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Battery for CLK 200

hi the battery on my '97 CLK 200 finally died (or at least I think it is!) surprised to see the battery fitted on it is...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospamavi
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospamavi

306 plastic bag gator

I've replaced my timing belt this weekend, dead proud of my self , replaced water pump and alternator belt at same time...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by srp
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by srp

Estates

Hi, I have an old carlton estate & was thinking of upgrading to something a bit more classy. Now, many estates seem to...
47 comments posted 22yrs
posted by adder1969
47 comments posted 22yrs posted by adder1969

"Smart" cars.

I like the idea of these tiny "smart cars" because of their fuel economy. The purchase price is so high though that by...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by robs665234
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by robs665234

Pug 106 rear axle

The o/s rear wheel on my 106 is starting to lean in at an alarming angle, so I presume the bearing holding the trailing...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trimdoner
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by trimdoner

Mazda vans- are they any good?

Hi, I'm looking for a camper van, smallish, been looking at vw s etc. But just lately noticed there are a couple of com...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mothed-out
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by mothed-out

Nissan SLX camchain question

Anyone know how long camchains will last before replacement on Nissan Primeral SLX twin cam?
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jdwood37
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jdwood37

help fitting a radio/cd unit to a w reg corolla?

already posted this in rec.audi.car but wondered if any of you guys could help?? I need to fit a cd/radio unit to a W r...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by caveman_si
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by caveman_si

Haynes Manuals for sale

Hi, I'm selling a load of used Haynes Manuals on ebay if anyone's interested. I want to clear the space in my garage so...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by me
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by me

Cavalier fuel smell

Anything more than 2/3rds and it has started smelling of fuel. Other than leaking tank/unions/hoses etc any other likel...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by iandturner
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by iandturner

Fixed fiesta!!

> Hiya, I'm looking to pick the group's brains again!! [snip sad story about broken temperature gauge] > Thanks everyon...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by invalid
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by invalid

Windscreen wash/wipe system?

A general rant but does anyone else think it's a bad design that some cars have the windscreen wipers operate whenever...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by here
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by here

How do i turn back mileage?

Want to turn back the mileage on my car before i take it for an MOT, any advice? It's one of these electronic type count...
68 comments posted 22yrs
posted by for
68 comments posted 22yrs posted by for

Petrol or diesel?

Given the choice between a 1.8 petrol and the 2.0 diesel engine on a Zafira, which would people choose? I've always had...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by test
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by test