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I've fitted 5mm spacers to my BMW fronts so the inside edges don't rub on extreme full lock (i.e. they only rub if you are holding it hard...
PC Paul
Today 04:52 PM
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My van has failed its MOT today on a corroded brake line. It is around 6 foot long, and is rather tortuous in its path, so much so, that I'm not sure...
A.Lee
Today 03:52 PM
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Have managed to withdraw the bulb and its holder from the back of the headlight in situ and now have holder and bulb on about 5mm of moveable harness...
Tim
Today 01:15 PM
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I seem to have a leak from the upper connection to the steering rack. The obvious thing seems to be check it's tight enough - any advice welcome as...
seabreeze
Today 07:40 AM
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Switch has fallen to pieces on mine, is there a cheap source for the fob - does it need to be reprogged to suit , how? Thx
Paul
Yesterday 02:13 PM
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I've fitted 5mm spacers to my BMW fronts so the inside edges don't rub on extreme full lock (i.e. they only rub if you are holding it hard...
PC Paul
Yesterday 04:06 AM
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I asked here about a month ago about fuel pump location for '88 Audi 100 2,3E. I found it, and it looks like it died. When I turn the key there is...
Yvan
11-18-2009 06:01 AM
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Revs up to about 2000 rpm for a moment and then drops down again. The moment you try to move it shoots up again. Still does it if you move off with a...
Rockingrabbit
11-17-2009 05:44 PM
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http://www.zumfoot.us/images/ugg-boots-banners/Womens_Bailey_Button_Ugg_Boots_banners.jpg Ugg® Australia Boots are bound to become popular in the...
T
11-17-2009 02:57 AM
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Silly question, but where would you obtain the service schedule (what needs to be done every X,000 miles) for a vehicle? I'm looking for one for a...
Theo Markettos
11-16-2009 07:46 PM
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Starts and runs well when cold but when warm it stalls when you stop at traffic lights. I've seen this mentioned in relation to a few cars what is...
JimWestern
11-16-2009 02:33 PM
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Hello, When I turn the heating to cold there is still warmth in the air. Looking in Haynes at how it works I can only think that the "coolant valve"...
Nickname unavailable
11-16-2009 01:26 PM
Conor Go to last post
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Broken cam belt. Is it an interference job or will it be fixable with a new belt, generally speaking? Si
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
11-15-2009 01:03 PM
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I've fitted 5mm spacers to my BMW fronts so the inside edges don't rub on extreme full lock (i.e. they only rub if you are holding it hard...
PC Paul
11-15-2009 12:30 PM
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I've fitted 5mm spacers to my BMW fronts so the inside edges don't rub on extreme full lock (i.e. they only rub if you are holding it hard...
PC Paul
11-15-2009 12:30 PM
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Well it is car related .. It seems I have been caught speeding. 38 in a 30 zone. It does mention the possibility of speed awareness classes or a...
alicc
11-15-2009 04:43 AM
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Have a Mini with the run-flat tyres and no spare. One tyre's been going down and illuminating the warning light on the dash. Took it to an...
Mike Tomlinson
11-14-2009 07:00 PM
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Ok, After a couple of weeks, the lower radiator pipe is still freezing cold after driving about 8 miles through traffic in this cold weather....
Simon Dean
11-14-2009 06:27 AM
Harry Bloomfield Go to last post
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I'm replacing a C3 front wiper motor and struggling to remove the plastic shroud that covers the motor and liokage. Any tips?
kev
11-13-2009 12:59 PM
kev Go to last post
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Hi, Please tell me I'm missing something very simple and easy... The girlfriend reported that the clutch felt funny for a few days - ard to get...
Nickname unavailable
11-11-2009 06:47 PM
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Charles C wrote: I am often frustrated when attempting to undo wheel nuts, the air impact wrench I have is rated at 600 lb ft in reverse, yet...
Dave Plowman (News)
11-11-2009 05:42 PM
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MOT query (Multi-page thread 1 2 3 4)
I am sure this has been asked before but cannot find anything. My old car goes in for an MOT this morning, two weeks before actually due. If it...
Bill
11-11-2009 06:35 AM
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be the pads in the front drivers discs not seated properly. Was driving me nuts, I checked the wishbone, tie rod and ends, rear engine mount, gear...
Peter smith
11-11-2009 05:34 AM
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2002 Toyota Yaris 1.5 T-Sport Engine code 1NZ-FE The car suffers from a hesitation when first pulling away after a cold start, and occasionaly when...
Stu
11-10-2009 05:34 PM
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Our car suffered a bit of a dent thanks to clipping a handrail at a supermarket car park (the sort which enclose the trolley bays), and I would...
David Hearn
11-09-2009 07:00 PM
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Hi all, Looking for some help for a friend. All interior lights have failed, 2008 VW Caddy - nothing else seems to be affected. Anyone know...
Harry Bloomfield
11-09-2009 05:30 PM
Peter smith Go to last post
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On 8 Nov, 22:22, Nickname unavailable <steveonholid... (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote: OFFS! How many typos!Mainly I meant... ....I canT see...
Nickname unavailable
11-09-2009 09:07 AM
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Nedavno Duncan Wood napisa: Well it seems that I managed to break something. When I removed the first axle stub it come out with half of the...
Yvan
11-08-2009 07:41 PM
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The idle spec on my SD1 is 1.5% CO. What does that translate to (roughly) as lambda or AFR? -- *For every action, there is an equal and opposite...
Dave Plowman (News)
11-07-2009 10:51 AM
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sorry dont understand about the alfa its a brava see told you im a woman and know nothing, yes you are right about things going they blinkin cost...
BEVERLY LEAMAN
11-06-2009 05:49 PM
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My Octavia's front wipers seem to have given up, in that they will move only slowly, and sometimes stop in the middle of the screen. Before I...
A.Lee
11-06-2009 10:48 AM
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I've managed to break the electric mirror switch on my 2001 Octavia. It looks identical to the one on a MKIV Golf, if that's any help, like the one...
Ian Riches
11-06-2009 03:09 AM
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Saw a first for me anyway today: A motorbike pulled over at the kerb , rider in waterproofs with some sort of logo, no police markings or blue...
Paul
11-06-2009 12:12 AM
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Good friend of mine has asked me to ask here for him, so I don't know any details of the exact problem etc. Car is a Chrysler Neon, 2ltr manual on a...
Arfa Daily
11-05-2009 07:20 PM
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Always get a bit jittery when it comes to winter and plumetting temperatures so looking to change my coolant sooner rather than later. I have green...
Simon Dean
11-05-2009 06:33 AM
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http://www.fmlight.co.uk The Bailey Button Metallic Chestnut Logo is a fresh twist on the Bailey Button because it’s embossed with metallic logo...
ting huang
11-05-2009 01:57 AM
ting huang Go to last post
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I'm replacing the starter motor on a 1600cc Ford Ka....Looks to be straightforward (famous last words) as access seems OK...Any "weevils in the wood...
Alistair Ross
11-03-2009 05:45 AM
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Last MOT I got an advisory that the wishbone bushes on my R reg Mondeo were starting to go and the guy who arranged the MOT said he was suprised it...
Usenet Nutter
11-02-2009 06:08 PM
Tunku Go to last post
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Using a fence post, my mother in law has punched a neat hole through the rear bumper of her 2004 Citroen C3. She hit the post adjacent to the...
Doctor D
11-02-2009 04:26 PM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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3 or 4 times in the last few weeks now I've come to start my car up and been engulfed in clouds of blue smoke. It lasts 15-20 seconds then...
Tony \(UncleFista\)
11-02-2009 02:10 PM
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My apologies for the long post. The aim is to share my experience in getting Ford to pay for repairs under their perforation warranty, to corrosion...
Paul R
11-02-2009 12:56 PM
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Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? I have recently bought a campervan based on a Fiat Ducato chassis. It has a three pin diagnostic connector. I...
Russell
11-02-2009 08:08 AM
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from Monday there is an additional 20 per cent off the price of 4 Michelins at costco. ends 22/11
Mrcheerful
11-02-2009 04:34 AM
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Any experts recommend which plugs are best for a 2003 Ford KA 1.3. I think it's the Duratec engine. Only done 20k miles but the owners not sure...
Redwood
11-01-2009 06:04 PM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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my nissan micra has a heated rear screen to provent condensation the button is on but no light dont now if it works some times steems up and other...
nipsy
11-01-2009 12:51 PM
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It appears that the government, in an attempt to save itself some money, plans to let motorists acquitted of motoring offences pay their...
Gordon H
11-01-2009 06:45 AM
asahartz Go to last post
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Hello, You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple of months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other...
Stephen
11-01-2009 04:39 AM
Clint Sharp Go to last post
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Caterham are currently offering the Classic with a K series engine which I believe is a Rover engine. It seems to me to make little sense to buy a...
T
10-31-2009 07:12 PM
Pete M Go to last post
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Hi, I have a '51 Vauxhall vectra 2.2 hatchback. The rear passenger side suspension is broken. I am fairly sure that the bottom of the spring has...
Dave
10-31-2009 08:56 AM
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Anyone know where I might be able to get hold of a Workshop / Service Manual? Thanks M
Mark Spencer
10-30-2009 05:42 AM
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