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Is there such a thing or a kit? Thanks
Big Al
10-07-2009 03:43 PM
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The left washer was intermittently blocked since I bought it used a month ago. Looks like I have unblocked it, but both washers now aim too high,...
Kostas Kavoussanakis
10-07-2009 03:10 PM
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Both ALDI and LiDL are offering sets, Thursday/Monday respectively. I can't remember when I replaced anything other than a brake light bulb, so I'm...
Gordon H
10-07-2009 12:24 PM
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In article <50a50b74f8dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk>, Dave Plowman (News) <dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Must be psychic. On sale next...
Dave Baker
10-07-2009 04:24 AM
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I was wondering if there is a law against working on your car on a public road outside your home. I recall reading something recently I think from...
Peter smith
10-06-2009 08:22 PM
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My factory fitted alarm keeps going off randomly. This happened 3 years ago, and was told its the battery in the alarm. I got it changed by a...
gray
10-06-2009 04:17 PM
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Hi all, My wifes Rover 200 clutch is slipping badly - to the point that we can constantly smell it burning. So, in true British spirit, I plan...
marpate1@yahoo.co.uk
10-06-2009 04:26 AM
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I see that on 12/10/09 Lidl are having a car stuff day, including their good smart battery charger. The price has jumped up to £15 from the £9.99 I...
Bill
10-05-2009 02:39 PM
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A.Clews (AT) DENTURESsussex (DOT) ac.uk wrote: I agree and brake cleaner is good for driving the stain through the cloth, AJH
Tim Downie
10-05-2009 12:13 PM
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"Timo on tour" <timohg (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote On Sep 28, 10:07 am, "Paul - xxx" <notcheckede... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote: Anything that...
shazzbat
10-05-2009 03:54 AM
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I bought a new coolant temp sensor as my old one failed to even show any temperature reading. I bought a new one from Eurocar parts and it...
Dubber
10-04-2009 12:59 PM
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Hi. Do all post offices sell tax disks if you show them a 24 hour thrid party insurance policy? Thanks. Arthur
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10-04-2009 12:06 PM
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I'm going to replace the HT leads soon on my Focus. Is it wise to stick with genuine Ford or are the Pumaspeed Blues a good...
Morse
10-04-2009 04:11 AM
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Conor wrote: How do you get a trade card :)
Peter smith
10-03-2009 06:26 AM
Doki Go to last post
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Bog standard model. S plate. Do water pumps ever fail on these, and if so, what noise do they make? Bit of background. Fairly suddenly - like in...
Arfa Daily
10-03-2009 02:54 AM
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For many years I have used latex or nitrile gloves for most work, I tried snap on mechanics gloves which are thin leather and although great at...
Mrcheerful
10-02-2009 04:51 PM
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Any advice on stick-on beam deflectors? Never used these before
newshound
10-02-2009 03:53 PM
Conor Go to last post
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First question does the "check brake pads" message on the "computer screen"mean front pads or all pads? No other light is on viz in main speedo area...
Tim
10-02-2009 10:22 AM
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In message <xn0gfq5db320mq005 (AT) news-text (DOT) blueyonder.co.uk>, steve robinson <steve (AT) colevalleyinteriors (DOT) co.uk> writes suspicious...
Peter smith
10-01-2009 01:02 PM
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Son bought a Megane Scenic a while back. Serves him right, but he keeps bothering me about the bloody thing like I recommended it! Anyway, at some...
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
09-30-2009 05:34 PM
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Think my washers blocked up. anyone know how 2 fix it? It comes out the back shit loads but front barely makes it to the windscreen. Just filled the...
John
09-30-2009 05:33 PM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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Hi, The car is a Mazda 323 hatch back, year 2001. The problem is the gas struts of the hatch lid are weak. Can anyone tell me please if the gas...
Charles C
09-30-2009 04:57 AM
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I have got my self a Sony CDX-GT230 CD player for my Citroen C3 LX (03 reg). I installed it but the volume controls on the steering wheel does not...
nothing here
09-30-2009 03:45 AM
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My vehicle is a 2001, non turbo non hdi, 1868cc diesel and I'm looking for a recon or cheap starter motor. The peugeot part no is 5802CY. Does anyone...
seabreeze
09-29-2009 07:53 AM
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How easy is it to do this at home? Any particular nasties? Are any special tools required? Thanks
Clot
09-29-2009 07:40 AM
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"Conor" <conor (AT) gmx (DOT) co.uk> wrote Rest assure good man, I just had a brain freeze on what the part is called. I know a fair bit about...
Dubber
09-27-2009 01:35 PM
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On 24 Sep, 19:42, Conor <co... (AT) gmx (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Can't find anything there yet but found this for...
Rockingrabbit
09-27-2009 11:48 AM
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Hello chappy :) I know your mind is like all the haynes in one. I was after a bit of information. The car is a mk4 golf 1.6 16v 2001 AZD...
Dubber
09-26-2009 06:19 PM
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I'm trying to charge the battery with the engine idling in p reg rover 214. When I try to give it a few more revs to speed up the process the revs...
Arthur 51
09-26-2009 04:18 PM
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Hi, I recently bought a 1999 Focus 1.8 Zetec. It has a problem that at first I took to be the Idle Speed Control Valve, but now I'm not sure at...
Gareth Magennis
09-26-2009 05:23 AM
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My brother has a 91 330T with the M54 3 litre engine, and it uses a lot of oil. He changed the oil last week and after only 200 miles the low...
Dave Plowman (News)
09-24-2009 05:45 PM
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My BMW 325 will rev up to 2,000 revs (on a cool day, 1,500 revs on a warmer day) when it is started and drop down to normal tickover straight...
Periproct
09-24-2009 02:51 PM
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Hi all, My Celica (1991) rad gave way over the weekend. The engine was hot and then all of a sudden, steam everywhere. The radiator had blown a...
marpate1@yahoo.co.uk
09-24-2009 03:23 AM
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In message <h9d6jb$9op$1 (AT) south (DOT) jnrs.ja.net>, A.Clews (AT) DENTURESsussex (DOT) ac.uk writes As a side question, does anyone know the...
Stephen
09-23-2009 06:33 PM
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On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:54:49 +0100, Conor wrote: I bought my timing belt kit (for a 2.0 petrol Mk.1) from here...
Rockingrabbit
09-23-2009 02:34 PM
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trickymicky <trickymicky77 (AT) googlemail (DOT) com> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: Absolutely. If any of the wheels of...
Adrian
09-23-2009 09:09 AM
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The gear lever on my Focus 1.8 (December 2000) has lost the 'spring' that holds it between 3rd and 4th when in neutral. Is this a fault within...
Peter Andrews
09-23-2009 08:14 AM
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mk4 golf 1.6 8v se AEH 1999 I had the common temperature guage not working properly syndrome which I bought a new guage from ecp and fitted fine. A...
Dubber
09-23-2009 05:56 AM
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My wife's 2007 Megane 1.5 continues to need tracking adjustments... 3 times so far this year, she's adamant that she isn't hitting kerbs, potholes,...
Brad Thrust
09-22-2009 10:44 PM
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I've misplaced my Haynes manual and noticed that one rear wheel bearing of t'wife's Mondeo estate (W reg Mk2) has way too much play. Anyone know if...
Willy Eckerslyke
09-22-2009 03:33 PM
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GOODMORNING please a CODE for MERCEDES-BENZ A 168 820 01 79 audio 5 ref no : CQ-LP3920L
AMMAR ABDELKRIM
09-21-2009 11:50 AM
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A while ago someone on here posted some guidelines for testing batteries. It went something along the lines of this: Over 13 volts or so when...
Doki
09-20-2009 05:43 PM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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In article <op.uz9g2ve0rpivgb@rachel>, Duncan Wood <nntptmp (AT) dmx512 (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Oh I'm sure it varies with maker. ATE from Eurocarparts...
xscope
09-20-2009 05:24 PM
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My girlfriend's Golf is having a bit of starting trouble. Basically, the starter will spin the engine fairly well, up to about 400 revs or so,...
Doki
09-20-2009 04:36 PM
Dubber Go to last post
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Can someone please help identify the part which seems to be broken on my 2006 Honda FR-V? I noticed it when I took my wheel off. It appears to...
Ian
09-20-2009 12:22 PM
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Literally. Pulling out from some parked cars and made super-slight contact with it's rear quarter, to the point where I took the wax off it's...
Abo
09-19-2009 01:04 PM
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Does anyone have experience of claiming for a battery under Halfords' three year guarantee? If it's showing signs of giving up, do I need to wait...
Mark W
09-19-2009 04:21 AM
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What is the point of alloy wheels? Some say weight saving, but surely that is wiped out by just one passenger. Is there any practical reason for...
Rockingrabbit
09-19-2009 04:02 AM
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I'm looking for an electrical actuator which is capable of releasing the tailgate on a Pug 106 (the lock has been removed and blanked off to...
newshound
09-18-2009 08:45 PM
Pete M Go to last post
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I've just visited my local 'Motor World'-type shop to buy power steering fluid, but was sold Automatic transmission fluid instead (Acdelco, ATF...
Roclive
09-18-2009 07:14 PM
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