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Creaking suspension.

Hi all. My "new" 2003 TDCI Mondeo is making quite a strange noise. At very low speed, (walking speed, not at standstill...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by pete_news
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by pete_news

Peugeot 106 Heater

SWMBO's Pug 106 1.4 diesel has stopped heating the car. I swapped the thermostat (as it's a simple job and they aren't...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by malunspamwhhite
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by malunspamwhhite

My car, too, passed the MOT BUT.......

(Well, it's actually a Transit van). The examiner said that the discs were rusted and should be changed next time I cha...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dbircumshaw
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by dbircumshaw

My car passed the MOT BUT..........

Evening all, and a belated Merry Christmas. My Mk 3 1.8GL Golf (M reg 141k miles) passed it's MOT last week, but the ex...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by antstevensn"nospamorelse"
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by antstevensn"nospamorelse"

diesel pump lube

I've been hearing a few reports of problems on Focus diesel pumps - there are some people who have pumps with failed ro...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by venus.ngfb
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by venus.ngfb

Oil light taking a while to come back on

After standing in the cold overnight the car took a few attempts to start. I noticed the oil light was taking about 5 s...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Eted
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by Eted

Focus (1.8 Petrol) Timing Belt Interval

One Quick Query! Ford Focus 1.8 LX (Zetec E engine) First registered in 1999, 37000 on the clock. What's the interval fo...
22 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andy
22 comments posted 21yrs posted by andy

Remove original radio from 97 Micra

Does anyone have any suggestions or can anyone point me in the direction of a website? Have tried google groups and good...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by charleem
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by charleem

Omega deadlocks

Why won't my omega deadlock itself on a second press of the remote button. It will lock and arm the alarm on th first pr...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by g.millar
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by g.millar

I need tips on sabotaging a car

Recently we have received damage to property and we know who has done it but we don't have enough evidence. The police...
33 comments posted 21yrs
posted by neutron(not real)
33 comments posted 21yrs posted by neutron(not real)

Source of on-line handbook for Vauxhall Corsa

My mother in law has just purchase a '99 Corsa which is missing the handbook, although she has tried to order one, it d...
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posted by pinecroft
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by pinecroft

Rover L-series diesel questions

Have now done filters and oil change on my 620 diesel and it seems to be better that when I bought it, however, two or...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dkj255
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by dkj255

how long idling to charge the battery?

Hi, a friend went away for a few months and his neighbour started the car every few weeks to recharge the battery. But...
60 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tru5tru
60 comments posted 21yrs posted by tru5tru

where can i buy haynes manuals in london?

i will be in london this week.could you please suggest book/autoshops in central london which stock new Haynes manuals?...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by littilesthobo
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by littilesthobo

Transit Valve clearance

Hello, Does anybody know what the inlet and exhaust clearances are for a 99 Transit 2 litre petrol DOHC. Thanks.
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by troyandleadux
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by troyandleadux