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306 starting problem

306 1998cc Turbo Diesel I have had no problems starting my 306 in any weather in the two years I have had it. Since las...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tony
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by tony

yellow sludge in astra rocker box

Can you please tell me why their is a yellow sludge in the rocker box of my x-reg vuaxhall astra but is not in the oil...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rovers.1k1yj6
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by rovers.1k1yj6

Leather steering wheel

The leather's getting a bit smooth and shiney on my steering wheel, making it a bit slippy. Anyone got any tips for pepp...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

Ignition fault with an Astra

I need help with an ignition problem with my 1988 Mk2 Astra. When cold the car will start and the engine will run norma...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Richard.Lees.1k1yj5
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Richard.Lees.1k1yj5

Skoda favorit engine mounting

Hi,Any one know how to mount an engine in a skoda favorit. I have noticed that the bracket bolt holes are of a much gre...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jhonsmith122
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by jhonsmith122

Heater Problem with 2001 Ford Focus Turbo Diesel

I have a problem with the time it takes for the heater to produce any heat. I've asked the local Ford agents - without...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mgbradshaw
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by mgbradshaw

charging problems

Pug 106 1.5D 97P The battery light started to glow dim when driving, then after a couple of days it got worse and no ma...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by krystnors
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by krystnors

Fiesta Mk3 Clutch, again

I posted a while ago about a clicking noise on the clutch of a 95 Fiesta 1.6si with 57k on the clock. I found the click...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by R0B.kirk
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by R0B.kirk

After-market keypad immobiliser

I'm looking to fit one of these to my next VW Golf, does anybody know of a supplier and installer in the Berkshire/Hert...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

SEAT IBIZA wont Rev over 3000rpm

Copied from uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled - maybe u guys might be able to help? : SEAT IBIZA Mk3 (Year 2000) On some trips...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andy
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by andy

Fixing compression tester?

I've got an old Gunson compression tester that I bought from Halfords many moons ago. Came to use it t'other day but no...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by here
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by here

02 1.6 Focus front pads weird?

Hi All, A mats missus ICQ'd me the other day asking about the front pad on her Focus. She sent me a pic of them as seen...
25 comments posted 21yrs
posted by news
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by news

fault codes

Hi, Anyone know how to read a fault code on a 99 corsa? Its a 16 pin plug, but I've been told to bridge 5 and 6. Theres...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by noooooo
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by noooooo

cavalier tyre size

I am in Norway, and I need to know what size tyres a K reg 1.8 Cavalier hatchback would take. Can anyone tell me? Thanks...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Mike.O.1k1yj4
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by Mike.O.1k1yj4