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Damn hydraulic bonnet struts. Duh!

Topping up the oil on Sunday. Left the bonnet open with a funnel inside the oil filler hole while I went to put the oil...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by harry412
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by harry412

Anyone missing a brand new BMW?

Probably from a dealer as its alarm is armed, sat on a main road on a T junction looks like its been dumped. Wouldn't t...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by yesindeedtomeplease
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by yesindeedtomeplease

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI

Hi Just completed a full filter change (Air,oil and fuel) on the above and am now trying to get it started. The last ti...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dj4444
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by dj4444

Idiot Astra :-)

Hi All, further to my last post about a noisy Astra, I now have a dying Astra. Nothing has been done to it for a few we...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SimonFinnigan
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by SimonFinnigan

Sukuki rear seat mount

Hi all, My wife's trusty '93 Vitara Sport failed it's MOT today ... one of the things it failed on has never been an is...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by marpate1
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by marpate1

removing and refitting headlight on 1996 Renault Clio

In my Haynes manual it says that in order to replace the headlight unit on my Clio I need to remove the bonnet and the...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by christabel.ashby
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by christabel.ashby

Astra noise from front

Hi all, question number 2 :-) I`ve got an M reg Astra that has been making a noise from what seems like the front right...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SimonFinnigan
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by SimonFinnigan

Astra and CDR 500 radio issues

Hi all, I`ve got 2 CDR 500 radio`s for my M reg Astra, and have a question. The one that was fitted by a friend for me...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SimonFinnigan
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by SimonFinnigan

dip bulb replacing in volvo v70

I'm trying to get a failed dip headlamp bulb out on the near side of a 2001 V70 - the cover is easy to get off but i ca...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dalston
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by dalston

vectra 1.8 engine noise

Hi, wondered if anyone could help!! I have a petrol 1.8 ecotec vectra that makes the stangest tinny type noise only whe...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gr10_
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by gr10_

Sunvisor Clip

Hi, A couple of trim questions! I'm almost embarrassed to ask this as I'm sure it's a simple question. I have a MK1 For...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by phil
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by phil

Use vasiline on windows rubbers

Been a bit silly thinking it might help my electric windows shut easier. I used vasiline on the window rubbers and now...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

2004 BMW 320td Sport Compact

Hi, I'm just buying one, which seems to be in great condition, but I don't have a good mechanical knowledge. Is there a...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by no.spam
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by no.spam

Electric harness question on Fabia!

Assistance on the following greatly apprecated!:- Can anyone here advise how difficult it is do reach the Firewall term...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Antony
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Antony