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Cinquecento steering rack

Hi all, Friends cinq sporting has failed its MOT on the steering rack. Any ideas how big a job this is likely to be? Is...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by a.ratcliffe
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by a.ratcliffe

quality of wndscreen wipers?

Two questions. ( I hope not too dumb : / ) What is the best quality windscreen wiper? (Many don't seem to remain fully...
29 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paddy
29 comments posted 21yrs posted by paddy

Renault Clio Door seal replacement

I have a T Reg Clio RXE Auto. Getting in and out of the car as I have just noticed, my back rubs against the rubber sea...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by spamless
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by spamless

Vectra GSi won't start after rain

Hi My friends Vectra GSi V6 won't start after it's been standing in the rain. It doesn't fire at all, leave it to dry o...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ruggNOSPAM_uk
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by ruggNOSPAM_uk

2nd Hand Engines

I'm about to buy a 2nd hand engine (from an insurance write off) from one of 2 companies, Universal Spares UK in Liverp...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Simon
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by Simon

Tools for hub nut removal

I need to remove and refit a 30 mm 6 point hub nut. The tools I have are: -an 18" slider bar with a 3/4" drive -a lengt...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by doyleb3
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by doyleb3

Mondeo Car Stereo

I had to replace the battery in my mondeo the car stereo is now asking for a code, how can i get it working again? thank...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by homer2067.1j6ye4
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by homer2067.1j6ye4

Inflating a flat tyre on a Go-Kart

Hi, Can someone tell me what is the best method to inflate a fully deflated tyre on my kart? I have a pedal pump that I...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jagemail
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by jagemail

ford escort td

hi my escort td has trouble starting in the morning we have fitted new glow plugs new diesel pump return pipes etc we h...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andy.1j6ye3
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by andy.1j6ye3

astra wiper problem

Hi I have a 1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Sport. Recently the wipers have started behaving a bit erratically. When I switch t...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by not.a.re
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by not.a.re

Engine Oil

I'm just looking for some advice on engine oil for my car. I had previously used 15W40, and my car didn't loose any oil...
22 comments posted 21yrs
posted by petermcmillan_uk
22 comments posted 21yrs posted by petermcmillan_uk

SAAB 9000 CDE MPG display accuracy

I have a SAAB 9000 CDE that has a MPG display. After a few thousand miles it has settled to around 33 mpg, which I'm qui...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Mike
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Mike

Ford Transit Carb probs.

Hi All Got a 92 Transit Petrol thats running badly, its got a weber carb rather than the VV, but I can`t find any info...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dave.bowen47
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by dave.bowen47

Car radio wiring adapters

Where is the cheapest place to buy car stereo wiring adapters for all models, online or highstreet.
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by stevejnospam
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by stevejnospam