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More Terrano shenanigans

It needs upper and lower suspension ball joints coz the offside wheel doth wobble. I've bought some new 'uns from the '...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ufdi
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by ufdi

Melted connector

Hi all Car is sister's 1.1 HCS Fiesta with Cfi *Was* apparently attempting to stall at junctions but recently OK. Some...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by AndyPandy
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by AndyPandy

changing spark plugs on vw polo '98 1l

how do you get the ht leads off the plugs without damaging anything? Haynes says "hold the fitting and pull them off"....
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jimbo
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jimbo

405 estate- dash lights not working

Hi 405 estate 2nd build This is just a niggle, but the "START" light should come on when the ignition key is first turn...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sad
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by sad

Vauxhall astra diesel losing power

Before I go and spend some of the rare folding stuff... My 2001 Astra diesel (2.0dti) is suffering from power loss at a...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by richard.horton
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by richard.horton

Calculating Tyre Pressures

Has any one ever come across a formula for calculating the correct air pressure for a given size of tyre supporting a g...
21 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jsjdb
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by jsjdb

Cleaning Paint off car

Hello I am currently trying to sell my car and use a back to black product on the wheels and some trim.. It was getting...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by iclgateway
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by iclgateway

Where to find a car?

I'm looking for an MPV - Ford Galaxy/Seat Alhambra/VW Sharan - around 2001. Apart from Auto Trader, eBay and car wareho...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by anon
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by anon

2 problems with renault scenic.

Hi, one is an intermittant problem, the other has been fixed but I'm wary of it returning. Firstly, the rear window wip...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by not
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by not

Temperature Guage

Hope Someone can help The car is a Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16V W reg (2000) I have had a problem recently with the thermosta...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by damian.tomlinson
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by damian.tomlinson

Re: Revitalising an Acid Battery ?????

Re: Revitalising an Acid Battery ????? I've a fairly new acid battery but its gone flat through non use over a couple m...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tynesbay
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by tynesbay

1999 Clio 1.2 'Serv' Light

The other half has a 1.2 Clio 1999 (2nd gen). The 'Serv' light has started coming on shortly after starting the engine....
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mailbox100
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by mailbox100

How to remove number plate screw covers?

I want to temporarily take off the number plates on my car, and am unsure how to first remove the small black plastic c...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by terrypin
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by terrypin

** Warning ** Run Flat Tyres !

if your thinking about fitting the new run flat tyres to your vehicle, note they should only be fitted to vehicles that...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by reg
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by reg

Rear Hub

Would anyone have a o/s/r wheelbearing/hub assembly(all in one)for sale?new of course. Ford want silly money for it, It'...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by anon
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by anon