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some queries...

anyone know whats the strongest beam you can put in your car...i have a 95 astra.....is there a technical limit or a le...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by frlarryduff
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by frlarryduff

Micra - vibrating exhaust.

Hi 1990 Nissan Micra automatic. I successfully replaced the engine with a good second hand engine. Trouble is the exhau...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paddy
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by paddy

merc a good buy?&Buying on cars on ebay

I was seriously tempted to bid on this Mercedes. Seemed a good buy, but 170k on the clock. http://tinyurl.com/6aopu Wha...
21 comments posted 21yrs
posted by *blank*
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by *blank*

BX 1.7 TD engine servicing info?

Morning, The BX is due an oil change soon, but the turbo diesel engine isn't contained in the Haynes manual. Can anyone...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by james.dore
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by james.dore

Escort Endura DE

Well, it turns out that it IS an endura DE engine in this escort. It's done 55,000 since last cambelt change, and so I;...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by agree2pay4uce
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by agree2pay4uce

Impact drivers

Hi, I've got an impact driver to remove those stubborn screws and nuts 'n bolts, but I'm not sure if I'm using it corre...
17 comments posted 21yrs
posted by iain.mclaren
17 comments posted 21yrs posted by iain.mclaren

Mondeo lights blinking

Left my car parked overnight and this morning I checked to find that the lights were blinking - what would have caused...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ScoobyDooREMOVE
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by ScoobyDooREMOVE

Chrome spraying service

www.chromapart.co.uk covers all types of plastics in chrome and reasonable prices too worth a look :)
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by the_steel_rat1
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by the_steel_rat1

Meriva Design access help

Thanks for looking. I'm a radio ham and looking to install a ham radio set in my Meriva Design. I need to get a power c...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sec12234
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by sec12234

Ford paint codes

Hi, I'm trying to find a match for my SOs Ford KA (red!). Unfortunately Halfrauds list half a dozen reds that have been...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mike
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by mike

Audi A4 transmission problem

I run in to a problem with my 1996 Audi A4 (2.8l)with automatic transmission. The transmission does not shift properly...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mbmw
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mbmw

Cavalier handbrake unbalanced.

Well, now I've fitted brand new drums and shoes on each side, adjusted the "self adjusters", and still the brake comes...
20 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chrispbacon
20 comments posted 21yrs posted by chrispbacon

Thoughts on diesel/petrol mix

While filing my ten year old ford escort van with diesel this morning I was looking at the price of petrol. I got think...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by zymurgist
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by zymurgist

Squeaky 206

I've recently purchased a used 2000 206 from a private individual and have noticed something that I didn't during the t...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by e120924047
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by e120924047