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ISSUE 14 JUNE 2019

THE VOICE OF THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

AUTO CHANNEL

COVERING OVER 90% OF THE NEW ZEALAND CAR PARC BRAKE PADS THAT MATCH

OE QUALITY & DEPENDABILITY

Available from these sellers

GM GOES FULL THROTTLE ON PARTS PRIZE POOL

HOLDEN’S AFTER SALES ORGANISATIONS HAVE GOT TOGETHER TO OFFER A GIANT PRIZE POOL INCLUDING TRIPS, DRAG RACING RIDES, AND EVEN HIGH PERFORMANCE V8 ENGINES TO PARTS BUYERS

he promotion runs until the end of June

up the ACDeco Monaro on the net.

but Tokoroa’s Holden and Hyundai service

Vern has been warned: the G forces are likely to blow

agent Vern Pilott, of Pilott Automotive,

someone’s mind when accelerating down the quarter

can confirm Kiwis are swimming in the

mile. Then the eyeballs take the strain during the

same prize pool.

retina-stretching experience of the parachutes being

Vern was one of the monthly winners who scored

deployed. Very few people get to experience this and

a ride in the 3500hp ACDelco Pro Slammer Monaro

even fewer can talk sensibly afterwards.

— the fastest CV8 Monaro in the world. It can do the

But Vern recently completed some ideal preparation.

quarter mile in 5.76 seconds at over 400km/h and

He and his new wife Debra took the plunge, literally,

will accelerate from 0-100km/h in under one second.

with a skydive from 12,000 feet before they got

Vern is waiting to hear details but expects he will be

married in March.

on his way in September or October. Holden is paying

It’s fair to say Debra is less impressed by dragsters. She

air fares and accommodation.

suggested getting them to drive more slowly so Vern

Vern has run his workshop for 31 years in Tokoroa and

would have more time to enjoy the ride.

fills in the entry forms when he sees them — “You have

This is just one of the prizes in Holden’s ‘The Power &

to be in to win” — but never really expected the call. “I

the Passion’, sales promotion.

got quite a shock when I got a call from Greg Sillitoe

GM Holden’s aftersales brands — Holden Genuine

from Holden saying my name had come out of the

Parts, ACDelco, Holden Trade Club, and Chevrolet

hat.”

Performance Parts clubbed together to create the

He enjoys fast cars and went to a drag meet years ago

joint promotion and dreamed big to create a big

but wasn’t a massive fan until the win, when he looked

power car enthusiasts’ dream prize pool.

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LAST CH WIN A BANCE! C WELDEO WORTH R VER $300O 0 SEE PAGE 16

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Was: $633.91

564

Now $

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Was: $1,289.00

108DK20 $649.00 incl. GST

A versatile 2-stage jack for trucks and buses, designed for intensive commercial use. The push button controls are easily accessed on the top of the handles and includes dead-man’s control for optimum safety. 25/10-Ton Air Hydraulic Jack • Minimum height: 7” (180mm) • Maximum height: 11”/15” (275/380mm) • Weight: 60kgs. • 2 stage for buses and trucks • With built in safety valve Was: $3,699.00

3,216

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108DK20HLQ

1,129 .57

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With 2 lifting heights - scissor and cylinder, this jack is ideal for servicing fork lifts and agricultural/industrial machinery. Foldable for minimal storage space makes it ideal for service trucks. 4-Ton Hydraulic and Tractor Jack • 2 lifting height: Scissor lift: 55 to 455mm Cylinder lift: 410 to 730mm • Capacity: Scissor: 4 ton Cylinder: 5 ton • Max. height: 19.1/2” (495mm) • Wide and robust frame made of high strength steel Was: $1,659.00

108252

1,477 .39

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108FJ40 $1,699.00 incl. GST

Pedal operated pump keeps both hands free for working and hand operated dead man’s release for optimum safety when lowering. Sturdy swivel casters for stability and manoeuvrability.

Designed for heavy truck transmissions, and ideal for workshop pits due to low minimum height and long stroke. Sturdy swivel casters (2 lockable) for optimum stability and manoeuvrability.

0.6-Ton Vertical Transmission Jack • Minimum height: 44.1/2” (1,130mm) • Maximum height: 77.3/8” (1,965mm) • Weight: 33kgs. • Wheel diameter: ø80mm

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Was: $858.26

746

Now $

.96

Was: $2,999.00

108VL6 $859.00

2,607 .83

Now $

incl. GST

This trolley can easily handle the LARGEST wheels in the world making it ideal for agricultural and construction machinery. Easy to manoeuvre in place, easy to rotate the wheel into correct position makes this a one-man operation. 1.5-Ton Hydraulic Wheel Trolley for Agri and Construction Machinery • Height: 57” (1,455mm) • Length: 41” (1,040mm) • Width: 64”-93.1/2” (1,625-2,375mm) • Weight: 300kgs. Was: $4,149.00

3,477 .39

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incl. GST

108VLT12 $2,999.00 incl. GST

Fits all pits and lifts because of the adjustable frame and ensures maximum safety with automatic mechanical safety locks. Fast and precise air operated twin rams with the control panel set at ergonomical working height. 20-Ton Air Hydraulic Twin Ram Pit Jack with Mechanical Lock • Stroke: 16.1/2” (420mm) • Min. height: 22” (560mm) • Max. height: 37.3/4” (945mm) • Weight: 220kgs. Was: $9,185.00

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Contents From the Ed.

22 GM Parts goes full gas on prizes

Cover

Winter: it’s battery season again

Dealers merge to make good

The easiest way to win a BOC welder

Change ATF fluids fast

Car news

Inside electric vehicle cooling systems

The new name behind Rotary

New products

Use your scan tool to charge up your business

The Road to 400mph — Part 4

Ralph Watson Memorial Day

Situations vacant

It’s your last chance to enter a couple of great competitions this month. Firstly our own. Take a few seconds now to jump on our website — autochannel.co.nz — type in your email address and you will go in the draw to win a handy and hi-tech BOC welder. This has got to be the best odds of winning a major prize you will see this year. You can score a bigger V8-sized prize — one of two actual V8 engines — this month only with Holden parts, but you are up against a bigger pool of entrants there. It’s open to Aussies too. Mind you, Vern Pilott from Kawerau has already won a great prize in this promotion. There are more moves in the industry as two of the biggest Australian car dealer groups merge, which has a knock-on effect here, and another distributor is launching into the workshop equipment space, with Rotary and Summit hoists and other equipment. Meanwhile, well-known local suppliers are also growing their businesses, adding other big name component suppliers to their inventories. If you fancy a move yourself, we have situations vacant, some new products to consider and for some idle time during smoko why not transport yourself to Bonneville as we continue the fascinating story of the road to 400mph.

Ian Parkes, Editor

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ISSUE 14 JUNE 2019

THE VOICE OF THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

AUTO CHANNEL

COVERING OVER 90% OF THE NEW ZEALAND CAR PARC BRAKE PADS THAT MATCH

OE QUALITY & DEPENDABILITY

Available from these sellers

GM GOES FULL THROTTLE ON PARTS PRIZE POOL

HOLDEN’S AFTER SALES ORGANISATIONS HAVE GOT TOGETHER TO OFFER A GIANT PRIZE POOL INCLUDING TRIPS, DRAG RACING RIDES, AND EVEN HIGH PERFORMANCE V8 ENGINES TO PARTS BUYERS

he promotion runs until the end of June

up the ACDeco Monaro on the net.

but Tokoroa’s Holden and Hyundai service

Vern has been warned: the G forces are likely to blow

agent Vern Pilott, of Pilott Automotive,

someone’s mind when accelerating down the quarter

can confirm Kiwis are swimming in the

mile. Then the eyeballs take the strain during the

same prize pool.

retina-stretching experience of the parachutes being

Vern was one of the monthly winners who scored

deployed. Very few people get to experience this and

a ride in the 3500hp ACDelco Pro Slammer Monaro

even fewer can talk sensibly afterwards.

— the fastest CV8 Monaro in the world. It can do the

But Vern recently completed some ideal preparation.

quarter mile in 5.76 seconds at over 400km/h and

He and his new wife Debra took the plunge, literally,

will accelerate from 0-100km/h in under one second.

with a skydive from 12,000 feet before they got

Vern is waiting to hear details but expects he will be

LAST CHA WIN A BONCE! WELDERC WORTH OVER $3000 SEE PAGE

married in March.

on his way in September or October. Holden is paying

It’s fair to say Debra is less impressed by dragsters. She

air fares and accommodation.

suggested getting them to drive more slowly so Vern

Vern has run his workshop for 31 years in Tokoroa and

would have more time to enjoy the ride.

fills in the entry forms when he sees them — “You have

This is just one of the prizes in Holden’s ‘The Power &

to be in to win” — but never really expected the call. “I

the Passion’, sales promotion.

got quite a shock when I got a call from Greg Sillitoe

GM Holden’s aftersales brands — Holden Genuine

from Holden saying my name had come out of the

Parts, ACDelco, Holden Trade Club, and Chevrolet

hat.”

Performance Parts clubbed together to create the

He enjoys fast cars and went to a drag meet years ago

joint promotion and dreamed big to create a big

but wasn’t a massive fan until the win, when he looked

power car enthusiasts’ dream prize pool.

NARVA.CO.NZ

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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And what could be better than taking home one of the

enrol in ‘The Power & the Passion’ competition. Then

PHOTOGRAPHER Adam Croy

most desirable engines available from the Chevrolet

every $100 (ex GST) you spend on Holden Trade Club

Performance powertrain catalogue? We’ll — two of

parts (including oils, chemicals and batteries) between

MEDIA SALES Mike White, michael.white@parkside.co.nz

them!

January 1 and June 30, 2019 will automatically get you

Both a 556hp supercharged LSA engine, and a race-

an entry into the competition.

engineered 476hp 6.2L LSX V8 with a Holley carb and

It’s that simple; the more you buy the greater the

Hooker headers, are prizes that have still to be claimed.

chances to win. There are also bonus entries available

Those prizes will be drawn in July, after the promotion

to trade customers for specific products. An ACdelco

ends on June 30.

battery scores 2 bonus entries, as does a 20 litres

Both engines are loaded with all the Chevrolet

of coolant. Meanwhile a Holden remanufactured

Performance Parts needed to drop them straight into

transmission, or a $2000 total spend in June (ex GST)

Greg Vincent, greg.vincent@parkside.co.nz

project cars. More specs are published on the website

will each tick up another 10 entries.

Michael White, michael.white@parkside.co.nz

but both come complete with heavy-duty Holden

If you’re not a Holden Trade Club member you can still

Genuine automatic transmissions. The supercharged

enter by spending $100 (ex GST) on Holden Genuine or

engine gets as 6L90E remanufactured transmission and

ACDelco parts in a variety of ways; either on parts from

the LSX376 gets a 4L70E remanufactured transmission.

your Holden dealer or as part of a vehicle service or on

The incredible ‘money can’t buy’ prize pool doesn’t

an ACDelco battery from an authorized reseller; or on

stop there. There’s also the ultimate Bathurst weekend

Genuine Chevrolet Performance Parts from Eagle Auto

for Supercar fans. One person and three mates will win

Parts.

a trip to the great race in 2019 and be VIP guests of the

Then, to get in the running, jump onto ACDelco.com.

Red Bull Holden Racing Team which includes meeting

au/offers and submit your receipt. Every $100 you

up with Craig Lowndes.

spend on Holden Genuine or ACDelco parts will get

How can you win? If you’re in the trade, simply

you an entry.

enter through the Holden Trade Club’s website

Terms and conditions apply. For full details see

(holdentradeclub.co.nz). Just follow the prompts to

acdelco.com.au/offers.

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Hey, thanks New Zealand automotive industry!

Auto Channel was welcomed onto the scene when our first issue was distributed in April 2018. The feedback was immediate: it was embraced and discussed nationwide over the smoko table. So it seems that the research we did prior to launch paid off, with the blend of locally produced content that’s relevant to the New Zealand industry, plus some amazing automotive vehicle restorations and up-to-date event coverage, being a refreshing change to the cut-and-paste-off-the-internet approach you’d been fed for the past few decades. Now well into our second year of publication, we are proud to be the highest-circulating automotive industry publication in the country. But don't worry, being number one makes us motivated to deliver the best product we can, so if you have any feedback please do get in touch, after all, we're the voice for you... The team at Auto Channel

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June is your last chance to register and earn entries to win one of these amazing prizes!

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Winter: it’s battery season again. Or is it? DESPITE ADVANCES IN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY THE LIFETIME CAR BATTERY HAS YET TO BE INVENTED

Nankang tyres celebrates 60 years NANKANG IS ONE OF THE PIONEERING TAIWANESE TYRE MANUFACTURERS

hile battery technology has improved, the stresses on batteries have also ramped up. Engine bays are now crowded, and have less cooling airflow, and high output alternators and stop-start engines also place higher demands on batteries. Lance Johnston of Acme Batteries, distributors of Koba batteries, says heat from external sources or even internal resistance created by battery discharges stresses the plates. The resulting agitation causes batteries’ internal plates to shed active material. And, as that material is attracted to the plates with the opposite polarity, they fly across the cell and stick fast with a powerful covalent bond. This process, known as “cell reversal” is the cause

of death of most batteries. “The affected plate areas are progressively neutralised, reducing the storage capacity of the battery.” So is winter still battery season? “Yeah, nah,” says Lance. The extra demand of cold days will find out a weak battery but, says Lance, testing the battery in your customer’s vehicle in your workshop is an “all year round opportunity”. You get the business and your customers avoid the grief of being stuck with a dead battery and a call-out. Koba Batteries are foundation suppliers to Blackfern Co-operative. Chat to Lance about the advantages of Koba batteries, make a purchase this month and you will go in the draw for 10,000 reward points celebrating Blackfern’s first five years. For more information see blackfern.coop on the net.

t takes its name from the location of its original factory in the Nakang district of Taipei, which is still in operation today. The Nankang Rubber Tire Corporation was founded by a group of engineers in 1940. It was incorporated in 1959, making this year the company’s official diamond jubilee year. It produced tyres for all types of vehicles including military and aircraft but now makes 99 per cent of its revenue from the automobile industry. As is essential for sustainable success in the demanding auto industry Nankang has committed to and invested in research and development. Their corporate motto of ‘integrity, pragmatism and innovation’ has guided them for 60 years. Since 1997 Nankang tyres have been distributed in New Zealand by YHI — it was one of YHI’s first brands. Nankang offers more than 20 models of tyre covering the New Zealand vehicle fleet and offers a 12-month or 12,000 km road hazard warranty against damage to new tyres sold through YHI, and a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. For more information about Nankang tyres, see yhiautomotive.co.nz.

United Oil has got the gear FOR GEAR OIL OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS, GO WITH THE PACIFIC REGION’S SPECIALISTS, UNITED OIL

ingapore-based United oil is a vertically integrated oil company with its own blending plant which means it can deliver top quality products at great value. In addition to producing its own oils, United provides contract blending services to other manufacturers, and supplies high quality base oil and additives to its associates. While United supplies and produces a full range of automotive oil products, it is best known for having the broadest range of automatic transmission fluids. United offers no fewer than 20 formulations with both synthetic and mineral base stocks and a broad range of additives. It also offers eight gear oils for diffs or other gearsets. The range is founded on meeting global standards

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and delivering reliable performance products that offer value for money. Different products carry individual OEM certifications from car makers including Kia, Hyundai, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, Chevrolet and Ford and they have endorsements from Daimler AG, Porsche, MTU, Volvo, MAN and others. It’s production process are carried out in accordance with ISO9001. It’s no boutique operation. United Oil has a base storage of nearly 6 million litres in Singapore, feeding its blending plant over 50 million litres a year. It runs a full range of filling lines from small packs (0.2L) through 4, 5 and 6 litre packs, pails, drums, IBCs and bulk loading stations. It also has access to storage of nearly 20 million litres in Indonesia.

United Oils has got the New Zealand fleet covered. For more information on United Oils’ transmission or gear oils, or their other automotive product ranges, contact 1st Auto Parts on 09 638 6439 or see 1stparts.co.nz.

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Mount Shop now selling wheel bearings and hubs

MOUNT SHOP HAS CHOSEN NOT TO REINVENT THE WHEEL AND DECIDED TO PARTNER WITH ABD — AUCKLAND BEARING DISTRIBUTORS — TO ADD BEARINGS AND HUBS TO ITS UNDERCAR INVENTORY This approach is in line with one of Hemi’s favourite quotes: “the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” The decision also means Mount Shop adds 1600 part numbers to its product offering in a single move. It will carry fast-moving parts in its branches and supply more specialist parts from ABD stores. Mount Shop’s staff are relied on for their experience and good service and an important part of the deal was being able to draw on ABD’s expertise to maintain that service promise across the new product line. Hemi says this move into wheel bearings and hubs was something customers had been looking for. “Customers can now sort out their under car requirements with one phone call to Mount Shop.” Mount Shop has eight locations, in Christchurch,

Lower Hutt, Palmerston North, Napier, Hamilton, two BD, established in 1977, is a specialist in

that has the experience and a full product range sorted.

in Auckland, and Whangarei. ABD distributes Nachi ball

ball and roller bearings, wheel bearing kits

We will work together rather than as competitors,” says

and roller bearings, wheel bearing kits and NAK oil seals

and some oil seals. Mount Shop owner

Hemi. “We focus on offering a quality product range

as well as FAG ball bearings, Tsubaki chains, IKO needle

Hemi Toia says ABD carries an extensive

at acceptable pricing and that’s what we can get from

rollers, Timken tapered roller bearings, Optibelt belts,

range and has the agency for some of the world’s

ABD,” he said. “We are in the business of supplying top

MBA miniature bearings, Krytox greases, Breda Lorett

leading brands.

quality product that our customers can fit and forget,

automotive bearings, HCH bearings, NSK and Koyo

“Instead of bringing in another range it made more sense

and this is the best way to ensure that same quality with

automotive bearings.

to us to connect with a specialist New Zealand company

this new range.”

For more information, see mountshop.co.nz.

Bendix takes its brake poster to the next level WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN A DETAILED 2D POSTER OF A BRAKE SYSTEM? A 3D VIEW OF A BRAKE SYSTEM

endix launched a detailed 2D training poster highlighting the key components in a braking system in February. Now they have taken it to the next level.

The Bendix website now shows a full 3D version of the Bendix brake system guide that gives the viewer a 360º view of the whole system. It’s interactive. Twelve components can be activated at the click of a button to rotate them and provide a complete view of each component and its role in the braking system. The components highlighted include rear caliper, rear hub assembly, rear park brake, handbrake, rear disc rotor, pedal and master cylinder, front hub assembly, front disc rotor, front brake pad, front caliper, ABS sensor and ABS module, complete with an explanation of each component and how it works. As with the poster, the 3D version uses high resolution photography to great effect, creating a valuable training tool for industry schools and, for the trade, allowing mechanics to show customers where some service work may be required. To see the Bendix Brake System Guide visit bendix.com. au and go to ‘How your Brake System Works’.

Mount Shop first among equals MOUNT SHOP LED THE WAY SHOWING THE BLACKFERN CO-OPERATIVE WORKS FOR SUPPLIERS AS WELL AS BUYERS

n late 2014 Blackfern faced a dilemma. The co-operative had 14 members looking to leverage their buying power — but they had no suppliers. Co-founding director of Blackfern Roger Castelton compiled a list of potential suppliers and Mount Shop was at the top of the list. Roger admits to being nervous about making the approach. “Without a supplier, we had in effect placed the cart before the horse,” he said. Happily Hemi Toia’s response was an unequivocal “Yep, we’ll give it a crack.” Roger says Hemi’s lead helped persuade other suppliers to come on board. Hemi is just as positive today about membership of Blackfern. “It’s Kiwi-owned, it’s brought us new customers through Blackfern’s customer base and we get more exposure for Mount Shop through

the reps on the road,” says Hemi. “It’s not all about the money with Blackfern. They are good guys to deal with, and Blackfern’s advice and support for its members helps create stable and long term customer relationships.” Roger paid tribute to Hemi and the Mount Shop team’s behind-the-scenes contribution to the growth of Blackfern. He is also pleased to see Mount Shop’s move into suspension products and their online catalogue which opens up more purchasing options for members. To celebrate Blackfern’s fifth year of operation, any members that increases their spend through the Mount Shop in June will go in the draw for 10,000 reward points. “And those reward points never expire,” Roger says. For more information, see blackfern.coop.

Midget car team ramps up success TEAM BSL RACING HAD ONE OF ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASONS EVER SINCE PICKING UP SPONSORSHIP FROM LUCAS OILS. COINCIDENCE?

he world-renowned Auckland-based Midget racing team took podium places this season at Western Springs, Palmerston North and Waikato’s Kihikihi

Speedway. Team principal Glenn Martin says young drivers Hayden Williams, Hayden Guptill, Kenny Roberts, Jaden Worthington and the up and coming Travis Buckley have helped make the past season one of its most successful ever. “Everything is really gelling at the moment, and we have got a very exciting season ahead of us,” says Glenn. He is pleased to be delivering results for sponsors, including Lucas Oil New Zealand. Their logo is on all five of the team’s cars, which race in multiple divisions, and Travis Buckley’s #7 car is painted in full Lucas Oil livery.

Glenn says the team operates as a family with everyone pulling together, with one exception. “We have never had an argument about anything at the track, or at the team shop.” So was it a coincidence the wins went up after Lucas joined as a sponsor this season? No coincidence, says Glenn. “Our partners are a big part of winning,” he says. Rolf Wilson, general manager of Lucas Oils importer Logan Distribution, says success in motorsport has been key to Lucas Oils success, so he feels “real pride and pleasure” when a sponsored team wins. “I’m pleased to be a part of the Team BSL family,” says Rolf. For more information on Lucas Oil and performance additives, see lucasoilnz.com.

Hankook remoulds itself for the ‘fourth industrial revolution’

HANKOOK REORGANISES TO LEVERAGE ITS TECHNOLOGY AND KNOWHOW, AS WELL AS TYRES

s a company that makes over 100 million tyres each year, Hankook knows a thing or two about production and is reorganising to market that expertise. The group Hankook Tire Worldwide, which operates five other large companies alongside its tyre company, is repositioning itself as a global technology company for the ‘fourth industrial revolution’. The group is being reorganised and rebranded to share technology and knowledge across the group and leverage its intellectual property and data. The group will change its name to Hankook Technology Group. Hankook Tire will become

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Hankook Tire & Technology. Their battery, engineering, and IT subsidiaries, which had separate brands, all have new names with Hankook in the titles. While making tyres remains a core activity, Hankook Tire & Technology will build a new smart factory and look to market the production scheduling, process automation and AI components. Its tyre mould making company, now known as Hankook Precision Works, will market its casting, 3D metal printing and precision processing technology and its ongoing R and D. Daehwa Machinery, now called Hankook Engineering Works, will market its tyre manufacturing knowhow and innovative machinery innovation, such

as its unmanned moulding machine. The group’s IT company, now called Hankook Networks, will develop and market its supply chain management, manufacturing control and legal and patent systems. For Hankook tyres in New Zealand, contact Value Tyres on 0800 825 838 or see valuetyres.co.nz.

Schaeffler offers resources for repairs using LUK gearbox repair kits SCHAEFFLER REPXPERT ONLINE PORTAL ADDS EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO HELP WORKSHOPS MAKE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS EASIER AND QUICKER

he technical video on repxpert.com.au shows the disassembly, repair, and reassembly of a 5-speed manual 02T VW transmission using components included in the LuK GearBOX repair solution. The technical video demonstrates (in time lapse) the LuK GearBOX comprehensive repair solution and the specialist tools available for many popular manual and double-clutch transmissions, as well as differentials. Each LuK GearBOX repair kit is tailored to a specific transmission type meaning that garages do not have to search for the correct individual parts. They contain all the parts and components needed to carry out a repair. These include all wear parts likeo-rings, shaft seals, main bearings and support bearings as well as gaskets and transmission specific components for repair of specific causes of failures. All the components are perfectly matched and are in Schaeffler quality, for a long-lasting repair. The technical videos and resources for LuK GearBOX repair kit are available on repxpert.com.au/en/installation-guides. To access, sign-up for a free account at repxpert.com.au.

Also available on repxpert.com.au are technical repair instruction manuals to perform gearbox repairs to Ford/Mazda MT82, VAG 02T and PSA MA transmissions. The TecDoc online catalogue helps technicians find the exact vehicle and specific repair solution, appropriate special tools, service information and visual instructions. “With REPXPERT we aim to give Kiwi garages more services and technical information to help make their jobs easier. And we continue to improve the portal to make it more userfriendly,” says Warren Barnett, Schaeffler Australia & New Zealand Automotive Aftermarket Manager. “REPXPERT is more than an online catalogue, it’s our

brand for technical information, videos and training presentations. It’s covers all of the technical services we offer with our products and repair solutions,” he said. For more information sign-up for free at repxpert.com.au or call Schaeffler on 0800 585 462.

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Will advanced driver aids (ADAS) mean less business for workshops? WHAT DOES ADAS MEAN FOR THE FUTURE, IF CARS GET BETTER AT AVOIDING TROUBLE?

he addition of safety systems designed to lessen the impact of car collisions, or even avoid them altogether, has got some people thinking the only impact will be on the industry. Over the next five years, do you think the total revenue of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;collision industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will grow, shrink or stay about the same? Indications are that it will continue to grow. More than half of all vehicles sold this year will have some form of ADAS. While this might suggest a shrinking pool of work, the reality is that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicles are more expensive to repair and that the cost of sensors, cameras, computer modules and other ADAS components leads to higher repair costs. Some research shows current generation vehicle repair costs are up 19 percent from the prior generation. As ADAS becomes more complex, so do the associated repair procedures, which now includes scanning and calibration. Hondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 OEM repair procedures for vehicles equipped with its MultiFunction Camera System call not just for pre- and post-scans but also for recalibration of the camera system â&#x20AC;&#x153;if vehicle is involved in a collision.â&#x20AC;? That is any collision, not just those severe enough to damage the cameras or deploy airbags. With the growing need for scanning and recalibration, it likely makes sense for repairers to

look to take this work in-house with their own tools and technicians. A study published by the Equipment & Tools Institute found that the majority of the value of vehicles by model year 2020 will be in software and electronics. While there will be sheet metal, headlamps and bumpers to repair for years to come, it is clear that electronic repairs and recalibrations are going to make up a substantial portion of the repair costs of ADAS-equipped vehicles. In an impending lateral collision at more than 25 km/h, the suspension actuators of the optional Audi AI active suspension raise the body on the side exposed to the danger by up to 80 millimeters within half a second. The other vehicle therefore hits the car in an even more impact-resistant zone. Depending on the selected options, the zFAS receives the data to do this from up to five radar sensors, six cameras, 12 ultrasound sensors and the laser scanner. All of this is just for side impacts, which are less complex than forward facing self-driving capabilities. If you envision a Monday morning three or four years from now, a workshop checking in one of these Audis, maybe followed by a Tesla, will need substantial training, tools and equipment for handling the electronic and software portions of the repair. Accident frequency as measured by collisions per

million vehicle miles traveled is going to continue to decline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to decline dramatically among vehicles with ADAS systems. However, the average repair costs for these same vehicles is going to continue to increase â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nearly equally dramatically. Research by organizations such as Grand View Research and IBIS indicate that overall, the collision industry is likely to continue its pattern of steady growth. So even if collision frequency declines with ADAS advancements there will be plenty of work for repairers. There are still plenty of vehicles on the road that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have ADAS systems, and even ADAS equipped vehicles continue to be involved in collision events. The average repair cost is likely to continue to rise but the type of repair work will change with less focus on metal work and more on electrical and software systems.

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Dealers merge to take on market challenges AUSTRALIAN CAR DEALER MERGER MAKES WAVES THIS SIDE OF THE TASMAN

wo of Australia’s largest car dealership ownership groups will merge to create the biggest player in this market. West Australia-based AHG (Automotive Holdings Group) has recommended its shareholders accept Queensland-based competitor AP Eagers’ offer of one AP Eagers share for every 3.6 AHG shares held. AHG owns nine car dealerships in New Zealand selling Ford, Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Holden brands, which will become part of the new larger group. If the merger is approved, the combined company would own 229 new-car dealership sites in Australia, 13 in New Zealand and 68 new truck and bus dealerships. The dealerships represent 33 car brands and 12 bus and truck brands. The merger will create a powerhouse in Australia’s automotive sales business but it still needs Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approval, which has 90 days to make a determination. If the deal goes through, the merged group of two of Australia’s largest automotive dealers will have a

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market capitalisation of A$2.3 billion, and existing AHG shareholders would own 25.5 per cent of the new entity. While it creates the biggest player in the market it would still only command 12 per cent of the new vehicle sales market in Australia. The new car market in Australia comprises 1500 dealers in 3500 outlets and totals A$74bn in sales, employing 70,000 people. “Our proposal brings together two highly complementary businesses, with enhanced flexibility,” AP Eagers chief executive Martin Ward said. In recommending shareholders the new offer from AP Eagers after rejecting an earlier bid, AHG chairman Richard England said the deal was in the best interests of AHG shareholders and would allow shareholders to participate in AHG’s future growth. AP Eagers already owned 28.4 per cent of AHG. They have set aside funds to keep the AHG management team in place. It has previously indicated that the merged business could look at new business angles such as ride sharing and subscription services. Car dealerships in Australia

have been under pressure over the past year amid declining new vehicle sales. In 2018, sales declined in Australia for the first time in four years, according to data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, which showed 1,153,111 vehicles were sold in 2018 compared to a record year of 1,189,116 sales the previous year. They have continued to decline for 12 consecutive months. In the wake of falling sales, Automotive Holdings Group slashed the value of its 105 car dealerships in Australia and New Zealand, in February announcing a write-down of $147 million on its dealership network, and a $79 million write-down on its refrigerated logistics business, prompting a steep share sell-off. In New Zealand, sales are steadier. While sales of passenger vehicles have declined (year to date) from 14,282 in 2017 to 11,015 this year, sales of SUVs climbed from 19,992 in 2017 to 21,535 in the same period this year. Overall, including commercial vehicles, sales in the year to date were 50,025 in 2017, 50,717 in 2018 and are slighter lower at 49,474 this year.

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Change ATF fluids fast and fully with a Heshbon ATF flush machine THE OLD ADVICE ABOUT OIL CHANGES BEING CHEAP MAINTENANCE IS JUST AS VALID TODAY, EVEN WHEN MANUFACTURERS CLAIM THEIR AUTOMATIC BOXES HAVE ‘LIFETIME’ FLUIDS

odern automatic transmission fluids (ATFs) are good but they aren’t magic. Anyone who changed the oil on a high mileage automatic gearbox will have seen how much dirt that oil can be carrying. After all, there are clutch plates wearing down in there. It’s known that some gearboxes will slip or play up after a high mileage oil change. That’s because the dirt in the oil was effectively adding viscosity which made up for wear in the gearbox. Sometimes transmission oil additives can solve that slipping problem by thickening up the oil. Those additives have to be better for the remaining life of the gearbox than bits of dirt. Advising vehicle owners to change automatic transmission oil with the recommended fluids at 70,000 to 100,000 km — before the vicious circle of wear and dirt in the oil causing more wear takes hold — should make sense to those customers. Changing the ATF will extend the life of the gearbox, and cleaning up any build-up on pressure switches with appropriate flush fluids or additives can also improve gear changes and kick-down response. It can also stop or prevent leaks by revitalising seals

and O-rings. A change of fluid can also be indicated when shifting problems, fluctuating RPM, or the car not retaining the correct gear, is already evident. The most cost effective way to do that is with an oil changing machine, which can suck out the dirty oil and replace it with new, or perform a flush prior to filling with fresh oil. Respected Korean manufacturer Heshbon offers a couple of choices. The HO-211 has dual 200W pumps which keep used and new fluids separate. It has a 20 litre-oil holding tank, glass sight glasses to check on the condition of the oil, a standard cartype oil filter attachment to ensure only clean oil is pumped in, and colour coded hoses. The new Heshbon HO-250A takes control of the process to a new level. It covers a wide range of transmission maintenance and diagnostics tasks and includes a used oil temperature reading, a used oil sample function and an oil line cleaning feature. It comes with an adapter set that connects easily to the transmission itself or to cooler lines, and it automatically detects flow direction. It’s also suitable for CVT transmissions. The HO-250A also takes the oil exchange rate up to around 90 per

cent, compared with 50 per cent for a classic drain and refill, achieved by draining oil from the sump. You will still need to drop the sump to change the filter but that isn’t necessary for every fluid change as changing the oil is removing the dirt doing the damage, the dirt circulating in the oil. For more information, contact Century Distributors at centurydistributors.co.nz.

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Volvo crowned most dependable UK CAR OWNERS VOTED VOLVO AS THE MOST DEPENDABLE PREMIUM BRAND IN THE J.D. POWER 2019 UK VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY

olvo owners among the 11,000 respondents gave the brand the highest ratings of any premium car maker. “Long-term reliability has a direct impact on today’s sales and tomorrow’s brand loyalty,” said Mark Lendrich, Head of Research at J.D. Power Europe. “The 2019 UK Vehicle Dependability Study premium brand award underlines that Volvo was able to satisfy the demanding group of premium customers when it comes to vehicle dependability.” Volvo Car UK managing director Jon Wakefield said: “We can have no finer judges of our achievements than the people who choose to drive our cars. Their advocacy is the perfect affirmation that our strategy

for renewing our brand is giving them the products, service and support they require. Certainly we are capturing the imagination and enthusiasm of Britain’s motorists, witnessed in the record-breaking sales momentum we have achieved so far this year.” The J.D. Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study, now in its fifth year, measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by the original owners of vehicles after 12-36 months of ownership. It examines 177 problem symptoms across eight categories. The 2019 study is based on responses from 11,530 owners of new vehicles registered between November 2015 and January 2018; it was undertaken between November 2018 and January 2019.

D-Max voted UK’s top workhorse THE ISUZU D-MAX CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF WINNING BEST WORKHORSE PICK-UP AWARD FROM TRADE VAN DRIVER, MAKING 2018 THE SEVENTH YEAR IN A ROW THAT IT HAS WON THIS AWARD!

he Isuzu D-Max was praised for meeting Euro 6 standards without having to add Adblue into the exhaust to reduce NOx emissions to compliance levels, unlike

most of its competitors. It has a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, over a one-tonne payload and provides a quiet, economical driving experience. The breadth of the Isuzu D-Max range

also counted in its favour with single, extended and double-cab formats available, as well as a wide choice of trim levels and a five-year, 125,000-mile warranty package and 5 years’ roadside assistance (in the UK & Europe). The awards are judged by the magazine’s journalists and by a panel of readers who use light commercial vehicles in their businesses. Trade Van Driver group sales manager David Johns handed the award to Isuzu UK managing director William Brown. “The award for the Isuzu D-Max is a demonstration of the truck’s capability, practicality and reliability which meets the needs of customers, working hard for drivers and offering class leading durability,” said William. The D-Max was also crowned ‘Pick-Up of The Year’ at the 2019 WhatVan? Awards and in the Pick-up & 4x4 Pro Awards 2019 plus the Isuzu D-Max won best model in the 4x4 Magazine awards. This success follows on from 2018 when the Isuzu D-Max won another seven awards.

E-Class takes the dependable big car THE MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WINS ‘MOST DEPENDABLE LARGE AND LUXURY CAR’ IN THE J.D. POWER 2019 UK VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY

ark Lendrich, Head of Research, J.D. Power Europe, said: “Long-term reliability has a direct impact on today’s sales and tomorrow’s loyalty. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class managed to achieve the UK VDS “Large&Luxury” segment award for the fourth time in the last five years. This underlines that Mercedes did a great job in satisfying the demanding group of premium customers when it comes to vehicle dependability.” The E-Class line-up is available in a range of petrol and diesel engines, with prices starting from £38,065 for the E 220 d SE Saloon.

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Nissan’s new Skyline offers next-gen handsfree driving in Japan NEW SYSTEM OFFERS NAVIGATED HIGHWAY DRIVING, ENABLES HANDS-OFF SINGLE-LANE DRIVING

issan has unveiled a world first in hands-free driving, combining navigated highway driving with handsoff single-lane driving capabilities. Designed for motorway driving, on-ramp to offramp, the new system connects with the vehicle’s navigation system to drive the car to an exit on the predefined route. The system also enables handsoff driving while cruising in a single lane. Drivers must first set their destination in the navigation system, then once the car enters the highway, the new system’s navigated driving becomes available. The new ProPILOT also enables hands-off driving

while cruising in a given lane. When the vehicle approaches a road divide, or when passing a slower vehicle is possible, the system judges the right time to branch off or pass based on information from the navigation system and 360-degree sensing. Audio and visual guidance is given to the driver, who is prompted to put both hands on the steering wheel and confirm the start of these operations with a switch. Any lane change prompts the driver to put both hands on the wheel to take control if necessary. A monitoring system in the cabin continually confirms that the driver’s attention is on the road. The vehicle uses a combination of cameras, radars,

sonars, GPS and 3D high-definition map data to provide 360-degree, real-time information of the surrounding environment. Nissan says it will provide a smooth driving experience, similar to being piloted by an experienced driver. The driver can start navigated driving by operating a switch. Once activated, the system will drive the vehicle in the centre of the lane and maintain distance from the car ahead, and within a speed set by the driver. If the car ahead is slower than the speed set by the driver and the system detects that it can pass, the driver will be notified through audio and visual guidance, and they can can agree to pass by placing both hands on the steering wheel and operating a switch. The vehicle will then move into the passing lane. Once it has passed the slower vehicle and plotted its return to the driving lane, the system will request confirmation from the driver to change lanes again. If the driver wants to overtake, he or she will place both hands on the steering wheel and activate the turn signal. The vehicle will change lanes once the system has determined that a lane change is possible. When the vehicle approaches the highway exit of a predefined route, audio and visual guidance is given to notify the driver that navigated driving is about to end. Once the vehicle reaches the highway exit ramp, navigated driving is disengaged and the driver takes full control of the vehicle. This technology is only available in Japan.

Skoda Octavia wins most dependable compact car award, again THE SKODA OCTAVIA IS CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS INTRODUCTION WITH ANOTHER J.D. POWER DEPENDABILITY STUDY AWARD

koda has scored back-to-back victories in the compact car class, one of the biggest categories in the J.D. Power Dependability Study. J.D. Power asked more than 11,000 original owners of vehicles about their satisfaction after 12-36 months of ownership. The study examined 177 problem symptoms across eight categories: vehicle exterior; driving experience; features, controls and displays; seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; vehicle interior; and engine and transmission. Unlike most other studies, the J.D. Power survey has just eight segments ranging from City Car to Large and Luxury Car meaning the Octavia triumphed over a lot of competitors for the second year in. Skoda has won 10 Auto Express Driver Power awards since 2011 and was named the Most Dependable Brand overall by J.D. Power in 2016. The current Octavia was introduced in 2016 and has won 15 industry awards over the course of the last three years, including Auto Trader New Car of the Year.

Inside electric vehicle cooling systems THE COOLING SYSTEMS OF OLDER HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE COMING UP SERVICING. THERE’S A LOT MORE TO THEM THAT MEETS THE EYE

ooling systems are complex enough in modern air con-equipped vehicles but when you add in another powertrain, as in a hybrid vehicle, the complexity

ramps up. While the electrical systems of electric vehicles are getting attention and training courses are being built around them, the cooling systems haven’t had much attention yet. Hybrid vehicles, such as the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius came onto the market in the late ’90s and early 2000s, and they were joined byplug-in hybrids early this decade. That means their cooling systems have had 10 to 20 of aging on them causing hoses to harden, coolant to degrade, plastic parts to get brittle and metal components to suffer corrosion. Many will be coming up for servicing. Industry trainer John D Kelly decided to take a closer look at three electric vehicles’ cooling systems, and wrote about it in Motor-Age Training. He looked at three different types of vehicles: hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEV), and electric-only vehicles (EV). They were all complex with multiple coolant loops, switching valves, one-way valves, chillers, heaters, pumps and dozens of hoses. PHEVs have the most complex systems, followed by hybrids, and then EVs. All of these cooling systems require special procedures for diagnostics, service, maintenance and repair. This article concentrates on the liquid cooling systems but some hybrid and electric vehicles also use air cooling for some of their components. Different types of hybrids There are three main types of hybrids: series, parallel and series-parallel. The Toyota Prius is a seriesparallel hybrid, which means it can use electric power or petrol or both to drive the wheels. Having both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor providing main power at different times means they must have both complex and robust

cooling systems. A series hybrid drives the wheels through the electric motor only and uses the ICE just to charges the batteries. It works well in stopt-start city driving where combustion engines are less efficient. A parallel hybrid has an electric motor assisting internal combustion, its battery charged through regenerative braking and engine power. It aims to capture benefits from both systems but gives up some efficiency. The series-parallel design plays to the strengths of both motive power systems. The Prius has 5 coolant loops as shown in Figure 1. The 2016-2019 Prius has four parallel coolant loops that are connected to the upper section of the radiator just for the ICE. This cooling system has 11 major components and 14 coolant hoses! There is a single coolant loop connected to the lower section of the radiator for the high voltage electronics and transaxle. This cooling system has 5 major parts and 6 coolant hoses. The HV battery on the Prius is air cooled/heated with a single cooling fan pulling in air from the passenger compartment and pushing it out the one-way pressure relief vents in the rear quarter panels. Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Cooling Systems The PHEV John checked out was a 2018 Chevrolet Volt PHEV — not sold in New Zealand but it could still have some pointers for people servicing PHEV models sold here. It had the most complex cooling system he had ever seen in a vehicle — seven coolant loops. The incredible complexity of the Volt cooling systems was due to it having almost all the same basic components found in the Prius hybrid, plus four additional liquid cooled components. These are, one, the charging module, used when an alternating current (AC) charge cord is plugged in to charge the HV battery. It doesn’t develop heat

unless the charge cord is plugged in and, although the vehicle is usually off when charging, coolant pumps, fans, heaters, or the air-con compressor can run to maintain battery temperature during this heatgenerating process. Secondly, an accessory power module provides power for the 12V system and charges the 12V battery which can also produce excessive heat depending on demand in the 12V system increases. Thirdly, this car’s HV battery also has a dedicated coolant loop with an external coolant chiller (a minievaporator connected to the A/C system), and a 1.5 kW internal heater, coolant hoses, cooling manifolds, and cooling plates. These cooling plates have tiny coolant passages. Never use stop leak or used coolant as cooling passage restrictions can occur. Finally the cabin heater control module, which heats the cabin when the ICE off. Cabin heating uses two coolant loops. The Volt uses an HV 7.5kW

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A leak test and visual inspection must be performed. Some batteries have an inspection plug to check for coolant leaks. Vacuum fill or air bleed? A vacuum fill works very well at removing the air from complex systems before pulling the coolant into the system. The Toyota service information only recommends a traditional air bleeding procedure for their PE cooling systems. Many Toyota hybrids have air bleed valves fitted but the vacuum fill method would work well on these cars too. Scan tool usage: After the vacuum fill or traditional air bleeding, an electric water pump must be activated with a scan tool to circulate the coolant and remove air bubbles. If all of the air is not removed from the inverter coolant loop of a Prius, inverter damage can occur and trigger up to 17 non-recoverable trouble codes. electric heater to heat the coolant before it is fed to the heater core. In low temperatures, the ICE can be activated to help add heat to the coolant for additional passenger comfort. EV only The third vehicle John looked at was an electric-only Chevrolet Bolt. There is no ICE to complicate things, but without waste heat from an engine on tap, EVs need a way to heat the coolant for the heater core in the passenger compartment. Most EVs have an extra coolant loop that most other vehicles do not have. The Bolt EV uses a HV 7.5 kW electric heater to heat the coolant before it is fed to the heater core to heat the air in the passenger compartment. It has three coolant loops. There is a single coolant loop connected a dedicated PE radiator for the HV electronics. This cooling system has seven major parts and 10 coolant hoses. The HV battery on the Bolt EV has an external 2.5 kW heater, external coolant chiller (a mini-evaporator connected to the A/C system), and internal cooling manifolds, cooling plates, and coolant hoses.

Note that Nissan Leafs don’t have liquid cooling or even fan-cooling for their battery packs. They use ‘passive cooling’. They are in a metal box that cooled by external air. They seem to work fine in our temperate climate. Keeping batteries in their most efficient temperature zone is a bigger issue in places with more extreme temperatures. Cooling system maintenance procedures Each vehicle manufacturer has their own coolant recommendations based upon the materials they have used and the operating conditions they were designed for. Coolants for hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs are similar to the coolants used in internal combustion engines, but note the following additional precautions and warnings: Only use new, pre-mixed 50/50 coolant for refilling the cooling system. Failure to use new coolant, the correct type of coolant, or the correct 50/50 ratio of coolant to distilled or de-ionized water can cause:

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• Cooling fin corrosion inside the heat generating power electronics components, leading to poor heatsink performance, overheating, and eventual premature failure. • Restriction of the passages inside the HV battery cooling/heating plates. This can lead to overheating, setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), and HV system shutdown • Loss of HV isolation at a battery coolant heater element. This will set DTCs and shut down the entire HV system. Pressure testing: Pressure testing the cooling systems for leaks is permitted but keep in mind that some low temperature PE cooling system pressures are as low as 5 PSI (35kPa) — much lower than the 20 PSI (140 kPa) for the high temperature ICE cooling system. Over-pressuring a system could cause coolant leaks and possible component damage. WARNING: If the PE or HV battery coolant levels are low, the vehicle may not be safe to drive.

Hose clamps and hoses: Some original spring style hose clamps are glued in place on the hose. When attempting to remove the hose clamp, it is critical that the clamp is not rotated or repositioned so that is tears or damages the hose. You must replace the hose if the clamp needs replacing. Active shutters: Newer vehicles have active grille shutters to control airflow through the radiator and improve aerodynamics at higher vehicle speeds. A scan tool can test the function of the shutters, and for DTCs, if an overheating issue is encountered. Summary “These complex cooling systems are critical to the proper operation of these systems,” John says. “My best advice for you when working on one of these vehicles is to purchase a short-term or a long-term subscription to the factory service information and follow the exact procedures recommended by each vehicle manufacturer.”

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recision Equipment is a new company formed by ASX-listed automotive aftermarket conglomerate Bapcor. It arrives in New Zealand with sole distribution rights for Rotary hoists, and entrylevel brand Summit Equipment. The new company will set up a showroom in Auckland in early 2020 and will deal directly with OEM workshops and specialised tyre and alignment businesses. It has established channels to market through BNT, Autolign and Truck and Trailer Parts. Bapcor bought investment firm Hellaby Holdings in 2017, and that move established Bapcor as one of the big three aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment and services concerns in Australasia. Precision Equipment’s New Zealand business manager, William Singleton, leads a team of three equipment sales specialists based in Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North. They will progressively add products to the range. Rotary is the world’s largest manufacturer of hoists and was an established brand here before Precision Equipment took over sole distribution rights. Rotary hoists can be found in leading car dealerships, mechanical workshops and tyre shops throughout New Zealand. New hoists have already landed and sales are being made. William says Precision Equipment’s

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immediate availability of hoist stock means customers anywhere in New Zealand could have a new Rotary hoist installed within days. Precision Equipment will also market Rotary tyre changers and wheel balancers. Rotary is a premium brand and William says Precision Equipment’s own-brand Summit range provides a complementary alternative offering quality, designed to Australian and New Zealand With its asymmetric load arm design & symmetric column layout, the ST45 allows for easy vehicle standards, a lower pricewith point. entry &atexit. Together its 4500 kg lift capacity, the ST45 will lift passenger cars, 4WD & light “Rotary has builtvehicles. its reputation on quality, reliability commercial and service and, as Summit is our own brand, we can •provide a level of support for this equipment 2 models available that it is impossible for suppliers of some other • 4500 kg lift capacity brands to match,” says William. • Dual, heavy-duty, hydraulic cylinders William says the introduction of Precision • 3 stage front & 2 stage rear load arms Equipment rounds out the group’s product offering • 2 Stage adjustable load pads to its New Zealand customers. • 92 mm minimum load pad height “It provides continuity for the Rotary brand here • Automatic arm locks and it introduces more choice into the market, • Single point lock release especially for people wanting quality equipment • Low profile roof protection bar and equipment developed in this part of the world, • Powder coat finish backed up by full local support.” • 89 mm pickup extension adaptors included William says development of Summit Equipment is continuing. The range will ultimately expand into wheel alignment and other types of workshop equipment. For workshop equipment enquiries call 0800 2 HOIST (0800 246 478) or email sales@precisionequipment.co.nz.

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Plastic protection with Rain-X Mid winter brings two things — cold weather, and plenty of rain. After retailing the hugely successful Rain-X Original to keep water droplets off your windscreen for years, the Rain-X team received constant requests for a plastic equivalent from motorcycle riders, boaties, and operators of equipment with plastic screens. Those requests have been answered with the Rain-X Plastic Water Repellent, promising to keep plastic screens cleaner for longer, making use of hydrophobic formula to bead water and roll away dirt with it. That means clearer vision, and safer operating. Rain-X Plastic Water Repellent is available from leading automotive and hardware retailers throughout New Zealand in a handy 355ml spray bottle. Head to rainx.co.nz for further information and to find your local stockist.

Electric screwdriver for electricians German brand Wiha is offering an electric screwdriver that does it all. It can fasten screws automatically and twice as fast as a normal screwdriver but it also has a protection function that activates when 0.4 Nm is reached — handy, saving sensitive screwheads. Users can then continue fastening by hand. Installing Wiha’s insulation-protected slimBits means they can also safely work with voltages up to 1000V. The SpeedE is comparable to a standard screwdriver in size, weight and format, and it picked up a gold award in the latest German Design Awards. For more information see wiha.com/en-nz.

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The Convert-a-Ball hitch system saves time finding tools and wrenching effort when towing different trailers. The system, which uses three interchangeable balls (1 7/8”, 50 mm and 2 5/16”) with a choice of shanks meet the national standard SAE-J684-E for ball hitches. The 1” chromed or stainless shanks for 1 7/8” 2” and 2 5/16” balls are rated up to 3500kg. The 3/4” chromed shank for 1 7/8” and 2” balls is rated up to 1700kg and the ¾” stainless steel shank is rated up to 2000kg. All come with high shear strength stainless steel slide pins with holes drilled for cotter pins. RRP from $99.95 including GST. Contact 0800 698 227 for more information.

EGR coolers are a potential weak point in modern diesel engines which can cause engine failure. The EGR, or exhaust gas recirculation system, injects a bit of spent exhaust gas into the intake manifold which helps keep exhaust temperatures within range. EGR coolers are a refinement with a heat exchanger in them but, if an engine has run hot, perhaps due to bad injectors, they can boil the coolant and crack, causing a loss of fluid and perhaps fatal overheating. High EGTs can also be caused by over boosting turbos and exhaust system failures due to blocked or restricted exhaust systems. If the real reason for failure is not identified at repair time, then the newly fitted part will often fail as well. To make sure you do a rebuild once and do it right, call Kiwi Cylinder Heads on 0800 549 429 or email info@kch.co.nz.

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Penrite launches Foaming Intake Cleaners Penrite’s new P26 Petrol and Diesel Foaming Intake Cleaners are designed to remove carbon buildup, varnish and sludge from intake valves, intake manifold, throttle body and EGR system without disassembling the engine. The P26 foaming sprays help correct poor fuel economy, rough idling and engine pinging while reducing emissions and improving the compression ratio. Removing carbon deposits reduces pre-ignition and engine smoke, while restoring engine performance and response. The petrol variant comes in a 240mL pack, while the diesel version is offered in a 130mL pack. Crucially, the aerosols won’t harm catalytic converters, oxygen (O2) sensors or diesel particular filters. To find out more, visit penriteoil.co.nz, or call 0800 533 698.

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New design LEDs make for light work High efficiency LEDs and lithium batteries are revolutionising lighting and these two inspection lamps from Narva are the last word in convenience. Efficient new COB LEDs replace the multiple LEDs of older designs and allow a slim and handy package that pokes easily into confined spaces. The 71462, which comes with a charging dock, blasts out 500 lumens compared with the 71460’s 200 lumens. They provide up to 2.5 hours of light which the 71462 (only) can extend up to five hours in low power mode. Both lamps include a 100W torch, have a swivel hook, magnet mount, and a 180 degree tilt function. Both recharge in two to three hours. They are available from most automotive and hardware stores. For more information, visit narva.co.nz.

The right choice with Whiteline Founded close to home in Australia, Whiteline is now one of the world’s leading chassis and suspension component manufacturers. With the news that SAS Autoparts has acquired the agency for Whiteline’s extensive performance range across its 18 New Zealand branches, it’s even closer to home. Whiteline made its name with its ‘synthetic elastomer’ bushings which deliver the ride of rubber at lower speeds but offer firmer control at higher speeds, reacting when under cornering, accelerating, and braking loads. The result is better handling and steering with guaranteed reliability and durability that requires no creasing and minimal impact on standard ride comfort — Whiteline are so confident in the product that it is backed by a lifetime warranty. For more information, contact your local SAS Autoparts branch on 0800 Mount Me (0800 668 6863), or visit sasgroup.nz.

Air-Operated Grease Dispenser Kit The Raasm 64031 is the gear you need to dispense grease directly from an 18-30kg drum in any workshop. Compact in size, the 64031 enables easy changing of the container (drum or bucket). It fits drums with an internal diameter of 260 to 300mm, and has a pump ratio of 50:1 allowing quick greasing of any motor vehicle or mechanism, 65:1 ratio is also available. These dispensers are also equipped with grease follower plates that protect the lubricant. Contact Emco for further information 07 850 5240 or email sales@emco.co.nz.

Rola Titan Tray takes on the kiwi bush ROLA’S NEW TITAN TRAY AIMS TO BE THE MOST PRACTICAL FLAT TRAY IN THE 4X4 MARKET

ola has designed the Titan Tray to be the most flexible and adaptable flat tray on the market, which can be configured to take any load up to

300kg. Roof racks designed in Australia have to be tough. They have to cope with everything from carrying a couple of bikes to a complete life-support system for expeditions into the waterless wastes of the outback. Rola took that brief to heart and designed modular rack components that would also work with roof racks and accessories from most other roof rack suppliers, instead of the usual model in which accessories only work with that supplier’s proprietary system. Rola has its own accessory range but the tray’s bar slots are designed to accept most other systems’ backing plates and bolts, eyebolts or twist and lock systems. Rola’s accessories include water or jerry can or gas bottle mounts, which secure the load with fabric strap tie-downs. These are stronger and more durable than some metal clamping systems. Other accessories include holders for high-lift jacks, axes and spades, spare wheels, recovery track racks, light bar mounts and awning brackets. The Titan Tray can be converted from a low profile flat tray to a full basket tray with the addition of separate sturdy bolt-on side rails, sold in pairs for any or all of the four sides, which provide many cargo securing points. The side rails are available in four lengths — 1200, 1500, 1800 and 2000mm creating a range of different fitting options on the

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four tray sizes. But one the most versatile feature of the Titan Tray is the ability to add attachments to the tracks on the top side and outside edge of the frame rails all the way around the rack, as well as on the centre plates. The rack sizes are 1200x1200, 1500x1200, 1800x1200, and 2000x1400. They are supplied ready for assembly, which adds another level of versatility. They can also be disassembled and packed away neatly for storage. New Zealand buyers are benefitting from user feedback following thousands of kilometres of real-world use in harsh Australian conditions, which went into the development of this second generation of Titan Tray. It’s tougher, stronger and smarter. Rather than just tweaking their design, Rola went through a thorough rethink of what a

roof tray should deliver. The corner pieces have been redesigned to slot into new mitred rail corners, which were also made beefier to shoulder more of work. The mounting slots on the bars were also braced to resist deformation. Loads weighing up to 300kg can impart a lot of twisting force on the mounting points in a sideways lurch. The structure around the slots was redesigned to be much stronger. But the most common failure point for 4X4 roofracks is the attachment to the vehicle roof which points to another key benefit of the Rola Titan Tray. It uses Rola’s highly regarded heavy duty roof-bar mounting systems. For more information, see titantray.co.nz or, if you would like to become a reseller, call 0800 698 227.

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his is a question often levelled at AECS trainer and product engineer Paul Corbett who runs training courses on diagnostic equipment and the vehicle diagnostic process for the automotive training and equipment supplier. “Nothing at all,” is Paul’s answer. He says this often raises eyebrows in the trade from people who forked out considerable sums for this equipment, then paid annual licence fees, and upgraded its software. “You don’t charge customers to use any other tools, like spanners and hoists, so why should you charge for a scanner?” asks Paul. “True. You don’t pay annual fees for your spanners. But the software upgrades, and the new vehicle types added to the scanner, are just a means of keeping the tool current. It becomes less useful without them.” Paul says sees scantools as a marketing tool as well as a workshop tool. They give workshop customers impartial information on any work that might be required, and that has two key advantages. It eliminates any suggestion that the workshop is recommending work that might not be necessary — apparently this has been known to happen — and it reduces the risk of ‘swapnostics’ — the practice of swapping parts out on a best guess basis until the fault is rectified, which is infuriating to customers and unlikely to win their future business. But as vehicle electronics become increasingly complex and dependent on the correct flow of micro-voltages, scan tools have become as indispensable as spanners. And, as manufacturers push through ADAS systems (advanced driver assistance systems) that take command of vehicle controls on the road to autonomous vehicles, the pace of development in this area is only going to accelerate. Scantools have become an essential part of any modern workshop but they are not quite the magic bullet. Fault codes aren’t always the whole story, especially in vehicles that have had less than

professional repairs in the past. And some workshops will have seen the random results that can be thrown up when, in the past, someone has accidentally reversed the polarity when jump-starting the vehicle. The owners won’t often think to pass on this vital piece of information. Paul says this diagnostic skill remains solely with the technician and his or her ability to find the problem quickly. Technicians need to hone this skill and work out what’s happening when something doesn’t add up using scan tools perhaps in conjunction with an oscilloscope, and the logic that will explain a problem or work out where a broken wire may be. Paul says workshops need to make sure they have these skills in-house. “To call in a specialist is both expensive and takes time, even if they are immediately available. And they may be no more successful — but you have spent a whole lot of money to find this out. “There is no substitute for quality equipment backed up with quality training and technical support,” Paul says. We train and support our customers to do this themselves in their workshops.”

Paul goes on to say, “At AECS we like to think outside the square and we try to encourage our customers to take a proactive approach to vehicle diagnostics.” Scan tools are required in virtually every workshop job from simple service resetting to calibrations and of course diagnostics, and shouldn’t be considered an ‘extra’ service, according to Paul. He says customers will appreciate garages finding other potential issues at the outset. “It makes total sense to the vehicle owner to only have a vehicle off the road once and not twice or three times in quick succession.” Paul says you should look at diagnostic checks as an opportunity — much the same as doing a battery diagnostic check — for free. If a battery is about to fail they would surely prefer to give you the business than call roadside assist when it fails on a cold morning when they are due at work. “Many of our customers have moved away from the reactive approach to vehicle diagnostics and taken the proactive approach, and the feedback we get is phenomenal,” Paul says. “This has revolutionized how we do business” and “we could not live without the tool” are typical of the comments fed back to AECS, Paul says. If you would like to know more about this fresh approach to diagnostics talk to the team at AECS on 06 874 9077 or email paul@aecs.net.

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The Road to 400mph — Part Three WELCOME TO THE THIRD INSTALMENT OF OUR COVERAGE OF COOK MOTOR RACING’S 1000HP-PLUS SR20 TURBO POWER PLANT BUILD WITH WHICH IT HOPES TO CRACK 400MPH AND THE TWO-LITRE GAS RECORD AT BONNEVILLE

f you’ve missed the first two instalments of the 1000-plus horsepower pump gas SR20DET engine build for Cook Motor Racing (CMR), we suggest that you pick up Auto Channel issues 12 and 13 and read those first. For those of you following along, let’s cut to the chase and get right back into it. During the past month, Reg has spent time in Australia with drag racing legend Collin Willshire of Jett Racing — a team that knows how to pull power from four cylinders, given that Collin is the current world record holder with his 4G63-powered Eclipse. It was the compound turbo set-up the team runs that Reg found the most interesting. Having spent a good few hours chewing over the details of Jett’s set-up and getting Jett’s take on the project, Reg has had a few very critical questions answered regarding the turbo set-up. “I had sent them a big list of questions, and, then, when I got there, I just asked: ‘What would you do?’ They said they’d go compound turbo, which is not what I wanted to hear. Yeah, guys have done it with diesels and a couple drag cars, but that’s it really it. I threw four questions at them, trying to throw them off, and after about 10 minutes I realized that we’re going compound turbo,” recalls Reg. This will see a pair of Garrett turbos utilized on the SR20, which the team at Altech is currently sourcing. Another interesting fact to come out of Australia is the need to step the turbo manifold

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material up to the highly expensive Inconel, at a cost of around US$4000 for the materials to make one manifold alone. This step-up is to avoid the risk of warping flanges at the extreme temperatures and pressures the manifold will see. In a more sedate set-up, a small exhaust leak would mean nothing more than a loss in energy, but here, where escaped gases are upwards of 1700 degrees°F, that escaping gas would act like a gas axe, cutting its way through anything it touched. Burns Stainless is supplying the collector. Once all the materials arrive, Ryan from IMR Fabrication will face the complicated task of creating a manifold that will work within the very tight confines of the streamliner’s engine bay. The concern about gas axing external components is also a very real fear for within the motor itself. If, say, a valve seat were to come loose, the escaping gases could cut through the valve or, worse, right through the side of the head or engine — something that happens a lot Reg tells us. “The record for a gas car is 368mph; yeah, guys have gone faster but none has made that return pass the next day. What I think happens is that they do their run and, because it gets so hot, stuff moves inside the head. Then, when they go to do the back-up run, there is leakage past a valve. Before the run’s over, a huge hole has been torched through the side of the block.” While there is no real answer as to how to fix this issue, they can endeavour to minimize the risk by running as low a cylinder temp as possible while still

making the necessary power. The other solution is to monitor the flame front and ensure that, if the sudden pressure drop occurs, the engine is shut off instantly. Reg explains that it’s not ‘if’ this type of event will happen, but more ‘when’. It’s just an unknown as to whether they will get one run or ten. For 2019, the team will be using a Plex cylinder pressure monitoring system, which is a key component to the complex tuning approach. This will require all-new software to be coded in the MoTeC M150 — something we will delve into once these motors hit the dyno in a few weeks’ time. In the last issue, we spoke about the fact that the team will be running a dry deck block, but the plan has since changed; the water feeds that circulate the exhaust valves in the heads are now going to be added to the billet blocks in an attempt to keep cylinder head temperatures under control.

The team will run a semi-dry deck, with the rest of the water galleries to be plugged up with an old-school technique known as pinning, whereby you drill and tap the water galleries and wind in small alloy bungs. The theory is to avoid the stress you introduce to the metal during welding. This is something that Jett does and finds highly successful. The billet blocks are currently off being machined to suit this modification. Once they return, the assembly will commence, as the majority of the components have arrived. The basis of this is a pair of Mazworx billet cranks — something that Reg struggled to find in OEM stroke, with Mazworx basically being the only option. The pistons/ rod combination is from BME, with billet alloy connecting rods and custom pistons, which will see compression at 8.0:1. BME also supplied the DLC-

coated pins and rod bearings. The first of the mule engines has now hit the dyno with a single turbo set-up, and is purely to get the development kicked off for parts like the wiring loom. What did catch our eye was the billet manifold bolted to the side. Machined from solid material, it is built to take well beyond the expected 65 psi, and houses 12 2000cc Siemen injectors and a Bosch electronic throttle with three-inch inlet. The manifold is two-piece, with the plenum and runners separate. Next month, the dyno will have been running red hot, and we should have some preliminary results on how it’s panning out. At the time of writing, it is less than two months until the car ships out, so the deadline is coming fast — but you know what they say about pressure!

The world’s biggest tool truck ATS TOOL TRUCK COMBINES TRADITIONAL SERVICE WITH A NEW SERVICE MODEL

fter 18 years in the importing and wholesale distribution of hand tools, workshop equipment and consumables Stephen Cole is hitting the streets in the world’s biggest tool truck. Not literally... the van is the usual size VW Crafter van — tall enough for 188cm Stephen to stand up in it — but this new tool truck venture will represent more than 30 brands and well over 25,000 products, making it significantly different from most of the competition. Most tool trucks are dedicated to one or two main brands with an extensive but not complete range of tools. Customers have to go to another supplier for other gear. Even the more diverse operators only represent half a dozen brands. “Most seem to focus on selling tools — a socket or a spanner, but any sales person can do that. There’s so much more to this business than hand tools,” says Stephen. After seeing what flew off the shelves in his previous role as marketing manager for many of the brands now represented by Absolute Tool Supplies (ATS),

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Stephen has a different focus for the ATS truck. Many of the lines he carries are consumables: nuts, bolts, washers, split pins, hose clamps, wiper blades, industrial cleaners, wipes, cable ties, wheel weights, lubricants (engine oil, gear and ATF) and other less mainstream items like knife and tool sharpeners — even fishing lures and other recreational products. “I plan to look after the people in the trade as well as looking after the trade,” he says. “From one-man bands to large corporate workshops I have the knowhow and skills to supply products at competitive prices in a timely manner,” says Stephen. “Plus I’ll be offering some awesome deals across a wide range of products and brands.” Stephen also has the expertise on board to help specify and supply some of the bigger pieces of gear like complete tool kits, compressors, drill presses, tyre machines and wheel balancing equipment — which is not what you get from most tool trucks. “It’s not quite a one-stop-shop but it’s damn close!” says Stephen. Stephen’s ATS truck will operate in Auckland and

surrounding areas but he has no boundaries. He will service customers throughout the country with the online side of the business. Stephen still wanted to go the tool truck route instead of being all online. “Being onsite helps you build a strong personal relationship with customers through regular visits and those conversations help you become a one-stop shop solution for those workshops. “Through my 18 years at my previous job I’ve a ton of contacts who can source pretty much anything, including from overseas. “There’s a gap in the market here providing a comprehensive service, through one-to-one onsite contact. Given the breadth of my experience and contacts, I’m in a unique position to do that,” Stephen says. “I stand by my business ethics, honesty, integrity and pride, and my motto, ‘meeting your demands and exceeding your expectations.” For more information, or to get a personal visit from Stephen, call 0274 816 901 or email info@atsl.nz or visit atsl.nz.

Utes look tough but the trade needs them to be tougher still IRONMAN 4X4 TAKES TRADE VEHICLES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

ow that the Ford Ranger is the topselling ‘car’ in New Zealand Terraquip’s Vince Rietveld wonders if the market for 4X4 accessories is about to plateau — but after such enormous growth in previous years it’s not a big worry. While a lot of these additional ‘cars’ might not go off-road, their owners are still keen buyers of accessories that will personalise their vehicles — a pressure that’s only got stronger as more of them take to the road. While the recreational market is strong, the majority of Terraquip’s business comes from the trade. “Some of these vehicles look tough but for the construction industry especially, they are not quite there,” says Vince. Farmers, government organisations and fleet operators all go to Terraquip for upgrades but most business comes from construction contractors wanting suspension mods and other equipment, especially bull bars tray inserts, canopies and tow bars. Ironman 4x4 offer a full range of automotive accessories including bull bars, suspension upgrades, side steps and rails, rear bars, underbody protection, lights, winches, snorkels and camping gear but Vince says its suspension work that generates the most value for workshops.

Suspension kits and components with raised height,

long travel and improved performance are available for most makes and models. Ironman 4x4 shock absorbers are available in 35mm Nitro gas or 41mm Foam cell. These have longer travel and are built stronger to deliver performance in all conditions. Leaf and coil springs are made from high quality SUP9 steel and are available in different load ratings from ‘comfort’ to ‘extra constant load’. Terraquip specialises in Ironman 4X4 equipment developed in Australia to provide a full range of accessories to the off-road market. That market exploded with the launch of many new 4X4 vehicles over the past two decades.And demand for aftermarket upgrades has only increased as new vehicle designs have veered to

cater for a more urban market. Terraquip and Ironman 4X4 have around 1200 different products available in more than 100 different product categories. Ironman 4x4 bull bars are modelled using 3D vehicle scanning techniques to provide a good fit while providing maximum vehicle collision protection. All bars are made from the highest quality SPHC oil and pickled steel to give maximum strength and rust resistance. They are finished using the Akzo Nobel powder coat system, which gives a thicker, smoother and more durable coating, and they can be colour-matched. Along with winch and air bag compatibility, ironman

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1947 Chev Thriftmaster A VIPER V10 WOULD BE ENOUGH ENGINE FOR MOST OF US. ADD A PAIR OF SUPERCHARGERS, AND YOU’LL GET AN IDEA OF WHAT GRANT WOOLFORD EXPECTS OUT OF HIS SHOP TRUCK

ikes are Grant Woolford’s business, and

commute in.

business is good — mainly because the

The power part of the equation was the easiest. Well, it

bikes Grant deals with are not the kind best

was to start off with, as Grant explains.

pedalled in your tightest lycra one-piece.

“I’m a big believer that if something comes up when

He’s in the business of real bikes — selling, servicing,

you’re looking for it, it’s meant to be, and that was

and, of course, riding the things.

definitely how the engine went. I’d been scouring the

When a man like that decides to up the ante on his shop

internet for motors, when I came across the Viper V10.

truck, you can expect the shortlist to be pretty short.

After asking the guy about it, I found out it was a brand-

Being used to the dynamics of the latest and greatest

new crate engine that had never been run, and it arrived

motorcycles, Grant wanted excellent handling, a kick-

brand-spanking, in the grey box from factory.”

arse power-to-weight ratio, enough cargo space to load

While Viper V10 conversions are hardly commonplace

a bike, and plenty of cool.

down in New Zealand, Grant’s stands head and

The perfect candidate revealed itself soon enough.

shoulders above them all, thanks to Jared at MegaSquirt

“I was at Beach Hop and a good mate of mine, Shayne,

NZ. Grant had taken it to him to sort the MegaSquirt MS3

showed me a photo of a SEMA truck. Two weeks later,

Pro ECU and ignition system, and was waylaid by the

I was at his house and in his shed was a very rough

supercharger kits on display. The blowers are suited to

version of the same truck. I had to have it,” Grant says.

four-litre Toyota V8s, so two made sense for something

Fat chance of that happening, right? Except Grant must

with twice the capacity, and they just looked so right

have been able to put forward a pretty compelling case

mocked up over the big V10.

as to why he’d be the ideal owner, because Shayne

As it turned out, a bit of clever fabrication was enough

agreed to sell him the Chev. Work began immediately.

to make that vision a reality, and the addition of bigger

Des from Rodz Doctr in Silverdale was the man for the

injectors and water-methanol injection ensured a

hard stuff, and after a bit of backwards and forwards,

reliable 650hp at the wheels on pump gas.

they agreed on a plan. Des wouldn’t be the only expert

Before the old truck could get anywhere near a dyno,

called upon, either — after years in the auto industry,

though, there were a few other areas left to address —

Grant knew a handful of guys with the skills needed to

such as everything else.

pull the ambitious project together.

Grant could have quite easily found a Tremec T56

As Grant was chasing proper handling, and a wicked

manual gearbox to suit the wild motor, but he was after

power-to-weight ratio, he was looking at a fair bit of

ease-of-use — especially with the combination of bulk

chassis work, and bucketloads of power, not to mention

horsepower and Auckland traffic. Kaspa Transmissions

a quality finish worth spending every workday

in Glenfield came through with a bulked up 4L80E four-

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speed auto, but even that was not without its problems.

further down the track, and it wouldn’t be until months

“I had to get an engineer to make an adapter plate out

later that I’d see it come together perfectly.”

of billet aluminium, to bolt the gearbox to the block. It

In amongst all of the work beneath, Des also modified

took three months to get them together, but it had to

the exterior in such a way as to fit Grant’s requirements,

throttle body, 650cc injectors, twin superchargers, water-

be done — it might even be the only one in the world.”

without taking any of that ’40s style away. A total of

methanol injection, Megasquirt MS3 Pro ECU, custom fuel

he says.

200mm has been added to the tray’s length, to allow

But, while the mechanical package is clearly something

Grant to carry a full-size motorcycle, and the rear guards

unique, the build wasn’t a complete exercise in

were widened just enough to fit the 20x10in Ridler

reinventing the wheel.

wheels and 315-section tyres.

In the Rodz Doctr workshop, Des called upon his years

It’s a fluent mixture of old and new, and that’s continued

of experience to get the old chassis up to scratch.

inside, with Classic Instruments gauges and Vintage Air

Fortunately, the Chev must have had an oil leak straight

air conditioning in the steel dash. The original bench seat

out of the factory, as the whole thing was coated in

has been refurbished, and Grant took it to his mate Alan

oil and grime, revealing a perfect rust-free surface

Rowell to be retrimmed in leather imported from Italy.

lengthened deck

underneath, once blasted. Because this was far from

It’s a fine detail, but if you look closely, you might even

CHASSIS: Original chassis, Jaguar independent suspension

Des’s first rodeo, he also used his experience with Jaguar

notice the stitching uses thread the same colour as the

independent suspension to fabricate cradles, allowing

exterior paint.

the whole lot to be bolted into — or dropped straight out

You probably won’t notice the audio install, though.

gauges, Vintage Air air-conditioning, Alpine ILX 702 hidden

of — the Chev chassis.

Sorted by Rapid Radio, it’s a hell of a lot of gear for a

head unit, Hertz four-channel amplifier, Hertz D-class mono

“He’s an absolute legend,” Grant praises. “He’d explain

single-cab pickup, with a hidden Alpine head unit, Hertz

why he was doing things a certain way, for something

four-channel amplifier, Hertz D-class mono amplifier,

1947 CHEV THRIFTMASTER ENGINE: 505ci Chrysler V10, standard internals, 100mm

tank, custom headers, HPC coated three-inch mandrel bent exhaust DRIVELINE: GM 4L80E four-speed auto, Jaguar XJ12 diff SUSPENSION: Jaguar independent front and rear suspension BRAKES: Jaguar disc brakes WHEELS/TYRES: 20x8.5in and 20x10in Ridler 695 wheels, 245/45ZR20 and 315/35ZR20 Michelin Pilot tyres EXTERIOR: Five-inch firewall recess, widened rear guards,

crossmembers INTERIOR: Retrimmed original bench seat, Classic Instruments

amplifier, Audison rear speakers, two Audison 10in subwoofers PERFORMANCE: 650hp, 855lb·ft at the wheels

custom speaker pods, Audison rear speakers, two Audison 10in subwoofers, and two custom sub boxes. Overkill? Maybe a little, but with the state of traffic in the big smoke, we’re sure Grant will be using it a lot. “It’s just like a modern car when you’re driving it, especially with the automatic — it’s just so easy to cruise,” Grant says. “It was actually detuned to keep it drivable.” And although Grant built the Chev for daily driving duties, the city streets aren’t all it will be seeing. The next stop is Whangamata, for Repco Beach Hop 19. “I’ve paid to enter it into the last three Beach Hops, and the truck hasn’t been ready for any of them — it’s finally going to make it.” By the time you read this, Repco Beach Hop ’19 will have been and gone, which means you might have seen Grant’s ’47 in person, and up close and personal is the only way to really find out about a machine like this.

WORDS AND PHOTOS: JADEN MARTIN

Ralph Watson Memorial Day 2019 AN ECLECTIC SMORGASBORD OF AUTOMOTIVE STEEL AT THE RALPH WATSON MEMORIAL DAY 2019

lmost everything we have today is the

pastime, and even profession.

Am and Formula One cars. Ralph’s personal race cars

product of a pathway paved by those

Many of those names could be found quietly mingling

back here in New Zealand were regularly driven by

who have come before us. New Zealand’s

with the crowd at the Ralph Watson Memorial Day

McLaren, Hulme, and Jim Clark, with international

long-running motor-sport history tells

2019 held on 31 March. An eclectic gathering of

legends such as Carroll Shelby and Jack Brabham

us of names that act as pillars within the fraternity

historic race cars, automotive finesse, and modified

among those he worked with. It’s all about spinning

to allow the next generation to continue the legacy

radness, the event is set at Kiwi motor-sport hero

good yarns, marvelling over rarities you otherwise

— the likes of the legendary Bruce McLaren, Denny

Alan Woolf’s property north of Auckland, in honour of

probably would never have known existed, and

Hulme, and Rod Millen. While we all know those

fellow motor-sport legend and good friend: the late

meeting some of those who paved the way. It’s a

names well, there are even more that are lesser

Ralph Watson.

pretty low-key affair, and invites are by word of mouth

known — people putting in the hard yards in the

Ralph was a talented engineer who helped Bruce

only, so we’ve put together a small collection of the

background to cement motor sport as a legitimate

McLaren with many of his early designs on his Can-

best to give you a taste of what was inside the gates.

Left: This 1954 Mk8 Cooper 500 Formula Junior has been consistently raced throughout the country since being imported new, seeing stints at the ’56, ’57, and ’58 New Zealand Grand Prix and racking up drives at every track in the country. Colin Waite has owned it since 1981, and it’s still road legal! Imagine pulling up next to an open-wheeler at the lights!

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Left: An example from Woolfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal collection, this 1963 Lotus Cortina has an extensive racing history in New Zealand and was one of the first five cars to land in the country from Lotus. It was the only model year with alloy bonnet, boot, and doors as standard fitment

Left: Freshly completed by the Window Factory Racing team, this genuine former World Rally Championship Peugeot 206 has undergone a 15-year restoration to return it to its former glory in 2000-specification

Above: Richard Opieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ITB-equipped 16v 4A-GE Starlet build was dragged out for a pre-completion viewing. It is painfully close to running after being in the build for more years than Richard cares to admit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a sacrifice worthwhile to create the super-clean aesthetic found inside the engine bay and beyond

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Situations vacant MULTIPLE VACANCIES Join the Parts Connection Team! Are you looking for a challenge in the automotive parts industry? We are a group of market leading automotive dismantlers based in Auckland who are renowned for superb customer service, specialist parts knowledge and quality recycled parts. We currently have a number of openings located at our 9 different Auckland branches. The roles we are currently hiring for are: • Sales Junior • Sales Person Counter & Telephone Based • Warehouse & Despatch • Hoist Drivers • Vehicle Dismantlers • Vehicle Drainers • Yard Person Our ideal candidates will have an interest in cars, have a sound work ethic and are eligible to work in New Zealand. If you would like to join the growing Parts Connection team and would like to find out more about any of the above positions then we look forward to hearing from you. Send your CV to pam@partsconnection.co.nz and indicate the position you are most interested in.

BRANCH MANAGER AUTOSTOP PENROSE In this role you will report to the Sales Manager and will be responsible for the management of the Autostop Penrose branch team, overseeing all branch operations and the business profitability. You will oversee all aspects of the branch, therefore will have a flair for business, managing sales targets, budgets and new initiatives, whilst also being the key point of contact for both customers & team members. Duties include: • Managing store to increase sales and improve EBIT • Ensuring the store is highly competitive and attractive in the market • Developing staff to deliver exceptional customer service and product knowledge • Building strong relationships with customers to ensure continued market leadership • Ensure the branch safety standards adhere to OHSE policies, procedures and legislative requirements, through effective communication with the team and an active approach to hazard identification and risk management • Creating a supportive and motivating environment clearly understanding their role and accountabilities • Effectively manage inventory to minimise costs Skills and Experience Previous experience in a management position as well as experience, knowledge or an understanding of the automotive trade industry are essential for this position. We need a leader with a passionate and engaging management style that will drive our staff to succeed as well as someone with proven experience developing relationships with their customers. You must also be able to demonstrate your strong business and financial acumen in both sales and reporting.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND’S WIDER AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR SENIOR DESIGNER AUCKLAND Parkside Media are looking for a senior designer who can manage a range of digital and print media design collateral, including page layout design for two magazine titles and their related digital channel outputs. In this role you will work closely with the editorial and account service teams to make sure production on all deliverables runs to schedule. You will be at the senior level, have five-plus years’ experience (including working with print collateral), and be looking for an opportunity to advance in a studio leadership role. Equally as important as your knowledge of current digital deliverable requirements and delivery platforms is past magazine design experience, which will be particularly advantageous together with sound understanding of pre-press process. Day-to-day, as well as design duties you will work with a small team of in-house and contracted editorial and design staff. You will have an opportunity to contribute to the creative development of the company’s brands, and provide leadership on design direction for the company. Work hours could be flexible to fit for the right candidate. Requirements: • 5 years’ design experience, including print and digital • Excellent file management, technical and organizational skills to lead the team and ensure processes run smoothly • Proactive, smart, and fastidious with attention to detail • Motivated to produce great work and to inspire those around you to attain a high standard If you are looking for a role that will challenge you and provide opportunities for growth, please apply now to vacancies@parkside.co.nz with your CV and portfolio.

ACCOUNT MANAGER/SALES REP - HAMITLON About the Role In this role you will be based on the road, seeking new business opportunities while also maintaining relationships with our already established automotive trade customers. You will assist our trade customers in finding the best products to meet their needs, and ensure that they receive a level of service superior to what our competitors offer. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role you will have proven sales and account management experience and enjoy working towards KPIs and targets. Our clients are experienced automotive trades professionals, so experience and/or knowledge of the automotive industry is essential, as well as a clear and personable communication style. Building relationships will come naturally to you, as well as the ability to work within a fast paced environment. It’s an exciting time at Extreme Automotive, (a division of Automotive Supplies) - we have embarked on a milestone change for our industry, and this is your opportunity to be a significant part of it. Founded originally in 1975, the business was acquired by Genuine Parts Company in 2016, giving us truly global scale and aligning us with other prominent automotive brands such as Repco, Appco, Motospecs, Ashdown Ingram and more!

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ADVISOR - INVERCARGILL You will draw on your mechanical/automotive experience and/or knowledge, assisting our Automotive Trade Customers with parts enquiries and orders. Duties include: • Liaising with trade customers to organise parts needed for service and repairs • Process order and ensuring delivery within a timely manner • Building and maintaining relationships with our trade customers • Over the counter service for any parts enquiries • Ensuring accurate documentation Skills & Experience: Our trade customers are experienced automotive professionals, therefore you will need a strong understand of car parts to hit the ground running in this busy role. Whether you’ve worked in automotive parts, come from a mechanical background and are looking to get off the tools, or you’re someone who tinkers with cars at home, this role has you doing what you love with like-minded people. About Us: Appco is a recognised name in the automotive trade industry and pride ourselves on delivery excellent service to our customers. Appco is backed by Genuine Parts Company and sit alongside other well-known automotive business – Repco, Automotive Supplies and Suclo. Having such a large network throughout New Zealand, there is plenty of progression on offer! Send your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

ASSISTANT CATEGORY MANAGER - BRAKE/DRIVETRAIN This is a very exciting and unique role within our business. We’re looking for someone with experience or knowledge of automotive, or 1-2 years category experience. This is no ordinary category position and we need someone to hit the ground running and contribute to this growing category. You’ll be based in our Support Office (Mt Wellington, Auckland) as part of a supportive and busy Category Team. About the Role This role is working within the Brake & Drivetrain category, working closely with the Category Manager to ensure that all category plans are successfully executed. It’s a busy but also varied role that places you amongst the team in our support office, but you’ll build relationships across the business, often dealing with the team throughout the wider network. Key responsibilities include supporting strategic direction of the category, implementing promotional, communication & marketing programs, provide analytical support & reviewing data to make recommendations, and liaising with suppliers. The Ideal Candidate An understanding or knowledge of automotive is highly desirable, however essential is previous experience with in a category or similar role. You’ll be someone that can build relationships with ease as you will the point of contact for suppliers in New Zealand, as well as for the Repco network. Bringing a ‘roll up the sleeves’ mentality to get jobs done, you’ll also be agile and flexible to meet demands and deadlines.

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COMMERCIAL TRADE SPECIALIST - MANUKAU As the Commercial Trade Specialist you will be based out of our Repco Manukau branch providing parts support to the commercial/ heavy transport customers within the South & East Auckland area. You will demonstrate your superior commercial vehicle and mechanical parts knowledge, as well as a strong understanding of the commercial vehicle industry, assisting those customers with their parts enquiries and orders. You will play an integral part in contributing to the profitability and growth of this area of our business. You will be responsible for: • Leading the day-to-day service offering to our key Commercial customers across the region • Working with the Commercial Business Development Manager and National Commercial Sales Manager to optimise the range and suppliers used • Being the key contact person for product advice and procurement for commercial customers

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER - TAKANINI We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual who would like to combine their management experience with their passion for automotive. This is an opportunity to get some real hands on experience, partnering with the Store Manager on the below tasks: • Drive branch sales & improve store performance • Motivating & organising staff on a daily basis to create a great team culture • Supporting the training of your team in with customer service and product knowledge • Maintaining a high standard of Branch presentation & contributing to merchandising • Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures

This is a rare opportunity for you to really make your mark within our growing commercial space. We offer an opportunity to work as part of great team in Repco Manukau and part of a wider business that will look to progress and develop your career.

You’ll be working both retail and trade, therefore you will bring a strong understanding of automotive. You’ll enjoy working with people, both staff and customers. For us, this isn’t just a job, it’s a career, with a view for the successful candidate to progress their automotive career further within our business are looking for: • Previous experience within a manager or supervisory role • Automotive experience and/or knowledge • Strong track record of driving sales & hitting KPIs • A natural ability to build rapport with customers • Strong problem solving and decision making skills • Excellent organisational and prioritising skills • High visual merchandising standards Most importantly, bring the right attitude - Work hard philosophy and a determination to grow within the Repco (and wider) business.

Send your CV to careers@repco.co.nz or call (09) 574 1204

Send your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate: • Proven success within a commercial trade role • Comprehensive commercial vehicle product knowledge with mechanical understanding

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SPECIALIST - TE AWAMUTU You will draw on your mechanical/automotive experience and/or knowledge, assisting our Automotive Trade Customers with parts enquiries and orders. Duties include: • Liaising with trade customers to organise parts needed for service and repairs • Process order and ensuring delivery within a timely manner • Building and maintaining relationships with our trade customers • Over the counter service for any parts enquiries • Ensuring accurate documentation Skills & Experience Our trade customers are experienced automotive professionals, therefore you will need a strong understand of car parts to hit the ground running in this busy role. Whether you’ve worked in automotive parts, come from a mechanical background and are looking to get off the tools, or you’re someone who tinkers with cars at home, this role has you doing what you love with like-minded people. About Us Repco was founded in 1922 and has since become one of New Zealand’s most well-recognised and trusted brands. Being at the front of the industry for over 95 years has allowed Repco to retain its reputation and status within the automotive industry. Employing over 1000 staff across the almost 100 branches New Zealand wide, while offering automotive parts and products to cater to everyone from car enthusiasts to mechanics within trade workshops. Send your CV to our Careers Team – careers@repco.co.nz

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Bendix launches Brake S-Camshafts BENDIX HAS DEVELOPED HIGHLY ENGINEERED COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BRAKE S-CAMSHAFTS FOR BUS, TRUCK AND TRAILER AXLES

endix’s new Brake S-Camshafts are

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to meet SAE 1045 standard and contact points are heat treated to increase reliability, wear life and corrosion resistance. The range covers 10, 28 and 37 spline camshaft lengths and head sizes. An application guide to help find the right camshaft covers the head end, journal length, application, axle manufacturer, brake type and OE part numbers as well as images with measurements. The Bendix Protrans Commercial Vehicle Brake S-Camshaft catalogue includes an installation guide that also advises inspection on other components and wear indicators like radial play, worn bushings and camshaft journals, broken or twisted splines, flat spots,

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