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Clutch Fried

You may remembering me asking about the clutch on my 75 a few weeks back. It's currently in with my 'tame' mechanic for...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by steve
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by steve

Help! Capri 2.8 running hot..

Just discovered from the previous owner it's got no thermostat in it. Gets hot, right up to the red when idling in traf...
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posted by stickit
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by stickit

Window guide lubrication

Hi, Has anyone done this ? The electric windows on my BMW 316 appear to be having trouble when raising / lowering. I ha...
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posted by brian.w.hughes
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by brian.w.hughes

Cold start splutter

Every now & again after the car has been standing for several hours, I start up and the engine runs very rough for a fe...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by keep_it
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by keep_it

Exhaust Leak - Reasked

Hi, I wrote a rather mixed message last time that I dont think was understood properly. So Im going to try again. Now,...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by sjdean
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by sjdean

Focus cold start over-reving

2000W 1.8 zetec E ... starts fine hot or cold but recently overevs from cold ... starts at 2000rpm then builds when clu...
9 comments posted 23yrs
posted by invalid
9 comments posted 23yrs posted by invalid

Suzuki/Daewoo question

Been looking around for a small car with PAS for the wife. PAS on Corsa's and Fiesta's a bit rare so have been looking...
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posted by LES
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by LES

Uno tickover

Fiat Uno 1.0ie 93K 53000 miles Have had the car for 5 years with no problems except when started the revs would not die...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by krystnors
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by krystnors

Sparkplugs again!

Just looking at my old spark plugs I took out the car (306 1.6 TU5JP) and have noticed there is a green tint on all of...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by ben.jenningsNOSPAM
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by ben.jenningsNOSPAM

Mondeo spark plugs / HT leads

I have a 98 Mondeo and although the idle revs are correct the engine sounds a little heavier than normal. As a result I...
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posted by ScoobyDooNOSPAM
11 comments posted 23yrs posted by ScoobyDooNOSPAM

Rover 620SDi oil filler pressure

Hi, I've noticed the following behaviour on my 1997 Rover 620SDi and was wondering whether anyone could tell me whether...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by hodgsonj
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by hodgsonj

Which Galaxy Engine ?

I want to buy a used Ford Galaxy, say 97 or 98. Which engine is most sensible? Is the 1.9TD any good? Any advice on econ...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by jkl
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by jkl

is the Omega a dog?

Hi What are the thoughts on the Omega from those who have owned /worked on them? Its time to look for a new towcar and...
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posted by
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CLIO Exhaust question

Clio RXE 1600 Auto. Is the exhaust system for this car a standard Clio 1600 system please? At a dealer (non franchise)...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by notageek
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by notageek