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Catalogues ?
Who do you grab a a free catalogue from ? I got one from machine mart, just womndering if anyone knows anyone else offering one :) ... handy for killin time lol.
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16 years ago
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Fred must be worried...
Express article about proposed new tyre laws. Chris
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16 years ago
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Distributor contamination
Just out of interest, does anyone know what the substance is, that I can literally chip off the four lead contacts at each service ? Is it insulating in nature or conductive ? Andy
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Audi A3 Squealing wheel/brakes
Any suggestion for the cause of this seen as my dealer claim they are unable to reproduce? Audi A3 (2003) - after about 10 minutes of driving one of the wheels starts to give a metalic squeeling sound...
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16 years ago
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Exchange turbo?
Oh, arse. The Saab seems to have become a two-smoke... It's smoking VERY heavily on idle, over-run and pull away - I reckon the oil seals have just died in the turbo. Anybody got good/bad experiences...
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16 years ago
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Old Fiesta heater problem
My son's girlfriend's Fiesta's heater isn't working. 'S' Reg bog-standard Fiesta. She discovered this, apparently, last Winter (she bought it in Summer). In other words, I don't think it's ever...
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16 years ago
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Nissan Micra. Is this a clutch problem?
Hi, I have a Micra with a manual gearbox. Recently when driving the car out of the garage and then pulling away I get this tinny vibration, a bit like something rubbing on a coil spring. This happens...
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16 years ago
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Xsara HI LP (Lift) Pump
The Lift Pump on my X Reg 90BHP Xsara isnt rnning. Do I need to bleed the fuel system after replacing it (or is this just for the HP side?) TIA
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16 years ago
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Peugeot 106d Ignition key stuck
Wondering if anyone can offer advice on a stuck ignition key in an '03 reg Peugeot 'Zen' (approx 106 equiv). 'Ignition' (it's a diesel!) switch became intermittently faulty, would sometimes not switch...
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16 years ago
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Seicento: How long do cats last?
Am attempting to replace exhaust system on 2001 Fiat Seicento. Has hole in both rear and intermediate sections. I believe it is the original system. The cat looks OK but should it be replaced at the...
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16 years ago
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Creamy stuff under oil cap
Astra 1.6, Y reg... Dipstick has clean oil, cap has very thick, light brown (almost tan) cream on it.... I'm told its water getting into the oil/head gasket blown or on its way out....Expensive to fix...
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16 years ago
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Jacking point
I want to jack up the entire front end of my car (Fiat Punto) and support it on axle stands. Where is the best place to locate the jack? Do I need to do each side individually, or can I lift the front...
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16 years ago
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Flat spot in rev range since new alternator fitted
Hi Last week I had to have a new alternator fitted (last one was overcharging - battery charge warning light came on above 2000rpm and had two sets of headlamp bulbs blow in a week). It may be a...
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Primera flat battery
My Primera SLX 1998 battery keeps going flat - Halfords tested the battery and told me there is something using current even when switched off Anyone know the best way to troubleshoot this?
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16 years ago
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Spotted a cheap trolley jack for anyone after on
subject, spotted this advertised and thought someone in here might benefit from it. I bought one last year from halfords, the 2 tonn one which is decent enough for what I need it for.
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16 years ago
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