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Early MoT - wrong expiry date?

Took my car in for its MoT today and it passed with no problems. My current certificate expires 15/8/2006 but the actua...
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posted by lyndhurst25
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by lyndhurst25

Renault Megane Replacement Tyres...

Hi, I have a Renault Megane Classic 1.6e 1997 with size 'T' Tyres but have been told I need an 'H'. Could someone please...
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posted by snipernest
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by snipernest

Rearended then two weeks later 2nd gear goes ?

Hi all, Short version: Is it possible to get gearbox damage from a rear-end shunt that did not cause any cracking of a...
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posted by spam
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by spam

Car Cooler

A/C has broken in car. don't have time to fix it before we go away tomorrow. Are there any portable cooling devices arou...
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posted by something
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by something

Replacement Hella lamp units

For a BMW. The sort with optional electric adjustment to lower them when the car is loaded. They come supplied with a s...
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posted by dave
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave

Cambelt change - Citroen Saxo 1.5D '99

I'm just planning to change my Saxo cambelt (plus tensioner & idler wossnames, probably crankshaft and camshaft oil sea...
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posted by dobbfamily
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by dobbfamily

Ford Galaxy, white smoke possible turbo problem

My brother has a 2litre galaxy, which has developed a smoking problem, which is getting worse, it started smoking when...
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posted by kc004r2777
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by kc004r2777

1.8 Zafira high idle when cold

Hi, just bought a Zafira 99. It idles high when cold ( 1100 -1200) but is fine when fully warm (800) any ideas? Cheers
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posted by steve
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

how snug does a cv inner joint fit into diff?

if you grab the outer race of the inner cv joint of a fiesta, should you be able to feel *any* up/down play between thi...
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posted by beerismygas
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by beerismygas

Daihatsu Hijet servicing info etc

Hi - can anyone help with several minor things on a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet van with the 993cc engine. 1. I recently change...
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posted by corriequk
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by corriequk

Seat Ibiza Air Con Prob

I've got a 2002 Ibiza Cupra and the air-con is no longer blowing out any colder than the normal fans - is this just a c...
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posted by matty.jenkins
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by matty.jenkins

What is it?

We have an L reg escort, there seems to be a quiet ticking noise above the battery coming from from something which loo...
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posted by wiggy15byob
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by wiggy15byob

Transit 2.5 diesel engine - what's this bit do?

Kept meaning to take a photo, then forgetting... I've bought a circa 1986 Transit 2.5 diesel engine + conversion plate...
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posted by oss108no_spam
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by oss108no_spam

ford lock crown washer

Does anyone know where I can get the crown washer for a ford lock? Thanks. Arthur
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posted by pangga
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by pangga

Ticking sound after turning car off

I have no idea what I am doing with car maintenance, so I thought I would ask yall. I have a 2006 Ford Focus and for th...
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posted by JARudiger
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by JARudiger