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P reg Rover 216 power steering belt tension

Hi all, My power steering is moaning a lot, and I think the belt that drives the pump is a bit slack. My question is, d...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by listerofsmeg01
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by listerofsmeg01

A way to reduce insurance cost

A girl I know (39 years old) asked for an insurance quote (elephant.co or diamond, I forget which she said) for herself...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nbkm57
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by nbkm57

Airbag warning light on Punto MK-II

I was trying to source a rattle behind the dash on a Punto (2000 Reg). After removing and replacing the instrument pane...
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tpb100
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by tpb100

Alternator and Battery test with multimeter

Having taken the advice a few posts down to buy a multimeter which I will I was just wanting to confirm the process of...
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

Factory fit rad/cass inputs

Hi all. My 214 has a factory fitted radio/cassette. Has anyone heard of anyone fitting a multi cd changer and connecting...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ravenscrofta
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by ravenscrofta

power steering loss!!

hi all. just after some ideas? my pug 406 p plate has started to get heavy o the steering. someone told me to bleed any...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pidgeonplucker.2m6fkg
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by pidgeonplucker.2m6fkg

New used car-ABS light on/cost of timing belt?

I've just bought a new/used car- 200 x reg(Vauxhall (Opal) Zafira 2.0 Di 16v Elegance), originally a Dutch made 'import...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by queenieh67
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by queenieh67

Is this any good ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-12v-car-motorbike-battery-alternator-tester_W0QQitemZ170080369358QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30921QQss...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

Hand brake warning light. Almera.

With the engine switched on the hand brake warning light is flickering or going out prior to me taking the hand brake o...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pcod2003
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by pcod2003

How do I lock the crankshaft on a BMW 320d ?

Some of you may recall my recent problem where the main pulley on the end of my crankshaft fell off due to the rubber i...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by j_e_f_f_d_a_y_nospam
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by j_e_f_f_d_a_y_nospam

Compression loss - what happenned?

I left the trusty old cavalier at my father's house whilst I went on holiday for 2 weeks. I told him there was no need...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pm.andrews.nospam
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by pm.andrews.nospam

Kalos

Just bought a Kalos as a second car. Pleased with it (yes) but wish the gear lever was a bit further forward. Does anyo...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by john.plant510
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by john.plant510

What tires to pick up?

What tires would you choose from the following list in 185/60/14H: Bridgestone Turanza RE300 60,30?/u. - 241,20? Michel...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by smtp
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by smtp

Category C problem

I bought a 4 year old car last year. It is a good runner but came with no history. I was gutted to recently learn that...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wont
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by wont

Focus TDCi problemette.

Last night I arrived home after a 35 mile drive home in my Focus 2.0 TDCi. I had a quick bite to eat and went back out...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paul
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul