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VW fuel mix up

hi, i have just been out, as instructed by my wife, and filled up her 2001 VW MkIV Golf TDi with fuel. Unfortunately fo...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by phil.raine
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by phil.raine

Bendix self adjusters

Why are Bendix self adjusters - the ones with a screw-jack, toothed wheel and little metal spring such utter utter crap...
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posted by guy.king
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by guy.king

Zafira strange central locking problem

My zafira rear passanger door seems to have developed a stange problem, it does not lock/unlock when the temp is cold !...
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posted by steve
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

nissan primera 20 slx s reg

on this mod is it a cam belt or chain ? and where do the normally put the cd multichanger thanks in advance
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posted by st004f5477
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by st004f5477

NUTS... Wheel Nuts that is. (sierra/mondeo)

Short question: Would wheel nuts on a 1990 Sierra 1.6 LX fit a 1998 Mondeo LX 2.0 Zetec? Long Question: Got a call from...
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posted by no.no
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by no.no

Focus cambelt

I recently purchased a 51 plate Ford focus 1.8 TDCI estate, according to the service history supplied with it the timin...
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posted by ivan'H'older
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by ivan'H'older

Annoying Citroen Xantia squeak!

I have a Xantia Activa which has developed an extremely irritating faint hi-pitched squeak. I can only describe it as l...
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posted by dbird
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by dbird

Current reversal in 2 connected car batteries?

I sometimes have to jump start my old car when its battery is too weak to start it. Some people say I should connect th...
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posted by no
132 comments posted 20yrs posted by no

OT: Ford 1.8 TDCi Lynx engine

Ford offer this engine/box on the Focus C-Max.. 1.8 TDCi Lynx Stg 4 115 PS, 5 Speed Manual Does it have a track record/...
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posted by colin.watters
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by colin.watters

Speaker test

Can I test speakers with a multimeter, and if so what sort of reading would I be looking for. I have a speaker which st...
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posted by nothere
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by nothere

Rover 1.8 VVC - weak in lov revs

Hi, I've got a strange issue with my 2000 Rover 1.8 GTi VVC: Occasionally (usually in the hot weather and after driving...
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posted by stefan.kladivik
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by stefan.kladivik

Re: fitting brake peddle rubber back on?

> > I use a flat bladed screwdriver. > > > > Fraser > > thanks fraser i will try that but didnt want to with out asking...
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posted by jimwarren
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jimwarren