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Expansion of brass and aluminium

I need to drill and tap for a brass insert into aluminium. Can anybody tell me which expands more - brass or aluminium?...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sheldrake
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by sheldrake

ABS Light

I had my front brake pads and rear shoes replaced on Friday. This afternoon, whilst driving along at 70mph, my ABS ligh...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gu47otu
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by gu47otu

Recyle or fresh air?

Apologies for maybe what could be considered a daft question. Why do cars have a fresh air / recyle air option. In 10 y...
34 comments posted 21yrs
posted by micksimpson123
34 comments posted 21yrs posted by micksimpson123

Pits or ramps for use or hire?

A long shot I know, but does anyone know if it is possible to get access to or hire a pit or a ramp in the North London...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paddy
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by paddy

Renault 19 exhaust probs

Went tofind the source of the blowing noise to see if it could be patched up and found after a lot of poking around tha...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by t-dot-anderson
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by t-dot-anderson

K Series Engine Help

Evening all Was just wondering if there is anywhere on the web where you can find information about dismantling a K Ser...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by raindancer411
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by raindancer411

replacing steel fuel pipe

i need to replace the steel fuel pipe on my car (corrosion advisory) - its fuel injected, apart from going to the d"s"t...
25 comments posted 21yrs
posted by luna
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by luna

How can I adapt my wipers?

My Porsche 944 only has 2 settings for the rear wiper. It's either on or off! I was wondering how I would go about adap...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by d.speir
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by d.speir

Rattling noise on light throttle - what is it?

Car - 1984 Saab 900 Turbo 16V. 184K miles Problem - when lifting off the throttle, there is a harsh rattling noise. Onl...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by privacy
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by privacy

Wobbly Monty

My TD Monty wobbles under power. Between 35mph and 50mph with power on, it waggles from side to side. Not the steering...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by guy.king
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by guy.king

Mondeo CV problem ?

I've got a problem with my Mondeo that two garages have failed to diagnose. Anybody here like to suggest cause ? The pr...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by null
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by null

Vectra DIY Servicing

As mileage is coming up to the time I wondered how easy people think a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra is service oneself? I used...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by john
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

atra mk3 multec CFi single point injection problem

Hello Immediately after engine over run,when depressing the accelerator pedal,the engine hesitates briefly and is then...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by stephenjames35-tech
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by stephenjames35-tech

bad smell in Golf

My wifes Golf '00 has a very bad smell, no spills on the carpet , no baby milk bottles etc, anyone any ideas
17 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mmurph30
17 comments posted 21yrs posted by mmurph30

Astra roof trims - how to remove

I want to replace one of the long black plastic roof trims - is that what they are called? - the ones that have a pair...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by phil_a
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by phil_a