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Citreon Xsara HDI starter

I've got an X reg Xsasa Diesel HDi 90BHP which needs a starter. Since its cold & dark outside (!), would appreciate any...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by abc
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by abc

peugeot 406 airbag light and ecu

Hi all, How do you tell if the airbags on a 406 have been discharged? The dash light indicates they have, but I'm not s...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rotowindow
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by rotowindow

Spraying this time of year

Im thinking of spraying my car in good old fashioned cellulose, this would be inside a barn to protect it from the elem...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by asr
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by asr

2001 Focus 1.6 Zetec-S engine HT Leads

I'm going to replace the HT leads soon on my Focus. Is it wise to stick with genuine Ford or are the Pumaspeed Blues a g...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by morse
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by morse

Y reg Shogun Classic Diesel starting problem

Wifes car would not start the other day. Took booster box, started first time {her batt not flat though] Did a 30mile r...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by grumpyat
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by grumpyat

Plastic repairs

I've got a couple of bits for my MK2 Golf that could do with fixing - an arch spat with a crack in it near the bottom (...
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posted by mrdoki
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by mrdoki

Unever tyre wear

Is it possible to narrow down the cause of this? O/S front tyre, nearly bald on inner 20% of tread, 6-8mm over rest of t...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Graham4564
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by Graham4564

Uneven brake wear

Hi all, A few weeks ago the front brakes started rumbling under braking. I got the front offside wheel off but both pad...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by peter
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter

New Focus arriving, old focus price reduction?

Saw a review of the new Focus in a sunday rag. As most peeps will want the new one rather than the old one, is it likel...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by f.cycle
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by f.cycle

Ratchet Sets - Halfords?

A quickie, what ratchet sets do you use for changing spark plugs or general DIY car related mishaps? I've been looking...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rajko_pavleski
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by rajko_pavleski

Spark Plug Contamination

Hello group, I have a Ford Escort 16v 1.6 Zetec, year 1999. There's 65000 miles on the clock, not much going by the yea...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rajko_pavleski
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by rajko_pavleski

Steering problem! Please help!

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help me with this? I just bought a year old Vauxhall Astra SRi (15k miles) and hav...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by SMITHO77
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by SMITHO77

Airbag light - mot fail?

My airbag light is on and the car's MOT is due in 3 weeks. Is it a fail?
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by asas
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by asas

Disassembling distributor - Help

I need some help to disassemble the distributor (I will fabricate a bracket out of it). I removed rotor arm, mechanical...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

MOT today.

Pleased that my 97 E39 passed today after a year and 9k miles of trouble free motoring. One advisory. N/s tie rod ball...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by metier
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by metier