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Anyone breaking a Volvo 740?

My POS Volvo estate came back to me (not in a bad situation or anything, just wasn't wanted anymore) - I've got to fix...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by atari
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by atari

new tyre problem

I had new tyres fitted 3 about months ago. Three of the tyres hold air, but I recently discovered that a rear tyre went...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by johs
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by johs

Reading my plugs

My plugs have been changed now, and there's some good news. I think I've found the cause of the misfire problem. The co...
40 comments posted 21yrs
posted by petermcmillan_uk
40 comments posted 21yrs posted by petermcmillan_uk

Rover 420 leaking oil

Just a quick question for the experts on this group. I've got a Rover 420 SLi, 1997 which has done around 68000 miles....
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by roverowner
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by roverowner

Ford Escort TD

Hi I am currently living in Spain, ex UK The engine seized on my Escort TD estate. I am having a 2nd hand engine fitted...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gerry
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by gerry

Locked out of car - help!!

My mate's locked himself out of his car. Any idea how we can get back in without too much bother? Its an S-reg Corsa an...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ScoobyDooREMOVE
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by ScoobyDooREMOVE

Ford KA headlamp unit Condensation

My Daughters Ford Ka has heavy condensation in the offside headlamp unit. I cant see any damage so I suspect it is due...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by springtime
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by springtime

Citroen BX weeping diesel pump

Howdo, There's diesel weeping from the top of the diesel pump in the BX, which is dripping slowly down the front of the...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by james.dore
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by james.dore

Really Good Stuff or Swarfega Orange?

I usually use the green Swarfega as a hand cleaner. (http://snipurl.com/eutk) Sometimes I need a stronger handcleaner w...
63 comments posted 21yrs
posted by see.other.header
63 comments posted 21yrs posted by see.other.header

Radiator Flush?

Hope someone can help. How long should i leave radiator flush in the system before draining? Just had the cylinder head...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by colin.mckechnie3
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by colin.mckechnie3

Calibra high oil pressure.

For my sins I own a P reg 4x4 Turbo Calibra. It hasn't been used for a few weeks, since I've been away but it now needs...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by the_boxhead
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by the_boxhead

leaky petrol tank fittings

the 2 fittings ( outlet to carby and return ) on my petrol tank ( escort van mk2) Kit car, are loose and leaking around...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tim
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by tim