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 |  | Question: Is it possible to run an internal combustion engine with
somthing other than motor oil as the lubricating or cooling agent?
Does anyone...
AT
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04-24-2006 01:03 PM
Lin Chung  | 8 | 13 |
| | | I am looking to find a decent affordable mechanic in the Docklands area.
I have a 1995 Jeep Cherokee and it needs a major service, I am not
worried...
GeorgeT
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04-24-2006 12:21 PM
GeorgeT | 5 | 6 |
| | | Hi All,
I've recently had a tow bar fitted and have a Cobra Parking Sensor
system fitted to the car. I have disconnected sensor 2 and 3 from...
AT
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04-24-2006 10:12 AM
Dave Plowman (News) | 5 | 8 |
| | | can a gearbox from 1995 414i (new shape) fit into 214sei 1994.
HIBEE
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04-24-2006 04:24 AM
AT | 1 | 9 |
| | | My 1.8cl petrol mk3 golf has a major gearbox problem, it began with
difficulty engaging 5th when hot and then I lost 5th gear all together
on the...
bigcitydefector
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04-24-2006 03:44 AM
Willy Eckerslyke | 2 | 11 |
| | | Hi,
My 2000 Corsa 1.6 16v has almost covered 40k miles and im told this is
the time for a new cambelt. Im going to be doing the replacment...
Kirky
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04-23-2006 07:44 PM
Steven Thompson | 4 | 7 |
| | | Hi,
How can I remove the drivers side door lock from a Ford Ka ?...
I have taken the inside trim panel off, however the lock mechanisum
seems to be...
Stephen
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04-23-2006 06:53 PM
Doki | 1 | 10 |
| | | Mitchell , years 2006 - 1983, Alldata 2006, , , BMW, MERCEDES, AUDI, year 2006 - 2003 , total 110 CDs
buy, risk-free purchase, working, tested,...
AT
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04-23-2006 05:57 PM
AT | 0 | 5 |
 | | Are there any negative aspects of smaller valve clearances than
specified? I suppose the camshaft runs more smoothly if it's closer to
the valves....
Jens Larsen
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04-23-2006 03:46 PM
shazzbat | 45 | 46 |
| | | I have a corsa that I bought faulty. It is a 1994 1.2 LS. It has an
SOHC engine. I have checked the compression on all 4 cylinders and the
first 3...
Iceviper
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04-23-2006 01:48 PM
Iceviper | 48 | 49 |
| | | hello
Can anyone give me any idea what's wrong with my car. The problem may
be very common but I know nothing about cars and need help from...
AT
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04-23-2006 10:02 AM
Ian Stirling | 11 | 14 |
| | | is it possible to buy a meter of somesort for checking exhaust gasses
myself??
if so where can they be bought from ??
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aussie bongo
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04-23-2006 07:33 AM
Ian Stirling | 7 | 10 |
| | | Hi, I have a CFi 1.1 thats been running rich and failed emmissions. The
exhaust is full of soot.
Have ruled out the IAT, CTS (both measure around...
Roger
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04-23-2006 07:11 AM
Conor | 8 | 9 |
| | | Any one know how to remove the throttle body ( for cleaning) from a 96 Fiat
Ulysse? Would be the same on the 806 and synergie.
I cant yet see any...
Capt T
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04-23-2006 05:53 AM
Capt T | 0 | 5 |
| | | Hi, im new to this forum and i dont know much about cars but....
Well i crashed on Easter Sunday, i was rear ended and although there
isn't much...
Stevo
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04-23-2006 05:39 AM
Ian Stirling | 15 | 16 |
| | | How do you remove the callipers on a 2002 relay van so that you can replace
the pads
thanks
steve
Steve Robinson
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04-22-2006 12:55 PM
Chris Bolus | 7 | 8 |
| | | The seatbelt clip was wedged in the driver's door (when shut) so that it
wouldn't open from the inside or the outside - neither door release...
Surfbus
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04-22-2006 12:08 PM
Surfbus | 0 | 9 |
| | | Sods law, after recently posting regarding keeping car in good nick
mechanically wise, something crops up.
Diesel Citroen Xsara, 1.9 Non Turbo, DX...
Old Fa*t
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04-22-2006 11:15 AM
Adam Aglionby | 7 | 13 |
| | | I have a N plate 3.0 litre V6 and the electrics have always been a
little fragile, blow fuses for no apparent reason, variety of warning
light...
turning-grey
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04-22-2006 07:16 AM
Harry | 19 | 20 |
| | | Got a 1994 2L 16v Omega which failed the MOT today on emissions.
0.52% on the first fast idle test, and 0.37 on the second. Failure is
anything...
Paul
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04-22-2006 06:46 AM
Dave Plowman (News) | 7 | 9 |
| | | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrEQaG5jPM
Indian driving. They all seem to make it through alive. But I ain't
going to play.
--
Skipweasel
Pay no...
Guy King
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04-21-2006 03:32 PM
PC Paul | 12 | 13 |
| | | '96 A4 1.8 (non-turbo), 129k. When idling the revs bounce back and
forth between 500 and 1100 rpm for around ten seconds before settling
back to the...
Chandy
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04-21-2006 03:15 PM
Duncanwood | 3 | 10 |
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aussie bongo
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04-21-2006 12:14 PM
Coyoteboy | 3 | 5 |
| | | I have recently seen a neighbour a few doors down from me polishing or just
wiping WD40 on the paintwork all over his car.It looks clean and shiny...
Len
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04-21-2006 11:00 AM
dojj | 15 | 25 |
| | | Just got a 55 reg 1.6HDi C5 and am getting really annoyed with the
"Economy Mode" which decides it will turn off the radio after the
engine has been...
bobcoates@gmail.com
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04-21-2006 05:55 AM
Ian Stirling | 13 | 25 |
| | | Why? Just why? Went all the way from the south of england to scotland and I
saw about 6-7 different blue subarus with customised gold hub caps... |
04-21-2006 05:04 AM
Coyoteboy | 29 | 30 |
| | | Having a run on problem which I was hoping someone could tell me the cause
of. For example when I stop at traffic lights or a road junction the...
JAT
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04-21-2006 04:54 AM
Tim.. | 4 | 7 |
| | | Peter Hill wrote:
Reminds me of the theory that if dashboards keep on the way they are
eventually the car will just stop and the whole dash will...
Blue Frog
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04-21-2006 03:39 AM
Guy King | 29 | 30 |
| | | Anyone got any tips for getting brake discs off? They seem to have corroded
themselves onto the hub in a big way. I've twatted away at them from...
Nick Dobb
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04-20-2006 04:52 PM
Chris Whelan | 16 | 22 |
| | | On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:14:51 +0100, Peter Hill
<peter.usenet1 (AT) nospam (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote:
Those of us living round Nottingham learned...
Chris Bolus
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04-20-2006 02:37 PM
dojj | 5 | 8 |
| | | Hi,
I'm new on here , so be nice.
Just thought i'd introduce myself.
I have a mobile auto electrics buisness in the west midlands.
I have...
John_Skeldon
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04-20-2006 02:25 PM
PC Paul | 7 | 8 |
| | | Hi, can anyone help me find the coolant sensor on my ford Fiesta (1994
1.1 HCS) ?
I've looked in the haynes manual to find where it is but there are...
catspyjamas
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04-20-2006 01:56 PM
catspyjamas | 2 | 10 |
| | | Hi
I have been wiring up a towbar on my 2002 2.2 Zafira and was trying to find
where the trailor/caravan pre-wired supply ended up.
I found where...
Paul Edwards
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04-20-2006 09:31 AM
Paul Edwards | 5 | 11 |
| | | I have just bought my first car/van (2000 Citroen Berlingo Multispace).
It has a full Service history and looking back through the log book it
all...
thekendall_1@hotmail.com
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04-20-2006 06:50 AM
Doki | 4 | 8 |
| | | The message <DwA1g.1897$7u6.489 (AT) tornado (DOT) southeast.rr.com>
from no_name <no_name (AT) no (DOT) where.invalid> contains these words:
I bet...
Guy King
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04-20-2006 05:16 AM
Guy King | 0 | 8 |
| | | Warwick wrote:
Have to agree, i had this with an egged sidewall too. 90+ in a fester
though, give it a break - its tyres are only T rated (118ish...
alexrpeters@hotmail.com
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04-19-2006 07:54 PM
Coyoteboy | 14 | 19 |
| | | Hi,
I remember years ago being told that cars had built in obsolescence
with built in failure points. , e.g. they had specific areas of the
body...
xscope
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04-19-2006 07:41 PM
Coyoteboy | 9 | 10 |
| | | hi
i have a 1996 espace.
2 turbo deisel engine
150k miles
went in for this service last week (150k miles)
robin
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04-19-2006 07:39 PM
Coyoteboy | 4 | 10 |
| | | Hi,
I've got a V reg 2L Mondeo with 96K on the clock and I think it's
clutch is dead - but I'm far from an expert.
The car drives fine in 1st and...
James.Whitton@gmail.com
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04-19-2006 04:33 PM
PC Paul | 12 | 15 |
| | | Ed Chilada wrote:
If the OP is shrewd enough to get himself convicted of car theft or
vandalism then the Old Bill will fit him with an electronic...
Paul Hutchings
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04-19-2006 04:05 PM
vulgarandmischevious | 6 | 10 |
| | | Can anyone recommend somewhere to get my 2002 golf estate serviced.
Have just bought it from CarGiant and it hasn't been serviced for 2
years.
It...
Frank.Weaver@hpdsoftware.com
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04-19-2006 03:22 PM
xscope | 7 | 8 |
| | | I'm about to carry out a full two year service on my Rover 75 diesel. The
service requires the brake fluid to be replaced. No problem except for...
Uno-Hoo!
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04-19-2006 02:37 PM
Lin Chung | 15 | 16 |
| | | The door seals on the sliding doors of my Citroen Synergie have become ever
so slightly tacky making it difficult to open the doors if they've not...
Tim Downie
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04-19-2006 01:02 PM
Paul Hubbard | 4 | 8 |
| | | hi ya, i just bought the mazda 323 yesterday, it has a cat one alarm and
immobilliser but i dont know how to use the controller. i dont know how...
macca007
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04-19-2006 08:38 AM
macca007 | 0 | 10 |
| | | On my car (Vahuxhal Astra) I have a temperature display on the dashboard
that shows the outside ambient temperature.
I'm sure it's faulty as for the...
ihatespam@ihatespam.com
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04-19-2006 08:36 AM
Paul | 4 | 9 |
| | | I urgently need a one or a pair of 16" tyres for my VW T4 2.5TDi
Caravelle/Transporter. Anything from 195 to 225 wide, 65 to 75 aspect ratio
and 16"...
JB
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04-19-2006 07:22 AM
AstraVanMan | 3 | 8 |
| | | Hacked off somewhat - petrol Montego estate won't start, turns over but
doesn't "spark". Have eliminated damp, changed the distributor cap,...
Catullus
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04-19-2006 02:29 AM
mrcheerful | 3 | 8 |
| | | Honda Accord 1.8 2000 W Auto.
My Honda has seem to developed a very poor engine idle. It seems to be down
to a very low 200rpm when warm. No error...
Wibble
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04-18-2006 06:00 PM
Tim.. | 2 | 8 |
| | | Fiest is G reg (old i know) but not done 50,000 miles yet,
When starting up it turns over and fails to catch, when do it again it
repeats, however...
fazzer
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04-18-2006 04:17 PM
Conor | 4 | 8 |
| | | My '97 Megane Scenic with the 1.9 tdi engine feels very tired at low
revvs. Taking of at lights or going uphill at low to medium speed is
somewhat of...
Daniel Noreland
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04-18-2006 03:39 PM
Daniel Noreland | 9 | 10 |
