Anyone have a recommendation for a metal repair paste that is properly petrol resistant? It's to repair a couple of float pin posts in a Mikuni carb....

Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot

07-22-2009 08:39 AM
Duncan Wood

MK4 golf 1.6 SE T reg Auto 65k Bit of a odd problem to describe. When steering left or right there is a noise not a grinding as such but a gentle...

Peter smith

07-21-2009 03:44 PM
Mrcheerful

I worked in a factory where a system of small automatic trucks navigated themselves around the place, picking up stuff from the stores and delivering...

Gordon H

07-21-2009 08:51 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

Asked this a week ago in uk.rec.driving but no helpful replies so wonder if anyone here knows please? Can anyone point me to a web page showing a...

Terry Pinnell

07-21-2009 08:49 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

"Mrcheerful" <nbkm57 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: Small problem. It's 750kg max laden not 750kg...

Doki

07-21-2009 06:43 AM
Blah

webuyanycar.com - sure you;ve seen the ads. To get the valuation, enter any old random shit into the contact box, as long as it seems good ie crap...

Blah

07-20-2009 03:12 PM
PCPaul

Anyone know if a brand new Peugeot Boxer van has headlights which adjust for driving on the right? The handbook says nothing on the subject. A mate...

Dave Plowman (News)

07-20-2009 01:25 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

A friend has just bought an '02 Clio which has a quite heavy clutch with a high pedal. Is that normal? Is there any way to lower and/or soften...

PCPaul

07-17-2009 11:22 AM
PCPaul

dave wrote: You could give Spitfire Graveyard in Sheffield a call. They're bound to have a few unsaleable ones. Heralds, Spitfires and the like all...

Willy Eckerslyke

07-17-2009 04:00 AM
Willy Eckerslyke

Getting uneven front tyre wear (offside inner of tyre) and handling not as good as 3000 miles ago. Nothing serious and not pulling but have to...

Rockingrabbit

07-17-2009 02:20 AM
Rockingrabbit

On Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:39:04 +0100, <A.Clews (AT) denturessussex (DOT) ac.uk> wrote: Try checking for the UV glow now before it fades/goes...

Mrcheerful

07-15-2009 11:45 AM
Duncan Wood

I have a 1996 1.3 Nissan Micra which has had a shaking steering wheel since I bought it a year ago. I have had the wheels balanced half a dozen times...

Loopy Loo

07-15-2009 12:13 AM
Trevor Smith

sam ogrady wrote: Don't you have the car regularly serviced - either DIY or professionally? If you did, then this would have been sorted before the...

Partac

07-13-2009 06:22 PM
Duncan Wood

Does anybody know of a chart showing interchangeability of *steel* car wheels? Which wheels can be used on which cars? For example, do Fiesta 14"...

Cicero

07-13-2009 01:24 PM
Kevin Poole

Hi I couple of months ago I posted about an intermitent problem with my 1996 Corsa diesel starter. Well I replaced the starter and solenoid with a...

jayseeblue

07-13-2009 06:03 AM
Mrcheerful

Mrcheerful wrote: hundreds of examples - and even the first wouldn't have happened if the car *had been left alone*

Doki

07-13-2009 04:34 AM
Gordon H

How to change cambelt on Pugeot Expert van 1.9 diesel 53 reg. I just cannot find any info on how do this. Any ideas or links. Or other vechiles with...

gray

07-12-2009 06:24 AM
gray

I have a Renault Laguna 1.8 Expression 2003 (53 plate) that starts ok but after approx 3 minutes while driving the engine starts to judder, a...

Dean

07-12-2009 05:13 AM
Mrcheerful

I've seen the plastic impellor slipping on the metal shaft causing poor circulation and an overheating engine. (on a diesel 2004 Passat - 1.9L...

AlanD

07-11-2009 07:54 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

Theo Markettos <theom+news (AT) chiark (DOT) greenend.org.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: Tracking doesn't just "drift"....

Adrian

07-10-2009 12:36 PM
Duncan Wood

Today I replaced the thermostat on a 1994 toyota corolla. The only gasket I could see was a rubber ring that sits on the edge of the thermostat...

john royce

07-08-2009 12:34 PM
DuncanWood

Hi all. I went to look at a Honda Accord 2.0 LS auto 1995 115K on the clock from a used car dealer. It was advertised on ebay for £990 which is too...

Arthur 51

07-07-2009 05:14 AM
Arthur 51

I've seen this car for sale at a local forecourt. It has 150k on it. Is it worth taking a closer look or does it have a bad...

Arthur 51

07-06-2009 06:17 PM
Arthur 51

When a car passes the MOT and a few things are listed as possibly needing attention but not enough to fail etc. is there a record kept on a database...

andy

07-06-2009 05:34 PM
Tom

Hi, I wonder if you could help settle an argument between my wife and I (at least this one is related to cars!). She drives with her left foot...

Heds

07-06-2009 07:05 AM
Redwood

Me again, Now I have cured the misfire with the help of you chaps, I now want to lower my warm tickover. It generally sits at 1000 but...

Tunku

07-05-2009 08:59 PM
Tunku

Hi all, I know this is a very general and possibly emotive question, but I'll risk it. I'm pulling the factory radio/cassette out of my 02 Primera...

Jack Russell

07-05-2009 12:32 PM
Vernon

I recently changed the air filter on a 1.8 petrol Zafira, and ever since the idle has been poor, with the car threatening to stall, and the power...

JohnW

07-04-2009 05:52 PM
Tunku

Hi all, Daughters Ex (and good lad) has just passed his test and has got himself a Corsa from a dealer as per title (his Mum helped with funds, Dad...

T i m

07-04-2009 10:08 AM
T i m

*Shite old diesel obviously ;) My 1.9td XUD engined Xantia failed MOT today on emissions, black smoke on acceleration (not bad though). Since then,...

Tony \(UncleFista\)

07-04-2009 02:38 AM
DervMan

Can anyone recommend a gearbox specialist used to dealing with the Ford CTX gearbox please? (Ford's CVT). Preferably in north/east London, Essex or...

Nick Challoner

07-03-2009 06:52 AM
Mrcheerful

I bled the brakes a couple of weeks ago (on my 2000 2.0L Focus) Zetec and with it the clutch hydraulic fluid as it's all part of the same...

Davey

07-03-2009 04:03 AM
Mrcheerful

In article <ndw2m.49813$OO7.19336 (AT) text (DOT) news.virginmedia.com>, nbkm57 @hotmail.com says... sweep. Wiper sweep works washer doesn't Only...

Elder

07-02-2009 03:10 PM
Elder

How hard is it to repair blown head gasket on a S reg MGF I have had quotes from garages of £1000. But what are the difficulties of doing it...

gray

07-02-2009 11:47 AM
A.Lee

The other day I did an oil change on my 406. The nice people who did my clutch replaced some of the quick release fasteners for the undertray...

Doki

07-02-2009 05:06 AM
Mrcheerful

Currently looking around for an older Vauxhall diesel ( 1997 - 2001 ) and in my occasionally faulty mind I seem to recall hearing (long ago) that...

Kaptain Kremin

07-01-2009 03:30 PM
DervMan

Airline in the Middle East appear to compete with the strongest lines of global Flights appear in all the countries of the world and participate in...

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07-01-2009 02:32 PM
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Convert your car to burn water - Get Best Gas Mileage, How to shop for a fuel-efficient car, Auto Clinic Expert Q & A - Fuel Injection, Does Shifting...

Brad Stevens

07-01-2009 01:52 PM
Mark W

Guys, do you think that the next anticipated comic based movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" can beat "Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen"...

tkmy

07-01-2009 12:41 AM
tkmy

Hi, The brake mechanism on my Fiesta 1998 squeaks as I release the pedal. Braking is fine, new-ish pads, shoes and fluid etc and no squeak...

Tony Brett

06-30-2009 04:06 AM
Mrcheerful

Gordon Brown is to try to win back Labour’s core supporters with a pledge to give priority on housing waiting-lists to local residents. A proposal...

Love Europe, Hate the EU

06-29-2009 05:25 PM
Doctor Drivel

Hi, My mother in law has lost the last key for her 2000 Toyota Corolla. It is locked on on her driveway. How are is it to make a new key for such...

Tony Brett

06-29-2009 03:44 PM
Duncan Wood

Sierra 1990 Saphire 1.8 LX. Front off side squeaking when suspension pressed down about 3 inches. Moved steering to full lock both ways and still the...

Rockingrabbit

06-29-2009 12:50 PM
Mrcheerful

Hi, I've just bought myself an 02 Primera 1.8 activ. Good car. It came with aftermarket reversing sensors - home fitted, but seemed quite well...

Jack Russell

06-29-2009 09:30 AM
Mrcheerful

Gotta old car, 9+ years old, and suspenshun is very hard and crashy .... methinks that the shocks may need changing ... but am only thinking...

Alf

06-29-2009 06:03 AM
Mrcheerful

Cheers for getting back to me i searched high and low and could find zilch last time i had issues with ford keys the robbers wanted a hours labour...

Rob H

06-29-2009 03:47 AM
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