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Vectra CAT and petrol smell Pls help ?????????

Hi I have a couple of problems with my vectra. I recently bought an R reg 1.8 Vectra, Whilst driving on the motorway I...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by boy_wonder48
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by boy_wonder48

Golf TDi rough running

Hi, I have a 99 Golf TDi 110 which I'm happy with.. however, when I slow down, the engine starts 'yo-yoing' ie the revs...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by daz
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by daz

Merc 300TE 1988 - head gasket gone?

I've got a 1988 300TE 12 valve auto (UK model) and whenever the revs go over 4,000 (yes, I know - I drive it on Sport m...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by asfo22NOSPAMTAVERYMUCH
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by asfo22NOSPAMTAVERYMUCH

Cost of respray

I need to sort out a couple of patches of rust both on the lower half of the drivers door. One area is about 5 cm in di...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nothing
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nothing

Excess brake pedal travel

Hi, (1983 Mk2 Fiesta 950) Since fitting a new handbrake cable I have a lot of travel on the footbrake. I've definitely...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stevestallion2
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by stevestallion2

Renault Safrane overheats but fans ok?

My Renault Safrane RXE overheats when standing in traffic but the radiator fans appear to be working ok. I can keep it...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mark
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by mark

Whistleing oitreon Turbo

There is a whistling noise on my ZX turbo Diesel which starts when the turbo kicks on at around 2000rpm. I've taken the...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kinrsole
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by kinrsole

Where do I put trolley jack and axle stands?

Ok, I'll sound a complete numpty I know! 1998 Escort. I have the supplied jack with the car, but I have just been given...
27 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no_one
27 comments posted 22yrs posted by no_one

rover 214/45 head gasket

Can anybody tell me if the rover 45 has the same head gasket fail rate as the earlier 214/414. Ive heard the 45 has a di...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by f
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by f

Volvo blue 232 touch-up paint?

Where is the best place to get blue 232 touch-up paint? I presume that I will have to venture into the land of my Main...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by SamWidge
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by SamWidge

Fiat Panda overheating

My 1990 Panda FIRE is overheating when stationary in traffic, but is fine when blasting 100 miles the M6 yesterday. Som...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rich
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by rich

4ws warning light on 1990 Import Celica

Hi... I have a 1990 imported Toyota Celica.... The 4WS warning light comes on, this is "4WS2 lit up in red on the right...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by none
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by none

OT: Collision with cyclist

I apologise that this is off-topic but this seems the best group to post as it is likely to be read by people who may h...
49 comments posted 22yrs
posted by andrewportess
49 comments posted 22yrs posted by andrewportess

Almera oil gets dirty quick

Car: 1.4 P reg Nissan Almera, 70K miles, bought at 62K miles. The car runs fine, doesn't smoke, doesn't use any oil. BU...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nobody2
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by nobody2