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Renault Clio idle problem

Hi guys, I've got a 1993-L Renault Clio RL Oasis with the single-point injection 1171cc engine. The car has done 102,00...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me3
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by me3

Newbie - High Mileage Commute

Hi, Considering a new job with a commute of 130 miles per day (65 each way, 31k pa). Already got a 406 with 65k on it,...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by simonjohnbradley
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by simonjohnbradley

Gunson trackrite

Does anybody know where I can buy a Gunson driveover trackrite tracking gauge or any similar DIY tracking gauge? Tia, Ci...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sheldrake
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by sheldrake

Sump Repair

Hi All The sump on my car has a pinhole leak where the sump has rusted thru would like to make a temp repair, anyone go...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by blah
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by blah

Vauxhall water pump?

Hi, my 2.0 Carlton has started to make an intermittent scraping noise from the front end of the engine. I think it might...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by adder1969
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by adder1969

Peugeot 306 rear breaks

Is there a special way of checking the wear on the rear brakes with out taking the hub nut off ? Simon
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by srp
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by srp

steel wheels for winter tyres

I am buying some high quality winter (or rather cold weather) tyres for my Scenic II. Is it preferable to have them put...
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posted by fred
46 comments posted 21yrs posted by fred

Front end shunt: get the insurers involved?

I've just been involved in a shunt. I drove into the back of another car, going at 35 mph through some roadworks. The o...
32 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bruce_phipps
32 comments posted 21yrs posted by bruce_phipps

Scratch

What is the best way to remove a deep scrach on metalic paint. I have a colver green car, is it possible to get a same c...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ravi
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by ravi

Fuel pump pressure

Hi All, I posted this on u.r.c.mods but no reply as yet so I thought I'd try the learned folk here: Whilst taking the 2...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by news
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by news

Odd request.... 66mm diamiter exhaust end trims

This may sound odd... it is kinda car related.. in a way... I've got a custom motorbike, and i'm trying to make it more...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nosp
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by nosp

Synergie/806/ulysse

The light behind the outside temp gauge indicator centre dashboard has failed.Do i have to remove the entire tacho/spee...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by CaptTolley
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by CaptTolley