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Zafira 2 DTi 'limp home mode'

'03 diesel Vauxhall Zafira 2 litre turbo engine. When the engine is warm, pulling up at lights and junctions causes it...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by owen
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by owen

HELP! Immobilizer locked up.

I have a breakdown call out. But as my car is at home I'm a low priority and probably won't get serviced until tomorrow...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by terrypin
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by terrypin

creamy gunk around oil cap

Hi.. Just topped up my 03 astra 1.6 and noticed a creamy deposit around the oil cap . Read this could be condensation a...
17 comments posted 15yrs
posted by seamonsters1967
17 comments posted 15yrs posted by seamonsters1967

Pajero transfer box stuck

Went to look at a cheap one yesterday, in fact it was in great condition apart from the box was stuck in 2wd. I hear th...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by deead
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by deead

expensive service at 40,000 miles ?

A friend is thinking of buying a 2006 yaris that is now needing its 40,000 mile service. Are there any particular thing...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by bluestar1195
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by bluestar1195

Winter Tyres - Insurance Implications

On Moneybox Live (R4) this afternoon the subject of insurance was discussed, and one query was "Will it affect my insur...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Gordon_News
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by Gordon_News

Mondeo TDCi not starting

My 52 plate Mondeo TDCi 115 won't start. There are no clicking noises or anything when I turn the key so I think it's s...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by h
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by h

Mechanics wages

I was just wondering how much a mechanic makes a week ? I know there are more variables to add to that but just wonderin...
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posted by none
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Compressor Capacity and pressures generated.

Looking at compressor today used in a dealer workshop, checked the full cut-out pressure and this was 1000kPa (150PSI)...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mesamine
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by mesamine

Play in N/S wheel

I was just doing a little check of wheel wobble holding the passenger side 12 and 6 and there is a little play and 9 an...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Nationwide autocentre mot deal

I noticed Halfords have bought nationwide autocentre and are offering an mot for £27 odd quid. I usually use my local g...
22 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
22 comments posted 15yrs posted by none