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When are you too old to drive? http://www.helium.com/tm/163485/always-relative-phrase-people Road...
Spyvid
04-05-2007 11:08 AM
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Does anyone out there have one of these? I'm trying to research some of the engine features: 1. Is the aluminium cylinder block fitted with...
mlv
04-05-2007 04:06 AM
Steve Walker Go to last post
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Anyone know where I can buy a steering rack gaiter & a top suspension rubber for a Master van? Tried everywhere locally with no joy. R. Glover
Rubber Glover
04-05-2007 02:34 AM
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"bodge boy" <spam (AT) rocketdude (DOT) net> wrote As the others have said, a litre is plenty. But unless you're also changing components, don't...
bodge boy
04-04-2007 07:15 PM
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hi we have a 98 mondeo which is very rough in idle and generally around and below 1500 rpm, we have tested the maff replaced leads plugs and coil...
wendy@wcatterall.orangehome.co.uk
04-04-2007 05:27 PM
reg Go to last post
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A friend of mine has a 51 reg diesel Ford Transit which recently developed the following fault: Interior lights are dead Electric mirrors are...
jackhackettuk@yahoo.co.uk
04-04-2007 05:26 AM
moray Go to last post
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On my rather old tube of 'regular' Araldite it says it is ok for metal. If this is so then why would I ever use one of those 2-part adhesives sold...
Alex Coleman
04-04-2007 04:07 AM
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Hi, took my 2000 Scenic II RXE 2.0L Auto for a cambelt change. During the repair they made a mistake. The garage told me they turned the engine over...
neil.farrow1@btinternet.com
04-03-2007 06:17 PM
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Hi everyone, I`ve got a 2002 Passat Estate, with a slightly faulty boot :-) It opens fnie with the key, but it isn`t possible to open it using the...
Simon Finnigan
04-03-2007 11:05 AM
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Hi, Can anyone help? My son's Clio's oil and engine temp lights stay on after starting the engine. I know they share a common diode and therefore a...
Chappers
04-03-2007 10:05 AM
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Hi, I was on the motor way last week and I have noticed that there is a vibration on my steering wheel when I am doing over 85mph. My car is...
LAKMAL
04-03-2007 03:23 AM
LAKMAL Go to last post
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There is a knocking sound coming from the rear offside wheel, when the vehicle turns sharply or drives over bumpy ground. Is this a problem with the...
edwardsvickster
04-02-2007 02:27 PM
reg Go to last post
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"Lordy.UK" <spam (AT) recycle (DOT) bin> wrote Seconded. Corsa GSi alloys. -- Dan
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04-02-2007 02:06 PM
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My 2001 Focus 1600 Zetec petrol has developed an annoying issue with idling. It became 'lumpy' with an inconsistent idle speed, with the rev...
Morse
04-02-2007 02:03 PM
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Driving my Brava yesterday (yes, bring it on, it's Italian blah, blah, blah) I joined the motorway and gave it a boot through the gears up the slip...
gazzafield
04-02-2007 07:27 AM
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There is a knocking sound coming from the rear offside wheel, when the vehicle turns sharply or drives over bumpy ground. Is this a problem with the...
edwardsvickster
04-02-2007 07:20 AM
Mike P Go to last post
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I need a replacement rear seatbelt for a BMW 316i (1996 vintage) - I think it's an E36. It's a 2 door model with rear seats that fold down, with...
GB
04-02-2007 06:49 AM
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When driving the car yesterday I saw the gauge fall swiftly from half to a quarter. It then bobbed up to half and straight back down. I then saw...
gazzafield
04-02-2007 06:23 AM
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Don't you just love the Haynes manual, it makes everyting sound so simple e.g. 'fitting new speedo cable is the reverse of removing it', which in all...
Irwin
04-02-2007 03:49 AM
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1 NİSAN ŞAKASI - HOCAYA SÜPRİZ VİDEO 1 NİSAN ŞAKASI - HOCAYA SÜPRİZ Açıklama: DERSHANE ÖĞRENCİLERİ BÖYLE İŞTE MF-1 NİSAN SAKASI Kategori: Kamera...
azgon
04-01-2007 05:32 PM
azgon Go to last post
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using mineral oil in the car improves mpg?? http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=87&subpageid=248264&ck
dunno
04-01-2007 03:49 PM
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Hi all, just joined and would like someone to advise me on how to change the power steering pump on my ford mondeo, ive drained the fluid which...
scotratrescue
04-01-2007 01:41 PM
Conor Go to last post
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Click links bellow to win a Free Gaming Console Playstaion: 3 http://www.clash-media.net/t.asp?id=1361&e=974 X-Box: ...
Michael
04-01-2007 12:27 PM
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After an incident with a hose disconnecting my cooling system needs to be re-filled. I only have a Haynes book for a 214, and whilst similar to the...
GTS
04-01-2007 10:41 AM
Ivan Go to last post
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the basic mk7 fiesta 1.25litre engine used to be an 8v duratec . Now ford will is using 1.25 litre 16v duratec dohc. from wikipedia i found the 8v...
beerismygas
04-01-2007 03:26 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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Not as bad as I expected. Still shite, though.
Sandy Nuts
03-31-2007 04:39 PM
Tim.. Go to last post
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i have a 2006 mark 7 fiesta. haynes last manual is for fords till 2005. would the haynes manual for the mark 6 fiesta be useful for a 2007 mark 7...
beerismygas
03-31-2007 03:58 PM
beerismygas Go to last post
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Took my Fiat Punto in for a clutch repair, and the garage said that there was also a problem with the gearbox. What they said was 'the crown wheel...
GB
03-31-2007 03:41 PM
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My "ex-wife-to-be"s 03 Ka has started getting water in the driver's footwell. It doesn't have antifreeze in it, so it isn't coming from the heater...
Stephen Leak
03-31-2007 01:23 PM
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These, I'm told, are a comon fault with Fiestas, inthat they don't work! - P' reg, 96, not sure what Mk.... The handles (drivers side and passenger...
Phil L
03-31-2007 12:05 PM
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when choosing optional extras and internal trim colors, would choosing a weird combination delay your cars production and delivery? are cars...
beerismygas
03-31-2007 11:49 AM
SteveH Go to last post
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Hi Got a Fiesta Finesse LX 1.25 2003 reg, it seems to have a fault... When accelerating, the acceleration is not smooth it seems jumpy, and when in...
=-TakZua-=
03-31-2007 11:37 AM
Paul Giverin Go to last post
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I've just noticed that the nsf cv gaiter has 1.5" split in it. There's a fair amount of grease leaked out of it around the hub carrier and suspension...
bodge boy
03-31-2007 09:29 AM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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have had everything else checked out but my scenic still wobbles between 60-65 and then stops at faster speeds. Can a hole in the exhaust / manifold...
paulfoel
03-30-2007 05:40 PM
Tunku Go to last post
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Folks :- On the 10th February I filled up my 1.8 2001 Zafira at Morrisons in Norwich. 50 miles later the emissions warning light came on. The...
HartleysXB@yahoo.com
03-30-2007 04:35 PM
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I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but I did a quick check on the MOT history of the 156 this evening.... Last year, it was given advisories on...
SteveH
03-30-2007 04:09 PM
Tunku Go to last post
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The electronic dashboard on my Espace (registered in Jan 2000) has started to play up by not coming on at first and then eventually working. ...
MTR
03-30-2007 11:41 AM
MTR Go to last post
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The near side wing mirror is broken. I have purchased a replacement. How do i remove the cover to remove/replace the wing mirror
dgbbailey@gmail.com
03-30-2007 10:54 AM
malc Go to last post
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Hi Guys My sister's 1997 Fiesta 1.3 stalls often when coming to a halt. Otherwise it starts and runs pretty well. First thought is the idle speed...
Chris Bartram
03-30-2007 10:32 AM
Morse Go to last post
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My wife has a Corsa -C. The handbrake requires adjusting. Unfortunately you need a special tool to remove the hubs (thanks Vauxhall). I think I read...
Spleurker
03-30-2007 09:55 AM
moray Go to last post
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In article <2qrq20h6c55dmnn6rm9svosu9oth09k529 (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, Dave wrote: Heh, yup, still here. I've removed and re-seated the HT sparkplug...
Will Payne
03-30-2007 06:56 AM
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http://www.online-television.tv If you go to genre you will find all sorts of goodies like films, there is a good selection. Also Webcams, watch...
Vinster
03-29-2007 05:29 PM
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from http://www.guardian.co.uk/eu/story/0,,2007523,00.html "Car makers will be forced to cut carbon dioxide emissions produced by new cars under...
beerismygas
03-29-2007 04:49 PM
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Hi, 1 of my fiat punto's ignition coils has juts packed up. Need to fix it today - no garages open. Was wondering if you could go to a scrap yard...
squelch41@hotmail.com
03-29-2007 04:08 PM
reg Go to last post
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How can I get my drivers door open? Central locking has never worked on the drivers door since had car, but still been able to open and lock door...
dave
03-29-2007 01:03 PM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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I just want to put my rear wheel back on (rear shoes on Mazda 323) and tighten the bearing nut to the right amount. A specialist bearings manual...
Alex Coleman
03-29-2007 11:31 AM
ThePunisher Go to last post
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Hi Does anyone have an updated map DVD (and program CD) for the Nissan Primera SVE? Something later than 2004
The s-Bray
03-29-2007 10:10 AM
diy-newby Go to last post
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In the last week, my Fronty has started losing water. I topped it up on Saturday and have done about 100 miles since then (about 40 of them towing...
xena
03-29-2007 08:28 AM
adder1969 Go to last post
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The message <MPG.2074fdfc79d141d598ce03 (AT) news (DOT) individual.net> from Sena <"\"#\""@cymoeddorguk.privacy.net> contains these words: Pink is...
Guy King
03-28-2007 06:59 PM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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The car is a Rover 214SEi 1995 N-reg (old shape). Screen wash does not come out of the rear washer. Front washers OK. Haynes says the "non return...
Paul
03-28-2007 04:57 PM
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