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I am trying to find a mag which tells you which cars have iron blocks , clutch replacement witout removing engine etc th...
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posted by s.r.tames
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by s.r.tames

106 Diesel Starting Probs (UPDATE)

Changed the glowplugs, now starts perfectly. Measured the resistance of the new plugs and was about 0.85 Ohms - the one...
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posted by blaildyors
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by blaildyors

Cost of replacing timing chain on Ford 2.0 DOHC

Hello all As the subject said, I'd like to replace the timing chain on my Galaxy. Whilst I'll have a go a simpler stuff...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by steven.langdale
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by steven.langdale

Renaoult Laguna Hub

Hi All Says in Haynes to replace hub nut with new one when refitting hub I need to remove this to check rear brake lini...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by anon
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by anon

Swap distributors - points to electronic?

Is it possible, feasible to upgrade from points to electronic timing simply by swapping distributors? From slightly new...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paddy
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by paddy

CV Boot Change

I'm about to change the CV boot on my Proton 1500 (Please don't laugh...) and just wanted to see if my theory about how...
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posted by armageddon_now
20 comments posted 21yrs posted by armageddon_now

Rover 416 electrical problems

I've had to remove the heated rear screen fuse because it comes on when the ignition is switched off. problem is interm...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by johnth
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by johnth

Winter Diesel

Generally buy fuel for the trusty Xantia hdi at Sainsburys. Usual fuel consumption 45-48mpg (bit less than some but it'...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by davek
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by davek

renault laguna wont start

N reg, just got it secondhand 2 wks ago.. been well looked after. Everything going Ok then leaving work tonight... Ligh...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kevinseven772000
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by kevinseven772000

Insurance claim and HPI.

Hi, About 6 weeks back I was unfortunate enough to be hit in the side on a roundabout. The insurance co.'s seem to have...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by brianj
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by brianj

Bulbs (sorry!)

Need to come up with a wish list of presents for Xmas. Any views on the Osram Silver Star bulbs? Is there a down side to...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by john
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

the FSOC rolling road day

this Saturday @ power engineering in uxbridge from 8.30 onwards pop in and say hello
59 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dojj1
59 comments posted 21yrs posted by dojj1

Omega coolant problem

Hi, Got an Omega 2.5 V6 CDX and have changed the oil cooler and cover platei n the engine. After filling the cooling sy...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Red
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by Red