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Trailer axles

Hello, Anyone know of a manufacturer of trailer Full Beam Axles braked. Anywhere in the UK really but ideally in the Yor...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by david.cawkwell
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by david.cawkwell

Running Engine with Contaminated Diesel

Guys Go easy on me. Decided to fill the car prior to a run to Manchester Airport tomorrow. Got 20 quids worth in the ta...
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posted by him
36 comments posted 21yrs posted by him

corsa warning lamp

my daughters friend has a warning lamp iluminated on the dash which shows an engine in a box, and a box inside the rev...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jimb
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by jimb

HGV's

Anyone know what the "code" refers to on a HGV? They're usually on the cab. IE Leyland DAF 225/85. I doubt it's engine c...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by none2522
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by none2522

Crank bolt....(stuck..)

Mates Rover came up last weekend and spat it's waterpump all over the drive so we had to do it there, rather than on th...
23 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ngfb
23 comments posted 21yrs posted by ngfb

Honda Jazz - fitting reverse parking sensors

The wires from the sensors on the rear bumper have to be passed from outside the car to the inside. Can anyone offer ad...
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posted by notvalid
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by notvalid

Sods law

Took the 04 Clio 1.5 Dci in for its first 18000 mile oil change back in May and asked exactly what they did for their £...
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posted by nospam
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

Warranty / Shock-absorber

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on the following. I've just purchased in the last 3 weeks a Mazda 6 (54 plate) 15000 mi...
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posted by big
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by big

changing fuel pump on Merc C200

Anyone know if this is an easy DIY job? Merc garage quoted £500, down the road garage quoted £200 one on ebay for £25 ne...
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posted by listen
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by listen

01 Transit FWD

I've just been informed that the fwd Transit front wheel bearings need to be replaced as a sub-assembly (more expensive...
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posted by grimlycurmudgeon683REMOVE
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by grimlycurmudgeon683REMOVE

Primera tyre recommendations please

Hi, My 94 Primera 1.6 hatch is due for new rubber (size 175/70/14T). Just got 40K out of some cheapish Kleber tyres. My...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by primera
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by primera

Best place to get head gasket done

H all, i have a derv 1997 Sharan with a oiled up cooling system, i suspect the HG has gone. VW stealership will charge...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by redleadertwoSPACE
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by redleadertwoSPACE

FAO SteveH or anyone who can help!

Chaps SWMBO has a 2001 Alfa Spider. She is starting to hate it. Along with the airbag light now constantly lit, the roo...
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posted by spam
47 comments posted 21yrs posted by spam