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Rear wiper on Rover 400

The rear wiper on my mates Rover 400 (N reg) doesn't park. It works no problem until it is switched off and then it jus...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by d.speir
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by d.speir

Re: fuel injectors for ford escort sport

> I have a ford escort sport 1.6 16V. is it possible to remove the carbs and > replace it with fuel injectors? > > If s...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by danpost
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by danpost

harsh ride

Hi all My mk2 Golf GTi clatters quite harshly over bumps on the road. I have fitted new struts within the past year but...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by d.speir
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by d.speir

Propshaft Specialist REQD

I'm having trouble locating in an area between Warminster (Wiltshire) & Newport (Gwent) an engineering firm, propshaft...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by juicy
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by juicy

How do I remove oil stains from my driveway?

Apologies if this is OT, but can anybody recommend a good method or product for removing oil stains from a driveway? Wil...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stewart_gardiner
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by stewart_gardiner

Nissan 1.6 '96 fast idling problem

Hi All, Not too sure about all this so please bare with me. My 96 Primera has frequently started idling too high and wh...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by manty
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by manty

Xantia smoking

Citroen Xantia 1.9TD 95N When I started engine smoke from behind or inside steering wheel. Switched off and found I had...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by krystnors
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by krystnors

Bulbs?

Nissan Serena 1.6 (1998) - This model has a separate side bulb- - - has H4 55/60W bulbs in the front headlamps - what i...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by msmbus
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by msmbus

Nissan warranty and servicing

I just bought a 27 month old Almera 1.5. The servicing history book shows that it had its last service by a Nissan deal...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sunstar31
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by sunstar31

Peugeot 306 - Engine about to let go?

Ok got a 306 1.6 (TU5JP engine). Currently got 92000 miles on it (1998 R). The past few week its been getting rougher a...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ben.jenningsNOSPAM
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by ben.jenningsNOSPAM

Halfords bulbs = pricey?

Needed a new headlamp bulb for my mondeo. Normally I just pop into an all night garage and get one (they tend to blow a...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kennethn
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by kennethn

Labour & Parts Estimates

Is there a website that can give a rough estimate of common repairs both in terms of labour hours and parts costs? I'm...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by steve
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by steve

Carlton Parking lights

Just curious - my Carlton (which I sold yesterday) has this "feature" which my mate assures me is supposed to happen, b...
20 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Peter
20 comments posted 22yrs posted by Peter

FIAT Sticky Valves

Hi I need some advice fast , My cousin took her 2001 model Brava sx into A fiat dealership due to the engine management...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by demon01
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by demon01