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Re: Rover diesel problem

> Got a '93 Rover 218, non turbo with the Peugeot XUD lump. Starts and runs > perfectly from warm and cold. When its ho...
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posted by <mj210168
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passat problems re previous post....

Yep, I should have said 'press the clutch pedal.' sorry. Something else I have just noticed. when coming off the accele...
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posted by eddiehitler
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Re: passat problems

"antony stevens" mumbled: > Clutch fault? I think he means "press the clutch", not "drop the clutch", which would put a...
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posted by guy.king
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Car wax

Anyone like to recommend a wax and what its strengths are? Many thanks Andrew J Fife
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posted by ajohns
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Turbo intercoolers - purpose?

Long and boring, I'm afraid ;o) I'm trying to understand the purpose of intercoolers on turbo-charged cars. I've done a...
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posted by reply
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Re: Shaking?!?!

> Hi all > My clio's recently developed a prob at high speeds. When it gets to about > 65mph the steering wheel vibrate...
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posted by tony
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by tony

Micra Stalling - cause ...

Now identified (I am told) as a faulty idle air control valve which, I am told, is part of the throttle body housing -...
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posted by news_spam
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by news_spam

Re: Rover Metro

> Hello > > I have a Rover Metro 1.4. > > On starting the engine soon cuts out. It also cuts out when changing down > g...
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posted by a.ratcliffe
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re: corsa funny noise

>When driving my corsa a strange fast paced metallic clicking noise can be >heard from the front of the car when accele...
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posted by fandango_dragon
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by fandango_dragon

Vauxhall Astra GL Electric windows

Hi, I have a F reg (1988) Vauxhall Astra GL - electric windows suddenly stopped working one day. Does anyone know how t...
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posted by medusa.house
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Re: old haynes manuals up for grabs

> Having just cleared out the shed, I have the following manuals that > need a good home... > > Citroen Xantia 93/95 >...
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posted by terry.dutson-NOSPAM
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Transit engine swap

Hi All, I have a chance of buying a MK1 Transit, with the V4 Engine. Does anyone know if the later DI diesel engine wit...
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posted by barley_corn
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by barley_corn

Kleber tyres

What are they like, are they any good?
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posted by JP
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by JP

mondeo changing bulb in dash

Can someone tell us how to get to the bulbs in the dash were the temperture gauge is in a mondeo looks like one of the b...
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posted by warby
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by warby