Ihar
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Lada Niva Driver
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Post by Ihar on Mar 4, 2011 18:17:04 GMT 2
Hi All
I have just (yesterday) been made the care taker owner of 2000 sidekick while the owners are emigrating to Canada and may be popping in here for some hints and guides as to maintenance and repairs as it does need a little bit of work to get it back to tip top shape.
The most serious work is a slight overheating issue in heavy traffic and then the prop shaft or exhaust is loose and knocking about.
I have the option to purchase the vehicle so I will see what I can about maintaining it properly. I have already read about the overheating issues and will see what I can do, tomorrow I guess I get dirty underneath the car and see what I can do about the propshaft / exhaust.
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spikes
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Post by spikes on Mar 4, 2011 18:56:08 GMT 2
Welcome Ihar!! Enjoy the forum, a beer (or more) and taking care of the NIVA. You are at the right place for in depth knowledge about NIVAs in South Africa regards all Spikes
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spencer
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"In Soviet Russia, Niva drives you"
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Post by spencer on Mar 4, 2011 19:44:54 GMT 2
Hi Ihar.
Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will have alot of fun with your new lada.
I'm also on the wild west side, feel free to ask for help.
Spencer
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Post by marius on Mar 4, 2011 19:54:54 GMT 2
Hi Ihar
Warm welcome to the forum I hope you enjoy the journey!
Regards Marius
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Post by ronnie on Mar 4, 2011 21:12:22 GMT 2
Hi Ihar
A very warm welcome to the Forum. I trust you will be happy with the Niva. At t6he Moment I am not happy with the temp on mine.
Ronnie
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Post by Charles on Mar 4, 2011 22:10:52 GMT 2
Welcome to the forum.
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Hercules
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Post by Hercules on Mar 5, 2011 10:36:59 GMT 2
Hi Ihar.
Welcome to the forum and enjoy the little beast.
Regards.
Hercules
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butasteve
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Post by butasteve on Mar 7, 2011 8:41:19 GMT 2
Good day Ihar Enjoy the Lada. Greeting from Paarl, Western Cape.
Regards Stephen
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vincentc
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Post by vincentc on Mar 26, 2011 12:02:12 GMT 2
Welcome Ihar. I have no doubt that the Niva will worm its way into your every thought
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