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Nissan Primera GT and 97 RON petrol

Hi, I have a 1998 Primera GT and it says on the petrol filler flap to use 95 RON petrol. I assume using 97 RON will be...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by J.W.T.Smith
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by J.W.T.Smith

Mazda MX-5 1800 99my - Timing chain/belt

Anyone know whether this is a belt or chain timed engine? The dealer reckons it's due for change at it's next service,...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by danclyon
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by danclyon

Another XJ40 question

If I brake sharply at low speed, or when I brake and come to a halt and release the brake pedal, there is often a mild...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by udontneed2know
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by udontneed2know

Oil pressure sender (XJ40)

How do you get to the thing exactly? The Haynes manual is a bit vague on this bit. I can just about get my hand in to t...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by udontneed2know
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by udontneed2know

Towing Automatics..

So, if you've just towed someones stricken car for a few miles and then noticed the manual says not to, what's the likel...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by news
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by news

Tow Bar wanted for BMW

Can anyne help me I have a BMW 3 series touring 1990 model and I need a tow bar for it. I dont want to pay out for a new...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gaz1012
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by gaz1012

Where is Stop Solenoid on VECTRA

Can anyone tell me where the stop solenoid is on my diesel Vectra (2000 x20dtl). Thanks Bamaa
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bamaa
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by bamaa

Clutch?

Hi Whats the best way of testing to see if my clutch is going to pack in Is there anything I can do myself or should the...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by anon
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by anon

Are OBDII scanners any use

I've just set up an autoelectrical business after 8 years with a Mercedes commercial vehicle dealer. I have good engine...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bravo6
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by bravo6

Fiat Brava problem

Hi folks, I'm after a bit of feedback wrt a problem I'm, experiencing with my Fait Brava atm. For some reason the engin...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Lesley
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by Lesley

Alternator funny

Howdo, The ignition light on the dash of the TR8 now doesn't go out when the car is running, indeed it glows more brigh...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by james.dore
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by james.dore

pug 306 noisy deceleration ?

Hello i have a peugeot 306 1995 120 k miles on slowing down below 40mph its difficult to describe but i'd say i can hea...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by nobody

PUG 306 Help

I have a 306 2.0 XSi 1997 P Reg. It stalls on warm up, and also when on the motorway going above 65-70mph the engine ma...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by delta
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by delta

Focus roof bar bolts?

I have a pair of Automaxi roof bars for the 5 door Focus. There should be 8 bolts that fit into the Focus 'hidden' roof...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mailbox100
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by mailbox100