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Stag fuel pump

Hi I've just managed to start my Triumph Stag after I've left it 5 months to stand. I took off the fuel pipe to the fil...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by j-curtis1
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by j-curtis1

vauxhall vectra hole in piston :-(

hi all, vauxhall vectra 1.8 16V 2000 X18XE-1 engine does anyone know for certain if i can change a piston on this car w...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noone
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by noone

Exhaust fitting

I've got a new (to me) stainless exhaust to put on the Mondeo. I'm sure it needs some sort of gasket between the back o...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by urd3
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by urd3

black smoke from exhaust

My diesel R reg Astra blows black smoke when I rev it. When driving I don't see smoke nor when idling. I have to get it...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by richardadam
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by richardadam

Starter Motor Problem?

I have a P reg Ford Scorpio 2.3 Automatic. When I start from cold the engine turns over with loads of ooomph and pretty...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

"Trailer hitching" problem

I have '87 BMW 316 (1600 cc) - dual powered (LPG + petrol) carburetor engine. My problem is at ~2000 +/- 250 rpm. The c...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

Temp gauge/coolant problem?

All, My temp gauge has stopped working. Well nearly. Just done around 300 motorway miles and on the return journey the...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mike
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by mike

40MPG ??

Have I got this wrong? How can my 18 year old 1.8 Sierra do nearly 40MPG? Its done at least 188 miles since last filled...
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posted by graham
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by graham

Rack & Pinion Question

I'm changing the steering system on my 1948 Desoto Suburban (9 passenger, 4800 pound vehicle) from the original pitman...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cindyanello
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by cindyanello

Fiesta Air con not working

Hi, I wonder if you could help, I have a Fiesta 1.25 ghia wreg 2000. the air con does not work. I have replaced the hea...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by luvneet2000
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by luvneet2000

Honda Jazz EGR Valve Replacement

Hi, Is replacing a Jazz EGR valve a big job? I want to get the serial number from the part - what does one look like? I...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by subflux
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by subflux

DAB aerial question

I have a DAB Radio (Blaupunkt 52) which needed its own aerial, above the screen, for some reason the FM aerial couldn't...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bluefrog
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by bluefrog

93 Rover 218SD (charging) wiring diagram?

Hi All, I'm trying to get to grips with what connects where whilst trying to sort this alternator problem (I feel it's...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by news
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by news