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TORX size

What size TORX driver is needed to remove the rear screen washer outlet / light module on a 2004 Focus hatchback? Thanks
23 comments posted 13yrs
posted by example
23 comments posted 13yrs posted by example

Weep on power steering pressure hose

mk4 golf 1.6 8v 99 auto I have had a weep on the high pressure power steering line from pump to rack for a while now no...
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posted by none
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by none

Mazda 323 wheel arches

Can anyone tell me where i can buy replacement rear wheel arches for a 323f 1995 5door cheers
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posted by mitch23ajd
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Stubborn crankshaft pulley bolt - any tips?

I'm changing the cambelt on my wife's 2002 1.25L Fiesta, or at least trying to as I haven't even got to the fun bit yet...
44 comments posted 13yrs
posted by mathewjamesnewton
44 comments posted 13yrs posted by mathewjamesnewton

Eml oddity !

2002 Rover 25 1.6 SLi Most Saturdays I do a round trip of about 60 miles, with a couple of stops of 15 minutes or so -...
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posted by zmjvkiwi
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by zmjvkiwi

Change wheel bearing 206

How difficult is it to change a front wheel bearing on a Peugeot 206SW? I was going to have a go myself but it looks lik...
15 comments posted 13yrs
posted by jimmyriddle
15 comments posted 13yrs posted by jimmyriddle

Focus 2004 rear washer motor location ?

Focus LX 1.8 diesel 2004. Where is the rear screen washer motor? The rear washer motor is noisy with no water coming ou...
11 comments posted 13yrs
posted by example
11 comments posted 13yrs posted by example

Battery connected up wrong way round!

Dont know how I did this but I did.... It even started. Then I noticed the smoke. Stopped engine quickly and whipped le...
52 comments posted 13yrs
posted by bertiebigbollox
52 comments posted 13yrs posted by bertiebigbollox

The joys of amateur mechanics

A new customer today, VW Passat, it needs new rear pads which the owner had bought, he had then engaged the services of...
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posted by g.odonnell35
36 comments posted 13yrs posted by g.odonnell35

Cold idle temperature switch

My 1997 1.9TD Ducato diesel always idles a bit fast. I was told by the garage that changed the cam belt that the cold s...
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posted by timdownie2003
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by timdownie2003

Mystery car part

Pic: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/3bhg8k06pqdqgg7/YhEeFw9OFr I found this mystery part lodged between the brake master cy...
14 comments posted 13yrs
posted by cyberwitch
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by cyberwitch

Quick question for the MOT testers

Elderly neighbour has his car booked in for MOT tomorrow. Testing station has said to bring his logbook? I've had a qui...
15 comments posted 13yrs
posted by contact.us
15 comments posted 13yrs posted by contact.us

Servicing question low mileage versus age

Have a My11 Focus nearly due for it's 2yr service, but it's only done 8k miles. Last service was at 6K miles (oil+filte...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by cyberwitch
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by cyberwitch