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Mates cam belt just snapped, anyone know if they're interference engines? I think its the 1.1.
Coyoteboy
02-08-2007 02:14 PM
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Would anyone care to recommend an online outfit that supplies basics like sparks, leads, filters etc? Googling for car spares just seems to throw...
Richard Parkin
02-08-2007 12:56 PM
Doki Go to last post
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The zaf has a slight misfire/hesitance, nothing to make it stall or anything it can be felt as if its missing whilst driving. I have just changed the...
Staffbull
02-08-2007 12:34 PM
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http://www.speedcam.co.uk/game.htm Spot the sneaky speed cams -- Malc
Most Noble and Honourable the Malcolm of Giggleswick under Table
02-08-2007 12:27 PM
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Missus drives a 2000 1.4 Fabia Classic. This morning, her wiper and washers went wonky. Normally you push away on the stalk to operate the rear on...
Elder
02-08-2007 05:51 AM
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Tony Nottingham England 4 February 2007 TO: All People Who Care I am a private individual posting this message to help Laboratory Animals.
TONY_GALL
02-08-2007 04:09 AM
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My car is due for its MOT soon. £ things are wrong with it (i thinik) - one of the front light covers is missing from over the indicator bit only,...
lozkp
02-07-2007 06:10 PM
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"Ian" <nomail (AT) nomail (DOT) com> wrote Although almost everyone I know who has a Tiptronic type box soon gets tired of playing with the manual...
Guy King
02-07-2007 05:23 PM
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Ian
02-07-2007 04:48 PM
Thingy Go to last post
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Problem with a bike, not strictly applicable to this site but I know there're some experienced people here so I'll give it a try. I bought a beat up...
John
02-07-2007 01:28 PM
Mike Tomlinson Go to last post
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Ive got a escort cabriolet auto 1996 and i have major over revving problems and cannot get to the cause of it. I can drive down the road at over...
leaprilia
02-07-2007 01:28 PM
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Ok everyone, first time here in u.r.c.m but I thought i'd get off to a flying start with a hearfelt rant. At the weekend I had the misfortune to be...
Alex Threlfall
02-07-2007 11:17 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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Could anyone recommend one of those handy wet / dry cleaners you can get for cars. I think my carpets could do with a good cleaning out. Always...
Tishtash
02-07-2007 10:12 AM
Alt Beer Go to last post
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Hi, Can anyone recommend a garage for services (Honda) in Stockport or Manchester (i.e. not as expensive as a Honda dealer ? TIA -- Hasta La...
Mike Doyle
02-07-2007 09:12 AM
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Ive got a escort cabriolet auto 1996 and i have major over revving problems and cannot get to the cause of it. I can drive down the road at over...
leaprilia
02-07-2007 08:03 AM
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I purchaced my car privately in Feb 06,(mondeo Zetec.2.0L. 2001 (Y)) and replaced the battery 5 months later after it failed to start, asnd as i...
ieatchildren999@hotmail.com
02-07-2007 07:58 AM
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Hi I have recently started to have problems with my 1998 Vauxhall Astra Sport (1.8 16v, X18XE1 engine). The engine management light came on a few...
02-07-2007 06:17 AM
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a serious novice, have a 1994 cavalier gls. Wont start think the fuel pump has gone. Where is it? Can smell fuel when trying to start but not kicking...
marvelmouse
02-07-2007 06:06 AM
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Mondeo 2001 tdi I have a problem with the brakes on my mondeo tdi. I have had a problem with the handbrake which was fixed. After this I had a...
bob
02-06-2007 04:56 PM
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does nyone know if there's a fuel cut off switch on my cavalier. It's a 2.0 gls 1994. thanks.
marvelmouse
02-06-2007 01:42 PM
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does nyone know if there's a fuel cut off switch on my cavalier. It's a 2.0 gls 1994. thanks.
marvelmouse
02-06-2007 12:18 PM
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Hi all, i have an old set of wolfrace alloys (1970s) with unusual wheel bolts that have a double taper, one is for locating into the hub and...
R.P.McMurphy
02-06-2007 11:31 AM
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"Peter Hill" <peter.usenet1 (AT) nospam (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote Nooo. Let it die. The cylinders will be clear of fuel and will start easy.
John
02-06-2007 11:18 AM
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Hi, Whipped the valve off because of stalling issues and there was a bit of crud on the mechanism. I gave it a good blast with compressed...
Peter Spikings
02-06-2007 11:05 AM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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Or rather I think that's what it is - it belongs to my niece's husband. And it's giving problems starting from cold. Garage says it's a common fault...
Dave Plowman (News)
02-06-2007 07:22 AM
Sandy Nuts Go to last post
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Is there much difference between these two or there are just cosmetic changes? How applicable would be the "old Xsara" Haynes manual to a...
dreamer
02-06-2007 07:07 AM
Chris Whelan Go to last post
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"naked_draughtsman" <googleaddy (AT) petereverett (DOT) co.uk> wrote And you believe a Labour government will lower ANY taxes?! You naive fool.
Tut-ankh-amun
02-06-2007 07:07 AM
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My son is an idiot. He decided to wash his car (dark blue Fiesta) with a little washing-up sponge that had a green nylon scouring pad on one...
bigjon
02-06-2007 06:47 AM
Stephen Hull Go to last post
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I had my first experience of Renault customer care today. Wasn't too impressed to say the least. Took car in for its first full servicing and MOT...
John
02-06-2007 05:06 AM
Mark Hewitt Go to last post
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Ho bought a volvo s40 3 yr old only 20k miles, drivng it was fine then all of a sudden I couldn't get 4th gear. Near home and parked up and found I...
jvmcdonald@blueyonder.co.uk
02-06-2007 04:38 AM
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot Go to last post
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Feel a little daft asking but I haveheard a very strange noise from my 2001 vw polo. Just driven about 30 miles and had parked, engine still running...
Tishtash
02-05-2007 06:07 PM
Harry Bloomfield Go to last post
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Hi, I need to replace my Cambelt and have heard that it very expensive. My local Fiat garage have quoted over £800. I have heard that there is...
scribes
02-05-2007 04:04 PM
scribes Go to last post
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I wrote here a while back about a hissing from the dashboard Someone kindly wrote back and said it was the brake servo diaphram..... (I think) and...
Tony
02-05-2007 03:37 PM
MrCheerful Go to last post
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Hi, I have a problem where my cable seems to have stretched and I cannot open my bonnet. Anyone have any idea how to open it? TIA
Merlin
02-05-2007 10:16 AM
gazzafield Go to last post
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Audi a4 1.9tdi 1997 This weekend my bonnet on the above vehicle, released onto the safety catch at 70mph, a little worrying, pulled onto the hard...
Richard
02-05-2007 08:53 AM
Richard Go to last post
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Could someone please advise how to perform a continuity test on a multimeter? Thanks
flasbo
02-05-2007 07:23 AM
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Hi all, I am after one of those Transit coversions with two rows of seats plus a storage section at the rear, not the tipper version or pick up...
alandav123
02-05-2007 06:39 AM
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Hi, I have a Mondeo Mark 2 and need to buy some new lights to it. But everyone refers to them as H1's, H501's, H7, etc. How can I find out what I...
Wagg
02-05-2007 05:31 AM
Wagg Go to last post
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Have just purchased a1999 Mazda 626 2lt GSi Estate and the battery seems to be the original and is needing to be changed. Is there anything I need to...
Morris
02-05-2007 03:58 AM
MrCheerful Go to last post
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Can any kind soul tell me the torque value and angular tightening figure for the cylinder head bolts on one of these ancient beasts...
Chris Whelan
02-05-2007 03:10 AM
Chris Whelan Go to last post
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My Omega 2ltr GLS auto N plater has a heating problem and after much deliberation I can confidently say "it must be a blocked heater matrix". The...
HitMan
02-04-2007 06:31 PM
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My X (2000) Reg 8v 1.2l Punto MK-II ELX (82,000 miles) has developed a small oil leak. At a rate of about 25-75ml per month. This figure probably...
Tim
02-04-2007 04:05 PM
Tim Go to last post
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"David Wood" <jdwøød37 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Just another myth about synthetic oils. Mike.
SeventhCloud@gmail.com
02-04-2007 03:59 PM
Huw Go to last post
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Hi, I have just bought a 156 (2.0 TS Selespeed). I was pretty thorough when checking it over. However, after only one day I have found something...
SilentBob
02-04-2007 03:59 PM
SilentBob Go to last post
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Can anyone help me identify which of the myriad pipes this is? I think its a 16 valve engine, plugs are in the middle. Also, can i give the battery...
seabreeze
02-04-2007 11:55 AM
seabreeze Go to last post
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Any recommendations for a upholestry cleaner ? I have quite a few water stain marks and was wondering whats best to use to clean my seats, which are...
Tishtash
02-04-2007 09:17 AM
Tishtash Go to last post
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hello i am a car dealer, and can offer the following advice. punto mk1 no red key..............options 1) if you intend to sell the car to...
IAINFITZGIBBON15@MSN.COM
02-04-2007 04:00 AM
Tunku Go to last post
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Hi all, I`m after an owners manual for a 52 Passat and an 02 Polo. Anyone got any good suggestions for a source of these books? Thanks in advance...
Simon Finnigan
02-04-2007 02:41 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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I need to touch up a ford escort finesse. I have been told that there should be a plate under the bonnet mentioning the colour code. I cant see this...
elli
02-03-2007 12:51 PM
Harry Bloomfield Go to last post
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I have one of the chargers designed to be left charging a battery full time. It was a fairly expensive one that was supposed to do all sorts of...
Periproct
02-03-2007 12:45 PM
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