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SEAT Toledo automatic SE 20 Valve

First registered in 2000. When I first bought this car it was hardly noticable when it changed gear. I have had automat...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bomahonyNOSPAM
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by bomahonyNOSPAM

Pre-booked MOT - The Official Response

Before I went away (I'm back now, in case you were wondering) I sent a question to VOSA about how far you can drive to...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by urd2
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by urd2

Compression too high.

1994 Astra 1600. Belongs to colleages mum. Cambelt went bending valves for No 2 and 3 cyls. No appaent damage to piston...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by metier
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by metier

Veg oil conversion

Hi Am thinking of converting my Ford Mondeo 1996 1.8 turbo diesel to run on Veg oil. Anyone have any thoughts on this a...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by whittaker_anthony
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by whittaker_anthony

Nissan Primera exhaust leak

My Primera (2.0 petrol 1998) has started making a slight hissing noise like an exhaust leak-but from the engine area (w...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jdwood37
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jdwood37

Re:Mitsubishi Carisma - poorly :o(

Had this exact problem This is how I solved it steps 1 & 2 will cure 80% of the time, and are VERY EASY TO DO 1) Remove...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 1
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by 1

Cambelt/tensioners,etc

So, I keep the Escort for another year or so, at 7 years old 61k, time to change the cambelt? A very good reputable ind...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sorry
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by sorry

corsa 2002 central locking problem

A friends corsa of 2002 vintage, central locking has failed, ive not checked the fuse yet but she cant open the petrol f...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by luna_s
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by luna_s

help urgent

hiya i got a micra 1l k10 model i got a slight little problem with it took it out 4 a run got it on a duel carridge way...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u37703
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by u37703

To track, or not to track...

Ok, I've splashed out a bit on a new (er) motor, and I've got myself a Volvo C70 T5 SE Lux (leave all convertable comme...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Adele.Chaplin
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by Adele.Chaplin

what car to buy

Hi All Need to buy a replacement car for son £2000 to spend Looking for a mid size hatchback/estate diesel if possible...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon

Stag steering

Hi my Triumph Stag's steering wheel can be pushed upwards about an inch. There doesn't seem to be any fault with the st...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by j-curtis1
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by j-curtis1

CARNAUBA Wax Car Polish - Any views ??

Just got a brand new car, which is unusual for me and want to keep the body in tip top condition. Have seen adverts on...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ed
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by ed