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Cavalier V6 noise

Hi, Over the past week or so, my Cavalier V6 has been sounding somewhat noisy in the engine department. It's a kind of...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by imclaren
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by imclaren

Replacing Astra thermostat

Hi I want to replace the thermostat on a W-reg 1.6 8V Astra. A Google search suggests the cambelt has to come off to ge...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by stevescholnick
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by stevescholnick

Wiping greasy bits.

Well, Bounty kitchen paper (advertised on TV by a couple of fat hairy blokes in drag) seems to be pretty useful, much mo...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chrispbacon
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by chrispbacon

Non-starting Corsa

Anyone have any ideas why a diesel would stall and then refuse to start? the car is an M reg 1.5D Corsa that my dad bou...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jsebc
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by jsebc

Ford CVH 1.4

Hi All, Sorry but .... I have a 1.4 CVH Escort on a 94 Plate. Took the Car for it`s MOT, Passed everything except the E...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by simon
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by simon

Warning Lights on V Reg Renault Laguna Sport

Hope you can help, i was on motorway when i noticed four lights on the dash. STOP - SERV - (!) handbrake - (ABS) . Now...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by julian.benson
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by julian.benson

wiper blades

Hi, oh yea... measure your wiper blades (length) so I can get replacements. ILUB XXX
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posted by lmatthew
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by lmatthew

Oh dear! - Seat Ibiza

For reasons that escape me at the moment, I've just bought an 'orrible old Seat Ibiza. The ugly, boxy type, from 1992....
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by oss108no_spam
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by oss108no_spam

Scenic Dci losing oil

51 plate Scenic 1.9Dci was serviced in Sept 2004 for it's 36000 mile check. I Feb 2005 the low oil warning light came o...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by russnews
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by russnews

rearview mirror glue for Ford

Hi, Found loads of messages about recommended glue (Loctite seems to be the favourite), but I could not find an explana...
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posted by gwgw
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by gwgw

Rubbing sound when braking

Hi all, I hope someone can help. I drive a Transit van. I've noticed that when braking or turning left, if I then go ov...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by lawrow
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by lawrow

Leaks!

The inside of my car gets wet if it rains. I have noticed water dripping off the pillar at the near side of the windscr...
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posted by chrispbacon
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by chrispbacon

Focus diesels

I am thinking of buying an old Focus diesel. What problems should I look out for ?
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by aji
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by aji

OT: Campervan miscegentation

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4538425265&ssPageN The Q & A at the end are worth a look at.
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by malcolm.white
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by malcolm.white