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Cavalier ECU problem?

Hi, I was going up the A9 the other day (which was unbelievably busy, as usual). A rare chance to overtake came, so I d...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by iain.mclaren
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by iain.mclaren

Rover 214 - jumps out of 5th gear

Hello group, Car is a '93 Rover 214 cabrio with the R65 gearbox. The problem is that 5th gear will no longer stay engag...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cabroiolet214
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by cabroiolet214

Battery

Hi all So I get a new car battery and find that the two points for connecting the leads from the car are quite small an...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by skint4sure
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by skint4sure

Exhaust woes

hello again following up my previous post (Pattern Parts) it seems replacing the front pipe on my punto has uncovered a...
19 comments posted 22yrs
posted by iaintsayingcosofspam
19 comments posted 22yrs posted by iaintsayingcosofspam

Window tint film

How easy is it to fit window tint film , I only want to do it to the rear side windows to keep the sun off the dog when...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by j.crawford2k
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.crawford2k

Smart Pulse on Ebay

Our Colin needs a new home so if you're interested, have a look here: http://tinyurl.com/35tyy Cheers, Mogweed.
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mogweedTWOTHOUSAND
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by mogweedTWOTHOUSAND

veg powered Volvo

My 86 volvo 740 turbo wagon blew the motor today. any idea on crossovers to veg? I happen to make cold pressed oils, any...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by voder
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by voder

Epoxy Windscreens?

Ello, Is an epoxy windscreen hard to replace? MR2 Mk1. Word.
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by noone
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by noone

MR2 Engine Rebuild

Hello, State of car when it went in: Engine burning oil, back pressure? as gasses go down the wrong way past the (a) pi...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by noone
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by noone

Ford Pinto SOHC valve stem oil seals

My pinto engine from a Ford Sierra (now in kitcar) needs the valve stem oil seals replacing, a job I will be doing shor...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by fake
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by fake

Any ideas ford escort 1.6 (96)

Recently bought an escort and it runs fine except for it cutting out when cold. It starts ok but when I put it into gea...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by merseyman64
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by merseyman64

Scrapping a car

Is it true it costs money to scrap a car? When my cavalier failed it's MOT, the garage helpfully said they would scrap...
50 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bob
50 comments posted 22yrs posted by bob

FS : Saab9000 CDe for Spares or Repair

Hi, Due to non payment, I am re-advertising my Saab 9000 CDe. For spares or repair. 1994 4 Door Saloon, in metallic red...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by amm_uk
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by amm_uk

FAO Dave Baker

Ever get anywhere with those Ferodo pads?
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doki
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by doki

Megane running Badly

Does anyone have any ideas 1997 car 130k miles always runs well Now Starts perfectly Runs for 5-10 miles like a dream a...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nimbusjunk
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nimbusjunk