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Please explain this emission result

I have a Toyota Carina E (petrol, 1995). It failed the MOT's emission test. The results are listed below and would like...
16 comments posted 20yrs
posted by johnsmile123
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by johnsmile123

How to get bluebird alternator belt off?

How do I get the alternator belt off from a nissan bluebird? I have the haynes manual and have loosened a few bolts lik...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Alan D
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by Alan D

Can you hire small 1 car transporter van?

I was wondering if there are places where you can hire a small 1 car transporter van? Would be handy for picking up a pu...
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posted by Alan D
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Alan D

Astra trouble

Hi. Please help. My astra starts ok, but wont move over tickover revs. After about a minute it responds to the throttle...
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posted by zero
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by zero

Battery Tester

Hi all, I'm after a battery charger and have found a good deal from Lidl for £12.99. It says it's got 3 charging modes:...
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posted by peter
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter

The Joy Of Bodge

Just bought a metal ladle for 50p from Wilkinson's, cut the handle down, drilled a hole in the stub of the handle, and...
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posted by vimfuego
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by vimfuego

Off Topic: New Cars - CItroen C3 ?

I would like to ask the opinion and advice of any of you kind people here, if you could spare your opinion for sec. In...
24 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Antony
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by Antony

Autobox manuals

Anyone know of a source for manuals for automatic boxes? Downloadable, for perferrence. The box on my elderly A100 2.5...
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posted by guy.king
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by guy.king

Don't forget to put the clocks

Don't forget to put the clocks back before you go to bed on Saturday night!
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posted by uk.fatboy
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by uk.fatboy

Netto Jumpstarters £19.99

Noticed these in my local Netto and was in 2 minds whether or not get one, but with just a couple left on the shelf dec...
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posted by help
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by help

Mk 3 Fiesta Electric Problem

Hi , I have a mk3 fiesta (N reg) and i have a problem with the electrics recently, I find that when i press the brake t...
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posted by adrian.plumpton
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by adrian.plumpton

Punto engine AWOL

More Fiat tales of woe Today I borrowed the wifes Punto to pop down the shops. On the way back noticed the gear lever w...
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posted by fred
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by fred

Door wont close?

Guys Have a 52 plate almera and basically the door wont catch when shutting it. I have an auto care policy with Arnold...
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posted by colin.mckechnie3
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by colin.mckechnie3