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VW Gearbox/Computer Boc
Sigiriri
#11 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 4:13:00 AM
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@Mwatha - I am referring to a motorcycle. A Yamaha XT 660 X. Check it out,you will admire... thanks for the info on inspection. Now this V5 thing,how and where is it done? The bike is in London,so in case I need help,I will contact you to help.

@Nyangao,let me contact martin and revert.




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nyangao
#12 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 5:39:00 AM
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thanks ant,

hey
ke
#13 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:09:00 AM
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I also need the ECU for a merc W202 (M111) series. Any ideas where to get one?

ke
JkMwatha
#14 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:27:00 AM
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@Sigi - Like any other vehicle your bike requires KWI- Kenya Roadworthiness inspctn. This is done by JEVIC. Below are requirements


age limit - less than 8yrs
V5 (logbook) submitted to indicate that the bike is being exported
at least 4 months remaining MOT test certificate (a compulsory annual test of road worthiness of vehicles over 3yrs old).

If it is to go by air freight,engine oil and fuel must be drained.


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Djinn
#15 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 9:05:00 AM
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Auka - no pick = contaminated clutch plate (contaminated with oil). Difficulty engaging 3/4 could be worn out synchromesh units (or rings though mostly it happens with 1/2 as the most overused gears) - have you checked with CMC abt a gearbox overhaul? Just the synchro,seals,etc - not the actual gears and stuff? I do not think it should cost more than 60,000 for such a job.


Given the lack of pick (i.e. oil contamination on clutch plate) plus difficulty engaging,its possible your gearbox sprung a leak somehow,contaminated the clutch plate and is wearing because of low cc oil....just my two bits. .


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ogutuwalwanga
#16 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 1:02:00 PM
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Can help source for the parts here in the UK,used ones just get me the specs


ogutu
Obi 1 Kanobi
#17 Posted : Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:42:00 PM
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@ JK Mwatha or OgutuWalwanga

As the 2 guyz with obvious car import rules knowledge,is it true that I need only hang on to my Merc for 1 year then I can take it to Kenya duty free?

Something like returning expat



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auka
#18 Posted : Friday, April 03, 2009 8:45:00 AM
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@DJinn - Thanks u for the insight! Eye opener...i will drag it to CMC for diagnostics. HAd taken it though to some kalasinga who whecked it out and failed to fix - wanted to open teh Gearbox i said NO as he did not look commital on outcome. He chaged the computer box with another one,wapi,same problem. Man it really pisses when you have a good car that drives like a mkokoteni!!

@anyone who has any other ideas please share..thanks!!


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JkMwatha
#19 Posted : Friday, April 03, 2009 11:15:00 AM
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@Obi - Yes 1 year's enough -.as long as you adhere to the other requirements -

less than 8 yrs old car & you've been out of KE for upto 2 years without returning to stay for any period of more than 90 days.

It is advisable to take the most expensive car you can lay your hands on... eg take a 2006/7 Range Rover Sport as opposed to a 2002 C-class Merc. ( After all it is duty free) The amount you will save is 'obsene'.

In some cases you dont have to wait for a year....... you can 'slyly' back date (1 year) the log book with DVLA (vehicle licensing people). Just outsmart them kidogo.



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brubo
#20 Posted : Friday, April 03, 2009 9:14:00 PM
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toyo any day........
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