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new clutch causing cutout

1998 Mondeo 2l zetec. Had a new clutch fitted yesterday, no problems before going in (apart from clutch!). On collectio...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by REMOVEcynicoid
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by REMOVEcynicoid

Sump washer size on a Mk1 Clio?

Hi, anyone know what size the oil sump washer is on a Mk1 Phase 1 Clio? thank you, /Heds
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hjp25
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by hjp25

Clutch problem?

Peugeot 405 "P" reg Driving in town traffic today I lost the clutch. Foot went to the floor on the clutch pedal and the...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sid
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by sid

Zafira odometer/mileometer

Bloody thing's just disappeared completely - started the engine and there's just a blank space where the numbers should...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by me
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by me

Where get UK fuel consumption figures?

Where on the Net can I get the official UK fuel consumption figures? Does anyone have any figures for a 16 year old 323...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sorry
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by sorry

Swarfega as a handwash

I am not sure what Swarfega is called in the US but in the UK it is a hand cleanser for dirt from activities like fixin...
41 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nomail
41 comments posted 22yrs posted by nomail

306 Turbo Diesel - water leak?

Just a quick question! I was doing a lot of very short journeys yesterday (which was very humid) and on one occasion wh...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tony
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by tony

Help please on locking wheel nuts.

I had a puncture two days ago and when I had it repaired discovered I could not find the key for my locking wheel nuts....
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by NewsDump1
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by NewsDump1

Mondeo Advice

Hi Peeps I am thinking about buying a Mondeo 5 door hatchback, nothing too new about a P or R plate. What common faults...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by matthew-f0ster_SPAMPROOF_
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by matthew-f0ster_SPAMPROOF_

Wax afterwash

Anyone know where I can buy the liquid wax which is used in an auto car wash after the final rinse. Is it the same as a...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam.john374999
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam.john374999

Micra load-sensitive brake valve question

I have a '93 Micra which has just failed it's MOT test. The mechanic told me the braking at the rear wheels is far too...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dave
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by dave

Timing Belt Replacement advice

Hi, The wifes Astra 1.8 16v is approaching the 40k mark so it's timing belt time. Two garages have quoted me different...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by me
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by me

Astra Seat Problem

Hiya, Yesterday I noticed on my Vauxhall Astra MK4, that there is a white rod under the car seat that seems to be loose....
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rdattani
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by rdattani

306 HDI Intermittently not starting.

I have a 1999 306 HDI which has always started on the button until the last few weeks. Now on a number of occasions it...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brianj
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by brianj

'Fault codes' thread closedown

Just to provide closure for those helpful folks who responded to my earlier mails about the sick Omega, I'm pleased to...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mouse-potato
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by mouse-potato