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Thinking of buying a motor for about £2K (approx 3x as much as I've ever spent in the past!) and wondering about getting a survey done on it. Are the...
John Stumbles
03-28-2007 01:51 PM
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The Grundig SC303 in my Cav has just gone doolally and won't tune in any more. 'Proper' SC303s with the removable display (as opposed to the later...
Peter Twydell
03-28-2007 01:33 PM
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In news:l_KdnS0AtqFzrJTbRVnyuwA (AT) bt (DOT) com, Coyoteboy <coyoteboyuk (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wittered on forthwith; Fuxake, the 540i I used to...
Jules
03-28-2007 12:43 PM
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What is the best way to repair a Black, natural, plastic front fender (Bumper) scratched on a brick wall and not so deep Thanks D
Dutchman
03-28-2007 09:15 AM
Conor Go to last post
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Its certainly more of a tin'y rattle, a bit like an exhaust rattle. But its not the exhaust, as its just had a new one.
luke58
03-27-2007 03:45 PM
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This is a hypothetical question.....well, maybe! I have two battery chargers, a 5 amp and a 4 amp. What would be the effect of hooking them both up...
co10
03-27-2007 03:35 PM
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The engine on my Laguna DCI diesel estate has just blown in the most spectacular manner: a sudden loss of power, a strange whineing noise and then...
Nige
03-27-2007 01:42 PM
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has anyone suffered from persistent flu and cold symtoms which could be related to the bacteria accumalated in the air-conditioning...
guzzler
03-27-2007 09:40 AM
guzzler Go to last post
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Is there anything available to have a go at pulling out a dent yourself? Like magnet/sucker or whatever?
paulfoel
03-27-2007 09:31 AM
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Any good cheap places to go for a length of brake pipe for above car? Only places I can find ATM want to sell me 25 metres of the stuff. I only need...
Tunku
03-26-2007 06:05 PM
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I'm after a ready made housing to take a standard size car radio - not for use in a car, though. Needs to be fairly strong, and a full box...
Dave Plowman (News)
03-26-2007 05:33 PM
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The Niss. dealers nearest to me are total cr**! The list of moans I have about them (apart from the HUGE wait everytime I go there) would take up too...
mike
03-26-2007 04:09 PM
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The cat. has been replaced and the emissions are actually fine now. However, it's still failing the MOT because, when holding at 'fast idle' the ECU...
SteveH
03-26-2007 03:12 PM
Zathras Go to last post
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Hi all, has anyone bought from autowindows? I`m very tempted, but would like to avoid paying customs etc. They don`t have any UK stockers at the...
Simon Finnigan
03-26-2007 10:40 AM
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Hopefully a real answer this time new a class service costs? worth it? do it yourself? warranty? etc any help appreciated cheers Coach
Coach
03-25-2007 12:47 PM
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Bit of a long shot I know, but does anybody know the difference between the alternators on a BX 1.9D and a BX turbodiesel? GSF have them listed...
Clive George
03-25-2007 12:19 PM
Clive George Go to last post
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Greetings folks, Anyone knows where I can obtain manual for aforementioned car? Regards, Alex.
arannak
03-25-2007 10:27 AM
co10 Go to last post
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How do you get the drums of the rear brakes so i can fit new shoes....... -- Message posted via...
Anthony16121968 via CarKB.com
03-25-2007 10:16 AM
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I have s very simple battery tester with a needle that goes into the green section ( Good) when the battery is charged and also indicates to you in...
ramjaminn1
03-24-2007 04:18 PM
malc Go to last post
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Hello group. I have noticed that my petrol 1.6 litre Ford Escort has had some minor trouble starting. The battery has been changed as the original...
gm
03-24-2007 04:13 PM
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Hi all... really hope you can help me. I have a VW Polo 1996 straight diesel 1.9 5 door. Yesterday when leaving work I noticed that my Glow Plug...
Shay
03-24-2007 03:36 PM
Shay Go to last post
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A friend says her Astra keep losing water. The garage pressure tested the engine and couldn't find a leak. She also tried some rad seal stuff. ...
Steve Bowyer
03-24-2007 01:05 PM
Conor Go to last post
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Hi, I have a Y reg vw passat diesel estate. It is seviced and mot at the same dealers. I put the car in for annual service a week ago. The first...
joe
03-24-2007 12:01 PM
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Has anyone else wondered who designs them with such tight turns and walls that are there to scrape your car? The ramps just don't flow. Any ideas...
John
03-24-2007 10:31 AM
Neil Williams Go to last post
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i would like my next car to have airconditioning, and effective fast working air con at that is there considerable difference in speed of chilling...
beerismygas
03-24-2007 09:45 AM
DervMan Go to last post
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I've decided to rebuild my diesel Scrote as a project while I look or a new job. I'm looking for a Mark 6 Escort Ghia or Si to steal an interior...
Paul Cummins
03-24-2007 08:44 AM
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My mondeo hatch fuel door release lever won't open the fuel door. When I pull the lever up, it feels like it's not connected to anything. Presumably...
padraigjoseph@gmail.com
03-23-2007 08:13 PM
Stephen Leak Go to last post
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hello everyone. i ahve seen some one is talking about the registration plate related to LONDON and that prompts me to ask this question. can some...
LAKMAL
03-23-2007 03:01 PM
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot Go to last post
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My normaly reliable car as started poor pick and even stalled at lights. Try to accelorate but struggles but then seems to suddenly cure it self and...
gslewis@supanet.com
03-23-2007 01:30 PM
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The water bottle for the windscreen wash on my car continually fills up with slime, algy and other residues - does anyone know what's causing this? -...
Phil L
03-23-2007 10:18 AM
TMC Go to last post
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I have an intermittent starting problem with a Laguna II. Basically I press the start button and there is no response from the starter motor at all -...
leo
03-23-2007 07:35 AM
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Hi, need to sort my little sisters car. At the moment she can't tell how fast she's going as speedo not working. Not so good for a learner! Question...
Irwin
03-23-2007 07:23 AM
Irwin Go to last post
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Anyone got an ELM327 scanner or interface they don't need? -- leo
leo
03-23-2007 05:53 AM
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Hi, anyone know if fuel injector cleaning products are useful or necessary? The main dealership my wife takes her car to puts it in the fuel tank...
Andy Larder
03-23-2007 05:07 AM
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Hi I have a Toyota and my key want stick into ignition barrel. I put some oil we40 it didn't help. I also made new key just to try if old one worn...
Bobby
03-22-2007 04:54 PM
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Hello, I have a 2001 Astra diesel estate and have found that the brake lights at either side do not work but the one in the top of the rear...
No-one
03-22-2007 02:29 PM
No-one Go to last post
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Just out of curiosity, what happens if the car battery goes completely flat while the central locking is on? How do you open the bonnet to sort it...
Just Another Peugeot Fan
03-22-2007 12:35 PM
Chrs Go to last post
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Hello. I have an 02reg mk5 fiesta. The gearbox has always been noisy (whines a lot) and has got worse over time, (now at 42,000 miles). I have...
Kenny
03-22-2007 11:19 AM
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Replaced the clutch in my R reg. Picnic & now i find that the speedo will not work. `Help` Have i left the speedo connection off if so where is it.
jim@gemsec.co.uk
03-22-2007 09:26 AM
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Back in December the temperature gague shot up into the red, when I drove at any kind of speed dropped back to dead normal around town. I took it to...
n1968m@hotmail.co.uk
03-22-2007 08:32 AM
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Had to hire a small runaround for my wife, took the Corsa with automatic transmission (it's a sort of semi-auto unit). Anyway it's bloody awful...
Robbie Mayhem
03-22-2007 05:14 AM
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Having noted a number of threads on starting problems in this NG I thought I would post mine: A 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 ELX, starts fine every time when...
PSOE
03-22-2007 04:07 AM
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My local Lidl (Tooting) have these back in stock at 4.99. It's a wall wart with crock clips on the output leads. Max output 0.6 amp with...
Dave Plowman (News)
03-21-2007 08:10 PM
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I have a typical problem. I have a Nissan Micra L shaped. Off late it is giving me trouble when I try to start it in the morning. I have got the...
amit.asthana@gmail.com
03-21-2007 04:57 PM
Colin Wilson Go to last post
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....hoping my cambelt isn't not be involved in this... Hyundai Accent, S reg (70k on the clock, cambelt changed at 40k) When I turn the ignition, I...
Colin Wilson
03-21-2007 04:52 PM
Colin Wilson Go to last post
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Hi all, this is a weird question, which is why I`m asking here before going to a garage :-) Basically I`ve been given a new wheel, the tyre of which...
Simon Finnigan
03-21-2007 11:41 AM
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On Mar 21, 9:08 am, oldcandl... (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk wrote: should find a plug on the bottom. When the engine is running pull the plug. This...
malc
03-21-2007 07:28 AM
Malc Go to last post
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I guess this one must have come up before as it's a known prob with the old KA's . A couple of the wires have severed in the door loom and the...
topo
03-21-2007 06:19 AM
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On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:21:39 -0000, Coyoteboy <coyoteboyuk (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote: Now try clipping a brick sideways. You can apply some...
tishtash
03-21-2007 04:37 AM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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I went to check the spark plugs on our Vauxhall tonight with a view of checking on their condition and finding out what size were fitted. I removed...
Gio
03-20-2007 03:10 PM
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