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Basic Garage Tools

What are the most indispensable tools for everyday car maintenance? Basic socket sets, decent trolley jack, etc. Any tho...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spam2422
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by spam2422

Basic tools

The exhaust's gone on my 1988 Mitsubishi Colt. Local exhaust places want about 180 quid inc fitting for it, while I can...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by theom+news
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by theom+news

Tyres, and the repair of

My drivers side (offside?) front tyre has picked up a screw and embedded it in the tyre. I don't know how deeply but it...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spam2422
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by spam2422

Where can I get hold of self-tapping bolts?

I need a couple of self-tapping bolts to secure an exhaust bracket (the bolt goes straight into a hole in the undercarr...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hooch
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by hooch

Citroen C4 losing power

Hi all, I have a '54 C4 and occasionally it loses power altogether when pressing the accelerator after the engine has b...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jw_uk2005
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by jw_uk2005

If a cambelt was a notch out?

What would be the symptoms if a cambelt was fitted with one notch out? I can't say for sure if this is the case but I r...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by help
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by help

What MPG should I be getting 2.4 volvo s70 auto

What miles per gallon should I be getting from a volvo s70 2.4 automatic (non turbo, with only 1 person in the car)? It...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alan
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by alan

Changing oil container

Can anybody reccomend something I could buy for use when changing the oil on my car. My local garage said they can disp...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

Door release

Mornin', I've got the Triumph out recently, and the driver's side door release sometimes doesn't release fully - you ei...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by james.dore
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by james.dore

Dealing with rust bubbles

Apart from the obvious way of sanding it down etc and spraying yourself... I've done this on pervious cars I've owned a...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by BertieBigBollox
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by BertieBigBollox

Fuel gauge always 'on'

Before I switch on the engine or even insert the key, the fuel gauge is showing tank level. 97 214si Also, from cold, e...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pangga
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by pangga

Ford Mondeo maintenance

Pesky pigeon flew out in front of my 03 Ford Mondeo and left it with a huge gaping crack across the grille. Of course,...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hackandslash
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by hackandslash

Fiesta power steering pump

I think the powered steering pump is on its way out. With the engine running, turning the steering wheel makes a horrib...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

Free Rover spares

Everything from a panel to a full car with the keys in the ignition... http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.ph...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by conor.turton
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by conor.turton