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Sticky rev counter

Hi everyone, My rev counter's developed two sticky points. It's sticking and jumping between 2500 and 3500 revs and 600...
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posted by ben
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by ben

Engine latest news

Well, i guess i was lucky......recap Driving along, drop of oil pressure and huge clouds of smoke and running on 3 cyl....
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posted by julianhales
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by julianhales

Vauxhall Corsa V reg - Cold start problem

can anyone help me. we've had the corsa for 3 years now and everything has started going wrong with it! but i suppose t...
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posted by Jo.Gawith.1lkv9a
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jo.Gawith.1lkv9a

Merc E280 Starting Problem

I have a problem with my T reg E280 auto. Twice recently, it wouldn't start. It would crank over, but wouldn't fire. I...
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posted by james.bradshaw
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Astra front suspension noise part 2

Well - got car back now from body repairs and have checked front pads for wear (gge says noise going over bumps from fr...
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posted by newspam
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by newspam

Escort White Vapour

R Reg 1.8 SI Escort 64K, always seems to be running on choke. I know it doesn't have one but whenever I accelerate the...
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posted by broonale
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by broonale

Laguna II glove box

This may sound like a strange request, but does anyone here know how to remove the lining of the glove box in a Laguna I...
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posted by barryashcroft
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by barryashcroft

Astra 1.7td CAM BELT CHANGE (isuzu)

All, I am in the process of repairing my 1996 Astra 1.7td (isuzu engine). I have now got the head off and in for a pres...
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posted by garydenniscollier
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by garydenniscollier

Omega 2.5 V6 thermostat

Hi, Tried to remove the stat yesterday but couldn't remove the coolant transfer pipe from the stat housing. The oil dip...
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posted by Red
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by Red

Xantia Recommended Oil ?

Does anyone know the recommended oil for my Xantia 1.8i 1997 , 98000miles. It's last service had Silver 10w/40 Semi Synt...
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posted by slip_knot_nob
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by slip_knot_nob

Rover 214 Crankshaft and Camshaft alignment

Hi Group, I've just replace the cylinder head gasket on my rover 214. Unfortunately there was no timing marks because s...
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posted by david.cawkwell
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by david.cawkwell

405 Estate 2.0L horse power

Can anyone tell me the horse power that a standard Pug 405 2.0l multiport injection GLX Estate pushes out please? Regard...
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posted by galaxymicros
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by galaxymicros

Immobiliser problem - car cut out and won't start

My car ('97 Rover 400) is currently off the road due to a strange immobiliser problem: you unlock the car with the fob,...
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posted by address
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by address

Zafira - removal of door trim?

My Zafira's passenger door wont open from the inside - the handle to do so has gone floppy, indicating the cable releas...
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posted by guv69
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by guv69

Mondeo battery!

Not the one in the car :o) The one in my ingition key! It powers a small light that illuminates the keyhole when it's d...
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posted by nospam00045
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam00045