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torqe /power

Sorry if this is a bit OT BTW but when they quote torque figures, I suppose thats the maximum torque ? My TDCI Focus is...
69 comments posted 17yrs
posted by srp
69 comments posted 17yrs posted by srp

Combo (Corsa) 'lekky problem

I've a Combo (Corsa derived) van with the 1.7 Diesel Isusu engine. When started from cold and for the next few miles (e...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jps
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by jps

Drat - Focus lecky window

Something has finally gone wrong on the Focus after nearly five years. A few days ago when the car was all iced up I tr...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Null
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by Null

Central locking solenoid repair?

Can a central locking solenoid typically be repaired instead of replaced? The one I'm looking at has a hefty two pin co...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by urd3
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by urd3

Socket Sets

Hi I am looking to buy a mate a decent socket set for Christmas. Have a budget of about £250 and would like a good comp...
38 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tom
38 comments posted 17yrs posted by tom

Do cars still have fan belts?

Car pings and "Alternator Fail" appears on LCD display, goes out, comes back on 3 or 4 times in next 10 minutes. Twice...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dmarsden
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by dmarsden

fait punto

Anything i should look out for on a punto , approx 50000 miles about 5 years old
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by steve
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by steve

Test leaking to earth

I have a Toyota Avensis. The battery ran flat and I needed roadside assistance to start the car. The AA man tested the...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Scribenospam
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by Scribenospam

Peugeot 405 Clutch Change

Does anyone know the approx job time for a clutch change on a Peugeot 405 1.9TD? I've been given some wildly different...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by westwood68
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by westwood68

Vectra 04 - Power Steering

I have noticed the steering is getting heavier over the last few weeks. Looking in the owner manual it mentions power s...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tony
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by tony

Faulty Brakes after work done at garage

Hello, I'm looking for some advice. My rear brakes started making a scraping noise last week, so I booked the car (1995...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by fake
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by fake

Heated rear window problem

The trouble and strife has managed to snap off the male Lucar connector from the heated rear window glass, either with...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jps
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by jps

merc's

I've been thinking about getting a roadster for a while, whereas the MX5 seems to be the best buy, I'm rather tempted b...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by srp
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by srp

Pollen filter - do without?

Hi all... I'm just about to service SWMBO's car, and notice the pollen filter is due for renewal. Do I have to renew it...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nick
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by nick

Golf Mk4 headlight problem

(2002 Golf Mk4 TDI) Hi all, Somebody told me my passenger-side headlight (dipped) wasn't working and so this morning I...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by angus
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by angus