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Holts Gun Gum any good

Hi I have a small hole around 3mm across in the centre section of my exhaust just as it goes into the back box. Car is...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by briaspam
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by briaspam

AstraVan clonk from nearside?

I've been working on a 1997 Astra Van 1.7TD that's been stood for over 2 years. (New track rod ends, rear cylinders, fr...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by not
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by not

VIVARO VAN indicators

Hi I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro van. The indicators work fine but the warning "click click click" noise is intermitten...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dc_post
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by dc_post

On a lighter note.

Could very loosely come under the heading of maintenance. I have a very industrious spider living in the drivers rearvi...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by metier
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by metier

"Summer" screenwash additive

Is there such a thing? - it just strikes me as a bit wasteful to have a spirit loaded additive when it isn't necessary.
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Who90nospam
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by Who90nospam

Running on 3?

Would appreciate any input on this one. Car is a 1993 (K reg) Audi 80 2.0 8v single point inj. Started to chug like not...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by not
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by not

Valve cover bolt thread stripped

Bollocks. I reckon it's Helicoil time. It wasn't me, I reckon some PO tried to "cure" the old weeping valve cover gaske...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by topper.doggle
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by topper.doggle

Astra Mk3 changing fan switch

Hi, my radiator fan switch is just random now, so I really need to change it. I had a little go at removing the connect...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gareth.magennis
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by gareth.magennis

Sudden loss of power on C200

I have a Merc C200 CDi with about 50000 miles on it. Normally it's very responsive and powers up hills with no problems...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by leo
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by leo

Pinto Carb problems

Friend of mine has just bought a cheapie Kitcar as a runabout but couldnt get it to run. So this morning Ive hada fiddl...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by occam
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by occam

Compressor help

Hi, Is this compressor any good for spraying bumpers panels etc on cars on ebay Item number: 130230884472 seems quote ch...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by maxi
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by maxi