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Price of steel plate?

My van needs some welding for the MOT, so I called into the MOT station (who also do repairs) to ask them to sell me a...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by alan
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by alan

Would you buy a part worn or "new" tyre from ebay ?

I saw a deal on some fairly decent tyres with about a £30 saving on tyres and was thinking hmmm would I trust some rand...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Peter324234_removeme
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by Peter324234_removeme

Mazda B2200 cylinder head

Anyone know where I can get one quickly? I am so fed up of these 'we'll send your enquiry to hundreds of suppliers and...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Paul1232hssspam
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by Paul1232hssspam

fuel pipe connectors

Anyone know of a source for flexible connectors, for instance for joining the long pipes to the tank unit. I know many...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by shazzbat
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by shazzbat

2004 Accord driver's armrest

The armrest on my 2004 Accord does not catch. The armrest does not seem to rest fully (by a very few mm) at the front a...
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posted by kavousan
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by kavousan

Getting a SORNed car to the MOT station

One of my cars is currently SORNed. Am I right in thinking that the only way to legally get it to and from an MOT test i...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mrdoki
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by mrdoki

94 Festa big end bolts?

Hi all, A mate was half way through replacing the big end shells on his sons old 1.1 (Kent?) Fiesta then read the book...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by news
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by news

Unmarked Police Cars (OT)

I received an email from a friend who is addicted to passing on "virus alerts" etc. ;-) (He says) The following is a su...
39 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Gordon_News
39 comments posted 17yrs posted by Gordon_News

Ford Ka water leak

18 months ago we replaced the head gasket on my daughter in law's Ford Ka (Endura-E engine).. head skimmed, new gasket/...
23 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ivan'H'older
23 comments posted 17yrs posted by ivan'H'older

Inspection light

Can anyone recommend a inspection like torch doodah. I've been meaning to buy one for a while and whilst struggling on...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Peter324234_removeme
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by Peter324234_removeme

Escort door adjustment

Hi have just replaced the front drivers door on a P reg escort (96). Doesn't quite shut as easily as the other 3 doors...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sdf86
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by sdf86

Mondeo 1.8 pinking

1999 1.8e Zetec. Sounds like pinking when under load. Looses torque on very steep hills (Crystal Palace area). Have to...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rockingrabbit
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by rockingrabbit

Leaking rocker cover gasket

On a mk4 golf 1.6se 1999 AEH engine. Basically the rocker cover is leaking on the backside and oil is weeping, not a lo...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by none
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by none

Uneven tyre wear

A friend has uneven tyre wear on their hatchback, (ford focus) and asked me what might be the cuase. I suggested the tra...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by none
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by none

Squeaky Fiesta wheel bearing

My mrs 1999 fiesta has a squeak coming from the nearside front wheel, I presume it's the bearing. Are these easy to repl...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spam2422
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by spam2422