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Stem seals, how dead is dead

While i was whipping off my manifold for facing (warped 1.5mm, max allowable 0.2mm!) i noticed this - No.1 Exhaust valv...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by james.buckle
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by james.buckle

VW Polo CL

1991 Polo CL, 1043cc carburettor engine. Just bought this old gal cheap. When starting from cold it idles perfectly unt...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by co10
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by co10

Another year, another pass.

Capper walked straight through yet another MOT. And I didn't need to take it to a test centre that was lenient on old ca...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by conor_turton
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by conor_turton

Audi A3 1.8T Gear Selection Problem

A friend has the above car and on returning to an airport car park after a short break found the gear selections were h...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pinbore
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by pinbore

'Ere, you lot are clever...

...Some of you. Anyway, have a squint at this for me: http://www.arcl40.dsl.pipex.com/stuff/index.html The one with the...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eastREMOVEkent
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by eastREMOVEkent

ulysse brakes

I can`t get the rear drums off to check for wear etc as they appear to jam on the shoes when you try to pull/tap the dr...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Capttolley
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Capttolley

Exhaust parts

Anyone know a good online place that sells exhaust parts, thinking of buying a OEM exhaust and taking it down to my loca...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by James
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by James

banging noise, accelerator pedal

i've got an 03 plate scenic, 44K recently the accelerator pedal has made a clunking sound when pressed, but only when d...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by family.townsend
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by family.townsend

Audi A4 brake problem

Hi I've got a problem with an 2002 Audi A4, 1.9TDI: several times now, the brakes have locked on after braking hard. By...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by fearonm-REMOVETHIS
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by fearonm-REMOVETHIS

BMW 530D

The model from late 90s to early 00s, I think it's called E39 maybe? What are these like from a home maintenance point...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by amoorcroft
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by amoorcroft

OT somewhat: Chassis design legal requirements

Assuming I was to design and construct a chassis for my own road-going vehicle, similar to a locost but mid-rear engine...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by james.buckle
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by james.buckle

Xantia ABS Sensors

Hi, Has anyone changed the ABS sensors (Front n/s) on a MK1 Xantia? Is it an easy enough DIY? Cheers Mike P
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by privacy
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by privacy

Stop / Start Journeys.

Hi all. After some thoughts really. I have a new car and am fairly careful on how I run it. However, due to work commit...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mattl
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by mattl