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My Audi a4 1.9tdi has a knocking coming from the front end, having checked all the control arm ball joints i took it to my local garage to let them...
Richard
07-20-2006 09:21 AM
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I have a W Reg MK2 Mondeo, my problem; to me is a strange one, the handbrake doesnt appear to hold properly, ie; sometimes when you get in the car...
Mansell
07-20-2006 08:26 AM
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Hi Could anyone please tell me who makes the LDV engine Thanks from Eddie
edwardo
07-19-2006 05:05 PM
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hi, my 98 mondeo 1.8 td est blew the central locking fuse last week. No problem with that I replaced it. But it looks like the rear nearside...
jmr166
07-19-2006 02:36 PM
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I need to change a water pipe on an M reg Vaxhall Cavalier 1.8. It is at the back of the engine, the bottom one of the 2 that are about 1.5 inches...
davidjones@myself.com
07-19-2006 12:40 PM
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Has anyone converted a Lucas pump system ( or especially a Rover 418) to veg oil using a http://www.smartveg.com/ computerised system? All feedback...
persheenbay
07-19-2006 12:32 PM
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Came across council gritters, gritting the roads today. I thought it was very strange & I was thinking maybe they had misread the forecast of the...
A C
07-19-2006 11:13 AM
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DervMan (thedervman (AT) gmail (DOT) com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : And it took ten minutes for the world to stand...
Adrian
07-19-2006 10:26 AM
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My local Vauxhall main dealer currently has two Astras in, one is mine, with the same problem. Both cars have had front end shunts. They gas up the...
gary.jackson@my-generation.org.uk
07-19-2006 10:21 AM
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Hi everyone, I have recently purchased a 1998 Ford Escort. The bodywork is in good condition - immaculate, in fact - apart from the metal 'skirt'...
EvB
07-19-2006 07:45 AM
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Hi I drive a Hackney cab and the and one of the electronic door locks will not lock I went to the garage and the charged me £45.00 to supply and fit...
edwardo
07-19-2006 03:41 AM
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hello again ! what are the symptons of no oil in the gearbox? would reduced (halved) milage be one? i have a manual ford fiesta fwd tranny/diff...
beerismygas
07-19-2006 03:27 AM
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On Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:08:33, "Laurie MacIntosh" <Info (AT) CarSalesElite (DOT) com> wrote: Why are you advertising salaries in US dollars to a...
Art Deco
07-19-2006 02:49 AM
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top gear now starting on bbc1 1800pm
bongo rule
07-18-2006 04:36 PM
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I have a Citroen AX 1993 and i have lost the radio code. I have been told that i need to take the radio out to find the serial code. I can not...
cledha@supanet.com
07-18-2006 04:26 PM
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Hi In the process of sorting out a property I have bought Garden is a mess. I reckon 50+ skip load sof rubbish to come out (including house) over...
Big Brian
07-18-2006 01:03 PM
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I've got about half a dozen old alloy wheels (OEM style, mainly pepperpots) and roughly the same number of olde worlde car radiators that no longer...
Stuffed
07-18-2006 03:14 AM
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naked_draughtsman wrote: Yes, but you don't fill the car as often as a kettle. I never had any problems in Essex (water hard as nails!) - even when...
beerismygas
07-17-2006 04:15 PM
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http://gratis.Zu5.net it's beautiful! Don't u think?
[][4m|cO][]
07-17-2006 01:07 PM
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I have a nissan bluebird gx 1983 model. blew a head gasket now all fixed. Problem is knowing how to put vacum hoses back on in right order if anyone...
sharpy1232000
07-17-2006 09:41 AM
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Hi, recently got into an accident where my car got damaged, the radiator had a chunk taken out of it on the bottom left, where the coolant for the...
seanocearrullain@googlemail.com
07-17-2006 08:37 AM
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seeing as i can't post this in multiple groups, can you spread the wrod? for anyone who has broadband, you can now watch last nights...
dojj
07-17-2006 08:21 AM
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hello again ! what are the symptons of no oil in the gearbox? would reduced (halved) milage be one? i have a manual ford fiesta fwd tranny/diff...
beerismygas
07-17-2006 08:15 AM
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Hi, I bought an N Reg Rover 414 with a blown headgasket last year, as I already had a K Reg Rover 214 we were advised to have the engine's swapped...
sno_queen
07-17-2006 07:28 AM
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I picked up a Persona 1.6XLi 1997 P plate with 89,000 on the clock, runs quite smoothly The only concern with it is that about once a week it...
swarfmaker
07-17-2006 06:47 AM
swarfmaker Go to last post
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"Odorf" <odorf (AT) middleearth (DOT) com> wrote
R D S
07-17-2006 03:31 AM
Guy King Go to last post
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I was on the motorway earlier and heard a stone impact... no immediate damage visible, but upon returning to my car later it had opened into a 12"...
Colin Wilson
07-17-2006 02:09 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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I'm posting this on behalf of a neighbour. I'm floored with the flu these days so I've not bothered my arse to go look... "The car was bought two...
Sandy Nuts
07-16-2006 04:11 PM
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Hi I have purchased an Astra MK4 Interior light to put into a 95 corsa, but the wiring loom that came with the light has different wire...
zylax
07-16-2006 01:14 PM
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I have a 1998 escort finesse . The horn is operated from the pad in the middle of the steering wheel. The pad also has an airbag in it. The horn...
tomm
07-16-2006 12:11 PM
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Warwick wrote: i've got a skoda octavia with base spec but an auto for my 24V granada scorpio with all the bells and whistles because thats all they...
Depresion
07-16-2006 10:32 AM
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In cool weather my Daewoo Lanos 1.4 starts up first turn of the key and idles ok, but I've noticed when it's a hot day it takes a few spins longer to...
redwood
07-16-2006 03:30 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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Bought a Rover 420GSI off eBay, driving home up the M1 around 100 miles done, speedo, rev counter and radio started going beserk, cutting out, ABS...
Van man
07-16-2006 01:26 AM
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hello guys it my first time on here but im trying evry thing as my audi is driving me mad,the problem ive got my audi will start up every morning no...
bigmick
07-15-2006 08:02 PM
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I'm still new to this GM / Saab TiD engine, but yesterday I was feeling changes in engine behaviour (output) under acceleration. Some times I...
DervMan
07-15-2006 05:03 PM
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*NOT ME* before anyone suggests it :-) I know someone whose MOT ran out today (they thought it was next month) and their tax is due at the end of...
Colin Wilson
07-15-2006 04:03 PM
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Hi all, Managed to fix the non starter and now have another problem! When we lift the clutch and as it hits the biting point there is...
De
07-15-2006 08:18 AM
Sandy Nuts Go to last post
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Well, strange to me. This has been deliberately posted to UKRCM for any auto sparks to muse over.My bike was not charging its battery...
gazzafield
07-15-2006 08:05 AM
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ebay sale http://tinyurl.com/htds2 shame its a diesel, i owned a 1300 petrol , never a moments problem.
reg
07-15-2006 04:26 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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Evening all, My wife's given me back her 1995 Rover 416Si (nice!) after I bought her a new car. However, she's frequently left the sunroof open in...
David Lane
07-14-2006 07:14 PM
Colin Wilson Go to last post
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The fuel cut off solenoid is sticking on my ZX diesel, especially when the engine is hot. I've checked this by taking one of the injector pipes off...
Mike P
07-14-2006 06:45 PM
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http://clangnuts.blogspot.com/2006/07/crush-my-car.html Clangnuts
clangnuts@gmail.com
07-14-2006 04:45 PM
Colin Wilson Go to last post
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Hi all, I've had a good dig around previous topics and have managed to narrow down to a few causes but need a little help. It's a 98 R reg and has...
De
07-14-2006 03:16 PM
De Go to last post
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After my other posts about the Fuel cut off solenoid sticking, I've come across another problem - if starting hot and the solenoid is not stuck, the...
Mike P
07-14-2006 12:45 PM
Mike P Go to last post
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"Rory" <rory (AT) griffon65 (DOT) freeserve.co.uk> wrote A cyclist.
alexrpeters@hotmail.com
07-14-2006 11:02 AM
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Well, don't. "...rises are expected to bite consumers later this year...cost of replacing all the tyres on an average family car will climb by as...
Lin Chung
07-14-2006 10:10 AM
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Any one got any hints tips on this - thought it would be easy but proving to be a right pain.
Luke
07-14-2006 09:31 AM
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Re: Cleaning my HT leads. Do I need to remove them completely, wipe clean with a rag, then refit? Or can I just wipe them over in the engine bay,...
bruce_phipps@my-deja.com
07-14-2006 08:32 AM
Doki Go to last post
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I've got a 1.0L 12V 3-cylinder corsa B. Had a new LUK clutch kit put in about 7 months ago at 60000 miles, done about another 8000 miles on it since...
tony broughton
07-14-2006 07:19 AM
dojj Go to last post
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Odd problem with the boot on my mark2 mondeo, 1998. The Boot has become extraordinary heavy, and wont stay up.... I presume one of the two...
Gaz
07-14-2006 05:17 AM
Doki Go to last post
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