GDP into the city’s economy over the next five years.

ATEED, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and V8 Supercars are each contributing $2.2 million to the Pukekohe Park upgrade.

V8 Supercars confirmed the New Zealand round adds to a developing international calendar which next year includes the inaugural race in Austin, Texas, in May. reader reply 0121118a

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By Cathy Parker

In the last issue we had a brief review of the Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt. Now it's time to look at some of the interesting products and equipment on display there, with the photos and captions telling the story.

The Hook by PowerProbe, a new idea in automotive electrical testers with a smart tip that selects meter and range automatically and also has a voltage reference supply to test circuits

These style of lifters were common, this one from Profimaster, gives a quick way to access underside of car

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Automechanika shifts to Shanghai Automechanika Shanghai, the world’s second largest Automechanika show after Frankfurt, Germany, will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 11-14 December.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and CNAICO – China National Automotive Industry International Corporation – the show covers the whole automobile industry chain including OE and aftermarket, as well as three main industry sectors: parts and components, repair and maintenance and accessories and tuning.

Automechanika Shanghai has collaborated with domestic associations and organisations in more than 50 automotive production and distribution bases in China to bring many dealers and distributors to visit the 2012 show to meet the 3,900 exhibitors.

Vehicle procurement, R&D and quality control personnel from more than 20 domestic car manufacturers including BYD, Cherry, Dongfeng, FAW, Great Wall, JAC and SAIC will visit the show to meet with current and potential suppliers.

In addition to the first UK pavilion, several overseas pavilions have increased in size for the 2012 show. India has expanded by 75 percent, and Korea and Malaysia by more than 30 percent. In addition, Taiwan pavilions in the accessories and tuning hall as well as the parts and components and repair and maintenance halls have expanded by more than 40 percent. Other overseas pavilions including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Thailand and USA will also make their appearance again at this year’s show The Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TTVMA), which represents more than 2,000 member manufacturers and representatives from automobile, motorcycle, bicycles industries in Taiwan, is organising the Taiwan pavilions at the show for the first time, together with the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei.

This year’s edition of Automechanika Shanghai will also feature its largest number of Chinese pavilions supported by more than 50 trade organisations and industry associations.

Xiamen is a production base for car mat and window film and the Xiamen Automotive Parts Trade Association (XMAPTA)

represents more than 50 percent of accessories and tuning companies in Xiamen. They will be a first-time exhibitor at the show.

A report by consulting firm Arthur D. Little, predicts that by 2050, more than 70 percent of the world’s population will be living in Asia. IMF economists have forecast that China’s car fleet will be as big as the entire world car fleet today. As a result, the automotive industry’s centre of gravity has

started to shift from North America, Western Europe and Japan towards emerging markets.

Automechanika Shanghai is one of 12 Automechanika fairs held in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa. For further information about Automechanika Shanghai, please visit www. automechanika-shanghai.com / www.automechanika.com reader reply 0121121

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Making servicing a profitable enterprise Robert Barry speaks to Autosuper Shoppe Albany director David Storey about his experiences in making vehicle servicing a profitable enterprise.

Auto Super Shoppe Albany director David Storey has two simple pieces of advice for owner/managers of automotive servicing centres in the current trading climate.

“Don’t leave the analysis of

your workshop’s productivity and profitability until the end of the financial year or you might find yourself in trouble,” he says. “And more importantly if your workshop solely relies on the Warrant of Fitness as its main source of workshop revenue, then you are already in trouble.”

In David’s personal opinion the forthcoming changes to the vehicle licencing and the Warrant of Fitness regime as well as the continual extension of new vehicle warranty and servicing agreements to five or more years is going to speed up the death knell of the general repairer who doesn’t work smarter rather than harder.

The importance behind car service

The seemingly simple car service is not just a simple oil change, due to the complexities that the engine oil has to cater to in the modern engine according to Shell. This renewal of the “life blood” helps maintain the car to run as it is designed to.

Protecting, cleaning and enhancing the engine’s performance are part of what’s expected from the engine oil apart from lubricating. Just like the parts which are specifically designed to work with a car, the same thing applies to engine oil. Depending on your clients needs, Shell Helix comes in a wide range to suit both their vehicle’s technical requirement and their financial capacity.

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the performance of Shell Helix Ultra and Shell Helix HX7 well beyond that required by the new API specification.

Shell says it commissions extensive tests to prove that Shell Helix Ultra and Shell Helix HX7 can actually clean a dirty car engine, subjecting the oils to thousands of kilometres of road tests.

Both oils can withstand oxidation and degradation, so it does not thicken or cause deposits; flows, even when it has been used in the engine and when temperatures are extremely low; protects the engine against wear and corrosion as well as protects against piston deposits and sludge to help ensure that the engine stays clean.

So the next time when servicing a customers car, don’t just think that it’s just a simple oil change; more goes on than, what can be seen inside the engine, just so that they can have a smooth motoring experience.

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Productivity and margin According to David the best way for workshops to increase turnover and profitability is to measure its productivity and hours charged on a weekly basis and also to ensure it is charging an adequate margin such as 30 percent on the parts and consumables used in servicing.

“I can look into our computer systems and check how we are tracking at anytime,” he says. “I also have a weekly catch up with the service manager where we compare the actual workload put through, as opposed to the budget projections.”

“We all know that an oil and filter change is a loss leader for most workshops, but it’s finding the parts that need replacing during a technical inspection while the customer’s vehicle is in the workshop which gives an opportunity to make a little more margin, but also prevent unnecessary repairs in the future.

“Looking for troublesome oil or water leaks, is a good way to add incremental business such as a water pump job for $400 to $500 dollars but also prevent the customer from a potential blown head gasket that could cost anywhere between $1,500 to $2,000.

“We had a recent episode where a customer driving a late model Toyota SUV was 2000km overdue for a service and her vehicle came to a complete stop because there was no drive from the transmission.

“It turned out that the transmission pan gasket was punctured and all the lubricant had eventually leaked out. Had the vehicle come in for its service when due, that pan gasket leak could have been easily detected and rectified for a couple of hundred dollars rather than the $8,600 the customer had to spend on a brand new transmission.

“One thing too that workshop owners and managers should bear in mind with large jobs of $5,000 or more is to get a substantial deposit of $2,000 to $3,000 from the customer before work commences.

“Sometimes people give the go-ahead to the workshop, and then may not have the wherewithal to pay

in full when the job is completed, leaving the garage out of pocket and with an unwanted vehicle that may not sell for enough to defray the costs involved.

“The bottom line for workshops is that its more profitable to have a volume of service work coming through the door. They are better off doing several water pump jobs in a day rather than one head gasket job. It’s simply a matter of technicians being thorough in the initial inspection.”

Communication and retention David says that the most important thing that workshops should do is communicate clearly to the customers, especially if the workshop discovers that more work is needed to be done on a vehicle than the customer has initially been quoted on.

“Always, always inform the customer that your initial quote is incorrect and that you need their authority to go ahead with the additional worked required, always get their buy-in before you start the job,” he says.

“In my experience this is the biggest gripe we see from customers who come to MTA mediation sessions over work done on their vehicles, they feel aggrieved that they were notinformed or consulted before the work was done. A simple phone call or email can avoid this.

“Marketing your business is also important, it’s essential to send out those six-monthly service and safety check reminders, and make sure you have an adequate customer retention management (CRM) programme in place.

“Having your own workshop website, as well as sending out newsletters and offering discount vouchers to be used on return visits are all good and simple methods to keep in touch with your client database.

David’s final piece of advice for successful servicing: “Getting the basics right in the workshop is absolutely critical, but be creative with your CRM and it will pay dividends.”

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Liqui Moly says that its Top Tec 4200 is suited for a wide variety of cars.

The Top Tec series comprises high-performance oils and the Top Tec 4200 is a mighty one, because of its performance and coverage of car models, according to Liqui Moly.

According to Liqui Moly, Top Tec 4200 is suited for a multitude of Volkswagen and Audi models as well as for several BMW and Mercedes and for most Porsche models. This modern motor oil ensures proper lubrication, but it actually does a lot more: it has a lowered high

temperature – high shear viscosity which means it becomes very thin at high temperatures thus lessening friction but nevertheless keeping up the lubricating film. It supports the engine’s cleanliness and shows an impressive ageing stability. All this results in an engine that runs smoothly, consumes less fuel and shows better exhaust gas values.

Top Tec 4200 is an all-season low-friction motor oil for vehicles with petrol and diesel engines with and without diesel particulate filter. The combination of unconventional base oils using HC synthetic technology, together with the latest additives, guarantees motor oil that provides exceptional protection against wear and reduces oil and fuel consumption, while ensuring fast oil delivery within the engine. Depending on manufacturer’s specifications and fuel quality, oil change intervals up

to 50,000 kilometres are possible. In addition, it is well suited even for gas fuelled (CNG/LPG) passenger cars.

Liqui Moly recommends Top Tec 4200 for following specifications: Volkswagen/Audi: 500 00, 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, 503 00, 503 01, 504 00, 506 00, 506 01 (with the exception of R5 and V10 TDI-engines built before June 2006), 507 00.

Mercedes: MB 229.31, MB 229.51.

BMW: Longlife-01, Longlife-01FE, Longlife-04.

Porsche: C30.

Fiat: 9.55535-S1.

Peugeot/Citroen (PSA): B71 2290.

It meets also the general specifications ACEA A3-04/B4-04/ C3-04 and API SM/CF. Liqui Moly is available from SPEED NZ Ltd. Visit www.speed.co.nz. reader reply 0121124

Regenerating DPF with Wynn’s If a diesel vehicle arrives in the workshop with a warning light or showing a fault code that technicians couldn’t recognise or clear, a possible cause could be a blocked diesel particulate filter (DPF).

If the vehicle could not complete an active regeneration process when the first warning light appeared the vehicle will enter limp mode or will display other symptoms such as loss of power, increased fuel consumption and poor acceleration.

The DPF systems must be cleaned at regular intervals to remove the soot it has collected in order to maintain engine performance.

DPF’s have been around for many years but since 2009 when the Euro 5 emissions standards came into force, all new diesel cars effectively require fitment of a DPF unit in the exhaust system.

The DPF is designed to filter out more than 80 percent of particulate matter (soot) and harmful gases. The design and material used within the DPF, resembles a muffler and the cells within are formed in a honeycomb like manner. Within the cells are inert ceramic and noble metals which convert the harmful combustion gases into more environmentally friendly exhaust gases. Like other filters, the DPF will become blocked as it captures more particulate matter (soot).

Once it reaches a predetermined level and when the driving parameters allow it, the DPF self-cleans commonly referred to as regeneration, without the driver knowing. However, if a vehicle is not driven in a manner that allows it to regenerate, then the filter can become blocked to the point where a warning light appears on the dash as early as 600 – 1,000kms of driving.

If the warning light is ignored and the vehicle is continued to be driven, the limp home mode

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will be activated as a result of the DPF becoming blocked. In most cases the DPF will require replacement and the associated costs can be upwards of $2,500, plus labour costs and new sensors which may also require replacement. It is recommended that the vehicle is serviced and a complete oil and oil filter change be carried out.

Under normal conditions the regeneration process will happen when the exhaust gases reach 550˚C – 650˚C. The melting point for Aluminium is 660˚C so if technicians need to do a forced regeneration they must be aware of the surrounding area and where all the extra heat is going to exit to ensure that no damage is caused to the interior of the vehicle or to nearby equipment – under normal driving conditions the airflow around the DPF keeps the external heat down.

When the vehicle is driven in short trips, in city traffic and stop start traffic, the exhaust gases are

lower in temperature producing more particulate matter (soot), accelerating the blockage of the DPF. Wynn’s says it has identified this constant DPF issue and has worked closely with OEM’s to develop a product to help the regeneration parameters.

When added into the diesel tank Wynn›s says its DPF cleaner and regenerator dramatically reduces the carbon deposit decomposition (burning) temperatures to 450˚C – 500˚C. This greatly widens the parameters for the vehicle to regenerate the DPF allowing more frequent burn off at lower driving speeds, thus overcoming the issue of the DPF blocking due to city driving cycles as described earlier.

Wynn’s recommend adding a bottle of Wynn's Diesel Particulate Filter cleaner and regenerator to every third tank fill or at every 3,000 km travelled. This professional product is only available to workshops. reader reply 0121124a

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Introducing SynPower from Valvoline Valvoline says that SynPower MST SAE 5W-30 is premium quality fully synthetic motor oil suitable for Mercedes-Benz and other Euro IV diesel engines equipped with DPF technology (diesel particulate filter), and/or TWC (three way catalyst).

The product is suitable for Mercedes-Benz CDI engines with EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and DPF systems, and longer oil

drain intervals up to 30,000km.

Valvoline says that SynPower MST 5W-30 meets the following OEM and global specifications including: API SL/CF, ACEA A3, B4, C3, BMW LL-04, DaimlerChrysler 229.31, 229.51 and it is also suitable for long drain intervals according to MercedesBenz and BMW specifications.

According to Valvoline, SynPower MST 5W-30 is also

suitable for Euro IV engines with DPF and TWC and enhances fuel efficiency of these engines.

The product also has a very low pour point, which results in an easy cold start and the excellent wear protection enhances the life of the engine and DPF. Valvoline says that SynPower MST 5W-30 is available in 20L and 205L to meet market demand for such a product as an alternative to the competitor’s/OEM offering.

Growth in the passenger car diesel market

ONE WORKSHOP. ONE ATF.

For further information regarding this unique workshop product, please contact Valvoline New Zealand on Toll Free 0800 825 865.

Many car buyers have discovered a multitude of benefits diesel engines offer, which has been helped by the heavy promotional activity undertaken by car manufacturers says Valvoline.

A decision to purchase diesel is certainly not solely about the greater fuel economy that these types of cars deliver because consumers are now aware that diesel powered passenger engines are quieter and, compared to petrol powered engines, are somewhat better for the environment as the emissions are cleaner.

Valvoline says that SynPower MST 5W-30 can be used in a variety of applications including Holden, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes and Mitsubishi models requiring a low SAPS lubricant.

It recommends that workshops always refer to the owner's manual for the correct performance grades.

Valvoline says that SynPower MST’s breadth of application in passenger vehicles will continue to grow as European and other car manufacturers need to meet Euro IV emission legislation.

For further information regarding this unique workshop product, please contact Valvoline New Zealand on toll free 0800 825 865. reader reply 0121126

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Specialists in fuel filters and water separators TransDiesel has focused on meeting the diverse requirements of the heavy diesel industry since 1980. The company says it has been awarded the distributorships for some of the industries most respected brands in the world.

TransDiesel is an authorised NZ distributor for Donaldson filtration and exhaust products, Sakura filtration products and is the exclusive distributor for ENI oils and lubricants and has now introduced Griffin fuel filters and water separators to its range of specialist products.

Based in the USA and Singapore the Griffin Group is a global provider of products and services for the filtration industry, utilising proprietary technology developed from more than 30 years of experience purifying petroleumcontaminated seawater.

In 2003, Griffin scientists developed Microbloc, a revolutionary filtration technology, which is used exclusively in Griffin’s filtration systems. The Microbloc multi-grade filtration media elements have been tested to be 99.8 percent effective in separating water from diesel and bio-diesel fuels and can remove solid contaminants as small as two microns in size.

Griffin manufactures its proprietary line of filtration systems as well as several OEM products in its own factory. This factory houses production lines for die-casting and for filtration.

Griffin products include filter casting parts, filtration media, filter elements, as well as completed filters and water separator systems. Griffin says its lab-tested filtration systems help save fuel, reduce maintenance costs, and prolong engine life.

Griffin says its diesel fuel filter / water separators are ideal for diesel automotive engines, construction and earth moving equipment, agricultural and forestry equipment as well as biodiesel applications.

According to Griffin moisture content tests conducted by PSB Corporation, Singapore on fuel samples taken from a fuel filter / water separator employing multi-grade media, 99.8 percent effectiveness of water removal was achieved after 30 minutes of operation of the fuel filter / water separator (test report reference: 57S055941 dated 7 Dec 2005).

Even small, nearly invisible particles can damage injectors and pumps, reducing fuel efficiency, robbing power, or worse. Each refuelling adds millions of tiny contaminants to a fuel system.

Griffin filters protect engine from solid

contaminants by filtering particles down to two microns in size.

Replacement Elements are available in two, 10, and 30 micron ratings and all meet or exceed OEM specifications and are easy to replace without the use of special tools.

Four stage filtration process Griffin filters remove contaminants and separate water using a four stage process.

Centrifugal stage: Larger solid contaminants and free water are separated.

smallest water droplets and solid contaminants from fuel.

Coalescing Stage Smaller water droplets and solid contaminants are filtered out by multigrade filtration media, causing them to coalesce together and fall into the collection bowl.

Micro Action Stage I

Micro Action Stage II A second micro action filtration ensures nearly 100 percent pure fuel filtration.

Micro action filtration removes the

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Diesel engines are dying.

None are immune. The culprit – contaminated or ‘dirty’ diesel.

Take steps to prevent a needless and costly loss. A Griffin water separator filter unit, for common rail diesel engines (as in modern utes) removes 99.8% of all water from diesel fuel and solid contaminants as small as 2 microns in size.

In most cases, they are inexpensive and dead easy to fit. The cost of doing nothing doesn’t bear thinking about.

Stop the killer on our roads – get a Griffin.

Go to transdiesel.com or call us on 0800 848 267

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More than an oil and filter change

A clean Ryco air filter; has improved air flow and optimises fuel economy.

A dirty air filter – suffers from reduced air flow and reduces fuel economy.

*10% Fuel saving is based on simulated testing under highway driving conditions.

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As the motor industry awaits the outcomes of the WOF review – workshops need to consider carefully how they position themselves in respect to service work. Recent trends have seen several businesses focus on ‘quick’ lube servicing to meet time strapped consumer requirements.

Ryco believes this type of service needs to be well executed. It says that good operators ensure the service offer goes beyond the traditional price pointed oil and filter change and that staff can support the recommended brand choice as not all time conscious motorists are price pointed – some are also looking for both convenience and peace of mind.

Not all filters are created equal, Ryco says that specification levels do vary significantly – and the quality of a filter will ultimately affect longevity of components and in a more immediate sense can impact maintenance and running costs.

Educating staff about the vehicle manufacturer’s set service interval filter inspections and replacements in order to maintain the entire vehicle in optimum condition including fair wear and tear – means they can be comfortable and knowledgeable when explaining to consumers the Ryco benefits and value in a service offer that covers the minimum of oil, air and fuel filtration.

As an example, Ryco’s top-selling air filter range is being supported by point-of-sale promoters to assist explaining how a regular Ryco air filter changes can result in an up to 10 percent gain in fuel economy, and the claim is backed by realistic research.

This claim based on research carried out by Ryco working in conjunction with Herrod Motor Sport.

The respected Independent engineering company based in Melbourne used air filters that looked relatively clean, tested fuel consumption over a normal driving cycle.

Then it fitted a new Ryco filter and repeated the test

with the same degree of accurate fuel measurement and the Ryco Air filter replacement converting to a 10 percent fuel saving. The reality is the cost of the filter can easily be offset by the future gain in fuel savings.

A workshop that proactively markets the quality and benefits of its full service offer, should also ensure their staff’s knowledge covers both cabin air and transmission filter kits – as these replacement items are not always well defined in service log books.

Cabin air filters should be regularly inspected as its condition will vary dependent on vehicle use. High metro commuter driving exposure will load filters with high contents of exhaust soot making replacement important to ensure the associated health benefits of removing dust, soot and allergens from a vehicles cabin interior are not lost.

In an automatic transmission the fluid acts as the lubricant, hydraulic fluid, coolant, and cleaner to the transmission including the torque converter.

Over time the fluid deteriorates and the filter will become restricted and lessen the flow of fluid. A timely transmission service can help extend the life of a transmission. As a rule, the transmission filter should be replaced when the fluid is changed.

Ryco recommend a fluid change every 50,000 to 80,000 kms. The fluid can also burn (oxidise) if the transmission is overworked and generates excessive heat. Again the type of vehicle use impacts upon transmission service cycles, eg, vehicles that tow trailers or heavy loads need to change fluid and filters every 50,000 kms.

Ryco continues to assist automotive workshops by offering the largest range of filters available New Zealand wide, that meets or exceeds original equipment (OE) specification with an industry leading warranty policy.

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Repco invests $10 million into parts Repco and Appco New Zealand says it has changed the landscape of the local automotive parts industry, by investing an additional $10 million in its ‘More parts for more cars’ programme, significantly expanding the range of inventory in its network of stores.

“New Zealand has one of the most complex car

parks in the world. Customers need Repco and Appco’s help to make their job easier by having the parts available with one call. We are now in the best position to service trade customers better with this $10 million investment in inventory,” says executive general manager Mark Brunton.

“This is by far the biggest ever investment in inventory in the history of Repco and Appco, and has transformed our ability to service our customers,” he says.

Having pioneered the automotive spare parts

industry more than 90 years ago, Repco and Appco is New Zealand’s largest supplier of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories with the most comprehensive store footprint locally with more than 81 Repco and 10 Appco stores.

By adding more than 210,000 parts to its inventory, Repco and Appco are giving trade customers more choice in a wide variety of categories including filters, disc pads, steering and suspension, drive train parts, cooling, engine management, and service and repair parts. reader reply 0121129

The professional edge Castrol Professional with unique performance innovations developed by, with and for experts is a complete package of products and services created exclusively for Professional workshops, in partnership with the worlds leading car manufacturers.

The range of Castrol Professional products are perfectly matched to the very latest engine technologies and are specifically developed

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Castrol Edge Professional is not just approved by leading car manufacturers, it is actually recommended by them.

The entire range of Castrol Professional features microfiltration technology. This level of filtration is benchmarked to the same level of quality as the oil used by OEM

manufacturers when filling an new engine for the very first time. This microfiltration technology is exclusive to Castrol Professional workshops.

Under the Castrol Professional umbrella there are three world leading lubricant brands: Castrol Edge Professional, Castrol Magnatec Professional and Castrol GTX Professional. reader reply 0121129a

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Exedy explains flywheels What is a dual mass flywheel?

The Dual Mass Flywheel derives its name from the two main components (or masses) that operate independently of each other.

The primary component (or mass) is fitted with a ring gear and sensor ring (if applicable) and is attached to the crankshaft. This primary component usually incorporates a dampening mechanism typically made up of torsion springs and friction washer that are ideally suited to absorb torsional vibrations within the drive train. The clutch unit is then bolted onto the secondary component. Quite simply, a DMF is a damper for your drive train.

A DMF can fail for a number of reasons but the most common cause will be wear and tear. When it comes to replacement of a worn DMF system the cost can be prohibitive. As such, Exedy has developed a range of Single Mass Flywheels (SMF) which are sold together with the clutch cover

assembly, clutch disc assembly and release bearing to replace the DMF clutch system.

The benefits of SMF VS DMF systems:

The main advantage of an SMF clutch package according to Exedy is the price – these systems are generally a cheaper option.

Because the SMF has no moving components, they can be machined and re-installed into the vehicle when a subsequent new clutch is fitted also reducing the future cost of maintaining the clutch system.

The conventional SMF is extremely robust and are the preferred choice for racing or commercial applications according to Exedy.

However Exedy says the SMF replacement clutch system does not produce the same dampening characteristics as a DMF and on occasion, may not sound or feel like the DMF system that is being replaced.

Exedy says that mechanics should always communicate the pros

and cons of replacing the DMF or of fitting an SMF in its place to customers enabling them to make an informed decision on the application that will best suit their budget and needs.

A very popular Subaru application is the FJK-7374SMF and for the Nissan Navara and Pathfinder models fitted with Turbo Diesel engines, EXEDY would recommend the NSK-7704SMF, which suits current to late model vehicles.

Jump online and visit the distributor locator to find the nearest EXEDY distributor www.exedy.com.au/ NewZealandDistributors

online at www.motorequipmentnews. co.nz or please refer back to the article ‘Replacing flywheels incorrectly will cost’ on page 35 of the October 2012 issue of Motor Equipment News. reader reply 0121130

Editor's Note

The subject of replacement flywheels is one which naturally has two technical points of view on the merits of replacing a DMF with an SMF. More information of the subject of replacement flywheels is available

EXEDY are the Original Equipment supplier for the new Toyota 86 series sports coupe, featured here on the EXEDY stand at the 2012 Automechanika in Frankfurt.

The 86 has been developed by and for people with a genuine passion for sports cars and Toyota already has a backlog of orders for what will undoubtedly be a very popular car. This OE technology is also applied to the new sporty Subaru BRZ to which EXEDY also supply as Original Equipment.

EXEDY Part Number: TYK-8536 www.exedy.com.au

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Wulf Gaertner expands

Board member Marita Schwartze turns the first sod of the expansion

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG will almost double the storage capacity provided at its Hamburg central warehouse in an expansion project which started in June.

The available storage space at the company’s headquarters will total more than 56,000 pallet spaces when construction finishes in 2013.

Under its Meyle and Meyle-HD brands Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG says it engineers and manufactures replacement parts that match OE

quality. The product portfolio of more than 17,000 items covers virtually all leading applications.

By creating another 25,000 pallet spaces on over 130,000 sq ft, Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG says it is laying the foundation to further expand its product range and meet the demands of new international markets.

The company says the expansion will allow it to keep larger inventories of the best-selling items which it will

then be able to ship faster thanks to more efficient and streamlined processes.

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG says it is going to invest about 40 million euros in the next three to five years to future-prove its operations. Besides increasing its warehouse capacities, the company is planning on setting up a training centre featuring a vehicle lift and wheel alignment stand. It is also building a new staff restaurant offering a terrific view. This will be complemented by new offices.

“When working out the expansion plans, one of our guiding principles was to offer existing and future employees an attractive place to work in the Hamburg metropolitan area,” says Meyle board member Marita Schwartze.

This way the specialist manufacturer of steering and suspension parts will back up its sustained business growth by reinforcing human resources. At

present, there are 350 employees at the Hamburg headquarters, and the trend is rapidly growing. Together with its partner companies Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG employs more than 1,200 people.

Since opening in 1997 the existing logistics centre has already seen three enlargements. The new extension is scheduled to be ready for service by the beginning of 2013.

The Meyle-HD brand is exclusively distributed in NZ by All Euro Parts and director Auric Mirfin recently visited the company at both their stand at Automechanika in Frankfurt as well as the expanding headquarters in Hamburg.

Auric says he was impressed with the continually expanding range of European car parts available from Meyle and that while at Automechanika he also secured some agencies for some other new products which will be of interest to the automotive trade. reader reply 0121131

Gives confidence.

Gives in.

No bones about it!

Industrial safety equipment specialist BOC has launched a new lightweight work glove which is as functional as it is fun – no bones about it!

In its short time on the market, the Umatta skeleton glove has become one of BOC’s most popular sellers offering the same protection of the Umatta mechanic glove but in a fun style.

The Umatta mechanics skeleton gloves conform to CE EN 388 3131.

BOC senior safety product manager Joe Martinez, says the Umatta skeleton glove offered a snug and comfortable fit with

padding and reinforcement that gave protection in all the right places.

Featuring a 0.8mm black synthetic leather glove base, neoprene padded palm reinforcement and black nylon/lycra foam back with neoprene knuckle bar construction, he says the glove is manufactured to the highest standards for quality, comfort and safety.

Other features include adjustable wrist straps with Velcro fasteners to prevent particles from entering the glove and high-tech construction to give extra manoeuvrability.

The Umatta skeleton glove is suitable for a wide range of applications including the automotive industry, refining, shipping, metal handling, mining, driving and general handling.

The size range is S to2XL and the Umatta Skeleton glove is available throughout the BOC Gas & Gear store network.

To find your nearest dealer, use the BOC store locator at http:// www.bocworldofwelding.com.au/ storelocator/ reader reply 0121131a

As OE

Simply lasts longer.

MEYLE-HD makes the difference.

MEYLE-HD parts are refined to perfection. To achieve this, our highly experienced engineers examine original components that are known for early failure. One such part is the tie rod end. The MEYLE-HD tie

rod end features a larger diameter which helps reduce surface pressure significantly. The result speaks for itself – significantly longer part life.

All HD-parts are backed by a 4-year warranty.

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Quality and frequency is critical.

Motor Equipment News spoke with some transmission specialists about the problems modern automotive gearboxes pose to general workshops and how best to diagnose and repair them.

A few decades ago gearboxes were relatively simple devices, manual transmissions commonly had four or five forward gears – automatics had three or four, and life for the general garage was pretty straight forward in terms of servicing them.

However in the last decade the car industry in particular has developed conventional lock-up torque-converter automatic transmissions with up to nine forward gears, then there are continuously variable transmissions (CVT) which have no actual gears but use a variable belt drive to transfer power to the wheels.

Another development is hybrid automated single or dual clutch transmissions, which are in fact manual gearboxes which have an electro-hydraulic single or dual clutch system to engage and disengage the

forward and reverse gears.

Naturally vehicles equipped with all three of these new high-tech gearboxes will eventually make their way to the independent workshop for servicing and overhaul soon after the warranty period expires and this is where specialist knowledge of trade suppliers such as The Gearbox Factory comes to the fore.

Director Keith Lane has been involved in the business for more than 30 years and sales co-ordinator Steve Hamilton has been with the company for more than 15 years and both say that diagnosing and repairing transmissions is all that they do.

Steve Hamilton says the company recently celebrated a unique milestone with the completion of its 16,000th torque converter rebuild to date. The Gearbox Factory also has its

A disassembled CVT transmission with telltale signs of wear

Dog engagement parts made by The Gearbox Factory

own parts division which supplies high quality repair kits and consumables to the trade.

“We don’t do any general automotive repairs, and our trade customers can be confidently assured that we don’t do water pumps, brakes, cam belts or any general servicing here,” says Keith Lane. “Our focus at The Gearbox Factory is purely helping our trade customers to diagnose and fix transmission issues with their customer’s vehicle.”

“Our message to the trade customer is quite simple – don’t guess – call us, it’s free and it can save you and your customer a lot of grief and heartache because we are the experts in transmissions, because that’s all we do!”

The Gearbox Factory has one customer service specialist for manual

transmissions and another one for automatic transmissions, so that trade customers can speak directly to an expert and a diagnosis of whether the problem requires a simple fix or a major overhaul can happen speedily.

Through its connection with motorsport The Gearbox Factory is well known for its work in preparing and repairing high-performance manual transmissions for muscle car drivers Shane Wigston and Clarke Hopkins as well as being the approved repairer to the V8 Ute series.

The Gearbox Factory has developed its own dog engagement transmission parts for high performance racing cars as well. The manual technician specialists assemble on average at least two manual gearboxes on an aftermarket performance transaxle a day, according to Keith.

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Internal mechatronics from a Nissan automatic transmission Quality and frequency

However it is the servicing and repair of automatic transmissions that accounts for the majority of the vehicles presented to The Gearbox

Supplied by Victor Cobb

Factory and has been ever since the proliferation of Japanese imports in the mid to late 1990s, when the company was frequently rebuilding transmissions for the secondhand car traders.

Both Keith and Steve agree that automatic transmissions, and in particular those manufactured after 2004, require more specialist service and care.

“The frequency of the service and the quality of the lubricant used is critical to the longevity and well being of a modern automatic transmission regardless of its design and makeup,” says Keith.

“Flushing your client’s vehicle with a cheaper but inferior quality of lubricant may not be in their best interest or yours,” he says.

“Electronics now play a much greater role in the control of transmissions, particularly dual clutch units and often the mechatronic computers are housed within the gearbox casing, which means they are surrounded by the transmission oil.

“This design means that the aftermarket industry will have to be equipped to deal with electronic failures in the future, where coolant may have entered the transmission through a cracked hose pipe and contaminated the electronics,” says Keith.

“Also in the case of electrohydraulic clutches used in clutchless transmissions – the electronics cannot compensate for worn clutch parts – the computer cannot detect clearance and wear and often the problems are

undetected until it’s too late and all drive is lost.

Keith says that drivers of vehicles with clutchless transmissions need to be sympathetic in their driving style because its all too easy to ‘ride the clutch’ unnecessarily when stationary at an intersection or when in heavy traffic.

“In the case of CVT transmissions the support bearings are often highly loaded and therefore as they age it is inevitable that failure may occur.

“Some OEMs recommend that the first service on their transmission occur at just over the 100,000km mark and we would stress that those units are very sensitive and will need the correct fluids replaced within the time frame specified and not a moment longer,” says Keith. reader reply 0121133

To flush or not to flush There is an added bonus of a slim suction sampling gun, so workshop technicians can get an oil sample from the dipstick pipe and then use the Perspex display unit to show client’s before and after samples.

The exchanger manufacturer’s fittings cover most OEMS such as: Alfa Romeo, Audi, Renault, BMW, Citroen Saab, Lancia, GM, Opel, Toyota, Volvo, and other popular Japanese and Korean brands. The universal hose fittings include 5/16, 3/8, ½, plus 9/10mm, 11/12mm, 13, 16, 19, and 23mm snap-in style fittings.

Safer handling of transmissions

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Flushing? Is it really necessary? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by workshops when investigating transmission flushing equipment to extend their servicing ability.

The simplest answer is: if the car is serviced regularly, then including an oil flush will extend the service life of the transmission.

Dirt is one of the quickest killers of automatic transmissions, since they were first developed, which is why manufacturers fitted fine mesh filters to capture the larger particles shed by the clutch plates.

The oil deteriorates while being circulated within the transmission to lubricate, cool and protect moving parts. The cleaner the oil, the better it is able to do what it was designed for, protecting the transmission.

With modern transmissions becoming increasingly more elaborate, with technologies including six, eight and even nine-speed transmissions with shift on the fly, paddle shift, as well as power and economy modes becoming common, correspondingly the maintenance demands on the transmission have increased.

The Sumake transmission flush kit has been around for more than 30 years and is well proven in the NZ workshop environment. It is supplied with a comprehensive 26-piece adaptor kit allowing it to mate up to OEM manufacturer’s fittings and universal hose tails.

The humble transmission jack is a mechanic's best friend, when it comes to handling the transmission disassembly in a safe fashion according to Sulco Tools and Equipment.

More than one mechanic has lost time off work due to injury when handling a large gearbox. Sulco says that 4x4 HD transmissions and some which are designed to come out with the transfer case still attached, can be far heavier than expected.

With diesels vehicles becoming more popular, particularly in the RV vehicles range and many being supplied as six or seven speed versions the

gearboxes are getting heavier and with vehicle designers maximising interior size, there is often very little clearance around the gearbox.

This means it can be very difficult to manoeuvre a gearbox back into place, making a transmission jack essential.

Single stage telescopic transmission jacks are normally supplied with a simple cup cradle, which the gearbox is sat on and chained to (more elaborate tilt tables an optional accessory).

The jack is raised by a simple foot pedal and lowered by a spring loaded control valve that closes as soon as you let go of it (dead man control).

Automotive transmission jacks are available in a range of capacities from 300kg to 750kg and are easily moved around on a four castor base.

The only negative is the height of the lowered position is quite high, according to Sulco especially when technicians need to lift a gearbox onto it and they are limited at full height by the stroke of the ram.

To address this issue, two stage transmission jacks are available in a range of capacities from 500kg to 1,200kg and can extend from 1,193 mm to 2,008 mm.

To improve stability, some jacks have five support

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feet with castors and are engineered for years of troublefree operation.

The latest arrival is the 15t truck telescopic transmission jack. These have become very popular when used under both truck column lifts and Sky lifts, as they lift from 1007mm up to 2,207mm with air assist fast lifting and a foot pedal for fine control. The wide stable base has wheels on the corners to make it easy to manouver around, even if it is in the bottom of a pit. It also has a range of sandles available to customise it to suit the required application.

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Former Warriors, Leeds and Kiwi coach Brian ‘Bluey’ McClennan has recently joined the Kaspa Transmissions Group.

Bluey has taken up the Kaspa Silverdale Franchise and says he should have the business up and running well before Christmas 2012.

Before coaching professionally, Bluey says he owned a windscreen business on the Hibiscus Coast. The transmission business is somewhat different, but Bluey says he will be ably assisted by his workshop manager Glenn Clarke.

Glenn says he has more than 17 years experience in the transmission business. He recently finished ten years of service at Kaspa Transmissions in Glenfield and says that he is looking forward to this new challenge in his life.

“This is an exciting time to team up with Kaspa Transmissions in Glenfield and Otahuhu, says Bluey.

“The attraction of starting up Kaspa Silverdale from scratch is knowing that we will be supported by the vast knowledge and experience of more than 36 years of experience which Kaspa Transmission Ltd has in the automotive service industry.

“My family and I have a strong connection with the Rodney District, living up on the Hibiscus Coast since 1991,” he says. “We feel this is a good opportunity to build the Kaspa Transmissions Franchise into our thriving community.

“I will manage the office and Glen will manage the workshop.” says Bluey.

“We both look forward building new relationships with fellow automotive workshops on the Coast.”

Kaspa transmissions Otahuhu

Vange Pervolianakis says he has now owned Kaspa Otahuhu for more than five years and has been experiencing great growth within the business. Vange says he is a qualified Mechanic and served his apprenticeship at South Auckland Motors.

Before he became the owner of Kaspa Otahuhu he was a transmission technician for more than ten years within the same branch. Vange says he is committed to the same high level of workmanship and customer service that has all ways been the hallmark of Kaspa Transmissions.

Kaspa transmissions Glenfield

Michael Clarke has recently been made partner in Kaspa Transmissions Glenfield and brings to the company more 15 years experience in the transmission industry.

Both Michael and Vange are happy to help with any questions you may have about manual or automatic transmissions just call on 0800-527-7269.

Michael, Dominic and Vange recently travelled over to America to the ATRA expo in October 2011 where they attended many management and diagnostic seminars.

At Kaspa Transmissions the company owners are always looking to learn more about every aspect of the business.

Kaspa use quality OE products

Kaspa Transmissions says by using Transtar kits, band and friction materials it can guarantee long life from all rebuilds or products either fitted or sold direct to the trade. Kaspa says it guarantees prices, if it quotes a price, it sticks to it – no ifs and no buts says the company.

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Kaspa transmissions says it services and repairs CVT transmissions on all makes and models, including Audi, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi. It says in some cases such as Toyota where new parts are not available it can repair or remanufacture the parts required.

Kaspa Transmissions says it has New Zealand’s most comprehensive warranty which is hard to beat-of three years and 30,000km or 18 months and 20,000km but conditions apply! reader reply 0121134

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Flywheel technology gathers pace Improvements in fuel economy of up to 22.4 percent have been demonstrated by a research vehicle fitted with a flywheel hybrid system including stop-start. Developed by a consortium of British companies as part of a UK government-supported programme for premium vehicles, the mechanicallydriven flywheel system delivers up to 80bhp (82PS, 60kW) of recovered energy from a self-contained hybrid module.

In the NEDC cycle, the flywheel hybrid including stop-start achieved an 11.9 percent improvement.

The consortium believes that mechanical hybrids solve many of the challenges associated with electric hybrids. There is no inefficient conversion of energy from kinetic to electrical to chemical and back. And the cost, weight, packaging and recycling issues associated with batteries are also eliminated.

“The research shows the potential of mechanical hybrids as an affordable alternative to battery hybrids,” says Prodrive’s head of vehicle engineering, David Hemming. “Both the fuel economy results and the drive ability are impressive, even with early-stage calibrations and no other design optimisation.”

The engineering development vehicle recovers energy via the rear differential through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) into a high-speed flywheel. When the driver reapplies the accelerator, the CVT smoothly transfers the energy back to the wheels. The flywheel and its drive system are installed adjacent to the rear axle, in the space normally occupied by the spare wheel and the whole system weighs 80kg. Minimal body and packaging changes were required to integrate the system. There is no change to the driveline configuration.

Designed by Flybrid Systems, the flywheel is

Prodrive developed the system’s control strategy and software including preliminary calibrations

The mechanical flywheel module packages neatly alongside the rear axle of the engineering vehicle, supplied by Jaguar.

constructed from carbon composite and operates in a partial vacuum, allowing it to spin at up to 60,000rpm. The CVT, which manages the flywheel’s speed and the flow of energy in each direction, has been built by UK precision-engineering firm Xtrac using proven traction drive technology from Torotrak.

Prodrive is responsible for the system’s configuration and integration into the vehicle. Prodrive also developed the system’s complex control strategy and software including preliminary calibrations.

Ricardo and Ford provided specialist expertise around alternative technologies and applications.

“There is growing support for flywheel hybrid systems across the industry, fundamentally driven

Prodrive is responsible for the system’s configuration and integration into the vehicle

by affordability,” says Torotrak CEO Dick Elsy. “From Torotrak’s work in this market, the directional costs of the system look to be less than half of the cost of equivalent battery/electric hybrids.” reader reply 0121136

Tonneau covers upgraded The flood of brand-new ute models arriving on the New Zealand market has prompted Best Bars to re-engineer its trifold Advantage Tonneau cover to suit the newcomers.

The Advantage Tonneau cover is a new product that resembles a hard surface but is actually constructed from fabric, which makes it superior for covering the cargo areas of working Utes.

While optional hard lid covers restrict carrying options and are much heavier, further reducing what can be carried in the tray, the Advantage Tonneau cover can be folded back to allow room for tall items to be carried in the tray. The vehicle can also be driven while the cover is in the open position. Sturdy extruded aluminium is used in the framing and the fabric is a highquality PVC-style material.

The tonneau can be easily fitted in only a few minutes without the need

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to drill holes in the vehicle body.

As it comes with its own frame that securely fastens under the lip of the well side body, it can be fitted to under-rail and spray-on liners without any modifications and can be accommodated on over-rail liners with the use of an accessory fitting kit.

It has further advantages over ordinary fabric tonneau covers, which can stretch and tear more easily without the supporting and protective frame of the

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Advantage Tonneau cover.

The Advantage Tonneau Cover has been engineered to fit the new crop of ute models launched this year, including Ford Ranger, Mazda BT50, Holden Colorado, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton. Fitments are also

available for the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and VW Amarok.

The Advantage Tonneau Cover is supplied completely assembled, meaning there are no loose parts that can get lost.

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The Best Bars Advantage Tonneau fits snugly on all-new Isuzu D-Max.

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European International Truck of the Year 2013 In choosing the Stralis Hi-Way from Iveco as their 2013 European ‘International Truck of the Year’, the award judges stated that the heavy duty truck “has made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency from several different perspectives including: fuel economy; safety; driveability; comfort and a low-environmental footprint”.

The annual award - given by 25 commercial vehicle magazines in Europe - was presented at the recent gala evening of the 64th Hanover International Motor Show. Hanover is Europe’s largest commercial and industrial vehicle show.

The new Stralis is produced to the highest standards of manufacturing quality according to Iveco. This, combined with a range of new features significantly

reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO). The AD/ AT and ASL models will be made at the Iveco Trucks Australia Dandenong plant and the ATi at the IVECO plant in Madrid, Spain. All versions will be available in Australia from May 2013.

Equipped with FPT industrial cursor engines, the new Stralis ensures low fuel consumption and excellent performance. The unique high-efficiency SCR (HI-eSCR) catalytic reduction system designed, patented and produced by FPT Industrial - makes the new Stralis the only heavy vehicle on the market to meet Euro VI emission limits without the use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The HI-eSCR after-treatment technology reduces nitrogen oxide levels by more than 95 percent, without increasing

fuel consumption.

The cabin of the new Stralis has also been fully redesigned. Improved ergonomics and comfort are the product of close cooperation between dealers and customers. The external restyling of the cab has focused on improving vehicle aerodynamics and therefore fuel efficiency. Among many new features, the cabin now has a central grille and redesigned air deflectors and a new bumper dam design.

The vehicle incorporates new vehicle telemetry systems in addition to the most advanced road safety features, such as EBS with the brake assistant function, ESP, daytime running lights and the advanced emergency braking system. reader reply 0121137 www.motorequipmentnews.co.nz

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Developing new valve seats Federal-Mogul Corporation says it has developed two new valve seat insert materials that help address some of the most difficult challenges faced by heavy duty diesel engine manufacturers.

The company says its FM-S33E material provides unprecedented durability under the most extreme operating temperatures for both intake and exhaust applications, while the FM-S25A material gives exceptional resistance to corrosive wear, arising from sulphur compounds in fuel.

The trend towards reducing CO2 and other emissions from vehicles has led to higher levels of boost, higher pressure fuel injection and the use of alternate fuels, often combined with downsized engine displacement. The resulting increases in thermal and mechanical loads around the combustion chamber, combined with more challenging lubrication conditions for the valve train, threaten the durability of the valves and valve seat inserts.

To meet these challenges, FederalMogul says it has developed complex powder metal formulations specially

tailored to provide the required physical properties.

Federal-Mogul says its FM-S33E can solve abrasive and adhesive wear issues on everything from boosted downsized petrol engines to heavy duty diesels.

Compatible with hard-faced and nitrided valves, FM-S33E is a high alloy powder metal composite material combining a tool steel mix with cobalt hard particles for wear resistance, plus copper infiltration for good thermal management.

Developed initially for exhaust valve

seat applications, the material also provides a solution for intake valve seats operating in aggressive environments. FM-S33E has been in series production since 2011.

The second new material, FMS25A, is a high chromium content powder metal composite alloy steel that provides exceptional corrosion resistance while at the same time retains high strength and wear resistance from its material and microstructure design. It was developed to address the specific corrosive wear problem with intake

valve seats arising from regional variations in the sulphur content of diesel fuel, a key issue for the heavyduty diesel market.

Unlike conventional alloy steel, FederalMogul says that FM-S25A has a duplex structure, made up of both Ferritic and Austenitic phases. The duplex structure, combined with finely dispersed spheroidal carbides, submicroscopic nitrides and solid lubricant particles within the material provide long service with good resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear.

Comparison testing of FM-S25A against conventional valve seat insert materials has been carried out to the German VDA 230-214 standard for corrosion. At temperatures up to 400°C in a highly corrosive solution of sodium chloride, sulphuric and nitric acid, the new material showed at least three times lower weight loss compared to standard in use valve seat technologies.

Both FM-S33E and FM-S25A were developed at Federal-Mogul’s technical centres in Coventry, UK and Waupun, WI, USA. reader reply 0121138

Volvo grows in Southland Motor Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (MTD) announced recently that it will be integrating the Volvo, Trucks and Buses franchise into a brand new facility in Invercargill on January 7th 2013.

The opening of the new purposebuilt facility will provide more support for Volvo Truck and Bus customers in the Southland region.

The new facility will be part of the Truck Stops (NZ) national network.

The integration of Volvo products in Southland brings a total of nine Volvo approved workshop and parts facilities operated by Truck Stops.

“This new multimillion dollar investment in Invercargill further cements our commitment to our customers and the Southland region,” says national sales manager for MTD/Volvo Trucks and Buses Clive Jones.

“For the last 14 years our customers have experienced exceptional service from Invercargill Truck Servicing (ITS) and they have contributed significantly to our growth in that region. Colin Clay and his team at ITS have been an

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excellent partner and we thank them for their efforts over the years.

“Supporting product in the market is the key to success of our brand.

It’s with this in mind that we must take the next step in expanding our presence by building this new facility to enable future growth and to service the expanding number of Volvo Truck and Bus customers in the region.”

“We will now have the most up-to-date facility in the region and this new larger operation will provide a one-stop shop for all our customers,” says MTD director John Keenan.

“Seamless accounts, invoicing and parts systems will all add to an improved customer experience.

“The new facility will feature six bays and be stocked with the latest equipment and tooling to enable fast efficient servicing and repairs. The new Truck Stops Invercargill site will become part of the Volvo action network,

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support to Volvo Truck and Bus operators.” reader reply 0121138a

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Donaldson filtration at IAA 2012 Donaldson Europe recently showcased the company’s latest engine liquid, hydraulic and air filtration innovations at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012, the trade fair for mobility, transportation and logistics, held September 20–27, in Hannover.

performance requirements. The design of filter and compressible devices out perform and provide longer life than filters using EPDM compressible pads.

Donaldson says it is partnering with OED and AM Distributors to integrate unique and innovative AdBlue filtration solutions.

Donaldson TopSpin pre-cleaner Donaldson replacement filters for Stanadyne fuel manager

A pre-cleaner will extend the life of an air filter, and reduce overall operating costs. Donaldson says the TopSpin separates a greater amount of debris and contaminant compared to competitive products.

The pre-cleaner is self-ejecting and does not require service. The TopSpin cover is heavy duty, solid black polypropylene – a stronger material that can withstand greater vibration according to Donaldson. The internal blade mechanism bearings are now protected to extend bearing life. If the equipment has one of Donaldson’s original full-view pre-cleaners, switching to a TopSpin pre-cleaner can eliminate the routine task of emptying the bowl.

Donaldson superior AdBlue filtration

Donaldson says its’s Duramax Generation 2 HNK hydraulic filters take the industry’s standard hydraulic filter to the next level. Manufactured using Donaldson’s patented 5 micron Synteq XP filter media, its unique head interface incorporates a RadialSeal design for reliable sealing as well as easier filter installation and removal. It allows customers to choose between a spin-on or bowl cartridge style filter without changing heads. A new O-ring seal design makes servicing easier and provides reliable sealing without having to torque to specification. A patented head-to-filter interface ensures that only the correct replacement filter is always used in the Duramax assembly. Synteq XP is a new choice in filter media for the highest performing hydraulic filtration. The next generation Duramax contains 5 micron Synteq XP, which has the dirt holding capacity of a 15 micron filter. This allows customers to standardize on one filter from two without sacrificing performance.

Typical Duramax HNK applications include: • Hydrostatic charge filtration.

• Pilot circuits.

• Powershift transmissions.

• Mid-pressure kidney loops.

• Return line with cold start spikes.

Donaldson replacement filters for Racor fuel systems

Donaldson says its FM100 replacement filters for Stanadyne Fuel Manager FM100 systems cover a range of 500 off-road vehicle and equipment applications with just 17 part numbers, allowing workshops to reduce inventory and shelf space.

Donaldson says this reliable, simplified design includes a universal interface, with no keys necessary to fit existing equipment. It’s also fully compatible with OE drain valves, sensors and bowls. Donaldson says one replacement filter works for numerous applications.

Duramax generation 2 HNK hydraulic filter series

In order to meet current and future exhaust emission regulation, selective catalytic reduction systems are fitted with liquid AdBlue (urea) injection, which requires high performance and reliable filtration.

Donaldson says it provides industry-leading filtration expertise for AdBlue liquids. AdBlue is a mixture of 32.5 percent urea and 67.5 percent water used to control NOx emissions. When injected in SCRs, NOx will convert into harmless N2 and H2O. Donaldson says it understands complex emissions challenges and the need for robust AdBlue filtration required by original equipment manufacturers. It says its metal-free filters will meet or exceed industry

Donaldson says its filters for Racor systems (used in both on and off-road vehicles) come with a choice of standard Twist&Drain valves or Twist&Drain valves with an integrated threaded sensor port designed to be compatible with existing OE sensors. Filters for the Racor systems also offer the option of a clear water collection bowl for visual water inspection. reader reply 0121140

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Hella reveals first LED truck headlamp Hella has once again demonstrated the global company’s innovation by revealing the first LED headlamp for commercial vehicles at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Expo held recently in Germany.

Hella will equip the new range of DAF Truck models with these highly effective, low current draw and maintenance-free LED headlamps.

The effectiveness of the new Hella LED commercial vehicle headlamp fitted to DAF trucks is particularly relevant to lighting functions with longest operating times, such as daytime running lights, position lights and low beam lights.

The highly effective LED-based low beam illumination is what sets this first ever Hella LED commercial vehicle headlamp aside from the previous lamp generation. The low beam light intensity of this new LED commercial vehicle headlamp fitted to DAF Trucks is at the Xenon lighting level. As the LED’s light color resembles daylight, this makes the perception of brightness considerably greater, allowing drivers to

rely on natural vision. This perceives contrasts better and prevents fatigue due to the more natural light distribution on the road and its surrounds.

Hella says it has also developed an industry first

passive cooling concept with this commercial vehicle LED headlamp that is comprised of two heat sinks located outside of the headlamp housing in order to efficiently dissipate heat.

Hella engineers designed this commercial vehicle headlamp to withstand the rigors of day to day, round-the-clock headlamp operation.

The power consumption of the new LED commercial vehicle low beam headlamp fitted to DAF trucks is 21 watts, which represents a saving of 49 watts compared to a conventional filamentbulb solution. Therefore it contributes significantly to reducing CO2 emissions.

Hella and DAF have already enjoyed more than ten years of successful collaboration, Hella has designed and manufactured headlamps for the entire current DAF truck range. reader reply 0121141

Michelin simplifies truck tyre lineup • Option Name: indicates tyres optional benefit.

• Axle Position: F/ D/T/ Z indicates where to mount the tyre.

• Evolution Number: Identifies the tyre generation.

Why is Michelin changing the naming of its products?

• Safety: Usage clarity; the right tyre for the right use.

• Efficiency: Easy to read, easy to understand, easy to choose, easy to remember.

• Consistency: Brand consistency for customers worldwide whatever the language.

This new line-up will be rolled out as new products are introduced to the market.

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In an effort to make finding the right tyre for the job easier, Michelin says it is streamlining its truck tyre line-up.

To make it easier to understand the range available, Michelin says it has revised the segments and names of its entire truck tyre range based on each tyres actual working environment.

The change is in response to confusion from customers over which tyre they should be running for which application.

The company says the new segmentation and naming has been undertaken in consultation with Michelin partners to ensure it fits with their expectations.

This right tyre for the job approach enables transport companies to get the most out of their tyres, thereby ensuring gains in safety, tread life and fuel efficiency according to Michelin.

The Michelin truck tyre line-up is now divided into six segments as follows: • Michelin X Line: specially designed for long-haul use on motorways and other major roads.

• Michelin X Multi, specially designed for both short and long-haul use on all types of roads.

• Michelin X Coach, specially designed for buses, on both short and long routes on all types of roads.

• Michelin X Works, specially designed

for use in a variety of situations, on roads, in and around worksites, and in quarries.

• Michelin X InCity, specially designed for use on city and suburban streets.

• Michelin X Force, specially designed for civilian and military vehicles driven mainly on rough or unpaved surfaces.

Within the same range, some products may be optimised to address specific customer needs. The product name is complimented with an ‘option’ to express the specific benefit.

How will it be labelled?

• Range Name: indicates tyres most common usage.

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Jamie Whincup celebrates his fourth Bathurst victory

The golden year of Bathurst Bernard Carpinter reports on the 50th anniversary of the Bathurst 1000 Kiwi hopes were high at the start of Australia’s ‘Great Race’, the 1000km Bathurst event for V8 Supercars.

Regular drivers Shane Van Gisbergen and Fabian Coulthard were in fine form, and several Kiwis had gained co-driving positions with good teams. Qualifying and the top-10 shootout went very well for the Kiwi brigade, but alas things turned out badly in the race – more through bad luck than bad driving. The long race ended with two Aussies battling for the victory.

This was the 50th running of the Bathurst classic, which gave the drivers and teams extra incentive to win the historic event. A few of the teams acknowledged their history by painting their cars to resemble their famous racers of earlier years.

Van Gisbergen arrived at Bathurst standing fifth in the championship, driving the Stone Brothers Racing Falcon in SP Tools colours. He and co-driver Luke Youlden had finished fifth in the Sandown 500, the lead-up event to Bathurst, after starting from pole.

The young Kiwi was so fired up for Bathurst that Ross Stone said his protégé had been driving him crazy.

Coulthard was eighth in the championship, and had David Besnard – who has raced NZV8s here – as his co-driver in the Lockwood Commodore, run by Brad Jones Racing. Both the Kiwis qualified for the top 10 shootout, where Van Gisbergen took third and Coulthard fifth. Coulthard had caused a surprise in the preliminary qualifying when he was second fastest, only 0.0786 seconds behind champion Jamie

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Whincup in the Triple Eight Vodafone Commodore.

His performance this year has been particularly praiseworthy because Brad Jones Racing is not one of the biggest and richest teams.

“It’s a bit of a dream really, I never thought I would be top three in qualifying at Bathurst; it’s a pretty cool moment,” says Van Gisbergen. “I was quite nervous before the shootout, I just sat in the car and had a little sleep and thought through it all.

“It was all right, I sort of under-drove some spots thinking that the grip wouldn’t be where it was, then the next corner I tried to make up for it and over-drove.

It was pretty cool coming down the mountain, our car is not too bad down there so I pushed quite hard.”

Coulthard was delighted with his best-ever qualifying at Bathurst. “Getting the tyres up to temp was the biggest thing for us and obviously it shows because we started off poorly in the first sector and then got better and better until I got the quickest last sector,” he says.

“You only have one lap to do it though and you have to make the most of it. Overall I’m happy with the result; it’s the best qualifying position I’ve had at this circuit, and the most important thing was for the car to come back in one piece because the race is tomorrow.”

Kiwi hero – and four-times Bathurst winner – Greg Murphy has missed a lot of racing this year when he needed two operations on his back to remedy problems caused by heavy crashes. But he was back

behind the wheel of the Pepsi Max BJR Holden and he qualified 23rd, not entirely happy with the car.

Triple NZV8 champion John McIntyre was very pleased after the top-10 shootout – he was co-driving with Ford Performance Racing star Will Davison, who put their Falcon on pole. Whincup was second fastest and FPR’s Mark (Frosty) Winterbottom fourth.

Other Kiwis in the race as co-drivers were teenager Scott McLaughlin with Jonathon Webb (Tekno Holden), Craig Baird with Lee Holdsworth (Stone Brothers Ford), Steven Richards with Winterbottom, Chris Pither with David Wall (Britek BJR Holden), Daniel Gaunt with Karl Reindler (Kelly Holden), Matt

Whincup plunges into a blind corner. The Bathurst hill is steeper than it looks on TV

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Bathurst podium, from left: Dean Canto, David Reynolds, Paul Dumbrell, Jamie Whincup, Craig Lowndes, Warren Luff.

Halliday with Dean Fiore (Triple F Ford) and Jonny Reid with Michael Patrizi (Tekno Holden).

Davison led away from pole and on lap one Van Gisbergen seized second by passing Paul Dumbrell in Whincup’s car.

Coulthard was fourth and things were Fabian Coulthard: fast but unlucky. looking good for the top Kiwis – although Reid had to stop on the circuit with driveline problems, bringing out the safety car and the Halliday-Fiore car stopped very early with a suspension failure.

After the first pit stops McIntyre led from Van Gisbergen’s co-driver Luke Youlden. Craig Lowndes’ co-driver Warren Luff passed Youlden for second. But it was becoming apparent that tyres were becoming a big issue, wearing out faster than expected. “That’s going to be the story of the day,” says Davison.

It was the left-hand tyres that were the problem, even though Bathurst is mainly a left-turn circuit so you would expect the right-hand tyres to be wearing fastest. Teams decided the extreme wear was being cause by drivers going over the kerbs on the left-hand corners, and asked their drivers to be easy on the kerbs. V8 Supercars use control Dunlop tyres, so everybody faced the same difficulties.

McIntyre pitted early because he was worried about his tyres, and that put the team off its planned strategy. Coulthard’s co-driver Besnard was losing places and when most of the field pitted during a safety-car period Besnard had to queue behind another BJR car (teams can handle only car at a time) and lost a lot of time and places.

When racing resumed McIntyre – who had not pitted under the safety car, because his tyres were quite fresh – held second behind Whincup. But then McIntyre overshot a corner, losing several places. On the next safety-car rush hour in pit lane the car had to wait – more time down the drain. And then they copped a drive-through penalty because the car’s wheels had been spinning while it was up on the jacks.

The Van Gisbergen-Youlden car had been running mostly in the top five but they had to make an

unscheduled pit stop because of a delaminated tyre.

Meanwhile Baird enjoyed a brief spell in the lead when the team left him out during a safety-car period, and Murphy had advanced all the way to 10th and then even seventh. The safety car came out for the fourth time when Besnard spun Coulthard’s car and got stuck in the run-off area. McIntyre spun after taking a hit from Youlden in Van Gisbergen’s car.

During the race each driver has to complete a minimum number of laps. Van Gisbergen’s team had made a mistake in their calculations and they realised that Youlden would be one short of that number if they stuck to their strategy. So they had to bring Van Gisbergen in to hand the car over to his co-driver for a time and the Falcon dropped down to 19th.

Davison and McIntyre lost yet more time when the brakes failed as Davison approached the Chase – the fastest part of the circuit – and plunged off the track at very high speed.

So the Kiwis were out of it as the race entered its final stage, with Whincup fending off David Reynolds in the FPR Bottle-O car. Reynolds looked a little faster but he could not find a way past the champion and finished second just three-tenths of a second away from victory.

Lowndes was third.

Van Gisbergen had the small consolation of setting the fastest lap in the race. “We had a fast car but we just weren’t able to do anything with it today, so I’m feeling a little disappointed,” he says. “It was just one of those days where we just kept getting pushed back and stuff kept going wrong, but this place is never easy. Luke did a great job all weekend.”

“There’s not a lot I can do sitting here in the garage.

It’s what this game is about and, unfortunately, neither of the endurance rounds has been good to us this year,” says Coulthard. “A 1,000km race is all about the last hour but you’ve got to get there. Unfortunately we got stuck in the gravel.”

Finishing places for the Kiwis were: McLaughlin a fine sixth, Baird eighth, Richards 11th, Van Gisbergen 12th, Murphy 13th, Pither 14th, Gaunt 19th, Halliday 22nd, Coulthard 23rd, McIntyre 24th, and Reid 29th. reader reply 0121143

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At least that is different John Coker provides an amusing insight into preparing a Skoda 130LR for historic special stage rallying.

Anybody who builds a rear-engined Skoda for historic special stage rallying has got to be prepared for the corny old jokes and one-liners, and no doubt co-driver Mike Mack and I will hear plenty of them during the Epay Silver Fern Rally from November 11 to 17.

Still I have recently detected a Czech change. I pulled up at a garage recently and heard some young guys comment, “Everybody is using Escorts, at least that is different.”

The Silver Fern is only for Historic Rally cars – those first built before 1986. Two-wheel drive is in. Turbo 4WDs are not allowed. Many of us would consider the late 70s to mid 80s the halcyon days of the sport. The Silver Fern aims to recreate that.

Why a Skoda? I rallied them at various times between 1975 and 1988 and had plenty of fun, even winning my class of the National Championship in 1982 in a 110L model.

The running costs shouldn’t be too bad – certainly a lot cheaper than the BDA engine Escorts that make up the majority of the field. Our 60 horsepower should do 1050 kms of special stages on six tyres.

Some of the BDAs will eat six tyres in a morning with their 260 horsepower.

I found NR 461 in a barn south of Waiuku nearly two years ago. It was rust-free, which was a major consideration, but the motor had a blown head gasket.

The rally build began.

The shell was stripped bare and through 2011 all the interior and engine bay sound deadening was chipped out with a hammer and screwdriver. By the end of the year a comprehensive roll cage with extra bracing had been welded in by Race FX at Hampton Downs and the car had been to the panel beaters to have its a sunroof dispensed with.

This required some “old school” panel beating skills from Papakura’s Alan Smith who had to roll a new panel in two directions to fit the hole and the contours of the roof.

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Then it was off to the painters – Peter Jones at Ardmore – for the bright orange to replace the faded battleship blue-grey the car came with.

This year has been spent fitting out the car with rally seats, the obligatory full harness belts and all the other details that are required for any rally car – under-body guards, fire extinguisher, extra instruments, relocating the battery from behind the rear seat area to under the front, side opening bonnet, where the spare wheel(s) and tools will also reside.

We have stayed true to the era and used the old mechanical Halda Twinmaster for an accurate odometer, instead of any modern electronic trickery.

The mechanical rebuild of the car was handled by

John Steward, another rally person.

Some parts were contributed by Colin Waite, who had them left over from the immaculate rebuild of the 120S model that he used to compete in through the mid 70s.

Yes, Skoda parts from the 70s still fit the last of the marque’s rear-engined models of the 80s!

I have subsequently found New Zealand’s unofficial Skoda maestro – Vic Trunecek – who worked on the cars in his homeland before emigrating here 12 years ago.

His detailed knowledge and experience has been invaluable.

In an effort not to rush things, putting everything together took nine months and our debut did not occur until September’s Maramarua Rally after putting 500

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kms on the new motor.

Running it in was delayed when the petrol tank started leaking, requiring the engine and gearbox to be removed, as the tank sits above the gearbox under the rear seat area.

Unfortunately the head gasket blew in the second stage. My fault, as I had not bled all the air locks out of the coolant lines properly.

It is one of the few awkward bits of technology with a rear engine car and a front mounted radiator and heater core, resulting in four coolant pipes running the length of the car – lots of opportunities for something to go wrong.

Vic has contributed a more modern eight port cylinder head motor to get us going again and the heater has been dispensed with apart from retaining the blower unit for some windscreen demisting capability.

We are well prepared with a complete set of spare suspension, steering and brakes and five speed gearbox obtained from wreckers' yards and another Skoda enthusiast Peter Surman.

Bruce Bruton supplied what was the only brand new windscreen for an 80s Skoda left in the country as the scratched one wouldn’t have passed a WOF. Our ambitions for the Silver Fern are modest. There are very few 1300 and 1600 cc class cars like ours. Most of the field are in rotary engined Mazdas and the flock of Fords.

We want to complete every one of the 43 stages between the start in Auckland and the the finish in Hamilton a week later. If we can do that, we certainly won’t be last as the three previous events held in the south Island have resulted in a 25 percent retirement rate.

The Aussies, Brits and Europeans in the field who have done the South Island events are in for a shock. The North Island’s back country roads are much more winding and twisty.

It should be a great week and to quote the late Possum Bourne, “It’s the best fun you can have sitting down!” reader reply 0121144

International racer Chris van der Drift returned from Europe to join Aucklander Tim Edgell for the second round of the V8 SuperTourer Endurance series.

The pair drove the Chesters-backed Holden Commodore at the Pukekohe 500k International, which saw the pair join together for the first time in a V8 sedan.

Known for successfully racing single-

Chris Van der Drift

seater cars overseas, van der Drift had his first experience of a V8 SuperTourer in testing before the race.

“Chris has recently started racing GT cars in Italy so he has some saloon experience, but he’s such a professional race car driver I knew he wouldn’t have any trouble adapting to our car,” says Edgell.

Van der Drift, 26, has been domiciled in Europe since 2003 and has competed in Formula BMW, Formula Renault 2.0, World Series Renault 3.5, GP2 series, Superleague Formula and driven the New Zealand A1GP car.

“I know Chris from my karting days, where he was a 12-times New Zealand champion, so I was confident he would be the right choice for this endurance round,” says Edgell.

The Chesters Holden is the newest car in the inaugural V8 SuperTourer series, only making its debut at the first endurance round in Taupo in September.

“We’ve got to know the car much better since our September debut at Taupo and after some ride days at Pukekohe recently I’m feeling much more comfortable with the car,”

says Edgell.

With the Pukekohe track having the quickest lap time in the country, the margin between cars is likely to be extremely close when it comes to qualifying for grid positions.

“It takes a fair bit of commitment to get the best time with the high-speed corners and lots of bumps on the track.

I’ve had pole times and won races there in the past so I’m a lot more comfortable racing at Pukekohe than say Taupo,” said Edgell.

Edgell and van der Drift drove under a new format for the Pukekohe 500k International. Since the Taupo round, the event organisers changed the qualifying format so that only one driver will post the qualifying time rather than combining the best times of both drivers from two sessions, as happened at Taupo.

The Pukekohe event had a top-ten shootout to set the final grid positions.

The drivers then started Race 2 from their finishing positions in the first race, with the final longer third race decided on accumulated points from the two preceding races. reader reply 0121145

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