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Cleaning zinc alloy
I have a rather ancient carburettor that had some water in the float chamber and is in poor condition. I presume this is a zinc type alloy and would like to remove all of the zinc oxide in the easiest...
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1 month ago
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Calcium Batteries?
I'd be grateful if anyone could shed some light on the subject of fitting a calcium battery to an older vehicle. I've found conflicting information on this. Some say it is OK but I've also read that...
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2 months ago
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"Proxy Alignment"?
More of a general interest query than a problem. I recently had a problem with our Ducato based motorhome, the Airbag Control box failed. It seems this isn't unusual, sometimes it just needs...
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2 months ago
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(Very) Cold starting problem
Hi All, I bought a 2006 2.2 D Toyota Corolla Verso in Nov 22… It didn’t like starting in the cold / damp. It could be started with the aid of a jump start pack, unless it was below 0 degrees...
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3 months ago
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Re: Ford Fiesta steering rack replacement?
It's not, just Google's abandoned interface to it. You can still access it via a Usenet client: are also a few web frontends, eg: No experience with Fiestas or their steering racks, but when I search...
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3 months ago
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Repairing a steel brake pipe with kunifer?
On daughters new to her 2010 Meriva checkover the local garage mentioned a couple of instances of brake pipe surface corrosion but only minor and that would likely only be 'advises' on the MOT in Feb....
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7 months ago
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Avoiding secondhand Susuki Swifts with troublesome gearboxes.
Someone looking to buy an old second hand ULEZ compliant Susuki Swift. They have hear that the manual gearboxes can be noisy and troublesome. Is there a way to avoid a car with this issue? For...
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8 months ago
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2002 Corolla Headlamp Adjust
Looking at youtube they show a video on how to adjust a Corolla headlamp for up to the year 2001 and then another video onwards from 2003. My Corolla is 2002 and does not have the set up either of...
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10 months ago
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Plastic tube stuck down dipstick hole. ;-(
Hi all, To those who may know their Vauxhall engines, especially the 2004 era 1.6 8V Z16SE ... Long short, in a bit of a hurry to change the oil and go on a 200 mile round trip (take the Mrs to her...
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10 months ago
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high risk and completely different skill set
Most cars with a conventional engine, you can fool about relatively safely, try things out and get somewhere. These electric things seen somewhat less forgiving for that approach, in both complication...
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11 months ago
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Help! Replacing v-belt (serpentine) on VW 1.4 TSI engine
I'm replacing the drive belt on my 1.4 TSI Tiguan with twin chargers. It all seems pretty straightforward EXCEPT how to get the belt between the alternator pulley and the adjacent tensioner pulley...
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11 months ago
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Repairable puncture??
A tyre nicely collected part of a hinge causing a narrow cut some 20mm long in a tyre. The cut is a nominal 45 degrees diagonal to the tyre axis but close to the centre. I'm presuming such a long cut...
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1 year ago
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Old Fiesta uneven idle.
My old (2003) Fiesta 1.4 Zetec is normally very reliable, but has recently developed an annoying problem. Once it has warmed up, the tickover comes down to its usual ~900rpm, but every few seconds...
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1 year ago
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EV log book Cubic Capacity and fuel type?
What appears in a log book for an EV?: P.1 Cylinder capacity (cc) P.3 Type of Fuel
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1 year ago
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electrics from the outside
An EV owner got caught out when their 12V battery died and the emergency key wouldn’t open the door lock as the lock barrel hadn’t been connected up in the factory. Apparently the AA jacked up the...
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1 year ago
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