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Peugeot HDI Cambelt Change

I have a '99 306 HDI, coming up to 60,000 miles which I am putting in for a cambelt change next week. Are there other t...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brianj
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by brianj

Which windscreen wiper

Hi, My current set of wipers are not able to clean effectively. In fact they are simply creating a mess on my windscree...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mili
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by mili

Laguna Spark Plugs

Does anyone know how to replace spark plugs on a 99 laguna? It is a 1.8 16v 99 T reg Cheers Andy
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

Clio valve clearances wanted

My son has got a 19921 Renault Clio 1.2 which has got noisy tappets, can anyone please tell us what the correct clearanc...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by terry.birch
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by terry.birch

Trailing arm bushes on '94 Rover 214

Hi all, I'm sure there's some knowledgable Rover boffins around here who can help me. It looks like the rear trailing a...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dsmart
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by dsmart

1.6 Focus overheating - possible causes?

T reg 1.6 focus. 90k on the clock. Heading out the other day 3 miles from home temp gauge goes to max and an orange war...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by D.M.Chapman
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by D.M.Chapman

Volvo V70 electrical

Hi all Battery goes flat after car has been standing for a couple of days Battery is known to be good I think likely ca...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by blah
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by blah

Clio cam belt broken.

Hello, The cam belt broke today on my dad's (just in case you thought it was mine) 1.2 8Valve 1993 clio. I've only had...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by designelect
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by designelect

Getting sparks to the spark plugs

I think I'm getting closer to solving my problem (one of my problems). I took a look at my ignition leads and they were...
62 comments posted 22yrs
posted by petermcmillan_uk
62 comments posted 22yrs posted by petermcmillan_uk

Leave your car parked in gear

I have read several threads recently about cars rolling away with the handbrake apparently on (uk.legal). This is cause...
18 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nbkm57
18 comments posted 22yrs posted by nbkm57

Ford Escort Emissions

Hey Group, Just had my 1.4 Escort (CVH) Single Point Injection - 1994, MOT`ed and the CO is at 6.374, and my Hadro Carb...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by test
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by test

Cavalier 2.0i 16v (ecotec) cambelt?

Time's approaching for a cambelt change on my 1995 Cavalier. Engine's a 2.0i 16v Ecotec. I've been quoted £195 for repl...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mike
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by mike

Please help Rover 25 intermittent starting problem

Hi folks, my other halfs rover 25 is having a problem starting. Its a 3 year old 1.4 104 bhp rover 25. Most times when...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jwoodhall
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by jwoodhall

Old Sat Nav?

Been looking for a secondhand car. I am looking at something 2-3 years old, and one or two models I am considering or h...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mailbox100
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by mailbox100

Track rod end - OEM/Fast fit difference?

On changing the front discs and pads on my Audi (1996 A6 Avant 2.5TDi) I noticed a split track rod end bush/gaiter, whi...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by FuckOff
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by FuckOff