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Peugeot 306 "drumstick" removal

Hi all, I need to install a steering boot on the NSF of my 306 1.9TD PS with the external ram. I got very close last ni...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by marpate1
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by marpate1

Modeo Mk 3 - Rumble From Rear

I thought I had a silencer beginning to blow, but soon sussed that it was road speed related, so I'm guessing a rear wh...
34 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Gordon_News
34 comments posted 15yrs posted by Gordon_News

Radiator fan problem

Hi, I have an old R reg astra, which over heated today as the fan didn't seem to kick in. I have checked the fuses and...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Zafira blowing 60a fuse

My 2001 1.8 petrol Zafira stopped suddenly - no dashboard lights engine dead, steering and brakes virtually gone. RAC m...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by news
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by news

Op-Com Unit

Long shot but anyone near Dundee with an Op-Com unit? Got one myself but its not talking to the car and I would quickly...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by x
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by x

Struts

I have slight movement on the front struts according to my MOT which passed. But I was wondering if this could cause a...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

OT Road Tax

Car on a SORN. Taxed it online on Sunday but waiting for tax to arrive. Just wondered how I stand if I used it on road....
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by rockingrabbit
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by rockingrabbit

Ford Focus clutch problem

Focus 51 reg 1.8 Ghia My son is stuck in Wales with clutch prob- cannot engage gears with engine running . AA called ou...
33 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cods
33 comments posted 15yrs posted by cods

OBD-II scan tool

any suggestions for a handheld OBD-II scan tool. thanks
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mesamine
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by mesamine

glue on engine manifold cover plate

16 year old corolla, more of less on its way to the "happy hunting ground"; has a steel plate over the manifold that ha...
28 comments posted 15yrs
posted by bluestar954
28 comments posted 15yrs posted by bluestar954

Do track control arm / ball joints just break?

Hi all, I've just run my elderly mates elderly missus home after the nose of their elderly but tidy looking Audi hit th...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by news
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by news

MK4 golf side light

I've just replaced a h7 dipped beam bulb which had blown on my mk4 golf (2001), lasted 9 years so I'm happy :) Anyways...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Lexus ans Audi v BMW for reliability?

Following on from the discussions about my 15 year old BMW 328i SE Auto, I'm considering a replacement under 5 years ol...
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by terrypin
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by terrypin

Lidl battery charger

Lidl special offers have a good looking battery charger on sale from thursday the 13th. Multi stage with sulphation bre...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nbkm57
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by nbkm57