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Peugeot 205 bleed nipple

Anyone know what size spanner I need to undo this with? 10mm is too big, so is it 8 or 9mm. Would I be wasting my time...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by postmaster
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by postmaster

Secondhand engine

Hi, Anyone know where I could get a secondhand engine for a 1994 Mercedes E320 coupe. Thanks Duncan
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dsmith34
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by dsmith34

Oil colour after service - Diesel Engine

I always like to check the oil level after driving home from a service - I'm used to the golden colour oil on the dipst...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by velodocuk
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by velodocuk

numerous electric door problems

I have a Rover Coupe which has the following problems on the drivers side door. Electric window doesn't work but contro...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kavty
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by kavty

A Series 12v Coil?

Didn't realise, but it looks like the Metro has a 12v coil (it's got the pointless ignition setup). Now, talking to the...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by talking
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by talking

rover v8 ignition problem

Hi there, The ignition failed on my RV8 powered van the other night. At first it stopped completely but I managed to ge...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jeremy
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by jeremy

Jump start procedures

Just heard my Dad has broken down again and needs a jump start to get his car going, I'll be along later in the day for...
53 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mail
53 comments posted 21yrs posted by mail

Windscreen Cleaner

A while back I had Autoglass out to replace my windscreen. After they had done they cleaned it with some spray. I asked...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by somersetghosthunters
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by somersetghosthunters

MK3 Golf juddering under load

Evening all My MK3 1.8GL Golf (1995 M Reg) started juddering under load on Thursday, and it's gotten progressively wors...
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posted by antstevensn"nospamorelse"
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by antstevensn"nospamorelse"

Clutch replacement for Freelander Diesel

Anyone know the going rate for replacement clutch(s) for the above? Mate was quoted £600 for the job. Also I noticed hi...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

Help with siemens ncdr 2001 - omega nav system

I've just purchased an omega with an ncdr 2011 cd/nav system. When i try to insert a cd, nothing happens. I've tried a...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jp.myers
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by jp.myers

TOCSIN BANG

"TOCSIN BANG" has been declared as of 18:02 today
25 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andy
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by andy

Omega brakes

My omega still momentarily pulls to the drivers side when lightly applying the brakes. This has been going on for a whi...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by g.millar
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by g.millar

Diesel stalling

I am having a spot of bother with the Ducato 1.9td van. I can start it ok ( a bit reluctant) and set off but when I com...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

1990 Ford Orion 1.6i Petrol Tank Removal

All, Apparently the fuel pump (in the top of the tank) in my 1990 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia has given up and so needs replac...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sean-removeme-
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by sean-removeme-