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Pug 106 ticking/creaking on cornering

The car is a 1996 Peugot 106 Graduate 1.0. On moderate to hard cornering, I get a ticking/rumbling noise from the area...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by j.r.walsh
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by j.r.walsh

2003 Clio 1500 DCI Turbo Problem

I have a Clio 1500 DCI 2003. Recently the turbo has been failing to kick in leaving the engine really dead. This happen...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dmacgiolla
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by dmacgiolla

How to get pads out caliper?

I have got the caliper "open" (removing the bottom bolt), how do I get the brake pads out of it. There is shims and anti...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by not here
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by not here

Emissions problem update.

UK 528 E39. Car failed twice at one testing station for 'Natural Idle Test' CO emissions, at 0.85% Today the car went t...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by metier
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by metier

Pinto specs

Need to find out the combustion chamber size and inlet valve size for the 1796 (1.8) Pinto. Can find the 1.6 and 2L but...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by conor.turton
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by conor.turton

Citroen C15 starting

Hi, I have a G registered C15 diesel Romahome, (carvanette) that I bought second-hand several months ago. Initially eve...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by johnbart
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnbart

Tightening spindle nut on rear wheel

How can i put a spindle nut on my rear wheel so that it is of the right tightness? I don't have a torque wrench. ------...
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by no
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by no

Dead Zafira - any ideas?

Driving down from Scotland ten days ago, exhaust emissions light came on (steady). Drove the last 90 miles home at 50-6...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alan
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by alan

VW Cambelt Replacement Interval

When booking in my car for a service the other day I was informed by the dealer that the cambelt should be changed beca...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jeff
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by jeff

Hourly rate for small London garage?

What is the approx hourly rate for labour in a small (tiny) garage? This garage on the outskirts of London.
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by no
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by no

Buying number plate while car is off-road

To get a number plate you need a driving licence and logbook. Number plate sales are notified to the DVLA If a car if o...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jakko
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by jakko

oil filter location

Hello, Skoda Octavia vRS 54 plate - 1.8T Where is the oil filter? I've marked what sure looked like the oil filter. Sta...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by repro007
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by repro007

Nissan Serrena Gear selecter

hi can anyone help i have a problem changing gear on my 1996 2.3 serena while the engine is running the gear stick feel...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by homer_greyhound.2idze0
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by homer_greyhound.2idze0