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That bloody Zetec-S 1.25l (June 1998 build)

OK - I've now changed the ICV, changed the TPS, reset the ECU several times and the problem is just as bad as ever. I d...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tony.brettRemovetodespam
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by tony.brettRemovetodespam

Heater stuck on! Ford Fiesta Ghia X 1998

Hi This just happened this morning. After putting the heat on full blast to clear condensation the heater now won't tur...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by carmen.sheppard
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by carmen.sheppard

Mk 4 Astra estate 1.6 8v NIGHTMARE!

Can anybody please help me???? Ok i bought a 2000 "W" reg astra estate, when driving it home i noticed a knocking noise...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jamieljamie
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by jamieljamie

Mondeo 2.5 Ghia Auto 1999

Bear with this, it's information received from the victim, have not seen it personally. A mates old fella has the above...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by noone
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by noone

Astra 1.4 petrol....really annoying problem.

Astra 1.4 petrol CFI injection 8v I've had a few Astras over the years and I've always been pleased with the way they'v...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by .........
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by .........

Frozen windscreen

In frosty mornings I often see neighbours clearing windscreen using kettle of hot water .Dont know how hot the water is...
50 comments posted 20yrs
posted by corniche700
50 comments posted 20yrs posted by corniche700

Is there such thing as a worn carburettor?

Is there such a thing as a worn carburetor? Do they wear out or is it just a case of adjustment? Would a replacement eng...
18 comments posted 20yrs
posted by AE
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by AE

TORIN BIG RED car jack stand is dangerous

Hello from Finland. I noticed that one of our big department store chains (Hong-Kong) has really good looking aluminium...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by oh2bioPOISTA
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by oh2bioPOISTA

old or new customer prices for recovery

Hi, a couple of days ago i got a renewal quote from the AA for their basic recovery service which was £112. Then when i...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by blue.star77
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by blue.star77

Diagnosis Required

Symptoms: 1. Engine overheating. (Despite Oil and coolant levels being OK). 2. No heat through internal fan (Despite he...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by RGSpunkbucket
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by RGSpunkbucket

Ridgid right angle impact driver

I need an impact driver for removing seats in trucks (some have slightly rusted bolts). Has anyone used the Ridgid righ...
36 comments posted 20yrs
posted by eganders
36 comments posted 20yrs posted by eganders

Fenwicks on a car!

Don't laugh, has anyone here used fenwick's Bobby dazzler on there car? It is usually for caravans, it is a rinse agent...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by martin.collins
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by martin.collins

laguna headlights...

the headlights on my '98 renault laguna are so unbelievably bad. basically there is so much condensation and dirt behin...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by D
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by D

Rear Light Lens Required. Where?

Mother-in-law's got a Toyota Corolla T3 and just recently a hole has appeared in the driver's-side rear light lens whic...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by codedeveloper2002
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by codedeveloper2002