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My Daewoo Lanos is idling at a perky 2400 rpm, a known problem in this model. I have learnt from the web that i have to do a procedure which involves...
hugh
03-13-2007 05:26 PM
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The car in question is an N reg 2.5 V6 Omega (June 96). If the tensioner was replaced in August 2003 is it likely to be the improved part that isn't...
AstraVanMan
03-13-2007 04:08 PM
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Hi I have come to the conclusion that perhaps the glow plugs are ok and the relay is ok, it clicks on and off after about 10 seconds. Once the car...
Rich
03-13-2007 01:21 PM
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My 1996 petrol Xantia began to have starter problems about two months ago. Sometimes it would start perfectly, but every now and then it would just...
RichardMichael
03-13-2007 12:44 PM
Brian Go to last post
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Whilst checking the bushes in the suspension arms i noticed what looks like a position sensor on the near side front suspension arm. Does anyone...
Mike
03-13-2007 12:26 PM
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hi i have a citroen ax m reg and think im having problems with my gearbox? it started a couple of weeks ago when it seemed to 'jump' out of second...
lfritz73@googlemail.com
03-13-2007 10:55 AM
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Was wondering how tight spark plugs have to be when they go in, never done it before. Just wondering if I can guage it by hand or if I need to buy...
GreasyFingers
03-13-2007 10:18 AM
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Jus wondering who you get your spark plugs from online or in a store ? looking for some for a mk4 vw golf. I read that bosch super 4 are good along...
GreasyFingers
03-13-2007 10:03 AM
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Hi all, Just tried to adjust the valve clearances in the wife's Ka. Mr. Haynes says to turn the crankshaft pulley so that piston 1 is a TDC....
Peter Spikings
03-13-2007 09:51 AM
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I have a 2005 Zafira 1.9CDTI 6-speed automatic. I live in London and most of my miles are done in town driving (London). According to the Computer...
Michael
03-13-2007 09:44 AM
Conor Go to last post
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my 95 firebird worked fine than not even 5 minutes later i tryed to start it to move it and it just kept rolling over...it gets lots of gas and...
slobberknocker_1@hotmail.com
03-13-2007 09:33 AM
David Taylor Go to last post
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help me fix my firebird let me know if you have any ideas on what could be wrong with it please
slobberknocker_1@hotmail.com
03-13-2007 09:31 AM
Conor Go to last post
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Hi my engine cut out the other day, the AA said it was probably the fuel pump - as no fuel was getting through - any way of fixing one...
giuseppe.elia@googlemail.com
03-13-2007 07:18 AM
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Which? has tested 155/70 and 205/55 tyres - top in first category is Conti Ecocontact 3, then Hankook Optimo, and in larger size Michelin Primacy,...
eastender
03-13-2007 06:34 AM
eastender Go to last post
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hi there can anyone help me please,i have brought an renault espace N reg from ebay, it had no fuel filter housing, well i put one on, primed it up,...
johnbeech2@msn.com
03-13-2007 05:11 AM
MrCheerful Go to last post
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Hi I have a vauxhall astra estate, its a club edition 1.6, 8v. I had to replace the battery and after changing it round the remote locking does not...
businessmaestro@gmail.com
03-12-2007 09:57 PM
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I'm due to change the brake fluid on my Punto. Reading the Haynes manual, it gives a strong warning about ABS models. If the fluid is drained from...
Tim
03-12-2007 03:38 PM
Tim Go to last post
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DAB car aerials tend to come in three sorts - horrible sticky on types, expensive DAB only roof mounting and horrendously expensive combined DAB, FM...
Dave Plowman (News)
03-12-2007 02:12 PM
John Greystrong Go to last post
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Anyone driven one of these? My mum has seen an advert and wants one...
Marvin
03-12-2007 08:29 AM
Tommy Go to last post
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Chaps, There is a semi-automatic Fiat Seicento for sale near me with a failed clutch actuator. Has anyone ever repaired/replaced one of these or...
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
03-12-2007 05:53 AM
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Hi, I've just bought a Micra (K11) 1998 Tempest only to find that it hasn't got a cigarette lighter (it's got a plastic blanking plate instead). Is...
Hales
03-12-2007 04:08 AM
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I had a new rear windscreen fitted on the insurance and it's leaking. I've got the makers workshop manual and that says to use sealer between window...
Dave Plowman (News)
03-11-2007 02:02 PM
PC Paul Go to last post
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bucket wrote: Decent cars do :-) Chris -- Remove prejudice to reply.
Tiit_Helimut@hotmail.com
03-11-2007 12:37 PM
Stu Go to last post
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Anybody know how to program up a fob for a 1999 Mazda 626. Got 2 keys and Fob has brand new battery. Just bought car but don't know if fob is...
NasherX
03-11-2007 09:39 AM
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Hi all, I've recently noticed a problem on my Golf Mk 3 '94's indicators. They generally work fine, but sometimes after indicating, they just stop -...
Angus Manwaring
03-11-2007 07:46 AM
Angus Manwaring Go to last post
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Hi, My 97 Renault Laguna has just started to have a irritating problem. Sometimes, but not always, when I turn the wipers on they pause before...
Merlin
03-10-2007 06:42 PM
Merlin Go to last post
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On Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:30:43 -0000, Peter Hill <peter.usenet1 (AT) nospam (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote: You won't be wanting to do any of those...
Alex Buell
03-10-2007 06:10 PM
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"Gez Watson" <nospam@I.said.NOSPAM!> wrote Sounds like you could try sucking a pig off and report back to us as to whether it was any more...
Mark W
03-10-2007 04:10 PM
Mark W Go to last post
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I just wanted to ask if its ok to use copper grease on the battery terminals after fitting a new battery ?
GreasyFingers
03-10-2007 11:17 AM
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My 2000 Corsa B has started to vibrate whilst braking from around 50 - 70(steering wheel shakes slightly). Im guessing the disks are warped as it has...
Kirky
03-10-2007 03:26 AM
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2000 Corolla 1.6, had it serviced thursday at F1 Autocentre. I noticed later that the engine management light was on. I took it back to them &...
CD
03-10-2007 03:06 AM
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"Trev" <trevor (AT) home (DOT) co.uk> wrote
Trev
03-10-2007 02:52 AM
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Mas (Max) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : Are they *necessary* in cars with manual boxes?
Adrian
03-09-2007 04:56 PM
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i'm back for a short while so i just wanted to know what was going on and if the old school people are still here :) ok, bye bye
dojj
03-09-2007 04:44 PM
dojj Go to last post
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Just bought the above so want to do a cambelt change and new water pump. My question is can I replace the water pump without removing the...
ivorbro
03-09-2007 01:27 PM
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Does anyone know how/if I can switch the odometer from kilometres to miles on a 2004 A3? The car went to the dealer for a service when I got it back...
CT
03-09-2007 12:19 PM
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Is there an ultimate cylinder head bolt torque for a M reg Astra. I say this as I seem to remember when buying it, the guy said he had just changed...
luke58
03-09-2007 11:46 AM
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hi guys Joing my group. share your ideas and post anything u...
Maria
03-09-2007 05:44 AM
Maria Go to last post
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Dear All, Headgasket replaced 10 months ago on my R reg 216, NOW the coolant water has disappeared, again. Took the car back to the garge who had...
davy
03-09-2007 05:26 AM
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My car is 05 Plate Vauxhall Astra Estate Diesel 1.7CDTI How do you lock the car with the key for example if the remote fob fails on you? , When i...
chunkychadders@googlemail.com
03-09-2007 04:26 AM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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The rear drum brakes are stuck (after lying idle for two weeks). Tried forwards and backwards on power, but rear wheels just won't turn. ...
Patrick
03-09-2007 04:05 AM
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I have a Fiat that when I bought it I was given a code which it says is to be used when unable to start the car and dire warnings not to lose it. ...
gazzafield
03-09-2007 02:13 AM
MrCheerful Go to last post
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Re my earlier posting.The problem is that the steering wheel controls don`t come alive after starting so thats why a dealer is required to...
Capt T
03-08-2007 01:30 PM
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Hi - my brother hasn't had his car serviced since he bought it 4years ago! I said I'd do it for him but can anyone tell me what type of oil they...
Trevor
03-08-2007 12:53 PM
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Spammer loses in Edinburgh Sheriff Court and gets exceptional costs awarded against them: http://www.scotchspam.co.uk/index.html Adam Sorry about...
Adam Aglionby
03-08-2007 11:27 AM
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Hi Friends, This note is mainly to offer you a chance to help build AGLOCO - it is a Member-owned Internet community. Here is why I would like you...
alex
03-08-2007 05:56 AM
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"AJH" <news (AT) sylva (DOT) icuklive.co.uk> wrote Yup. IME that's the only way to do it. Mike.
John
03-08-2007 04:42 AM
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I had my Audi A3 serviced last week at a main Audi dealer as the warranty runs out in a few weeks time. It was serviced and a couple of minor issues...
CT
03-07-2007 03:31 PM
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hello car is a 2000/w 1.8 td mondeo Had bonnet open and engine running today and the feed to the glow plugs started smoking and is very hot.im not...
yeti
03-07-2007 03:27 PM
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Mothers are the gardeners Of wind-blown wild flowers. They water them with happy tears, Happy with them many years, Even as the hours Ring with...
raven
03-07-2007 02:34 PM
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