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are the current fiestas galvanized?

are the current fiestas bodies galvanized? the entire body & bonnet/ doors? how long have ford been galvanising? thanks
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by fordi2003
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by fordi2003

Clio II - Track Rod End replacement

I'm trying to remove the nut which secures the track rod balljoint to the hub. I've undone it, or at least I thought I...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anybody
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by anybody

Rear Seat Belt Jam - Citroen Xantia 2.0HDI

I put the rear seat flat to ferry some stuff to the skip. Middle rear seat belt has now locked so the seat will not ret...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by iandocherty
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by iandocherty

Mk3 Golf TDI Braking Issue

Hi All. I've recently bought a Mk3 Golf TDI estate that has been well serviced and looked after. However... the previou...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jackhackettuk
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by jackhackettuk

bonnett latch

The bonnett release leaver on my renault megane wont work. I've taken it out and just pulled the cable and it still wont...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stuarta.green
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by stuarta.green

Renault Clio Cam Belt Broke

Hello I bought a Renault Clio from a local garage 11 months ago for 3 grand.The cam belt broke last week and I have bee...
48 comments posted 19yrs
posted by timotei68
48 comments posted 19yrs posted by timotei68

1998 Primera belt change

I have 1998 Primera 2.0 52,000 miles - I'm tempted to change the (original) drive belts as precaution even though they...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bluemonkey
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bluemonkey

Removal of spark plugs

When removing spark plugs do you need to disconnect the negative perminal of the battery ? Any advice on changing spark...
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posted by souls2souls_uk
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by souls2souls_uk

belt change on 307 pug

can anyone help im fitting a new belt and autodata talks of setting the tension in SEEM units my guage work in newton do...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by les_dilrock
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by les_dilrock

Ford Modeo Cam belt

Can anyone please tell me at what mileage the Cam belt needs replacing on a 2005 Ford Mondeo Many thanks Sam
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posted by sam_farrell
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by sam_farrell

Vauxhall Carlton Electric window gremlins !!

Dear all, My old Vauxhall Carlton (J plate 2.0i Auto Diplomat) has developed a mind of its own in the electric window d...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by a.j.beddoes
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by a.j.beddoes

Replacing rear end crankshaft oil seal

I have a rear (gearbox) end crankshaft oil seal that needs replacing on my Rover 420 (petrol). So I can figure out how...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Re: New blog

The message from " snipped-for-privacy@googlemail.com" contains these words: > Hi I have set up a blog to help people wi...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by guy.king
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by guy.king

Grit Blast Gun

Hi All Looking at one of these for a few surface rust patches on wife's car, some are in internal corners on the door f...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon

Should my brake discs have failed MOT

Car is a 3 year old Clio 1.2 16v with 32k miles (pads first changed at 18k). It failed it's MOT due to "Front brake dis...
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anybody
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by anybody