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Whether to DIY aircon

The air conditioning on the family car (Rover 420SDi) wasn't working too well so last August I called out a mobile rega...
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posted by this.address.is.fake
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abs problem

Hi I have a 98 Renault Megane 1.4 that has developed an abs problem over a period of about a year. When travelling very...
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posted by philpye
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I can't get the Micra gearbox filler out!

On my daughter's K11 1998 998cc Micra, I cannot shift the gearbox, filler/level plug, so I cannot check the level. I've...
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posted by bobcoates
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Tyre Pressure: Nissan Auto: 38 PSI

Hi, Just digging another one up from the dead. I posted this a while ago, that there was a question mark over what the...
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posted by sjdean
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by sjdean

205 GTi inlet manifold

I have to take the inlet manifold off to replace the starter motor. Haynes states: "Undo the manifold retaining nuts an...
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posted by antony
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P reg escort 1.8TD endura - rough warm idle

Apologies if this has been covered before... starts well, runs well, idles well when cold but once its warmed up the id...
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posted by nk
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Water pump

Evenin, more tales from the Ford from hell. http://www.spydercars.co.uk/feb05_pg2_image_3.jpg Take a look at this pic p...
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posted by Alasdair.Day
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where to buy a exhaust analyser online?

which website do you prefer buying such gadgets from? that ship to uk? what analyser do you recommend for diy? thx
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posted by beerismygas
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Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ

The Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ has been updated. The current version is 5.6, dated May 11, 2006 and can be found on...
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posted by info
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Vauxhall ECU Fault

Mother in law has a W plate 1.216v Agila. The engine management warning light is on. Local vauxhall dealer have said EC...
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posted by alan.smithers
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by alan.smithers

Electrical access point on Citroen C5

I want to semi-permanently install a GPS re-radiating antenna in my C5 1.5 diesel (damn coated windscreens!) but don't...
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posted by bobcoates
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by bobcoates

Help! Turns but doesn't start...

Hi, The starter is turning the motor over and I'm getting a spark at the plugs. I can smell petrol in the cylinder when...
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posted by spam
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by spam

Storage

Hi, Anyone know of anywhere in Derby that I could store a grasstrack mini cheaply? Cheers Joe
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posted by jbarnett
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peugeot 306 'lectrics

ok so it failed the mot on 1. missing headlight bulb ( where I replaced the headlight and forgot about the side light b...
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posted by srp
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by srp