Car Maintenance

Changing a radiator

I have developed a leak on the drivers side bottom on my radiator. The car is a MK4 golf 1.6 16v 2001 no air con. Its a...

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posted by none

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by none

Paging Ford techs

2001 FWD 2L Tranny. I'm unsure of the alternator model on this, but it's probably fairly common on this range - Mk6. Th...

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posted by grimly4REMOVE

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Auto bits recommendation II

Just discovered https://www.rapidcarparts.co.uk/ They have a handy cross reference feature where you can look up your p...

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posted by eastREMOVEkent

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Auto supplies recommendation.

I don't know where most of you go to purchase your servicing/maintenance requirements but I've recently come across thi...

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posted by xxx

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by xxx

Custom Manifold plate

I need to raise my upper inlet manifold/plenum chamber by about 5mm, Does anyone know of a place that can custom make me...

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posted by greaves

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by greaves

Air conditioning recomendation in New Milton area?

Hi , It seems my Focus ( '02 TDCI) needs some attention to the Air conditioning.. ( although I perhaps really ought to...

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posted by srp

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by srp

Mrs' '99 !.25 petrol Fiesta using/losing oil...

Can anyone shed any light on the rate my mrs Fiesta uses / loses oil? I can't see any leaks so I assume she's burning o...

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posted by spam2422

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by spam2422

Lucas alternator spares.

I think I need a new alternator regulator for my SD1. Any decent suppliers for things like this?

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posted by dave

16 comments posted 16yrs posted by dave

Zafira EGR

I have been told not to use supermarket fuel in my Z19TDH engine (1.9 DOHC 150 PS) as it causes problems with the EGR v...

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posted by Peter

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by Peter

Recommend durable footpump

As header, I need to replace my cheapo foot pump which now lurches sideways under pressure. Anything effective, durable?...

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posted by Fintor

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by Fintor

National directory of helpful bods

I wonder if such a thing exists? I'd happily lend my (ok, fairly limited) knowledge and/or tools to a chap nearby who w...

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posted by eastREMOVEkent

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by eastREMOVEkent

Brake hoses

I've just bought a front brake hose for a 1971 MGB. The threads are correct at each end (3/8 x 24) but the taper at the...

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posted by jan2009

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by jan2009

Auto rear wiper running on a Puggy 206SW

Yesterday when I was driving along the rear windscreen wiper suddenly started operating every so often. I treble checked...

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posted by drakthegeezer

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by drakthegeezer

Small battery big engine?

I have 20 years old 1.6 liter car that has good 45Ah battery, and another car of the same age, that I rarely use, with...

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posted by me

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by me

Which Oil?

I drive a ten yr old Peugot 306 TD and need to change the oil & filter. The book says to use 15W40 but I have an unopene...

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posted by googlenospam

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by googlenospam