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Which Old cars Use Inductive-Type Tachometers

I need one. Seem to remember the Hunter had one where the coil wire simply looped through the back of the device withou...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sands
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by sands

Mondeo Power Steering Rack

Hi I had to change the power steering rack on my 94 1800 a while back, I fitted a recon unit cost me £150, did the work...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

New tyres

OK, I've got more problems now, I think I need new tyres. I checked the pressures etc on my tires today and noticed cra...
104 comments posted 22yrs
posted by petermcmillan_uk
104 comments posted 22yrs posted by petermcmillan_uk

Driveshaft nut is gonna be the death of me

I having big trouble with a driveshaft nut and I was hoping someone could come up with an idea of how to remove it. It...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by daveskirrow
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by daveskirrow

Adjust car door Peugeot 206

Looking for tips to adjust a front, drivers, door on a Peugeot 206 (three door model) - it got caught in a high wind an...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chriscaffs
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by chriscaffs

sunroof motor

Anyone know where I can get hold of a electric sunroof motor for a Scorpio GhiaX in the merseyside area thanx
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nw0013770
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nw0013770

Silca key cutting machine

Long shot I know, but does anyone here have experience of Silca key cutting machines, specifically the dongle needed to...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stuartnospamggray
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by stuartnospamggray

Detachable front for a Sony CDX-CA700 in a VW Polo

I've just bought a VW Polo 1.4CL for 'er indoors but it the detachable front piece of the CD player is missing. The guy...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bo1lerdoc
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by bo1lerdoc

Re: How do I store tires/tyres for a very long time???

> I have some new, unused tires which recently went out of production. > Because they are so damn good I want to store...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mikgibbs at tiscali dot co dot uk
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by mikgibbs at tiscali dot co dot uk

Tooth discrepancy on ABS tone wheels?

Hi everyone, My Hyundai Coupe is in need of a new rear hub and, to cut a long story short, my local garage (non-Hyundai...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by usenet
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by usenet

Avensis sunroof

The electric sun roof on our Toyota avensis ( T Reg) wont shut properly. The local main agent wants £350 to replace the...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by abuse
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by abuse

Mondeo gearstick rattle

There is something inside my gearstick that is rattling, and its driving me nuts. I have taken the handle off but it se...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tigermott
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by tigermott

Too many failures on 93 Mk3 fiesta?

I've run fiestas since 1979 with few problems. The latest one is a 93L plate 1.1 that I've had since 12months old and a...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bob.minchin
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by bob.minchin

sticking rear hatch on corolla

hi, I have a ten year old corolla and the rear hatch seems to stick just enough to prevent the catch being able to rele...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tru5tru
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by tru5tru

98 Mondeo Electric Window Problem

The nearside front electric window on my 98 Mondeo has started to play up. It goes down OK if a little slowly but going...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mikeday
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by mikeday