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Changing wheel size

have a standard Megane diesel with the original 13" steel wheels fitted. have some 14" alloys, will fitting these have a...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by reply_through_group
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by reply_through_group

Telling MPG on a Puggy 807

I have a Peugeot 807 and after much head scratching have managed to find my way through the book of words (user manual)...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by briantheiron
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by briantheiron

Rover 16V K-Series Cylinder Head Overhaul

Hi all, So I've taken apart the cylinder head and I'm going to grind in the valves. I'm wondering how best to clean up...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wingedcat
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by wingedcat

citroen c3 gearbox

Hello, Has anyone ever worked on a C3 gearbox? It's beyond my capabilities I am sure! How much would it cost to have a...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by fred
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by fred

Mondeo Wishbone Replacement Cost

My Mondeo Front Wishbones have been teetering on the brink for replacement last couple of MOT's and I was wondering wha...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by individualnet
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by individualnet

Leaving a car for a while...

Mate has a new Audi A2 - 1.4 petrol IIRC. Later this year he will be going away in his camper van for three months - to...
37 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dave
37 comments posted 16yrs posted by dave

Ford Mondeo Query

I've noticed an "odd" bit on the rear of Ford Mondeos and wondered what it is. It is located in the large slot in the r...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by see
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by see

Getting into a T reg fiesta

Don't beleive it - just bought a cracking fiesta for my mrs - did all the usual checks, in and out, lovely car, drove i...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Paul1231392
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by Paul1231392

Oops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwOUHsj8V8w
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by conor
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by conor

starter motor id anyone?

I have just discovered lurking in my loft a Starter motor, it is a pre-engaged type, on the alloy bit is the old Rootes...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nbkm57
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by nbkm57

painting fuel tank

I've just bought a new (steel) petrol tank to fit to a Fiat Seicento. It seems to have a coating of silvery grey paint....
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nil
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by nil

2004 Corsa 1.3 CDTI diesel leak

Noticed my daughters corsa has a small leak from the HP Fuel pump on starting, rev the engine and the leak stops! It lo...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by 13013dodds
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by 13013dodds

Ford Side Mirrors

Whilst waiting for a lift home after booking my car in for servicing I kicked a few tyres in and outside the showroom....
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Gordon_News
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Gordon_News

Possible dodgy MOT, what to do?........

On Friday of last week, I sold my 1996 Astra to a trader. I sold it without MOT (not a failure, didn't take it in as I...
206 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Contact.us
206 comments posted 16yrs posted by Contact.us

Dual healamp bulb

I read somewhere that new Golf has dual headlamp bulb for (I think) high beam / DRL. It's H15 55/19W or 60/19W or someth...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by me
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by me