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Thanks all for your indulgence. Corsa 1000 t reg My lads Corsa tries to cut out if he puts his foot down a bit at about...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lol
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by lol

Rover 218 SLD Q

Hello there, wonder if anyone can help. My sister's '94 Rover 218 SLD (turbo diesel w. intercooler) has a *lot* of slac...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by neilgask
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by neilgask

Clio automatic, red light.

Hi there, I'm new to this group, so please be patient if I ask stupid questions. My other half's Clio, Automatic 1.4RT,...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cmcdonagh
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by cmcdonagh

1992 Sierra cold start, update

I posted a while back regarding problems cold starting a 1992 Sierra Sapphire 1.8 CVH engine. The advice sort of worked...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by b2.vulcan
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by b2.vulcan

Which turbo diesel??

Hi I am looking to buy a new car in the new year. I am looking for a turbo diesel, but having never owned one I am unsu...
25 comments posted 22yrs
posted by richardwsims
25 comments posted 22yrs posted by richardwsims

Paddy Hopkirk - web site/phone ?

Anyone out there know if Paddy Hopkirk have a website, or failing that, their phone number. I need some replacement roof...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by iandturner
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by iandturner

need GALANT Cam Belt Cover

I am trying to get hold of a Cam belt Cover (lower half) for an 89 2.0 Galant. No scrapyards in my area seem to have on...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chris
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by chris

Volvo 460 immobiliser problem

My wife left the headlights on all day and flattened the battery completely. Both the rescue service and the garage hav...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by steveo40uk
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by steveo40uk

Do I need to use sealant for thermostat gasket?

I want to replace the thermostat in my car. Do I need to use sealant when replacing it and scrape the old stuff off? Th...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alan
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by alan

Renault Trafic Van heater not working

Hi... I have a 1990 G reg, 2100D (non turbo) Renault Trafic Van. The heater has stopped working, just at the wrong poin...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by none
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by none

406 hdi 90hp fuel problem

Only doing 31mpg on long runs. Noisy tappetty sound from engine between 2K - 3K revs then disappears. New cambelt fitte...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Virus_spammers_PissOff
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Virus_spammers_PissOff

More Mondeo problems....

Hi all, I'm having further problems with my '93 Mondeo. Recently, the car has been suffering from flatspots throughout...
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mark
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by mark

Ink removal

Whats the best way to remove an ink splodge from a car seat? Can I do this myself or do I need to call in an external fi...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ScoobyDooNOSPAM
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by ScoobyDooNOSPAM

Fiesta Starting Problems

My wifes 1991 Ford Fiesta is refusing to start. When you turn the key all you hear is a large click from somewhere in t...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alan
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by alan

Numpty tyre question

Hi all, I have a 95/M 2.0l LS Cavalier. Noticing that the two front tyres were of different brands and getting fairly w...
20 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mike
20 comments posted 22yrs posted by mike