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1989 Nissan Micra Brakes

Any advice on the following please Fitting new shoes to rear brakes According to haynes i should have a spring return c...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lol
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by lol

Limited Slip Differential - Disadvantages?

Does anyone know if there are any disadvantages to a limited slip differential? In particular, the Torsen type. Thanks P...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by platham
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by platham

Renault Espace won't turn over

Hi, I have a Renault Espace on an H plate which will not turn the starter at all. There is no solenoid click. The ignit...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stu.barnes
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by stu.barnes

VW Polo Fuses

Hi, I have recently bought a 1993 VW Polo Coupe which came without an owners manual. I need to check the dashboard ligh...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alan
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by alan

IMOBILISER WIRING DIAGRAM

Hi guys, Basically a friend has a Fiat Usylees 2 ltr petrol, The keypad wires came loose where you enter the pin number...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by richard.jones500NOSPAM
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by richard.jones500NOSPAM

Corsa Steering Problem

I have recently bought a 98 Corsa 1.4 and I am having a few problems with the steering; 1) If you let go of the wheel i...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by R0B.kirk
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by R0B.kirk

Escort wheel nuts same as Focus wheel nuts?

I have some 'locking' wheel nuts from a 98 Escort with alloys. I just bought an early 2001 Focus with alloys that I get...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no_one
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by no_one

Renault 5 fumes

I've an old Renault 5 that leaks so much funes, you'd think there was a fire in the back seat. It seems that the seals...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lkjlkj
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by lkjlkj

Mondeo Locking Wheel Nuts

When I removed a front wheel on my '98 Mondeo I noticed that the locking wheel nut was a wee bit chewed up and then the...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stuart
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by stuart

Screenwash for Flies?

What screenwash gets flies guts off my windscreen? I'm currently using a bit of Autoglym car shampoo in the washer bott...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doki
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by doki

Advice wanted!!! Ford Scorpio

I know a lot of people think the Scorpio as a hideous or ugly or both looking car, but I'm afraid to say I quite like t...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mark(re_move_this)
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by mark(re_move_this)

Original-ish Cooper 'S' - further info (long post)

Hi again, I have some more information on the Mini Cooper 'S' my dad is thinking about selling for restoration. It was...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by iain.mclaren
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by iain.mclaren

VX Carlton Elec Window - Intermittent Fault

Dear all, I have a 1990 (J Plate) Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 Diplomat, and a couple of problems which I hope you can help wit...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by a.j.beddoes
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by a.j.beddoes

Fifth Gear

Personally I thought last night's show was definitely one of the better ones of the series. Quite enjoyed Jay Kay's tou...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by FuckOff
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by FuckOff

water pouring from the exhaust pipe

Today I was following a car and I could see water was pouring from the exhaust pipe (not just the odd drop here and ther...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by davef1xxx
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by davef1xxx