Thanks to everyone who replied to my other posts. I took it to a garage and he supposedly fixed it, but after a couple of drives around the block,...

Owen

09-27-2005 02:32 PM
Conor

What's a head gasket? In fact, what's a gasket? And how can it 'fail' ? Cheers Owen

Owen

09-27-2005 12:36 PM
Avanti

Anybody familiar with the ignition system on a 1992 Audi 80 petrol fuel injection. It looks the same as the golf GTI engine. Friend of mine bought it...

John

09-27-2005 12:26 PM
John

i had my boot lock broken recently and altho i have a replacement lock assembly i have no key..got it from a car breakers...he said if you pull...

barry

09-27-2005 11:16 AM
reg

Gotta mucky rim and so the tyre was leaking a bit of air. tyre depot took tyre off, wire brushed it and then replaced - also with a sealant to...

Robert Knowles

09-27-2005 09:50 AM
Nick Finnigan

Hi I have a Peugeot 106 and have recently noticed that the passenger front light looks like it needs replacing and was wondering if anyone knows how...

rawker28

09-26-2005 03:46 PM
Malc

Planning to purchase a 2nd hand 5 door Automatic... which of the big manufacturers would be a good starting point, or from the other end which make...

alo

09-26-2005 01:50 PM
Huw

Where would be the best and cheapest place to buy a new throttle potentiometer for a mk1 Mondeo 1.8L (petrol)? Ford seem to want about...

JB

09-26-2005 01:35 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

I have never had an automatic car. I want to check the basic maitainace items on my brothers car. He lives in america and has an automatic 1995...

davidjones@myself.com

09-26-2005 01:31 PM
Chris Bolus

hi, i have a 1.6 16v mondeo, 1996 with a knackered headgasket. im gunna break it but am wondering if the transmission is of ib5 or mtx75. i hear...

Sandy Nuts

09-26-2005 09:44 AM
simondo

hi, i have a 1.6 16v mondeo, 1996 with a knackered headgasket. im gunna break it but am wondering if the transmission is of ib5 or mtx75. i hear...

Sandy Nuts

09-26-2005 06:12 AM
Sandy Nuts

When getting a new tyre fitted is replacing the valve at an extra cost really necessary or just a way of ripping you off, I mean the other four tyres...

Domestos

09-25-2005 01:09 PM
Guy King

Hi folks Just wondering if anyone has ever replaced the front suspension bushes on a 306? If so was it an easy job? In particular was it difficult...

Chris Howarth

09-25-2005 12:30 PM
Chris Howarth

Hi there I need to fabricate a few new brake pipes on a 1993 Mitsubishi - does anybody know the correct size for the male fittings that go on the...

Graeme

09-25-2005 10:59 AM
Chris Bolus

Hi When I got my Ford Fiesta and a third party stereo (Last August) I decided I wouldn't pay for an engineer to install it but rather install it...

mo

09-25-2005 09:53 AM
Steven Campbell

Not sure what the score is with them, but the neighbours' daughter broke down about 40 miles away tonight... no breakdown cover, and called me to ask...

Colin Wilson

09-25-2005 07:54 AM
Guy King

Hi, Sorry it is off topic but do you know of any company that will offer temporary cover for a vehicle for 6-8 weeks My current company was £160 tpff...

Domestos

09-25-2005 05:35 AM
Avanti

Dear all, Please do yourselves a favour.. don't buy a VW Passat (especially a 51 reg)... you're just asking for multiple break...

JR Hartley

09-24-2005 07:12 PM
Mr Guest

Its time to get a new (to me) car. A Skoda Octavia estate seems to be the best option at the mo, and they do seem reasonably priced (£2.5k-£3k for a...

A.Lee

09-24-2005 03:37 PM
Domestos

Folks, I own a 1997 Vauxhall Astra TDS 1.7 diesel. (Isuzu engine). With 210,000 miles on the clock I am expecting some problems.... The engine is...

russell morrell

09-24-2005 01:05 PM
Dave

Can anyone tell me how to reset the service due status on a 54 primera? It's coming up on the in car display but the service was done 500 miles...

Brian McGuiness

09-24-2005 12:52 PM
mrcheerful

Are old Imprezas any good? It'll be a non-turbo (the fuel economy of the n/asp is bad enough!), are they reliable? Are they costly to repair?

neutron

09-24-2005 07:28 AM
Derek

I'm planning on attempting to sort this problem over the weekend but would like a bit of advice on likely places to look. Basically my escort (1.6...

tollermccallum

09-24-2005 07:03 AM
tollermccallum

<BeeJay> wrote Thanks for the comment. Terry

John

09-24-2005 06:43 AM
reg

Hello gurus. I know virtually nothing about cars so I'm going to take this to a garage, but I'd value your opinions first of all. I am so pissed...

Owen

09-24-2005 03:39 AM
DervMan

Is it a common problem with Fiestas for the engine to overheat, or rather, for the temperature to go up in the red far too often? Just wondering....

Owen

09-24-2005 03:39 AM
DervMan

Hi, All of a sudden for no reason my Toyota Carina will not start.. Basically it went in for a service and to have a new cam belt fitted.. I drove...

WipeOut

09-23-2005 01:59 PM
Steve

Need to replace all 4 tyres on my Rover 214SEi (1995 N-reg). Handbook says to use 185/55-15 V rating. Spoke to a tyre place who say I can put on...

Paul

09-23-2005 09:08 AM
Fred

Knocking from nearside CV joint on 1998 Megane. Been advised by several people to replace complete drive shaft assy at around £70. Anyone know...

Rooster

09-23-2005 05:17 AM
Rooster

Hi, Just a quick question.. I have just got a used carb for my brothers car and its a bit grubby.. Can I use GUNK to clean it up or is GUNK too...

WipeOut

09-23-2005 03:02 AM
ts86

For the last couple of thousand miles my Rover 45 TD has been making a squeaking sound (Like a bird tweet tweeting very fast) when on rough sections...

Dr Wu

09-22-2005 05:09 PM
Dr Wu

Hi all. Very weird question. My car's been filled with an odd odour. A sort of rancid, rotting garlic sort of smell. I assumed it was one too many...

Pete Smith

09-22-2005 04:49 PM
Guy King

diaa wrote: Hi diaa The only place where you will get that from is - a main dealer stores - with the corresponding price tag...

Brian G

09-22-2005 03:39 PM
Brian G

My Rover 220 has failed its mot on poor handbrake performance (7%) what is the minimum for a parking brake ? I have had the car from new in 93 and...

orbiter

09-22-2005 02:51 PM
Colin Stamp

My Mum rung me today enthusing over a Rover 216 W-reg that she'd looked at and asked me to take a look at it with her. So I went, took a look...

Paul

09-22-2005 04:29 AM
gazzafield

Hi, I have an Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.4 petrol. Low milage. A rattle has just developed yesterday coming from the engine. To me it sounds like one or...

Mark

09-22-2005 03:36 AM
Mark

Hi there I have a 1993 Mitsubishi Spacewagon with the 2.0l petrol engine that was also used in the Galant amongst others. The problem is with the...

Graeme

09-22-2005 03:05 AM
Tim..

Grant wrote: Grip - longevity! That's an oxymoron!

Dan

09-21-2005 07:00 PM
Alistair J Murray

http://www.petroldirect.com/ :) sponix

s--p--o--n--i--x

09-21-2005 01:41 PM
Chris Street

Hi, I have a vectra 2.0TDI (100hp). A few weeks ago, I had to replace the rubber hose between the output of the turbo and the engine. It was thorn....

ICE

09-21-2005 11:33 AM
Ralph Bayley

My Brother juts bought a car from a dealer and the car came with a new MOT.. I took the car for a service with the garage that has done all my...

WipeOut

09-21-2005 10:35 AM
Hirsty's

Dear newsgroup users I have just bought a 96 P Registration Escort Serenade 1.6 with central locking and alarm system. The alarm installed was made...

Richard Ng

09-21-2005 09:37 AM
Richard Ng

Hello I run a site for people to ask questions about fixing their cars and need enthusiasts/experts to help answer some questions that people...

alan@oily-rag.com

09-21-2005 08:14 AM
shazzbat

I've posted about this before but neer really got much of any replies so thought i'd try again as i'm working on the car this weekend. Basically my...

tollermccallum

09-21-2005 05:00 AM
s--p--o--n--i--x

Hi, I have just bought a Renault clio (1.6 RXE 1999,50k miles) for £2500 from a local auction. I took it for a quick test spin on the hour trial &...

ianmihary@europe.com

09-21-2005 03:58 AM
Tim..

I have amk3 Fiesta and am having diffculty in removing the door hinge pins. Does anyone have an easy solution to remove the hinge...

Lawrence Zarb

09-21-2005 03:22 AM
Lawrence Zarb

Advertise your car or auto parts in Exotics-Auto.com. It is free and easy. Do you want to buy or sell a car? Do you need parts for your classic...

Julian

09-21-2005 01:07 AM
Julian

Have you had the tracking checked? That usually resolves this sort of thing. Most garages will charge you £15-£20 to check and adjust...

alan@oily-rag.com

09-20-2005 06:44 PM
Biggles

Hi, I have recently purchased a fiat punto active 5 door 53 reg, its the new shape. Im trying to find a bumper for it, a dealer who isnt nearby has...

marky

09-20-2005 04:03 PM
marky

My Mk1 Mondeo has developed a speed-related clicking coming from the O/s back when carrying any weight in the boot. It sounds a bit like...

Lee

09-20-2005 03:23 PM
simondo