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440 clicking sound??

Gotta 1989 G reg 440 with 1.7 manual petrol engine. The old lady starts fine and runs well. When starting a journey the...
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posted by toyotalassatlovely
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1993 Honda Civic 1.6 ESi VTEC

In the absence of a Haynes Manual (!) for this model, could anyone educate me as to the tappet clearances please (since...
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posted by abc
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how do i open my vectra boot from inside ???

My wifes 97 veccy saloon has locked me out of the boot,Is there any way to open it from inside ??? Car is up for mot ne...
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posted by boohoo
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Still stalling

Thanks to Peter Hill for telling me where to find the Air control Valve now its been cleaned the car is still stalling...
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posted by msmbus
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Rear door electric lock jammed on-Nissan Bluebird

I have a Nissan Bluebird 1989, one of the rear doors electric lock does not release the door. The latch moves but the do...
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posted by <jdwood37
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Neglected Car

I have a Volvo 340 which has been off the road for about 14 months. The battery has been on separate charge for about 2...
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posted by rob
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by rob

Astra fuel pump relay

Hi, N Reg 1.6i Astra Sport. Haynes manual says fuel pump relay is in RH footwell. Cannot see it. Is the manual correct,...
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posted by andy.twose
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restoring an old car alarm

Hi, I just purchased a 1990 Honda Civic. In the documents given to me, I found an instruction manual and receipt for a...
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posted by zmrzlina
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Rover Starting Problems

hi i have an 820si 1993 and i can get it to run for a couple of seconds if i pump the accelerater with the ignition on o...
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posted by jake.bullet
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by jake.bullet

Rover 216 1989 Hot Start Issue

Hi all Have had problems starting the above car from hot for some time now and after following some earlier postings I...
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posted by jmd
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by jmd

Re: Michelin Pilot Exalto

Scooby What part of the country are you in, the reason why i am asking is that down here in Hampshire there is a place...
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posted by antstevens
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by antstevens

Grinding noise and severe movement?

Hi, I've got an L-reg Ford Orion 1.4 Equipe which has developed a horrific grinding noise and is so difficult to contro...
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posted by nospam
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by nospam

Astra misfiring, losing power and cutting out

My Dad has a rather aging Vauxhall Astra Merit Estate, G reg, 1.4 petrol, not fuel injected or anything like that. Rece...
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posted by ryouwho
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by ryouwho