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MkIII fiesta starting problems

I have recently aquired a '91 fiesta GHIA 1.1. After solving many of the common problems which come with an old car I s...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by parrywizard
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by parrywizard

Sea Damaged Peugeot 306

Peugeout 306 1996 1.4 Petrol This car was dipped in the sea for about 20minutes. Since then the car has not started, th...
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posted by stevebmartin
23 comments posted 23yrs posted by stevebmartin

Newbie Ice - How To?

Hi Everyone, Hope someone wouldn`t mind helping out a newbie:) I`ve got a Ford Escort - 1994. Im wanting to spruce up m...
16 comments posted 23yrs
posted by simong
16 comments posted 23yrs posted by simong

What should I be expecting ?

I replaced the Ford VV carb on a 1.6 Pinto with a twin weber taken from a 2.0 Pinto Capri. (VV was knackered) These are...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by brumbrum
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by brumbrum

Zerex Racing Super Coolant or nothing

Anyone know where I can get some Zerex Racing Super Coolant in the UK? It's the only one the manufacturer recommends I...
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posted by dog.bait
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by dog.bait

Diesels - can they be chipped/tuned?

Over on uk.rec.motorcaravans somebody has said that the Fiat 2.0 JTd engine in his motorhome produces 85 bhp, whereas t...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by mfcexpert
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by mfcexpert

Subaru Legacy 1994 2.0GL Automatic

I am getting "grumbling" noises as I turn corners. My garage tells me I have a worn viscous coupling which needs rebuil...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by terry.leman
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by terry.leman

Rover SD1 electrics

Have repaired a fault on the heater blower motor of my SD1 2000. Doing this meant removing facia, centre console etc. t...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by dfenton
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by dfenton

Noisy Diesel

Yes all diesels are pretty noisy!!!!!! but wondering if anyone can help me out on this one. Have had my 1993 2.3TD fron...
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posted by Steve.Livesley
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by Steve.Livesley

Timing Light

My old timing light has finally bit the dust after being dropped. I fancy one that measures the advance at particular r...
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posted by dave.sound
27 comments posted 23yrs posted by dave.sound

Mk3 Fiesta Clocks...

Basically, I've got a Mk3 Fiesta Diesel. And I've also got a pair of ropey XR2is' that I'm about to break... If I were...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by jackhackettuk
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by jackhackettuk

trouble with timing belt change.(megane 1.6)

Hello, I've posted in french forum but no answer at this moment. I've just finished heavy job on my renault megane 1.6e...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by nobox
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by nobox

New Nissan Micra 1.2SE (Engine Cuts Out)

Hello All, A friend who is not on the internet has just telephoned me, she has a problem with a new Nissan Micra 1.2SE...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by Richard.Geoffrey
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by Richard.Geoffrey

Vauxhall Carlton propshaft question

Do the two halves of the propshaft normally slide in and out on the centre sliding joint , or are they locked together?...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by s
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by s