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SVA / MOT and KM Speedo

My mum has just bought an import Isuzu Bighorn, and I got to have a play with it today for the first time (and compare...
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posted by nospamdaren
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospamdaren

Ford Fiesta Rev's problem

Hi there. Still having a problem which seems to be getting worse. None of the previous suggestions worked so I was wond...
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posted by alex
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by alex

205 1.9 GTi cold start and timing

I should really start to sort out the niggles with the car. Main problem is the cold start. Even with a squirt of easy...
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posted by antony
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by antony

rover 100 kensington 1.1 sparkplugs

whats the spanner size for the spark plugs? any offers, I have the larger spanner that i used on maestro's, fiestas, but...
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posted by usenet1
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by usenet1

MOT Question re validity of certificate

I had my Rover Diesel car MOT'd 2 days ago The certificate shows the fuel type as Petrol Today I brought it to the atte...
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posted by sa3214(NO-SPAM)
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by sa3214(NO-SPAM)

ZX Driveshafts

Chaps, can anyone tell me if the driveshafts off a non-turbo diesel ZX (1992) and a Turbo diesel ZX without ABS are the...
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posted by privacy
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by privacy

'94 Cav 1.7TD poss. heater matrix problem

Hi, I seem to be getting intermittent (i.e. happend twice now) symptoms of a weaping heater matrix. In my experience su...
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posted by ingramja
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ingramja

Hyundai Atoz Car Radio

Hi, Does anyone know how to remove the standard radio in the Hyundai Atoz ? Thanks.
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posted by gozer
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by gozer

Slightly OT - Insurance conundrum

My insurance is due for renewal and I've just got two online quotes, identical in every respect except that one is for...
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posted by sheldrake
31 comments posted 20yrs posted by sheldrake

Mileages of ex police cars suspcioiously low?

There are a few ex police T5 volvos for sale on autotrader. as there frequently is. Usually 98/99 S and T regs. Mileage...
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posted by aa
45 comments posted 20yrs posted by aa

Auto transmission gear selection

Hi all, I'm having some difficulty selecting reverse gear, also drive appears to engage when neutral is selected. I've...
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posted by arobzREMOVETHIS
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by arobzREMOVETHIS

Sierra question - flexible steering coupling

Any of you lot remember replacing one of these? The flexible rubber coupling at the bottom of the steering column on my...
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posted by oss108no_spam
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by oss108no_spam

Mondeo TDCi Fault

Hi, The read out from the test socket has advised a fault in the "injection = pump control module". It's a 2003 Ghia X...
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posted by mpeard
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by mpeard

Battery question may be dumb but..

My Lucida battery has gone and I realised my 12v leisure batteries I use at my field are the same size... can I use one...
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posted by birthcompanions
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by birthcompanions

05 ford fiesta steering problem

steering problem with the fiesta, when turning and braking in low gears the steering becomes locked for a few seconds a...
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posted by robjhiggins
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by robjhiggins