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Diesel engine oil 10/30

Checking my manual for my 2000 mazda 323 turbo diesel it states use a 10/30 grade engine oil with a cd specification. C...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

2.0 DLH Vauxhall Diesel Pump

I am working on my Vaxhall Astra Sporting Van which recently cut out. A check of the diag codes by dealer suggested tha...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by acw
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by acw

Bravo TD100 wont start

Can anybody help please. I started the car no problem, possibly took a few more urns of the engine to fire than normal...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by andrewportess
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by andrewportess

HELP! - 33 Series 3 16v Cambelt Timing Problem

I'm in an interesting sitch - having rebuilt my 16v 33 engine I've put the engine back in and timed the cams according...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by turbo_bitz
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by turbo_bitz

xantia clutch

On my 1.9 td 96 xantia the clutch seems very heavy, more so since driving a new company car. The xantia has done 70,000...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by john374999nospam
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by john374999nospam

Replacement seatbelt stalk/socket

Hi all, i have a 1988 Nissan Bluebird (T72 UK built model) that has a problem with both nearside seatbelts. They usuall...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nick
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by nick

Peugeot 206 HDi 2.0 clutch slip

Hi, my 2001 45k mile 206's clutch is starting to slip. I gather it's hydaulic so can't be adjusted and the pedal bites...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by daz
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by daz

Espace noisy turbo?

My deisel Espace has been making a loud whine for the last couple of months or so. It doesn't seem to be getting any wo...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trev.co
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by trev.co

Pug 206 steams up without A/C

Hi Guys, My g/f has a 206 lx. If you use the fan without a/c or recirculate the windows steam up. If you reveerse this...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by toby
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by toby

training

hey, im training to be a car mechanic so i would like to know if anyone out thier knows any web sites that would be abl...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by <pat
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by <pat

Peugeot 306 alarm and imobiliser

I have a 306 Diesel (XLDT) N reg (second hand) and I've heard it is supposed to come with an alarm and imobiliser. Ther...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by neil171171
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by neil171171

Facet fuel pumps...

I have one of these on my P6 Rover V8 and its just disgraced itself by failing to work. Are these repairable or do I ju...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nsjpt
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by nsjpt

Forget Optimax

Try BP's Ultimate. I stuck some in my car tonight and noticed an instant difference. Bearing in mind I still had a coup...
22 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rebelrouser
22 comments posted 22yrs posted by rebelrouser

Replacement Seat belts

Anyone know where I can get a replacement front seat belt for a '93 micra, bubble shape? Dealer prices are extortionate...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by news_spam
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by news_spam