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Vauxhall Omega windscreen washer problem

Hi. No water comes out of of the windscreen washer system. The filler tube is located at the front on the right under t...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pfphillips 11
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by pfphillips 11

Ford Focus wiper fault

I have an intermittent fault whereby the single wipe ( downwards press on stalk ) fails to park the wipers properly . I...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by srp
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by srp

Intermittent coolant leak

Hi I have an intermittent coolant leak. Ive got a Mazda 323F GLX V6 "M" reg'95 model It will most often occur after Ive...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sorry
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by sorry

ford fiesta MK4 1.25 16v timing belt replacement

Hi to everybody, someone can confirm the tightening torque for the crank pulley bolt ? The crank bolt must be replaced ?...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ernesto.paris
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ernesto.paris

Slightly OT 'On the road' question

Occasionally on the road I see cameras which are mounted on very tall poles (probably 25' - 30' tall at a guess). Both...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lkj.3232
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by lkj.3232

Escort fuel pump dead

I have a 1997 1.6 escort. Just tried to start it (engine still warm), turns over but won't fire. No noise from the fuel...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Davegriffs
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by Davegriffs

Auris bluetooth conundrum

Hello. my wife got a new Toyota Auris this week with built-in bluetooth for her phone. Have paired the phone to the car...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nicks
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by nicks

Lidl Battery Charger

I've been waiting for this Lidl battery charger to come up again. Great little thing and although it's £3 more than the...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Mark3462
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mark3462

Engine keeps cutting out (Rover Sterling Coupe)

What could be causing this? The car drove from Cardiff to London without a problem this afternoon, then suddenly the eng...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pfphillips 11
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by pfphillips 11

Known Mondeo faults?

On the offchance, is there a known fault which will give the extremely vague symptom "judders occasionally and loses pow...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by eastREMOVEkent
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by eastREMOVEkent

2002 Mondeo central locking fault.

Hi. i have a problem with my central locking. Basically it will not lock either remotely or by key, If I get in the car...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dovey21
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dovey21

Silver paint

Does anyone know of a product which is as good as, or close, to a chrome finish? Most silver paints I've come across ar...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rttgrahamwow
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by rttgrahamwow

Peugeot Power Steering Issue

The power steering on my old faithful Peugeot 405 has decided that it would like to work when steering to the right int...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by westwood68
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by westwood68

alternator, battery or fuel filter?

Hi guys, im looking for a bit of free advice as i am hopless with cars and hope you can help. first the background i bo...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dead.kennedy1
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by dead.kennedy1

dead renault megan

I have a '96 Renault Megan. My engine is turning over but the car won't start. Recently replaced leads, distributor cap...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by a_tedder
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by a_tedder