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RE: Wheel Bearings on XR3i

Hi, My 1989 F-reg Ford Escort XR3i has started to make a grinding noise at low speeds from the left front wheel. Steeri...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

Creaky/squeaky door

Which oil for a creaky door hinge? Thanks. Arthur
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posted by pangga
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by pangga

Windows Down

When winding my front window down, the felt/rubber seal on the interior top edge of the door seems to stick to the wind...
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posted by paul02
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by paul02

Carburettor problems

O.K. the engine is in a boat and not a car but I have to start somewhere ! I have a Volvo Penta 260hp petrol engine, no...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tpaul
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by tpaul

ford galaxy cam belt change - interval & cost

hi what mleage should the 2.8 v6 engine have its cam belt changed ? what is the price for this to be done. many thanks
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posted by none
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by none

problems with screen washer motot

Just got a second hand corsa, N reg, screen washer pump is not working, installed a new motor, checked fuses, lines are...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by maggie
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by maggie

Parts or repair

Parts or repair: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4568025397&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by MrBlueSkye
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by MrBlueSkye

Help - Fiat Tipo electrical problems!

Hi, Been having problems with an 89 1.6 Fiat Tipo. Basically got a phone call of the Mrs. last week saying that it woul...
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posted by hellraiser1
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by hellraiser1

Any good independent VW dealers around Manchester ?

As per title - can anyone recommend someone in Manchester/Stockport area who specialises in VW fuel injection fault dia...
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posted by jcbrennand
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by jcbrennand

hi performance bulb ..

Hi, I need to improve my H7 & H1 lights (Opel (Vauxhal in UK) VECTRA. I am fed up by the poor quality, power, and nearl...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mery-ph
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mery-ph

air filter saturated with oil

My car is an old Nissan Sunny 1.6 F reg. I'm getting lots of oil coming out of the oil breather pipe onto the air filte...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by adff
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by adff

Brakes at National Tyres

Just looking for some opinion... I have a 94 Nissan Primera, and needed the rear brake pads doing. Nissan were quoting...
27 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sjdean
27 comments posted 21yrs posted by sjdean

2001 Escort Estate - correct tyre pressures?

Hi. I have a 2001 Ford Escort Finesse Estate fitted with Pirelli P6000 195/50 R15 V-rated tyres. All figures are for no...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by martin
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by martin

Replacement front fog lights for Fiat Punto?

On mine (offside) the glass is cracked. Are these lights available from anywhere other than Fiat? Fiat are asking £45 +...
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posted by kylix_is
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by kylix_is

Service History

My car is coming up for its fifth service (40k miles). It currently has a full set of service stamps in the service boo...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sw14
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by sw14