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For the non-technically minded

Ok, you like things simple? here you go then http://photos.wanadoo.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=33386858 Stev...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by shazzbat
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by shazzbat

Window Winder Cable - Proton Persona

Does anyone know where I can buy a window winder cable for a Proton Persona. I needed a cheap run-around and have just...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mcderd
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by mcderd

Xantia diesel turbo/ecu problem?

1.9 TD Xantia 1996 ish. What's happening is that if I accelerate gently all is OK, if I put my foot down (not necessari...
20 comments posted 21yrs
posted by malunspamwhhite
20 comments posted 21yrs posted by malunspamwhhite

Volvo 440 Gear box Problem

Our Son has a G Reg 1.7 Turbo 440, which has just lost its 5th gear, is it a DIY job to fit another gearbox and if so wh...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by terry.birch
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by terry.birch

Dent Suction Pullers

Do they work for the DIY home bodger, and how easy are they to use? Ian
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by IanDTurner
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by IanDTurner

cheapest place for Volvo PNP switch?

Hi there- Can anyone recommend the cheapest place for a PNP switch for my Volvo 850 auto transmission? Many thanks!
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jb260670zebra
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by jb260670zebra

Quality of recovery mechanics.

Last night I went to a friend's house about 20 miles away when I got there I noticed that the headlamps didn't seem as...
39 comments posted 21yrs
posted by zymurgist
39 comments posted 21yrs posted by zymurgist

Peugeot 306 wiper problem

Hi, the front windscreen wiper on 306 only operates on 1 setting, all other setting is inoperative. Peugeot garage sugg...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by l.h.spam
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by l.h.spam

Whistling on acceleration

Hi I've got a (minor) problem. When I accelerate I can hear a whistling/wheezing noise. It doesn't happen when: - The c...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by b_b_b_b_b
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by b_b_b_b_b

Escort central locking?

My son has just bought a P reg 1.6 16v gti escort. Does it have central locking? No doors lock as he turns the key in t...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by don-hay
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by don-hay

Renault Scenic 04 1.6 Auto

Hi Folks, Recently bought the above car and after a lot of years with automatics I find the gearbox a bit slow to chang...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by leitch.d.r
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by leitch.d.r

Laguna Heater Resistor Location

My heater only works on setting 4 and I've been told that I need a new heater resistor. Haynes Manual doesn't say where...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by go
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by go

Noisy Omega 3.0V6 tappets

Hi, I have '99 Omega 3.0V6 which runs like a dream, but suffers from what sounds like noisy tappets when cold, or after...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rich
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by rich

New car battery - best deals please?

My Nissan 200SX is 5.5 years old and I think the battery is a bit tired. It's been parked up for about 10 days and this...
22 comments posted 21yrs
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