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1995 firebird

my 95 firebird worked fine than not even 5 minutes later i tryed to start it to move it and it just kept rolling over.....
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by slobberknocker_1
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by slobberknocker_1

DAB aerials

DAB car aerials tend to come in three sorts - horrible sticky on types, expensive DAB only roof mounting and horrendous...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dave
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

spark plug tightness

Was wondering how tight spark plugs have to be when they go in, never done it before. Just wondering if I can guage it b...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by greasy
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by greasy

Zafira 1.9CDTI Automatic

I have a 2005 Zafira 1.9CDTI 6-speed automatic. I live in London and most of my miles are done in town driving (London)...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mkhatri
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by mkhatri

Shinny new black car - how to clean?

OK, i've done something really daft and gone an bought myself a shinny new black car, and everyone i've spoken to says...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dave
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

Warm astra td won't start

I have a 1997 Astra merit 1.7 TD. It will start from cold and then runs fine but if I stop the engine, I have to let it...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by siddy2006
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by siddy2006

Mazda 626 Fob programming

Anybody know how to program up a fob for a 1999 Mazda 626. Got 2 keys and Fob has brand new battery. Just bought car but...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hodgkins_neil
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by hodgkins_neil

Simple Brake Bleeding question

I'm due to change the brake fluid on my Punto. Reading the Haynes manual, it gives a strong warning about ABS models. I...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tpb100
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by tpb100

Diesel Starting Problem 2

Hi I have come to the conclusion that perhaps the glow plugs are ok and the relay is ok, it clicks on and off after abo...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nomail
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

laguna wiper motor?

Hi, My 97 Renault Laguna has just started to have a irritating problem. Sometimes, but not always, when I turn the wipe...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nothere
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by nothere

Vauxhall astra estate remote locking not working?

Hi I have a vauxhall astra estate, its a club edition 1.6, 8v. I had to replace the battery and after changing it round...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by businessmaestro
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by businessmaestro

Master clutch cylinder won't fill up

I've bled the brakes and then tried bleeding the clutch on my '94 Mondeo. After the fluid came out (not a lots of it) d...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gog.5.swacc
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by gog.5.swacc

Re: Bacon Buttie

> Four thick rashers of dry cure back bacon, fried chestnut mushrooms, > fried tomato and a runny fried egg on a toaste...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by s
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by s

Turning engine in Ka

Hi all, Just tried to adjust the valve clearances in the wife's Ka. Mr. Haynes says to turn the crankshaft pulley so th...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by peter
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by peter

Citroen Xantia starter motor problems

My 1996 petrol Xantia began to have starter problems about two month ago. Sometimes it would start perfectly, but every...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by RichardMichael.2n8pby
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by RichardMichael.2n8pby