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Zetec-E Engine Oil

I've heard a couple of conflicting stories about which oil should be used in the Zetec engine. Apparantly there is a pr...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by testbox
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by testbox

Catalytic converter....help..

hi, I have a Frontera 2.2 16v. My catalytic converter has stared to rattle on cold starting , although it fine when the...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ridavies
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by ridavies

Mk2 Golf Auto Starter

Have a M8 with one of these and the starter has hust given up. Anyone ever done one of these? I cant even find it:-) Is...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nsjpt
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nsjpt

MX5 with fubar cambelt...

I have been kindly informed that this is to be my job for next week. So, how hard? Spoke to my mate who works for Mazda...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pete.murray
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by pete.murray

Polo "pearlescent" key stratch

Some charmer has run a key lightly but precisely along my wife's 1999 Polo from bonnet to hatch. It doesn't seem very d...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by oaknet
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by oaknet

Paging SteveH: Alfa info request

As you seem to be the FOAK for Alfas, I need some info on which is deemed to be their best 1.5-2.0L fuel-injected flat...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jmbyrneNILSPAM
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmbyrneNILSPAM

Hadrian Panels

I'm about to book the 75 in for a bit of bodywork.... Anyone know if it's possible to buy Hadrian panels online? - I wa...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by steve
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by steve

Welding

I fancy having a go at welding, so does anyone know a suitable newsgroup? Or recommend any mags/books on the subject. I...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tandrmackey
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by tandrmackey

Nissan Micra 1.0L g Plate 89 (gearbox prob)

She keeps slipping out of third. I have not checked gearbox oil level yet. I assume this will be a new ( recon) gearbox...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lol
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by lol

What would cause this to happen?

PUG 306 2.0 XSi stalling on start up. When the engine is warm it's ok, doesn't stall. Lambda sensor, or summit else? Ps...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by delta
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by delta

Ka stalling

I have been away in America for the last 3 months, while I've been away my parents have been driving my car - although...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by junk
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by junk

Windscreen replacement costs

Hi Just wondering what the average cost is these days to have a windscreen replaced without going through insurance? Tha...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by None
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by None

Rover 75 Club SE 2.0 CDT

I'm consider buying a Rover 75 Club SE 2.0 CDT.. it claims to have done 56,000miles. It has am electronic display that...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jassira53
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jassira53

V5 Slip

Is it ok to sell a car using that little slip off the bottom of a V5, or do I need to change the car into my name
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by neil36spamstop
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by neil36spamstop