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Vauxhall vectra help

hi My vauxhall vectra 2.2 elite has a white powder around the fabric that is attached under the bonnet, any ideas mike
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkemp
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkemp

noisy Rover 25

I currently have a Rover 25 with the tiny 1.1 litre K-series engine, and I hate it! The engine is so noisy and it's lik...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kilauea3
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by kilauea3

BMW 320D 2001 Brake ?

Offside front brake was binding, removed the pads pressed the brake pedal and gentle squeezed the piston out to expose...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by richard3009650
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by richard3009650

Failed MOT on emissions, quite badly

Z22SE engine as fitted to various vauxhalls failed emissions quite badly fast idle test CO Max Limit - 0.300 - actual 9...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by luna_s
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by luna_s

Fiesta S reg (1998) Endura 1.3 Sump replacement.

I've got a Fiesta S reg (1998) with the 1.3 Endura engine which has started leaking oil from the sump (badly corroded a...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by philipuk
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by philipuk

Tyreweld to fix a slow puncture?

Got a slow leak on one of my front tyres. Not too bad but needs to be topped up very week. To be honest, I think its be...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BertieBigBollox
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by BertieBigBollox

Toxic fumes warning light

I've just had a phone call from a colleague who has a Renault Clio Billabong - The warning light for Toxic fumes has lit...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Anon
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by Anon

Electric window kits

Hello Does anyone have any experience of the electric window kits sold on ebay. They sound good but would like an opinio...
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posted by dc_post
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by dc_post

4 seater pick up - opinions

Right then, we wanted a new Multipla but Fiat dealers are frankly putting me off buying from them so I am looking at ot...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rsandr
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by rsandr

Future developments in cars

I believe that the traditional car starter motor will disappear soon - to be replaced with an alternator which can also...
31 comments posted 18yrs
posted by john.plant90nospam
31 comments posted 18yrs posted by john.plant90nospam

Rusty sunroof.

A couple of rust spots have come through the 4 year old paint on my SD1 on the sunroof outer skin. Good secondhand ones...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dave
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by dave

OT buying a car - different from the old days?

I haven't bought a car for (many) years now. Recently though I tagged along when a relation was looking to buy a used c...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mike
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by mike

OT slightly! - New Corsa Stereo Line-in

We have just ordered a new Corsa and the stereo comes with a "line-in" to be able to use MP3 players. Anyone any idea wh...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Ian
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by Ian

Clio odometer

Just got a clio 2001 dynamic diesel and the only readout on the digital odometer is the mileage, there is no bottom sec...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gm4jnw
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by gm4jnw