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Zetec sticky valve problem.

I've got a 1.6 16V escort (1997, series 1 head) with the sticky valve problem when cold. I have had the problem for the...
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posted by DR.CLAYTON
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by DR.CLAYTON

Ford 6000 RDS CD Head Unit

Hello Does anyone know how to get medium wave on the above unit. The manual says it should cycle FM1 >FM2>MW>LW but i ge...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by no_reply_here
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by no_reply_here

Reading ABS fault codes on 1999 Daewoo Nubira

I have a UK spec 1999 (S reg) Daewoo Nubira 2.0CDX saloon with an apparent ABS fault. Is there a procedure along the li...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by yawnyawn123
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by yawnyawn123

Noisy Tappets

Hi all, I have a renault 19 16v. The tappets are hydraulic and over the past 6 months or so i am getting a problem with...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jonreynolds10
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by jonreynolds10

2 SAAB 9000

Can you give me some advice please people: I've got an F reg Saab 2000 w chipped up engine, low profile tires and a rad...
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posted by MrBlueSkye
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by MrBlueSkye

Drive or have towed?

Hi, It looks like one of the coils packs has failed on my 2002 1.8T VW Bora. - apparently this is a common fault. The e...
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posted by google
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by google

Name of song in TV advert for Ford Ka Collection

What is the name of the song in the current Ford Ka advert on TV here in the UK? The advert promotes the Ford Ka with s...
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posted by woods_b
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by woods_b

Puff of steam from grill - Merc E220 Cdi 1999(V)

Every now and then I see some steam (not a lot) come from the grill when stationary. Although it happens after driving...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by prad_samtani
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by prad_samtani

What would this car be worth?

A friend is selling his N-reg VW diesel Vento (55k miles on clock), having been disqualified for driving while over the...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by grizzlybear
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by grizzlybear

Turbo oil leak?

Hi, I have an Astra coupe Turbo (2001) and have developed an oil burning smell through the air vents. Vauxhall have cha...
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posted by no.spam
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by no.spam

Alfa 146 sump

Turns out the dodgy running is the least of my problems. Went under it tonight and found that the sump is leaking! Only...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Mick.lindsay
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by Mick.lindsay

Rover 75 Brakes?

Hi Just got hold of a 2001 Rover 75 Tourer Diesel with 57k miles on the clock (don't laugh ;-) It drives ok but the bra...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by lingem
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by lingem

Peugeot radio problem

M reg pug 405 diesel. When I turn the ignition of it loses its security code & I have to put it in again. Also it loses...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by howkers
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by howkers

getting oil stains out

ok, so most of us will have done this at one point or another but oil stains and clothes don't mix is there any sure fi...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dojj1
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by dojj1