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Hi I have a tranny van 1997 swb, my tyres are 185R14C. I know someone who has the same van but slightly older his tyres are 195R14C 6PR. His van is...
nigel.bywater
07-14-2003 06:08 PM
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Has anyone rebuilt the Hitachi carburettor from a Nissan Micra 1.0 K10? Almost all of the vacuum hoses were perished, which I've replaced but it...
Nigel Fetheringsett
07-14-2003 05:18 PM
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I'm not sure how I tumbled into the http://www.shawautospares.co.uk website, but their wheel bearings, pads and shoes seem to be very much cheaper...
Nigel Fetheringsett
07-14-2003 04:59 PM
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David Lane wrote: Nice car. Why alter it? Woo for dealer -not- ripping a customer off!
S
07-14-2003 04:37 PM
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My problem was most certainly not this. The key was removed, and the starter continued! The ignition was most certainly off as the dash lights went...
Makhno
07-14-2003 03:50 PM
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"Marty1a" <msmbus (AT) nospamtiscali (DOT) co.uk> wrote On the top at the rear of the gearbox, right by the rear engine/gearbox mount. You should...
geoff
07-14-2003 01:42 PM
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I just got this e-mail so I'm referring it to you guys, it all looks good and genuine and mine should be on it's way. We're serious - we've got a...
abby.s
07-14-2003 01:32 PM
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"Moby" <me (AT) me (DOT) why> wrote Some dirty air and thus a dirty AMM is a possibility, but you would have worse drivability problems at all...
Tim..
07-14-2003 07:18 AM
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In article <betlbl$7jgj4$1 (AT) ID-151362 (DOT) news.uni-berlin.de>, DervBoy <itsonlymee (AT) talk21 (DOT) com> wrote: Think it's down to fuel...
Mark Wake
07-14-2003 06:32 AM
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Some of you may be aware I have a Series 3 Jaguar XJ6 with a broken autobox. I have sourced a replacement 'box that I intend to fit myself when I...
Sean
07-14-2003 04:50 AM
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"Peter Hill" <peter (AT) nospam (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote The loyalty to the Ford brand that many people have staggers me at times. Even with the...
Marty1a
07-13-2003 06:57 PM
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Is there an idiot (i.e. myself) proof way of knowing what type of Alloy wheels I have so I can buy the right cleaning product for them? I'm...
chris@ukaskew
07-13-2003 06:29 PM
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I bought a Toyota Carina about 12 months ago - after a couple of months, the engine begin misfiring at times when I'd say the engine would be hotter...
Scoobert
07-13-2003 05:19 PM
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Could anybody please tell me the location of the pollen filter on a Nissan Almera (P reg 1.6GX). It's part of the service schedule, but all...
Terry Dutson
07-13-2003 04:45 PM
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I bought a couple of cans from Wilsons on Criclewood Broadway. I checked their 'swatch' with the actual paint on the car and it was an...
Mark Piekos
07-13-2003 04:18 PM
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"Bonathan" <bonathan (AT) globalnet (DOT) co.uk> wrote it, open your wallet" JB
JB
07-13-2003 10:21 AM
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"AstraVanMan" <Peter (AT) SwerveWeb (DOT) com> wrote But you also average one gear change per 100 miles!! :) -- The DervMan www.dervman.com
DervMan
07-13-2003 09:22 AM
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"Mike G" <mgibbs (AT) clara (DOT) co.uk> wrote Only on classic SU carb because of emmision regs the more modern SU types have sealed ball races on...
Oliver Keating
07-13-2003 09:03 AM
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looking for recommendations for a fuel injection specialist for my single point injection petrol Fiat. Honest, competent and fairly priced, London...
CP
07-13-2003 05:00 AM
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Yea Tin Worm "Rob" <scotsmanrob (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote
antony stevens
07-13-2003 04:13 AM
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On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 17:15:09 +0200, Dave <thompsonjustsaynotospamdavec (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote: I f they operate the pump shold be fine, ...
Duncan Wood
07-12-2003 07:01 PM
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Recently my battery failed,since that the warning light on the airbag system as been lit,i cotacted rover whom were no help,but did say if i took it...
pete
07-12-2003 06:47 PM
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On Thursday, my '98 Punto 1.2 water overheat light came on as I was waiting in traffic. The Punto does not have a temp guage, but only has a...
SBRAY
07-12-2003 05:21 PM
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Someone asked here a few weeks ago whether the repair manual and parts list CDs from the above site were a scam. Someone else wondered whether the...
Peter Brumby
07-12-2003 01:21 PM
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In message <b6c156a.0307102348.762e7e2f (AT) posting (DOT) google.com> clgerrish (AT) yahoo (DOT) com (chris) wrote: metallic particles evenly,...
Stephen Hull
07-12-2003 12:30 PM
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Terry Dutson
07-12-2003 08:51 AM
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Hi Stephen As in... identify spilt paint mix spilt paint apply spilt paint remove spilt paint
Steve Sweet
07-12-2003 08:43 AM
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"Chad" <cdrchad (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote The TDi PD 150 is quite different to the 130 unit. It runs a slightly lower compression, has a...
Tim..
07-12-2003 03:11 AM
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I have an Omega 3.0 Elite on 46,000 miles on a P plate and its in fantastic condition plus everything on it is perfect except the automatic...
phillip
07-11-2003 03:38 PM
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In article <3F0BDEF4.D5114680 (AT) delete_this (DOT) yahoo.com>, Scott M <smorris_1 2 (AT) delete_this (DOT) yahoo.com> writes Thanks. I was...
Neil
07-11-2003 03:19 PM
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In article <3F0DDB6A.4040108 (AT) NOSPAMeurope (DOT) com>, Microstar <microstar (AT) NOSPAMeurope (DOT) com> wrote: Wasn't the Focus CVT also so...
Dave Plowman
07-11-2003 02:25 PM
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"GC" <gary (AT) gcavie (DOT) freeserve.co.uk> wrote No Probs (Day off anyway !) Graham
Graham
07-11-2003 01:35 PM
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"Makhno" <spammer (AT) 127 (DOT) 0.0.1> wrote The dissy equiped 1.4's tend to be the SPI ones, but only those with manual gearbox. They only serve...
Tim..
07-11-2003 12:49 PM
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Does anyone know of a site that gives some help with bodywork repairs ? For example: Getting rid rust of and sorting out little bumps, scrapes, that...
. BaldyBastard .
07-11-2003 12:39 PM
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Hi folks. Need a bit of advice. Found a small hole in the top of my tank and have been advised by my mechanics to get the whole tank replaced. So can...
Jason
07-11-2003 12:20 PM
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Anyone got the Tappet/Valve settings? Set hot or cold? Better still anyone got a complete head for sale? Ta very,
Frungedrubble
07-11-2003 09:03 AM
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hi, I look for a Haynes Manual for my car. Title Rover 414, 416 & 420 Petrol & Diesel (May 95 - 98) M to R Author Mark Coombs & A. K. Legg ISBN 1...
Mike
07-11-2003 04:36 AM
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hi i will try that. is there a link on how to change fluid /filters? thanks Robin.. "Tim.." <the.dotfarm (AT) btinternetdot (DOT) com> wrote
Bonathan
07-11-2003 04:25 AM
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Not as far as I'm aware. The car also drops quickly in revs on some occassions when I accelerate, and then picks itself back up...any...
Acquiesce
07-11-2003 02:11 AM
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"Parkie" <richardparkus450 (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote ISCV + throttle body need a good cleanout. And probably setting up again if anyone...
Tim..
07-11-2003 01:45 AM
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yes, it is listed as an interference engine.
MrCheerful
07-11-2003 01:42 AM
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Geoff Smethurst wrote: I heard about this handbrake problem - I think they've changed the design a bit on the latest ones. Strange that the...
Microstar
07-10-2003 06:43 PM
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This post needs the help of a Peugeot electrical specialist. Peugeot 205 central locking started playing up when the master switch on the driver's...
Wolfy
07-10-2003 05:49 PM
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Does anybody know the spark plug gap for a G reg (1990) vauxhall cavalier 1.6? I've looked through my Haynes Manual but chapter one says "see...
Mark Wake
07-10-2003 04:57 PM
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Lurker (_@_.com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : Yep. I was meaning the ignition timing, though. In this case, it's fairly...
Steve H
07-02-2003 08:10 AM
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Hi, has anybody changed the orange bonnet release lever on a fiesta? its the one just under the steering column, the cable is OK.(1990) just...
Bill
06-29-2003 04:57 PM
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hi all car: 97 R-reg A4 1.8 138k miles 2 years and 15,000 miles ago, i had the problem with front lower control arm bushings on my car, causing it...
Avi
06-29-2003 11:51 AM
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