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Help Wanted - Fiesta RS Turbo - No ignition

We have a 1990 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo that has lost it's ignition. (i.e. nothing at the spark plug leads) Can anyone plea...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by terry.birch
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by terry.birch

Vauxhall radio problem

Does anyone know the answer to a problem that I've had on the last two new company Astras I've had which my Vauxhall ag...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by philip.jones
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by philip.jones

Merc. diesels - a word of advice

If anyone asks you to change the head gasket on their Mercedes van, don't. Just don't. There are, apparently, two 8mm A...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by skank
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by skank

Fiat Car central Locking System

Hi there, I have lost my car key and I did not have another copy of the key. The car in question is a 1996 Fiat Cinquec...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gaizka_allende
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by gaizka_allende

wynns oil stop leak

Im interested to know if anyone has tried the wynns oil stop leak. I have a small leak from the sump gasket which im ho...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chip_one
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by chip_one

Vectra rear end knocking fixed at last

Hi all, Just thought I would post this incase it helps anyone else !! I have had a *bad* knocking noise coming from the...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nopaulspam
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by nopaulspam

Mondeo Rotary Light Switch

Does anyone know how to change the rotary light switch for a P reg Mondeo, (MK1) Can I do this without having to take th...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by paulnewton44
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by paulnewton44

1.9 405 Mi16 non-cold starter

If I stop the engine and start it again soon it's ok but if I leave it a good few hours after I last drove it does this...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kriskarrera
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by kriskarrera

Tyres "out of shape"

I was becoming concerned about a noticeable vibration in my V Reg ('99) Toyota Avensis turbo diesel estate. This was pa...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pete.balcombe
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by pete.balcombe

Vauxhall Omega Automatic Query

I've just bought a gorgeous, one owner 1999 S Vauxhall Omega V6 Elite and am feeling very pleased with my purchase... b...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by i.clarkson
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by i.clarkson

Recovery winch

Can anyone suggest a good reliable online supplier for a heavy duty electric winch for a recovery vehicle? I've already...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trimdonite
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by trimdonite

Rover Newsgroups

Hello, Could anyone help me find a newsgroup specifically for a Rover 216 GTI 1600cc (Single Overhead Cam). Cheers Paul
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by otis
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by otis

Mercedes head bolts

Does anyone know what size Torx bit I need to fit Mercedes diesel head bolts? It's the 601, 2.4l, 4 cyl. engine. Also, w...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by skank
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by skank

Help

Hi all, Sometimes when I start my six months old Punto 1.2 Active in the morning, I can hear a rattle when I turn the e...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by max.yorke
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by max.yorke

Anti-perforation warranty

Just had my Astra serviced today. When I drove it home, I noticed that there was no anti-perforation check recorded in...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sjthompson
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by sjthompson