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Automagical Wipers

How do they work? The ones on my Pug 406 normally work well, but in drizzle seem to either be far too keen or downright...
33 comments posted 19yrs
posted by malunspamwhite
33 comments posted 19yrs posted by malunspamwhite

Priming a diesel 205

Hi chaps, Am having a problem pursuading fuel to come through the pipework so I can start my 205D which has lain neglec...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stuartggray-nospam
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by stuartggray-nospam

Citreon AX Diesel

Have been struggling to replace the timing belt on my citreon ax 1.5 diesel in situ. Have managed to lock of the cranks...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by daveleask
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by daveleask

Vauxhall Corsa Rear Seat Repairs

Does any one out there have experience in repairing the 2 catches that hold the rear seat in place on a 1998 Corsa? I c...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dalandmo
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by dalandmo

how to remove this type of circlip??

on a starter motor shaft i have come across two types of snap ring the first type (link below), which is easy to remove...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by beerismygas
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by beerismygas

Engine oil in Gearbox.

Is there any strong reason not to use engine oil in a gearbox? Will it damage the gearbox oil seal(s)? I've just replac...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by toad_oftoadhall
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by toad_oftoadhall

bmw 320d indicator in car repeater problem

2001 BMW 320D when i switch on my indicators to turn right, they start flashing at a very fast rate as if a bulb blown....
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by richard3009650
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by richard3009650

Handbrake ? Audi A4

Just replaced the rear pads on my Audi A4 everything went ok, now my handbrake is not functioning has this been caused b...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by richard3009650
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by richard3009650

Indicator Problem

On my Volvo 850 T5 when the indicator is flashing right it flashes at twice the speed of when indicating left. I would...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sharon.derben
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by sharon.derben

Diesel smell, dangerous?

When the fan is on in our car diesel can be smelled (smelt?). I remember the garage mentioning a leak when I last had i...
35 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rsandr
35 comments posted 19yrs posted by rsandr

Dodgy Garage!!! Incomplete work.

Hi guys, my local garage fitted a new suspension spring for my mondeo on Friday. The silly imps didn't put the gaiter b...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by matts_mail
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by matts_mail

Charging battery, desk damaged

I had a car battery on my desk to charge it, I have since noticed a patch of wet on the desk which on cleaning up revea...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rsandr
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by rsandr

Previa key remote

Just acquired a 97 previa and the remote lock doesnt work.Inside it refers to changing batteries within 10 mins or code...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by at.mcneil
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by at.mcneil

Focus Diesel recommendation

I'm looking to buy a used Focus diesel 3/5d hatch between 1 and 4 years old in the UK. What model should I buy for reli...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by null
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by null