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OT: Caravans

Given the number of caravans (with attached cars) I see pointing the wrong way on the motorway, has anyone got any stat...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mrdoki
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mrdoki

re fiat ulysse clutch

I get judder, sometimes quite severe.I have had the clutch replaced and it was fine for 6 weeks but now judder back.Is...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Capttolley
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Capttolley

Ford Formula S/SD Oil

Does anyone know whether Ford Formula S/SD 5W40 Oil (Finis No. 1343522) is fully synthetic or semi-synthetic? It only s...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mike.safetycatchvincent
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by mike.safetycatchvincent

Brakes!

Just got my car back from it's service. The notes attached say that 3 of my wheels have 50% discs left and 5mm pad but...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jon.lambert
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jon.lambert

Astra mk3 Alarm query

Hi, I have a 1997 mk3 Astra estate, that has an option fitted alarm as opposed to fitted as standard, I would like to i...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by g8psz
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by g8psz

OT NCP Car Park

I was in this town at a church service and parked in an open air car park. The council had stated that parking was free...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by
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"Ford" credit card?

My friend put all he spent on a Vauxhaul credit card and got £1000 off a new one. Are there any deals to do the same for...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by PETEBULL
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by PETEBULL

Overcooling

Hi, 2001 1.6 Astra - had a lift in it and noticed that the temp gauge was hovering on cold (70 degrees if markings are...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by peter
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by peter

Injector problems after cleaning?

I decided to treat my Daewoo Lanos injectors to a professional service & ultrasonic clean. It ran very well before havi...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by not
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by not

Passat instrument problem.

A friend has a 1996 VW Passat (1800cc. petrol) on which the instrument cluster - speedo, rev counter and fuel gauge fai...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon

Ford Escort clutch cable

Hi all I have a slightly noisy clutch cable on my 98 Escort. Its just a slight squeak when its nearly fully depressed....
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by thedeerhunter270
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by thedeerhunter270

Deposit = Contract? HPI Checks etc

Umm, You guys a probably more in the know. I found the love of my life on Saturday. A sweet Nissan 1.8 Primera P11-144....
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sjdean
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by sjdean

1.6TD 86 Camper pulley and shims?

Anyone got much experience of the rather interesting area of trying to get the waterpump belt at the right adjustment o...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hssjas
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by hssjas

gears not engaging

i can not get my rover 25 into gear, 1st and reverse ,can you shed any light please .
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mwinstone
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by mwinstone