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Got a problem with car lurching then continuing then hesitating at speed then clears etc etc. Replaced idle control valve and vacuum pipes so far...
Capt T
05-25-2006 08:48 PM
Tim Anderson Go to last post
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Hi all I won this last night, never had a beemer....4640433629 Got a few alarm bells ringing, not to do with the car, its not in Manchester its in...
Jules
05-25-2006 07:27 PM
Mike G Go to last post
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OK, these el crapo tyres have to come off - no wet grip whatsoever, and since the drought order was made it's rained incessantly (I'm thinking of...
Chris Bolus
05-25-2006 06:08 PM
Coyoteboy Go to last post
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Hi all. Can I replace the passenger mirror without removing the door panel? The windows are manually operated. Cheers. Arthur
Davao
05-25-2006 05:24 PM
mrcheerful Go to last post
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I have a Rover 420 Sdi 1997 P reg. First thing in the morning the car starts and works fine, I can drive to work no problem. If I turn the enginee...
The paddler
05-25-2006 04:56 PM
The paddler Go to last post
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I had my clutch pedal go down and not return today. No resistance when pushing the pedal. Breakdown truckchap said it was prob the clutch. No cable...
Nick \(Scots\)
05-25-2006 01:19 PM
Nick \(Scots\) Go to last post
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Hi I have a 1999 VW Golf 1.9 TDi and on Saturday the engine literally fell out of the bottom of the car as the 3 bolts holding it in had snapped off...
Gem
05-25-2006 01:00 PM
Grimly Curmudgeon Go to last post
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Hi, I took my car out a couple of nights ago and went through a puddle, (as you do!) this all seemed fine until I tried to accelerate a few minutes...
oliverwestby@hotmail.com
05-25-2006 12:00 PM
Chris Bolus Go to last post
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Hey all, After a few problems with my current motor (Mk IV Astra), I've decided I'm going to start looking for a new set of wheels. Having never...
DSt
05-25-2006 09:52 AM
Carl Bowman Go to last post
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Hi there, I found an interesting auctions site I am using as a start page for my searches. http://auctions.woohoow.net Try and see... It can only...
Jo65339@hotmail.com
05-25-2006 09:51 AM
Jo65339@hotmail.com Go to last post
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want to download the HONDA car adverts anyone know where
Ticker
05-25-2006 09:17 AM
Adam Aglionby Go to last post
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Does anyone know if the throttle body for a single point 16v "K" Series engine is the same as the one on a multi point?
gazzafield
05-24-2006 08:05 PM
Tim \(remove obvious\) Go to last post
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hi, Can anyone recoomend a garage in the south london area for a 2001 golf, maybe a vw specialist of some kind ? Been getting quotes for my 40k...
James_sutton
05-24-2006 05:15 PM
James_sutton Go to last post
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vectra rear wheel bearing with rear discs any special tools needed (ie pressed in) thanks mike
Ticker
05-24-2006 04:50 PM
Ticker Go to last post
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I have a T reg 1.4 MEGANE it appears to have developed an intermittant fault as far as it takes a lot of effort to start the latest episode was,...
steph
05-24-2006 03:44 PM
steph Go to last post
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Hi My wife has a Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDi diesel. About 6 months ago the engine fault light came up on the dash with the text message "Engine Fault"...
JimS
05-24-2006 11:50 AM
JimS Go to last post
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Hi, I wonder if anyone could give me some advice. I have a 3 year old mini, that has only done 13,000 miles. BMW have just told me that BOTH...
Paulrc
05-24-2006 11:47 AM
JimS Go to last post
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In news:4473826e$0$693$fa0fcedb (AT) news (DOT) zen.co.uk, Antony Gelberg <antony (AT) wayforth (DOT) co.uk> waffled on in a...
Pete M
05-24-2006 10:14 AM
Pete M Go to last post
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"Neil - Usenet" <usenet1 (AT) SPAMblueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote I'd be more inclined to believe they'd diagnosed a dodgy "wiper" rather...
chas
05-24-2006 09:44 AM
Tony Bond \(UncleFista\) Go to last post
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Hi, I have a D reg Accord that I want to replace this August when the MOT expires. I am not sure of the best way to get rid of it though. Are...
mr p
05-24-2006 07:47 AM
Mike G Go to last post
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Ok, so I've been a bit daft, and let my MOT expire - it was due in February this year, though I had it in my head that it was due in June - don't ask...
DSt
05-24-2006 07:04 AM
DSt Go to last post
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I've rounded an old allen bolt in the door handle on my spare golf. Dremelling a slot into it isn't getting me anywhere due to the fact that there's...
Doki
05-24-2006 04:54 AM
PC Paul Go to last post
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1997 Ford Escort 1.4. Battery is not getting charged, even though warning light is not showing a problem (ie it lights up at turn of ignition key...
Steve W
05-23-2006 07:01 PM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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My grandson 21yrs old has just had his car torched by local vandals. His insurance company have offered him £235 - He's a bit p***ed off since he was...
Major Isewarter
05-23-2006 05:43 PM
Biggles Go to last post
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To get rid of the noisy old Favorit, that is. It has developed its first fault in four years: occasionally the engine speed rises quickly to...
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
05-23-2006 04:52 PM
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot Go to last post
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Hi there all Im new to this but thought id give it a try... :-) I have recently purchased the above, lovelly car, 2 things, one I hope I have just...
tigger
05-23-2006 03:46 PM
Pete Smith Go to last post
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On 20 May 2006 11:00:26 -0700, I waved a wand and this message magically appeared from naked_draughtsman: Yup. -- http://www.munted.org.uk Take a...
Alex Buell
05-23-2006 01:00 PM
Conor Go to last post
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The recommended plug for my car is BPR6ET. I've found some BPR6ES plugs in one of the sheds; what's the difference? Is it just that the T indicates...
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
05-23-2006 07:02 AM
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot Go to last post
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In news:MPG.1edc40dc53c4c51e9896d9@dalai, Warwick <usenet (AT) affordable-afpers (DOT) co.uk> waffled on in a semi-interesting fashion, it went...
reg
05-23-2006 04:15 AM
Alex Buell Go to last post
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I was browsing through Autotrader just now looking for an estate when I saw a low mileage Moandeo http://tinyurl.com/l58qa. The only thing was it...
Malc
05-22-2006 06:32 PM
Clive George Go to last post
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Anyone changed the starter motor on a 1.8 petrol ’97 Mondeo and care to give some advice? Haynes make it sound easy (been here before): Remove air...
Jon McD
05-22-2006 05:53 PM
Jon McD Go to last post
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I have a CD that 'shows' the wiring diagrams of several Ford cars, and specifically my diesel Ford Focus. The diagrams are loaded with codes and...
jhewitt@arrakis.es
05-22-2006 05:35 PM
jhewitt@arrakis.es Go to last post
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My audi A4 Avant 1997 1.9tdi has a worrying knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle as the car bounces along country roads. I have...
Richard
05-22-2006 05:25 PM
Duncanwood Go to last post
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A friend has Ford Ka with a couple of issues. Power Steering: She's complained of noises and a complete failure to work (see other post). I've had a...
toad_oftoadhall@yahoo.co.uk
05-22-2006 05:20 PM
toad_oftoadhall@yahoo.co.uk Go to last post
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The temp guage on my Escort shoots up to the Chernobol setting, i.e away to the right as soon as my car starts. I've had the car checked out and...
Big Craigie
05-22-2006 04:19 PM
Conor Go to last post
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"Ben Davis" <bdavis> wrote *LOVELY* For it's age. Date is probably correct. IIRC the first Astras were produced in '83.
gazzafield
05-22-2006 04:14 PM
Conor Go to last post
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My Saxo (1999 1.5D) came with only one ignition key and I'm a klutz when it comes to losing keys, so I nipped into town today to see about getting...
Nick Dobb
05-22-2006 03:55 PM
Nick Dobb Go to last post
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A few weeks ago somebody posted a website that showed if a car was MOT'd / Insured etc just by entering the Reg No Ill be damned if I can find...
Tom Burton
05-22-2006 03:37 PM
Tom Burton Go to last post
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Hi, I have fitted a tow bar on my 106. I am wondering where the best place to drill the hole to bring the cable for the electrics into the boot...
TS
05-22-2006 12:38 PM
TS Go to last post
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Serviced my Ford Galaxy and now I want to stop the computer reminding me that a service is due. How do you shut the thing up?
CWatters
05-22-2006 11:42 AM
CWatters Go to last post
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I know this is a 'long shot' but if anyone can help? I have just optained a Skoda Felicia (1998) with a Toad alarm / immobiliser but the previous...
Richard Amer
05-22-2006 11:36 AM
Richard Amer Go to last post
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By Rileys around lunchtime?
Doki
05-22-2006 09:57 AM
Doki Go to last post
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Hi, Posted ages ago about my Astra 2002 SRI and petrol?!?! Got another problem that has already cost me a fair sum and still no solution. It started...
Gina
05-22-2006 09:53 AM
Clive George Go to last post
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Blasted eBay! Just bought myself a P reg (oldest shape) Mondeo with a long MOT, in excellent condition with no rust or dents for fifteen quid. It...
Willy Eckerslyke
05-22-2006 08:01 AM
Willy Eckerslyke Go to last post
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Hi, I am having a couple of problems with my KA. The rear window heater and rear wiper have stopped working. Does anybody know what may...
watta
05-22-2006 07:43 AM
Sunday Driver Go to last post
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A friend has a Ford Ka she uses very infrequently. She has the following symptoms from her power steering. a) Loses a bit of fluid. b) Makes a...
toad_oftoadhall@yahoo.co.uk
05-22-2006 06:26 AM
Conor Go to last post
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So I think he is asking me to do an accessory belt ( that can't be too hard! )- BTW - what's the milage interval on the chain?
IanDTurner@AOL.com
05-22-2006 05:50 AM
Andrew Morton Go to last post
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I have just got new tax disc.Documents were handed in to Post Office and in less than 24hours I had disc on car.Daughter ordered hers on line...
Tab
05-22-2006 05:34 AM
adder1969@yahoo.co.uk Go to last post
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My daughter has a 2000 W reg Punto which has recently developed an annoying fault. When moving in slow traffic, or rolling up to a junction, it...
Topref
05-22-2006 04:30 AM
Topref Go to last post
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Hi I have an old 1992 Clio automatic. Gearbox has completely given up and i have been offered an old clio for parts with a good gear box. Is...
Tuchet
05-22-2006 04:26 AM
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