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K-series engine

I'd like to get a second hand Lotus Elise but I've been warned about the K-series engine over heating. The newer Elise...
26 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nicko.edwards
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by nicko.edwards

The head gasket saga..

For those who haven't be following the story see the "Reconditioned engine for 1.8 Golf Diver?" thread from a few days...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by me
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

Mazda 626 TD Cambelt Failure

Hello Recently privately bought above car (2000 model). Cam belt was changed 16 months ago at 50K (it has 63K on the cl...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by stevenwhittall
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by stevenwhittall

Jeep Cherokee

Limited edition 1994 (M) The rear hatch door no longer stays up I presume the struts on it have gone (unless anyone kno...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by mrcellophane
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by mrcellophane

Mondeo disks and pads

Just had the Mk. 1 Mondeo MOT'd and had an advisory on front disks and pads. Any suggestions on best price/performance...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by me
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

Diesel injector cleaner

Is it worth using this stuff on a Pug 205D with 80,000 on the clock, and if so, which is the stuff to use? -- Stuart
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by me
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

Astra poor running

Hi there, I have a 95 1.6 Astra with the Ecotec engine, which until recently has run very smoothly. It has developed wh...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ian_dunbar6
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ian_dunbar6

Old questions answered. Gits?

I've received an e-mail from " snipped-for-privacy@westonautoservices.co.uk", about a question I posted here ages ago....
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by chrispbacon
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by chrispbacon

Redex

Does Redex engine treatement really work, I was thinking of trying it out.
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nicko.edwards
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by nicko.edwards

Service light Pug

HI How do you cancel the service light on a diesel 406 x reg or similar. Tks
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by CaptTolley
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by CaptTolley

Zetec -s Fiesta engine

Can anyone tell me how to get at the spark plugs on a fiest p reg. For example, how does the plug cover come off? Can I...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by honilips40
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by honilips40

How Often to change the Oil

Just bought a car with 18k on it Oil was last changed at 9k. Last Car I had went 40k without an Oil change but would rat...
176 comments posted 20yrs
posted by colin.mckechnie3
176 comments posted 20yrs posted by colin.mckechnie3

engine oil flush products

What do people think of the use of engine oil flush additives when changing the oil? Could it help clean out any possib...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nospammer999
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospammer999

Battery charging question.

If I want to charge a calcium car battery, do I have to loosen off the plastic stoppers on the top of the battery first...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nospam
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam