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Dummy load for gearbox.

I want to change the gear oil. How could one provide a safe dummy load for the gearbox. The car is off the road so canno...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by post
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by post

Vauxhall Diesel Clutch

The clutch is slipping on my newly acquired 1.7TD Cavalier. I hear this is just a 1 hour job. This is the first clutch...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by no

Diesel MPG guage

I seem to be asking the impossible, i want a dash mounted MPG meter for my van, it's a diesel, so i need something with...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Nosp
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Nosp

Fiesta poor starting

My son has just bought a cheap 1.0 cc 1990 Fiesta. Problem is it takes an age to start even after a long run. When it d...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by leotf7
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by leotf7

Warm Air-Conditioning!

My Air Con is not as cold as it should be.... From what I gather the "Freon" needs recharging - is this info correct and...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by oli
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by oli

How do gearbox bearings fail... ?

The inner diff bearings on my gearbox have a lot of play in them, and probably not much life left. Just wondering what...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by oi
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by oi

Nexia 1.5GLXi Cambelt change intervals?

I've heard it's pretty important to get the timing belt on the Nexia 1.5GLXi changed before the recommended interval. Ca...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by studiosoundxx
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by studiosoundxx

ford escort

drivers side electric window keeps cutting out. is it a common problem? is it easy to fix?
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Alan.Kirby3
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by Alan.Kirby3

rear lights, 3 or 4 wires???

I have to put new non standard rear lights in my VW rabbit since the old lights are all banged up and replacements are...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by outhouse
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by outhouse

Renault 5 starter

Anyone got any tips for how to change a Renault 5 1400 Campus starter motor?
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by john
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by john

Locked out!

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier LS. Problem: Can't unlock. I've tried the key in the driver's side and key in the passenger side...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pm
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by pm

Advice Please: Escort Bumpers

Could anyone tell me please the history of Escort rear bumpers! I am trying to get a *rear* bumper for a 1998 1800 Si Z...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mailbox100
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by mailbox100

Golf GTi non-starting

Hi, Just bought myself a £70 Golf Gti to play with over the summer. It's solid and in good nick apart from the engine d...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stickit
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by stickit

Used Vitara Spares

Hi all, I'm desperately after a spare wheel mount for a Suzuki Vitrara Sport (1994). Any ideas where to get one other th...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Mark
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by Mark

This Bloody Escort

Hey Again Group, Escort 1.4i (Single Point) 1994 Well i spent a good afternoon yestarday under my bonnet, i`ve done a f...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by test
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by test