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Van tyres

Do all the quick fit type places do van tyres? I need 8 ply tyres on mine (2150lbs), but don't see any mention of them o...
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posted by Graham4564
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by Graham4564

keep an eye on your cats !

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/7393712.stm
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posted by reg
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by reg

Cost of Rover Spares

I've been told by a mechanic friend that a new radiator fan with motor for a 2.0 ltr rover 75 CDT will cost around £350...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by SA3214
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by SA3214

Key/ignition/electronics problem

I've just bought myself a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, 1.4 Chequers version. I seem to be having problems with the key/ignition...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by williamgates
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by williamgates

Picasso 2.0HDI engine mount

Anyone know how much work is involved, & what costs I'm looking at for replacement. Wife's just had the AA tow her to a...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by DGnospam
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by DGnospam

Sump Gaskett

Hi, i have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 16v Ghia Auto. Ive been having a problem with an oil leak which has now been diagnosed as...
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posted by u43493
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by u43493

Ka Air Filter

I've been given the task of changing the air filter on my Mum's Ka (1300cc Kent type engine). As she lives 100 miles aw...
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posted by Graham4564
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by Graham4564

Mazda 323F aircon problem

First hot day of the year and surprise surprise, the aircon doesn't work. Anybody here worked on one of these? It's a 9...
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posted by news
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by news

Intake resonators

Just wondered what people consider is the purpose of these. Are they for intake noise reduction or for pulse tuning? Or...
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posted by s
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by s

94 Cavalier seat belt

Hi, The seat belt is not going in properly and has a habit of comming undone. Obviously it needs the replacing. The sea...
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posted by Jim
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jim

Worth taking up with Honda?

Friend of mine's Honda CV-R 2.2 diesel has just blown up and need a new engine - it's just outside warranty. Only done...
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posted by dalston
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by dalston

Re: OT: Buying Car Spares

Caecilius gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > A bit OT for this group I know, but as you're such a...
27 comments posted 18yrs
posted by toomany2cvs
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by toomany2cvs

VW Touran Climate Control problem.

Hi there. I have an 05 plate Touran (2.0 Tdi Sport). I have noticed, particularly on long journeys, there appears to be...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by a.j.beddoes
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by a.j.beddoes

Ka suspension bushes

Hi, Ka.... Last year had an MOT advisory that the front upper shock absorbers (both sides) have slightly worn bushes. W...
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posted by peter
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter

Astra a/c problem

I have a year 2000 Astra 1.6 16v Club, just over 81,000 miles on the clock. Noticed tonight that my a/c wasn't working,...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by A.Clews
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by A.Clews