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fiesta cuts out intermittently

Number 2 daughters fiesta cuts out when she driving several times then runs ok for several days any ideas
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by steve
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by steve

(Possibly) Stupid Question

I need to change an alloy wheel nut on the wifes focus as one of the current ones has lost its alloy cover. Is it OK to...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by noreplyhere
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by noreplyhere

Re: Focus rear brakes

In message , Gordon H writes > >It must be 30/40 years since I changed a pair of brake pads, but ISTR >somehow levering...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by paul
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by paul

Could Fuel Tank Crack When Fitting New Sender?

The sender needs replacing in my fuel tank, but because the part has never been changed in 25 years (age of vehicle), I...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by roclive
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by roclive

Are Fuel Tanks Universal For Each Model?

Would anybody know please if a fuel tank for a 1984 (B reg), 2 door, manual, 3.5ltr petrol, 80 ltr fuel tank Range Rove...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by roclive
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by roclive

Thermostat? Golf Mk4 TDI

Hi all, 2 weeks ago I noticed my outside temperature sensor was dangling loose, and I relocated it, as far as I'm aware...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by angus
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by angus

MAP Sensor Renault Megane 1.6

Yesterday I used my car with no problem - this morning turns over but will not fire. Assuming it is probably a sensor f...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by p.andrews
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by p.andrews

New test item for MOT- Towbars

Towbars will now become a testable item in the test for classes 3,4,5, & 7. it will come into force as soon as we are s...
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posted by reg
74 comments posted 17yrs posted by reg

MOT test fee is to rise

Mot test fee for all classes is to rise Monday 6th april for most of us cars which is class 4 (up to 8 passenger seats)...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by reg
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by reg

Bodywork

I've given my cars the first good jetwash of the year, and found a few small rust spots on one of them, as well as a bi...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by urd3
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by urd3

electrical sealing silicone

anybody recommend a non acid based electrical sealing silicone for auto wiring?
32 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rrr
32 comments posted 17yrs posted by rrr

Car cleaning product advice

I was just wondering whats best to wash the car with, usually just use halfords car shampoo and a hose :) Just wonderin...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by soulman_d
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by soulman_d

Mazda6 Air Box Removal

Hi all From previous posts on this group it appears that the sticky throttle operation on my Mazda6 could well be due t...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by phil
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by phil

96 Astra with ABS - Noise on Wheel Rotation

This one has me stumped. 1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4i fitted with ABS. The car has started suffering from a slight rubbing...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by fixit
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by fixit

Forte engine flush

Hi Has anyone on here used Forte engine flush treatments? Have been reading on some forums that it is the bee's knees f...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by slider
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by slider