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Injector lifespan

What is the expected lifespan of a diesel injector? Fiat 105 JTD 2000. I ask as I am having one replaced, but the mech...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rsandr
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by rsandr

Noddy Plugs question

When you buy plugs for a modern car - do you still have to adjust the gap or is all that stuff history ? as you can tell...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by novmber
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by novmber

Simple brake shoe wear question

It's been a while since I've posted a question as I'm now down to only one Punto :D A month back I had the rear brake d...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tpb100
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by tpb100

Astra Clutch

The clutch pedal goes nearly all the way to the floor before disengaging. When engaging it fully grips in the first inch...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by garry_nutter
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by garry_nutter

Rover V-8 oil level sensor.

The oil level sensor system on my SDI is no more, and spares are not easy to get. Do any later Rover V-8 engined models...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dave
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

LandRover Discovery speaker cables help

Hi, My new old landrover discovery 1996 model came with defective and non- installed radio so I installed a JVC cd/radi...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nsa.usa
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by nsa.usa

Pad disc change piston query

Okey dokey right to the point. I'm going to be changing my front discs on wifes mk4 golf. Just been through it with the...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by James
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by James

Mondeo MOT failed

Hi just want to check the costs here are ok my Mot failed for the following Anti Roll Bar Rubber bushes Both sides Susp...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by simplycisco
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by simplycisco

Gunson 'Trakrite' wheel track gauge

Very basic question - is the Gunson 'Trakrite' gauge any good? Any personal experiences? Tia. Cic.
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sheldrake
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by sheldrake

Ford Mondeo Dead?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Had a drive this morning at about 7am....
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by briritchie
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by briritchie

Nissan Micra oil problem?

I saw white steam or smoke coming from under the bonnet just as I was leaving the dual carriageway. This stopped, then...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by LilaDuncan
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by LilaDuncan

GPS Chips Can Now Be Built In To Almost Anything

Built-in GPS chips are hooked into a system of satellites which allows accuracy to the meter in determining the positio...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by best.Exercise.tips
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by best.Exercise.tips

Diesel 'misfire'

Our 105 JTD Multipla is running as if it is only firing on 3 cylinders. It seems a little better when revved hard. Oil a...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rsandr
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by rsandr

On-car balancing

The thread about wheel balancing has reminded me ... Does anywhere know of a place which does on-car wheel balancing fo...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ian.groups
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by ian.groups

Which oil should i use?

I have a 7 seater Volkswagen Touran and i am filling it up with oil for the first time but am overwhelmed by the choice...
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by talyablake
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by talyablake