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Heater selector

98R Clio MkI The demister/footwell selector for the heaters is stuck so that when the heater is on the heat only blows...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by krystnors
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by krystnors

Metro 1.3 Rev Counter

My rev counter's still twitchy, and it's starting to bug me. As the weather's crap, and the dark nights are here, any p...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by talking
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by talking

MOT headlamp alignment

Hi there, Could anyone tell me where i could get some info on checking that the headlamps of an old Tipo were aligned c...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nick
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by nick

ECU water temperature sensor Rover 214Si

Hi Does anybody now if the cooling fan sensor and the ECU water temperature sensor are one and the same on a P reg Rove...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by phil
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by phil

Frontera pulling to left - only when in 4WD mode.

My sister in law's Frontera (LWB diesel, L-reg) has an odd problem - when in 2WD mode, it tracks perfectly. But in 4WD,...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by richrussell
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by richrussell

Meriva tyre wear

I have a 53 Meriva 1.8 mainly driven by my wife - a mixture of urban & motorway driving - not driven particularly hard....
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by wiltseggs
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by wiltseggs

Rover 200 1998 torque value ?

Hi Rover 200 K16 1.6SLi 1998 Does anyone please have the torque value for the two bolts that secure the coolant outlet...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by movenametohere
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by movenametohere

Volvo 480 - Intermittent 'Stumble' when idling.

For the last month or so, my 2-litre Volvo 480 (B20F engine) has been plagued with an intermittent stumble when it's id...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bharris.spamtrap
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by bharris.spamtrap

Nissan Primera Misfire

Just reread post, seems i'm rambling a little, so basically:- Car-Nissan primera '98 GT Fault- Intermittant Misfire Whe...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by spam_chris_max
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by spam_chris_max

Catalytic bypass pipes

I was thinking of getting a bypass pipe to replace the catalytic converter on my car - then started reading about peopl...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by s
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by s

Y Reg Cleo 1.4 16v stupid but fairly urgent ?

Female workmate reported oil light coming on this morning on the above car. So she stopped and put a litre of oil into...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by hssjas
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by hssjas

106 Diesel Starting Probs

106 Zest2 1.5D, 2001 Reg, 50000 miles. Car has become dificult to start on a morning. On a normal morning will take two...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by blaildyors
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by blaildyors

are grooved brake drums bettter?

If I replace my standard rear brake drums on my Capri 280 with grooved ones, should I expect any noticeable improvement...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jb260670zebra
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by jb260670zebra

Clips

Can anyone explain to me the point of bloody clips. Why are bits of interior trim held on by countless (and usually fra...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mrdoki
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mrdoki

FRONT FOGS!!!

Is it just me or is anyone else blinded by drivers using dipped beams and front fogs in any weather? on my way home mos...
45 comments posted 21yrs
posted by redleadertwoSPACE
45 comments posted 21yrs posted by redleadertwoSPACE