Hi. I have a few requests for advice/help with regards to my 1997 Zantia 2.1 TD which are as follows. When we have rain/damp weather, as soon as I...

Tony

11-10-2005 09:51 AM
Tony

Having just downsized from a petrol Focus to a diesel Fiesta for economy reasons, I'm finding the driver's seat very uncomfortable. Years of sitting...

chrisb46@googlemail.com

11-10-2005 08:27 AM
Guy King

Hi all, I've got a 307 (go on get the jokes over with first) and was changing the air filter at the weekend. Couldn't get the top of the airbox off...

Chris Dugan

11-09-2005 07:36 PM
Tim \(remove obvious\)

I'm looking for a Mazda 6 stereo fascia adaptor the same as http://www.revolutionsix.com/metra6.htm I'd prefer to source it from a UK distributor if...

Steven Campbell

11-09-2005 05:16 PM
Steven Campbell

I've read that Primera's gearboxes need a rebuild around 80K Does anyone know what the problem was with these boxes and whether it ever got fixed?

David Wood

11-09-2005 05:09 PM
Simon Dean

As the heading says how do I remove it. the fan only works on full speed does anyone knoe if the switch regulates it or are there resistors at...

Gary Millar

11-09-2005 04:47 PM
Gary Millar

"Usenet Joe" <usenetjoe (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote JB

JB

11-09-2005 02:40 PM
Colin Wilson

Today, I've just been to see and road test the new Honda Civic. We also got to try some of the competition too - Golf, BMW 1 series, A3 and Focus. I...

Andy Hewitt

11-09-2005 09:37 AM
Pete M

Had a text from a workmate - MoT failed on lambda, monoxide and hydrocarbons (only just a fail but still a fail nontheless.) Hence it'll be scratting...

Chris Street

11-09-2005 07:07 AM
Tim..

Vauxhall Omega, 2.5TD, auto, M reg The car seemed a bit reluctant to start on sunday. It had been doing lots of short journeys so I took it for a...

Matthew Angling

11-09-2005 03:39 AM
Rob graham

My Rover Metro 96 has suddenly gone a bit crazy. When I unlock the central locking system, it immediately locks again. The last time I had this...

Garland

11-09-2005 03:05 AM
Garland

Bear with me here, this info I've gained over the phone... A friend bought a VR6 Corrado a few weeks back and last night on his way back from work,...

Sandy Nuts

11-08-2005 06:27 PM
Avanti

http://www.icehouse.net/poohkaren/scam.jpg Aussies at their best! JB

JB

11-08-2005 06:11 PM
JB

1998 Scenic. Sidelights and main beam work but lights stay on sidelights when dipped switched on. The fuses are OK, the relay clicks, and the...

Rooster

11-08-2005 05:34 PM
John

Any one know which way to turn the screw for more fuel? -- Jon

jOn

11-08-2005 01:17 PM
Dave Spam

Hi, Since I bought my car I have never used the rear heated winscreen feature because the connections and rusted and have broken off... i went...

mo

11-08-2005 01:04 PM
Graeme

Anyone know why the subject vehicle might have two batteries (one under each front seat)?

Duval

11-08-2005 12:25 PM
Duncanwood

Hi, My Mother's 1998 Golf (1.9 TDi) has, in the past year, started to become really badly sluggish. It was our first ever brand new car, and was...

Will

11-08-2005 12:15 PM
Will

My Toyota Carina E (petrol, 1995) failed the MOT's emission test. The results are listed below and would like your expert opinion as to what do you...

pramide

11-08-2005 11:25 AM
Tim..

I'm trying to get a couple of O rings. The groove (i.e.ID) is 13.2 mm and the groove width is 3.3 mm. This appears to be a very odd size and is...

Rob graham

11-08-2005 11:01 AM
Kirk John's Son

Hi, has any body had problems with the cat on a Renault Megane? I have a 2000 (X reg) Renault Megane Couple 1.6v Sport Alize which I got a 1.5year...

nalla_cj@hotmail.com

11-08-2005 09:25 AM
nalla_cj@hotmail.com

My none-too-careful mechanic replaced the alternator on my Rover Metro 96. The old one had a plastic protective plate. I've never seen one of these...

Garland

11-08-2005 04:39 AM
Rope

Hi, I have a 1995 Petrol Astra Hatchback, recently it has stopped blowing out hot air, even when the engine is warmed up. The blowers run correctly...

shawry75@gmail.com

11-07-2005 04:33 PM
shawry75@gmail.com

It is obvious that the new Escort look different from the Volvo S40 since one is a hatchback and the other is a salon. However, the other day I...

Johannes

11-07-2005 02:51 PM
Dan delaMare-Lyon

My last stereo (in for 14months) was never installed properly, and was only held up by the fascia/cage (should have been held on at the...

mo

11-07-2005 11:03 AM
Kirk Johnson

The Car: Vx Corsa 1.7D 1998 (Isuzu engine) The Problem, when driving the car around sharp bends (usually right handers) and occasionally up steep...

Tom Burton

11-07-2005 10:36 AM
Anthony Britt

My daughters car a '98 Ford Fiesta 1.25i Zetec 59k miles. Today she said it was juddering on start off. At first I thought maybe not enough...

group_stuff_etc@hotmail.com

11-07-2005 06:44 AM
group_stuff_etc@hotmail.com

hmm I just paid 278 quid to get my new clutch fitted, is this about right ? It was a bit of an emergency ! Simon

srp@lycos.co.uk

11-07-2005 04:47 AM
David Hearn

I need to change the offside rear brake pipe on my Ford Puma which has become corroded. Pre ABS systems this would be an easy job, but I read (in a...

Sunday Driver

11-07-2005 03:21 AM
mrcheerful

Its the numpty again, On the Scenic the display in the centre consol that displays the time/radio/temp is only occasionally visible. It is there at...

Mr Cellophane

11-06-2005 02:21 PM
dojj

Anyone know of a way I can use an alternative stereo in my Mondy without losing the functionality of the remote stick on the steering column??? I'm...

nonymouse

11-06-2005 11:05 AM
Steven Campbell

Clive George wrote: Octavia = Passat = A4 Superb = Fuck knows = A6 Also, any chance we could stop posting all replies to every fucking group? This...

Sandy Nuts

11-05-2005 05:59 PM
neutron

Hi All, Just discovered that my new Cally has an alarm fitted!! I think it is a standard vauxhall unit. It has a little key that is on the key ring...

Fallen

11-05-2005 03:21 PM
Depresion

I have a renault 19 and as it has been off the road for a few months only found out that the fan was seized. With plenty of WD40 and penetrating...

Rodders

11-05-2005 01:12 PM
Guy King

I have a Renault Laguna Estate 1998. It is fitted with a Towsure Trailer kit with a relay in the rear which sounds when operating. I have twice been...

Russ

11-05-2005 01:02 PM
Steptoe

Unfortunately we sprayed anti-mist from "Super Help" by Masion Trd. Int. Ch. 6855 Stabio........... (blue tincan with yellow top) on the carwindows...

Spinner

11-05-2005 12:00 PM
Adrian

Hi My 1.8L 1998 Vectra has developed a problem recently, not found anything like it on the groups before. Scenario 1: After a cold start. Driving...

gerryo

11-05-2005 10:51 AM
gorourke@online.ie

My old 1993 416 Auto 16v. There 35500 on the clock and drives ok as far as I can tell. How many mpg should I be getting were I'm 9 times out of 10...

Arthur

11-05-2005 06:09 AM
Clive George

Stupid question: does anyone know if alloys with 185x55x13 tyres (from xr3i) will fit my standard Peugeot 205 diesel (L reg) that takes 155x70x13...

seabreeze

11-05-2005 03:32 AM
seabreeze

Please could someone save my sanity and tell me exactly where to locate the transmission oil filler plug on a Citroen AX (1.5D, 1995). The Haynes...

Nick Dobb

11-05-2005 02:27 AM
mrcheerful

Has anybody heard of that trick with bathroom mirrors to prevent steam from condensating on it? The trick is to spray shaving foam on a bathroom...

Arthur

11-04-2005 04:32 PM
Guy King

Yes I know it seems like a joke but my jumpstart battery is really totally flat, I suspect when putting it away I accidentally clicked the light...

Steptoe

11-04-2005 03:54 PM
Steptoe

Ted wrote: The pop up system uses a multi-CD changer in the boot for the maps, GB is on one disc, you can load others. Controls are on back of...

Tim \(remove obvious\)

11-04-2005 01:32 PM
Stu

Hi, For the 130 TDCi (6 speed) am I correct in thinking the viscosity should be 5w/30? Thanks, Mark

Mark

11-04-2005 11:56 AM
Pete Smith

re 1993 escort estate 1.8 i : I have been told mixed info as to correct type of pump/sender for my car . One goes vertically straight down into tank...

peteilk

11-04-2005 07:30 AM
peteilk

Hi, I know little about car registration and don't own a car. A friend of a friend is selling their registration "Y90 BUG - private plate available...

mjy198

11-04-2005 05:45 AM
AstraVanMan

There is a small play on the nearside front wheel(RWD drive car). The car failed its Mot beacause of this. The mechanic told me it's the track rod...

mini86

11-04-2005 05:19 AM
Adrian

"Alf Higgins" <AH> wrote Hmm, I'd have thought with this sort of voltage you'd at least hear it veryyyy slowwwly try turn over then die. The click...

Sandy Nuts

11-04-2005 05:09 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

"Alf Higgins" <AH> wrote I don't think it's impossible, but I've never seen it. I think there's probably more chance your battery is...

Sandy Nuts

11-04-2005 05:07 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

How's a battery charger charge a battery? It puts about 14-15v across the terminals of the battery. How's an alternator charge a battery? It puts...

Tech&Tool

11-04-2005 05:05 AM
Conor