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Spraying HELP?

I was thinking about re spaying my car. Does anyone know of any websites with info on for beginners?
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by martytay
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by martytay

Dismantling rear caliper on 205 1.9 GTi.

I suspect my rear caliper (Bendix) has seized on my 1.9 GTi, so I've taken it off to have a look at. I'm trying to get...
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posted by dave_mar
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by dave_mar

'97 Saab 900T noises

The girlfriend has a 1997 Saab 900 Turbo Talladega and I've noticed some peculiar noises that I wondered if you guys co...
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posted by j.r.walsh
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by j.r.walsh

405 Mi16 slow to start....... fuel pump maybe??

I have a 405 1.9 Mi16 and it's got a starting problem. Doesn't matter if the engines hot or cold, if I turn the engine...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by kriskarrera
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by kriskarrera

Auto gearbox problems - Vauxhall Carlton

Hello. I recently bought a J reg Carlton Diplomat with a 2.6 litre engine and an automatic grearbox. After a rather exc...
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posted by douggie
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by douggie

Mileometer change

If you *genuinely* need to change a defunct mileometer, do you need to notify DVLA or similar of the change? Should you...
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posted by n1ckd0bb
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by n1ckd0bb

Ecotek CB-26P

Has anybody on the group had either good or bad experiences of this fuel economy device ? From what I can gather, it al...
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posted by x
12 comments posted 23yrs posted by x

DIY garage near Nottingham?

Hi, Anyone know of a DIY garage, or garage that will hire a ramp in or around Nottingham? I remember seeing one adverti...
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posted by epyvrjr
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by epyvrjr

Courier Tyres

Are they any good? Any views?
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posted by john.plant90
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by john.plant90

Ecotek Power Boost

Is this foam any good/worth the money? Would it be worthwhile using it on my '94 Cav 2.0i 8-valve, 62k on the clock, cur...
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posted by peter
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by peter

help with astra

Hi any help please? I am unable to remove sump plug on Astra 1.9 diesel as it appears the thread may have gone. I have...
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posted by lasagne
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by lasagne

Smoking Mercedes van...also...

Just had a furkle under the engine cover to find breather hoses. How does a garage actually do a compression test on a...
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posted by skank
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by skank

Long shot, but BMW dashboard repairs..

BMW 540i Auto (E39 1998 reg), I would like to get the trip computer / mileage display repaired or replaced. all the fee...
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posted by pete.murray
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by pete.murray

Merc 208 van smoking

Bro-in-law's 208 started puffing out blue/white smoke so it just went in for a compression test - 280-300 for each pot...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by skank
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by skank