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laguna tyres

Main renault dealer insists that our '51 reg 18 DCI needs steel reinforced tyres local tyre emporium says we don't and...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by graham
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by graham

Renault Megane Brake Adjustment

Have just fitted new rear brake cylinders and shoes to 1998 Scenic. To refit the drum I had to let off some of the adju...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by simon_brook
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by simon_brook

Roller bearings in crankshaft?

Since the pressures are pretty fierce and it's the most hostile environment any bearing set on the engine has to endure,...
19 comments posted 21yrs
posted by javaking009dom
19 comments posted 21yrs posted by javaking009dom

used car prices please?

Anyone know of any websites where I can get a (free if possible) guide to what our car is worth? Husband had an acciden...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dontspamorelse
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by dontspamorelse

Really squeeky Vectra brakes

Hello again all! Three weeks ago I had four new lots of disc brakes & pads fitted to my R-Reg 1.8 Vectra (ABS). Last we...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nickmooney
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by nickmooney

Astra door trim panel - removal - how?

Hi, The drivers side power window on my 97 astra TD estate is finding it hard to close. All starts well, but near to th...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

Rover Metro 100 failed emissions.

Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of a friend whos having a bad time with garages and her Metro. MOT garage reports e...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by BlueBottle
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by BlueBottle

Cambelt worries

I've just had the cambelt changed on my Rover Coupe. I had to take the car back to the garage allready because it sound...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by no
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by no

Will this wheel syze fit?

I have a 1996 Audi A6 fitted with 205 60 15 tyres on wheels size 7J x15 H2 ET 45. Someone I know is selling a set of Au...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Jprendagast
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jprendagast

Arnold Clark

Reading through the posts here I came across this URL: www.arnoldsucks.com Those who enjoy horror stories should not fa...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dbircumshaw
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by dbircumshaw

Micra 89 auto transmission?

Could anyone tell me the location of the cut-out on the transmission casing through which to access the torque converte...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paddy
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by paddy

Renault Espace 1985 idle fault

My 1885 (C) Renault Espace 2.0 litre carburettor model is stalling when left on tick over or when revs are reduced i.e...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ian
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by ian

Axle stands.

I've just had the crap scared out of me. Axle stand failed and dropped the car while I was under it - fortunately I was...
41 comments posted 21yrs
posted by venus.ngfb
41 comments posted 21yrs posted by venus.ngfb

Spacewagon cam belt

Have a 1993 2L spacewagon for repair with broken cam belt. Looks like a second belt (balance shaft drive??) went first...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bill.news
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by bill.news

Gearbox woes

We bought our 96 Citroen ZX 1.4 from my mother in law when it was 8 years old with her having covered only 12,500 miles...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by d
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by d