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Possible Brake Question

Hi All Recently my 1998 Escort has started to make alot of noise when driving along in a straight line or to the left....
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by k_pestellREMOVEME
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by k_pestellREMOVEME

Lexus dash illumination

Hi Have a lexus 400LS 6 years old and have a problem with dash illumination been told this is common on this vehicle af...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smithy123
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by smithy123

Driving strategy - a question

Hey all! It's been few weeks since this question stated taking laps in my mind. I was wondering how much wear would one...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by matei1550
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by matei1550

Driving strategy - question

Hey all! It's been few weeks since this question stated taking laps in my mind. I was wondering how much wear would one...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by matei1550
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by matei1550

Rust inhibitor

I'm trying to bring an old steel tubular exhaust manifold back to life after it has been sitting in my garage rusting a...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dave_mar
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by dave_mar

"Semi"-synthetic oil - any benefit?

I see there are engine oils labelled "semi/part-synthetic". Are they any real benefit over ordinary mineral oils? Seem...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mike
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by mike

Brakes on a Fiat Ducato

Hi, I'm posting this question on behalf of my auncle - maybe you can help? He has a Fiat Ducato 1995 (N) 1.9 TD (Non AB...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dan.obrien
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by dan.obrien

Ford diesel catalyst

What year did ford start fitting an Oxidation catalyst to its diesel cars in the UK? And does anyone know what is the ex...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lp03
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by lp03

Peugeot 306 1998 Central locking problem

Peugeot 306 1998/S 1.4l petrol. Problem with the central locking - locking the drivers door (by key, or pressing the bu...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dave
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by dave

Rover K engine cost.....?

Hi all, I need a replacement 1.4 16v k series engine.....what should I expect to pay from a scrappies?? Thanks.
73 comments posted 22yrs
posted by centari
73 comments posted 22yrs posted by centari

Driveshaft

Anyone heard of a driveshaft snapping on a 1994 Nissan Primera 2.0 Auto? No? Well, now you have. Mine's just snapped. G...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sjdean
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by sjdean

Omega V6 Overheating

Hi, my Omega V6 has started running hot, checked water for oily deposits etc, which there was none. After a journey, it...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rebelrouser
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by rebelrouser

Vauxhall Oxygen sensor

Can duff oxygen sensors cause rough idle? My Omega's engine management light sometimes comes on when under heavy load -...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pauldotmartins
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by pauldotmartins