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Golf TDI poor performance

Hi guys, My new (to me) Golf TDI 90 bhp, that I was initially led to believe was 100 bhp, but isn't, seems to be pretty...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by angus
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by angus

Vauxhall Vivaro

Hi peeps! Anyone know where the "you've left me open" switch on the rear doors of an 04 Vauxhall Vivaro? Works van is s...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by neff
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by neff

Considering better car

Have currently got Y-reg (2001) Ford Fiesta Ghia, 1.6l 16v, on 65,000 miles, have just comprehensively scratched the dr...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tom
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by tom

Strange temperature behaviour...

My creaky old Mondeo has a strange issue with the temperature - it goes up fairly quickly when starting off (to about 1...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by urd3
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by urd3

LT35 sump removal

Hi- i am just about to replace my sump on LT35 2.4D 1995- just been told that it is not possible without raising the en...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mike.green
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by mike.green

White sludge dip stick ?

Hi, May mates dad's vectra 00 petrol had the oil indicator on for a while, yes I know, and she started it today with bl...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nick
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by nick

Re-Paint.....where has it gone to??

Anyone remember Parsons Re-Paint? A brushable paint for cars which gave a very high gloss finish and if done right, was...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bullet.guy
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by bullet.guy

Cats

The cat on my Nissan QX is on its way out (had to have a new exhaust and what looked like a couple of ceramic beads fel...
27 comments posted 18yrs
posted by none
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Mondeo heater blower

MK2 Mondeo, heater fan only working on 4. I believe it's the resistor pack that's gone. Where is it in the car, how much...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by privacy
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by privacy

Power steering ram overhall

I'm looking for somewhere that can replace the seals (which I have) in a power steering ram from a 1963 Austin. I'm in...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by home
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by home

Low Mileage C3 service

My mother in law has a March 2004 Citroen C3 1.4 automatic with 2 year service intervals. She has driven only 4,400 mil...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by david
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by david

Renault Clio brake disc screws

Hi guys, is it possible to re-tap and replace screws that hold the brake disc on to wheel hub? My wife's car has starte...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Ian
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by Ian

Fiat Punto 55 Starting problems

Hi all, My father-in-law has an intermittent problem with his Punto (1996 N reg). It all seems to be tied in with the i...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by marpate1
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by marpate1

Pug 307 issues after crashing anyone help?

Had a bit of a bump in the car (someone went into the back of me forcing me into the car in front) in the main fixed ex...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by colin.mckechnie4
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by colin.mckechnie4