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Halfords digital tyre inflator
Just bought one of these today and gave it a whirl and its pretty damn good from some of the crap ones I had. Did well in the autoexpress review too (made number 1) has a little light on it aswell. A...
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Rear disk caliper Nissan Primera 1998
The drivers side rear disk caliper has seized on my Primera - or rather the piston is sticking. I was quoted around £180 for a new one (I think it's an all in one unit) I'm looking to get one from a...
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OT:? Trailer tyres
Hi All, Not a tyre thread but sorta general tyre thoughts / advice please. About 30 years ago I built a 6'6" x 4' braked 1/2 tonne box trailer using mostly Indespension parts and Morry Minor hubs /...
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Recommend me a Cheap Insurance/Road Tax and Many MPG Diesel Car
Can you name me one?
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Emptying the radiator: Mondeo 2.2 Duratorq
Hi All, OK: I'm one of the strange breed that services cars using genuine Ford materials myself. Even in warranty. Oh yes! Anyway, today I attempted my 35,000 mile service on the Mondy 2.2 Duratorq....
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Noisy renault megane
Hi My renault megane 1.6 litre 2001 regmakes a lot of noise when speeding. louder around 60 MPH. No noise when stationary. left front wheel gets hot after a long drive could this be a wheel problem?...
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Renault engine
Could anyone tell please tell me if the engine on a Renault Clio 1.2 is an interference fit please? A neighbour's car has just lost a few teeth on the cambelt and he's wondering what damage has been...
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HELP! Peugeot carb needed
Hi Newbie here. Hope you can help? I need a working carburettor for my sons car. Peugeot TRIOs 205 1300(?) J reg = 91 I think. Would anyone out there know where I can get one? My mechanic seems to...
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Skoda Felicia front suspension
Hi, About 18 months ago one of the front struts on my 1997 Skoda Felicia 1.9D failed, leaving the lower cup that holds the spring resting on top of the tyre. At the time I was thankful that it...
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bmw 1999 318i starting problems
My 1999 318i has developed and odd problem. Today when i went out to start it - it would not start. Lights and power seem ok, i tried jump leads but the starter is not turning at all. When i turn the...
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Tyre wear woes
My 2004 206 SW HDi wears out the rear left tyre far quicker than the rear right. The left needs changing after just 15,000 miles, the right lasted 40,000. Fronts last about 30,000. This has been the...
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Do You Need Millennium Plus GPS Car Tracking?
...There are many choices out there and the research needed to choose one could drive you crazy. Some have limited features and maybe that's all you need...
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Blown Head Gasket - Have Coolant - Can I Drive 20 Miles?
Hi all. I'm not much of a car guy, so I was hoping someone could give me advice. I already checked some of the boards for an answer to my question, but would like clarification on this. I have a '98...
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Compressed air bottle.
A bit OT, but I'm looking for a 'DIY' compressed air bottle. The sort of thing I mean was about the same size as an aerosol bottle, that you could fill yourself using a compressor or footpump. Are...
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1994 BMW 318i...immobiliser problem?
We have a a 1994 BMW 318i, occasionally it doesnt start, engine turns over fine, but it doesnt appear to fire, as if the immobiliser is disabling it some way, then the indicators and what i believe to...
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