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escort seems to jump

ok here goes I have a m reg ford escort 1.8 zetec & while I am driving along slowly either just speeding up or just slo...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by peter.higgs
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by peter.higgs

How to get rid of old petrol?

What's a good and safe way to get rid of a can of old petrol? The fuel has been in the can for many years and so it woul...
19 comments posted 22yrs
posted by news
19 comments posted 22yrs posted by news

Nissan Micra Tyre Pressure

Hi, I have got a second hand Nissa Micra (F Reg). I haven't got any car manuals with it. I am looking for second hand c...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by manish
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by manish

Fuel consumption and power steering

Is there a link between fuel consumption and power steering? I ask because I noticed a big difference in fuel consumpti...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by news
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by news

For Ka Front wishbone bushes

Hi all Just brought my wife a 97 R Ka 1 .45000mls, everything is fine ( beside the normal rust), but i have noticed the...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by l8r30(nospam)
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by l8r30(nospam)

Tyre Prices!

Hello, I wanted some new tyres and the quotes are VERY different. I can't see any on-line site that doesn't say "PHONE...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by krb
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by krb

Source for Girling Brake parts

I've a citroen ZX which has a small problem with one of the front brake calipers- one of the pins that the caliper slid...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by deadmail
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by deadmail

406TD engine into 306?

Will a 406 TD engine fit into a 306? I've been offered a cheap one in good condition but I dunno if it'll fit or not......
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by b.lurring
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by b.lurring

2002 Vectra Cambelt Replacemnt

The subject of cambelt replacements seems to have come up numerous times. However on a search throug Google Groups its...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alan
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by alan

Slushomatic Box - how do you check them out

As per subject, really. I'm going to test drive an Alfa 164 V6 Auto this week - as yet the mileage is unknown, but that...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by steve
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by steve

Honda Civic...weather temp guage?

Is there a weather temperature guage on the Honda Civic? I like to know if the roads are likely to be icy. Thanks for an...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by foggy.hill
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by foggy.hill

multipla cd changer

Does anybody know which type of cd changer will be suitable to use with the existing standard Multipla radio. I'm sure...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by robowen(no spam)1
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by robowen(no spam)1

cheap, good service in France

http://www.norauto.fr Just had a service and a/c 60% cheaper than UK outside supermarket car all finished after a 2-3 sh...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by john374999nospam
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by john374999nospam

Drying the inside of my car

I managed to leave a bag of ice on the floor of my car the other day, and now the carpet is pretty sodden. Any ideas on...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doki
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by doki

Seatbelt Inertia reel

Is it possible to get these on their own or replace the spring that pulls the belt back in? The ones in my Ka are givin...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doki
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by doki