Car Maintenance

Replacement clutch for Ford Mondeo MK3

I believe the clutch cover for this car is of the adjusting kind (where the clutch pressure remained nominally the same...

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posted by fredxx

0 comments posted 9yrs posted by fredxx

407 2.0 HDi dense smoke from exhaust

Hi all, Was driving home from work and noticed a little hesitation from the engine which calmed down, but then as going...

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posted by marpate1

17 comments posted 9yrs posted by marpate1

Keyless entry.

A couple of months ago, a neighbour had their Disco stolen. Not sure of the age, but it had keyless entry. New one spor...

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posted by dave

6 comments posted 9yrs posted by dave

High pitched whistle?

Hi All, We were bundling along the motorway earlier (~70) and I became aware of a high pitched / whistle / scream / scr...

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posted by news

5 comments posted 9yrs posted by news

Focus Mk2 owners manual

This is weird. I can't find a Ford Focus Mk2 UK version owners manual online. Gareth.

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posted by soundserviceleeds

8 comments posted 9yrs posted by soundserviceleeds

Tyre review website?

Someone posted a link some time ago to what looked like a handy site with a nice clear table of different tyres and the...

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posted by tim.downie

5 comments posted 9yrs posted by tim.downie

Starline trade mark / name

Euro Car Parts sell a number of parts with this name. Is this another name they own and sell under? Best to avoid? I've...

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posted by fredxx

6 comments posted 9yrs posted by fredxx

Transfering a number

Another question if I may. I have a new personalised plate that I want to put on my new (used) car. I have the V750/1 f...

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posted by tim.downie

2 comments posted 9yrs posted by tim.downie

Selling a vehicle by auction

Does anyone here have experience of selling a vehicle by, say, BCA, as against a smaller local vehicle auction site? I'...

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posted by Billaboard

19 comments posted 9yrs posted by Billaboard

2003 1.8 D Connect won't start?

Hi all, Just had a call from the daughter saying she went to move her T220 van (1.8 and whatever the older spec engine...

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posted by news

75 comments posted 9yrs posted by news

Handbrake operation

I've always been taught to hold the button in whilst applying a handbrake to minimise ratchet were. The handbook for my...

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posted by cawhelan

39 comments posted 9yrs posted by cawhelan

Volvo D2 slight misfire at startup?

Missus has a Volvo V40 with (I think) the 1.6 D2 engine. When starting, and until it's warmed up, it's a bit lumpy, and...

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posted by no

4 comments posted 9yrs posted by no

Mondeo exhaust

Hello, Not knowing the technical term, the "rod" that holds the exhaust back box has rusted and detached from the back...

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posted by reply

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LPHV sprayguns

Are these suitable for spraying metallic paint? I recall back in the day when we were still using cellulose, my favouri...

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posted by curd

0 comments posted 9yrs posted by curd

Blowback

So, I'm currently looking for a newer Focus to replace my 1999 one, which has been absolutely stellar, and cost very li...

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posted by soundserviceleeds

10 comments posted 9yrs posted by soundserviceleeds