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doy
02-22-2007 06:42 PM
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The laguna heater knob is stuck on minimum Blue setting and will not turn how ever much force i use. I wondered if anyone knew a why this might...
Som.Behl@gmail.com
02-22-2007 10:25 AM
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Hey, Phoned the very few local Ford dealers near me to enquire about mk6 Escort brake discs/pads on their own, no fitting etc. Got quoted silly...
David R
02-22-2007 07:03 AM
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I have a rover 216 automatic 1996 it needs a new gearbox i have been offered a gearbox for a 214 auto will it fit? are they a R65 type...
Anthony
02-22-2007 05:22 AM
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Hi all, i have a set of unusual wheel trims from Japan but one is missing so i cant use them. I have tried to source a replacement but am...
R.P.McMurphy
02-21-2007 04:27 PM
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I have an L-reg Citroen Xantia 1.9 turbo diesel which late last year was over-heating. I understood that this was probably because I'd owned the...
Stroller
02-21-2007 03:03 PM
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PeTer
02-21-2007 10:07 AM
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With the engine switched on the hand brake warning light is flickering or going out prior to me taking the hand brake off. Is this just a hiccup or...
Peter C
02-20-2007 05:51 PM
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I'm after a smallish bucket seat as found in some kit cars. I've got two black vinyl kit-car type seats (like this one on eBay: 180086782634) on...
JB
02-20-2007 04:04 PM
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My BMW 530i is fitted with the original standard alloys which have now become badly ingrained with brake dust etc which will not come off with brush,...
Malcolm H
02-20-2007 11:54 AM
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It's an Mk1 Mondeo and the bearing noise is annoying. The judder when starting isn't helpful either! Judder probably means that the oil seals should...
dreamer
02-20-2007 04:19 AM
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I left the trusty old cavalier at my father's house whilst I went on holiday for 2 weeks. I told him there was no need to drive or run it to charge...
Paul Andrews
02-19-2007 07:25 PM
David Taylor Go to last post
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Having taken the advice a few posts down to buy a multimeter which I will I was just wanting to confirm the process of testing the batter...
tishtash
02-19-2007 03:31 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-12v-car-motorbike-battery-alternator-tester_W0QQitemZ170080369358QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt...
tishtash
02-19-2007 11:02 AM
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I've recently bought a second hand Ford Focus 1.8, (year 2000) and from the start I've had cold strating problems with the car that I can;t get to...
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02-19-2007 11:02 AM
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Hi All, I've a 1992 Opel Astra F with 201K miles on clock. Recently, the average fuel economy has dropped from 50mpg to 44 mpg and in cold...
JAH
02-19-2007 10:53 AM
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"Mathew Newton" <usenet (AT) newtonnet (DOT) co.uk> wrote On 13 Jan, 00:21, "Richard Parkin" <Cirrus5... (AT) googlemail (DOT) com> wrote: The...
Richard Parkin
02-19-2007 07:59 AM
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Can anyone help please? My son picked up the above car after it had been laid up for 3 mths. Generally it is in great condition (1 owner 58201...
kernow1
02-19-2007 06:10 AM
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I bought a 4 year old car last year. It is a good runner but came with no history. I was gutted to recently learn that it is cat' C. I have looked...
Soggy matches
02-19-2007 05:12 AM
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Hi all, My power steering is moaning a lot, and I think the belt that drives the pump is a bit slack. My question is, does anyone know how to...
lister
02-19-2007 02:25 AM
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Just bought a Kalos as a second car. Pleased with it (yes) but wish the gear lever was a bit further forward. Does anyone know if it is possible to...
John
02-18-2007 04:20 PM
John Go to last post
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Some of you may recall my recent problem where the main pulley on the end of my crankshaft fell off due to the rubber insert failing. I have the...
Jeff
02-18-2007 01:37 PM
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What tires would you choose from the following list in 185/60/14H: Bridgestone Turanza RE300 60,30?/u. - 241,20? Michelin Energy E3A 67,30?/u. -...
SMTP
02-18-2007 12:03 PM
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hi all. just after some ideas? my pug 406 p plate has started to get heavy on the steering. someone told me to bleed any air out by taking off fluid...
pidgeonplucker
02-18-2007 08:30 AM
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Hi all. My 214 has a factory fitted radio/cassette. Has anyone heard of anyone fitting a multi cd changer and connecting it to a rad/cassette...
51
02-18-2007 08:26 AM
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I've just bought a new/used car- 200 x reg(Vauxhall (Opal) Zafira 2.0 Di 16v Elegance), originally a Dutch made 'import' The ABS light is on all the...
queenie67
02-17-2007 08:30 PM
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A friend was selling me his astra for £1500. He did say that he was putting some tyres on to sell it (he works in a tyre garage) . The tyres he put...
shell
02-17-2007 05:06 PM
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?? Our landcruiser is pumping out warm air by 1/2 a mile, hot by a mile or two. If you sit with it idling in the drive it doesnt get more than warm...
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02-17-2007 01:27 PM
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Last night I arrived home after a 35 mile drive home in my Focus 2.0 TDCi. I had a quick bite to eat and went back out again. When I started the...
Paul Giverin
02-17-2007 11:06 AM
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On Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:35:14 +0000, Peter Hill <peter.usenet1 (AT) nospam (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote: And what part of the world might that be...
T i m
02-17-2007 10:21 AM
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OK, I have had diesel engines since the year dot and have recently discovered my knowledge of petrol ignition systems is completely theoretical......
Richard Parkin
02-17-2007 06:23 AM
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I have a 1 year old Nissan Micra and I find that the driver's door swings open on occasions when driving although I think it is shut properly. I...
Graham Brooker
02-16-2007 03:44 PM
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on a vw polo 1.4 2001 16v been trying to change my spark plugs, kind of decided to wait till I buy a torque wrench to do it properly as I...
tishtash
02-16-2007 12:53 PM
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Hi guys, I've got a Mk 3 Petrol Golf 1.8 CL '94, and on the way into work this morning it started running unevenly. It got worse and worse, with...
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02-16-2007 11:21 AM
Alan Go to last post
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Just wondered if anyone's got one of those Solar Panel trickle charger thingies to keep their battery topped up? I was thinking of getting one but...
John
02-16-2007 11:18 AM
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Diesel Escort for free. 1999 Flight Estate, 5 doors 5 seats. 1.8 TDi engine (Endura DE) No tax or MOT, 170,000 on the clock. Cambelts done at...
Paul Cummins
02-16-2007 11:16 AM
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Have a problem with one of my keys. Unlocks & locks car ok via remote but wont start the car. The spanner light just flashes on the dash. Spare...
sQuick
02-16-2007 10:20 AM
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Hi all, 51 reg Corsa... Apparently (not seen it yet) it's developed some odd symptoms. Those are that when it corners hard the brake warning...
Peter Spikings
02-16-2007 09:37 AM
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Hi The head gasket has blown on my S reg Renault Megane 1.4 and I've been told that a product called K-Seal is worth trying as an alternative to a...
pp
02-16-2007 07:42 AM
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Does anyone know how to test the various sensors on yer typical petrol engine? I'm thinking specifically of the air and water temperature...
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
02-15-2007 12:52 PM
Stu Go to last post
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Hi None of the direction lights are working on my Ford Ka - and the problem is not a fuse ;-) As far as I can understand the relay is placed...
petermichael69@gmail.com
02-15-2007 12:47 PM
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Ooops, borrowed a friends car, a peugeot 106 diesel and put petrol in it.. Fuel guage was in the red, I put in 2.5 litres of petrol and stopped......
bob.dung@gmail.com
02-15-2007 12:35 PM
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Hi all, I decided not to go the knackered-car-and-swap-engines route and am now looking at recon engines. I have had a quote from Heathrow...
Tony Brett
02-15-2007 11:11 AM
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Is there any easy way to read ABS fault codes from a 2003 Renault Scenic please? I have got an OBD-II reader, but that will only look at engine data....
Simon Wilson
02-15-2007 07:29 AM
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"M" Plate 1.4i Astra estate , no power steering . The fan belt on my car is giving me grief, it keeps snapping. The alternator is good but I have...
Rory
02-15-2007 05:31 AM
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"Steve Michie" <candlelight579 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Could possibly be a faulty condenser. JB
JB
02-15-2007 03:42 AM
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Thanks everyone - really useful. I won't be gong there then... Tony
Tony Brett
02-15-2007 03:16 AM
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went to National tyres as they do a £15 oil change offer and they didn't have the filter in and couldn't get it until about 6 days time!!!! The...
Jericho Joshua
02-15-2007 03:08 AM
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hi im having major problems with my golf 1999 mk4 1.6 engine code akl after it heats up about 2 miles it starts shuddering like its going off all 4...
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02-14-2007 05:50 PM
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Here is a link with Free Repair Service Owners Manuals downloads.. Enjoy!! http://repairmanuals.blogspot.com/
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02-14-2007 03:25 PM
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