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Chirping Frogeye

Friends My frog has got a "chirp" from the backend on takeup or deceleration (especially noticeable at slow speeds) Som...
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posted by stuartturner
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by stuartturner

Replacing magnetic particles in transmition

My Nissan Micra transmition is on the way out, aparently because the magnetic particles in the powder clutch have lost...
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posted by w
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by w

Ford Fiesta 1997 P Reg Compatible Tyres?

Hi all, I am seeking a spare wheel for a 97 reg Fiesta on the cheap, and have had an offer of one from an E reg. Would...
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posted by gemgem
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by gemgem

Volvo hand brake

Hi all When I set the hand brake the car will not move forward ..... obvious really But it rolls gently backwards if on...
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posted by anon
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by anon

Changing brake pads

Can anyone tell me about changing the brake pads on a mark 4 volkswagon golf. They are running very low and need replac...
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posted by here
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by here

Stone chips/spraying panels etc

Have a couple of spots of rust, stone chips on my motor and looking to get them fixed. Have used chipsaway before, but...
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posted by no
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by no

Astra exhaust / emissions warning light

Booked me and the wife a nice little weekend break in Paris. Set off on Friday for Heathrow (only have to arrive 30 min...
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posted by news
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by news

vw problems

Hi, I have recently bought an N reg fuel injected VW mk3 golf. I hav had a few teething problems with it. first of all...
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posted by gembean.2c6vbu
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by gembean.2c6vbu

focus MOT failure

just taken the focus for its mot, it failed !! corroded brake pipe. one from the rear block to the NS rear. Cost to rep...
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posted by steve
60 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

Pug 205. Repair worth it?

Hi. My Father in Law has an H Reg Pug 205 Diesel (non turbo). It's old, high mileage (140k) and has developed 3 problem...
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posted by pete_news
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by pete_news

Automobile button switch

A push button switch I rigged up on my 50 year old Merc as a brake light switch has finally given up. I need another. T...
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posted by rttgrahamwow
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by rttgrahamwow

Headlight beam adjusting for Right Hand Driving

Hi, We're about to take the 1998 Fiesta Ghia 1.25 Zetec to Germany for three weeks. I've bought some universal beam con...
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posted by tony.brettRemovetodespam
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by tony.brettRemovetodespam

Golf cold start problems...

I was round at a mates this weekend and had to move his 1996 Golf off the drive. I couldn't believe how bad it was - it...
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posted by urd
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by urd