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Re: The power of brakes...........

> >Hiya guys > >I have a mk3 1.8 Golf (125k miles and still going strong) which has >developed a squeaking/grinding noi...
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posted by spamless
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Re: CV joints on Punto

CV joints usually clunk - clunk rather than tick. The CV joint on the other side may start clunking in the next year. I...
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posted by dont
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vw passat strange quirks or faults?

Noticed two things with the Passat over the last week or so (99 v plate 1.8 petrol) Number 1. When you are braking and...
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posted by eddiehitler
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starting laid up stored car

Hi everybody. On Monday I'm collecting a 1.8 MG that's been laid up for the past nine months. I've charged up the batte...
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posted by medparry
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by medparry

Brake fluid level/brake pad/hbrake lights

Handbrake "on" warning lights and brake pad wear indicator lamps are not testable items for the MOT. Brake fluid level...
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posted by rmckay4631
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best van ??

Hi The place where I work are soon to replace their Vito vans (3). They have not been happy with the local dealer. We r...
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posted by nigel.bywater
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by nigel.bywater

Xantia Suspension Problems

Hi I have a L reg xantia which has run well with very few problems for over 100k miles. Today the rear suspension refus...
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posted by nospam
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by nospam

Peugeot 205 1.1 5 door rear drum brakes.

I fitted new shoes and hand brake cables Operating the foot brake produced ratchet noises as the hand brake auto adjust...
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posted by peter
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GPS Navigation

This made me laugh: http://www.therockalltimes.co.uk/2003/08/11/satellite-navigation.html
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posted by gribblechips
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Volvo S40 vibration - best approach?

Our oldish (R reg) S40 2.0 has long had a steering wheel vibration especially at about 70 mph. So fed up with it that p...
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posted by marcbNOWAY
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Newbie question: Any good resources on cars?

Hi everyone I'm a newbie in the world of car modifications. I'm especially interested in the following car models: Niss...
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posted by timberwolf
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by timberwolf

Where to sale a Suzuki Liana?

Hi All My mum is trying to get rid of her Suzuki Liana, but no one really knows what it is as its a pretty much un-hear...
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posted by dp006a4811REMOVEME
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by dp006a4811REMOVEME

Re: Looking to buy a 2nd hand Ford radio.....

> Can anyone tell me whats a reasonable amount I'd expect to pay for one on > e-bay or whatever? > > Original radio was...
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posted by smorris_12
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by smorris_12

Mondeo cam chain/belt?

I have just acquired a 2001 Y reg 2.0TD Mondeo and have been told it has a cam chain and not a belt and therefore (God...
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posted by s.n.oliver
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by s.n.oliver

Sierra key prblem

Just got a 2.0iGT Siera with the I4 engine...very nice too. but last night came home and couldnt get the key to come ou...
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posted by jpt_nospam
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