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Tyre valve failure

Is it common for tyre valves to fail? I've just had to replace two in the Pirelli P6000s on our Volvo, and it looks like...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dalston
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by dalston

t e sting arcon fan on vauxhall astra 16/8v

t e sting arcon fan on vauxhall astra 16/8v i have a problem with the "aircon fan " on the radiator, it do not seem to...
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posted by -deeeenoregistrar
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by -deeeenoregistrar

Central Locking On N Reg Ford Escort.

When using the key on the drivers door of an N Reg Ford Escort it fails to open the locks. I can lock the car from this...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by xoom7
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by xoom7

Micra (again) fuel system diagram

I'm wondering if there are any online diagram of the Fuel System for the Nissan Micra K11 1993? Tried google, not much h...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by uk.fatboy
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by uk.fatboy

Punto Cambelt - pics

Hi All, finally got round to changing the cambelt today. Car had overheated in the last couple of days too and losing w...
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posted by privacy
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by privacy

Shell "V-Power" petrol

I know a lot of people think these fuels are a con, espesially if your engine cannot adjust to the higher octane level,...
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posted by kilauea3
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by kilauea3

Rover 25 fuse blowing

It's the fuse for the boot warning light, interior light, clock and radio. Apparently i've been told it's caused by a w...
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posted by kilauea3
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kilauea3

volvo fuel figs

Anyone tell me what to expect from my 1999 2.4auto v70 (Petrol)..round town / long trips etc? Would 38 mpg long trip 30...
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posted by at.mcneil
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by at.mcneil

Car bodywork cleaning chemicals. What is good?

Hi. While I'm in the posting mood I thought I'd find out how to clean her car. Jan never cleans it. Ever. I washed and...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by m.barnard.trousers
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by m.barnard.trousers

Common cause of squealing on a Zetec engine?

Hi. Talking about faults on my wifes Mondeo [1], which is an easy conversation, anyone know of a common cause for this?...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by m.barnard.trousers
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by m.barnard.trousers

Mondeo 2001 clutch replacement

Any ideas please about cost of replacing clutch.85000 miles on clock. I heard that the cost is High, mbut would like som...
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posted by peter.henriksen
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter.henriksen

MoT question

Will a car fail MoT (or the station refuse to test) if it won't go into one or more of the gears? Although at the momen...
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posted by vimfuego
29 comments posted 20yrs posted by vimfuego

waterpump failed - how long b4 car gets too hot?

Without the waterpump working, how quick will car get too hot? The gauge seems to go up quick but the engine doesnt feel...
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posted by aaa
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by aaa

Oil Changes At Rapid Fit .

I need to change oil and filter on my Mondeo .last time I did it myself and bought the oil at Halfords ( Ford Spec Oil)...
23 comments posted 20yrs
posted by stuart
23 comments posted 20yrs posted by stuart

ignition barrel bmw

had problems with the ignition on a 318i (e36) whereas i removed the key and the engine still ticked over. i think the...
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posted by alecfreeman
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by alecfreeman