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Does this sound like a starter motor?

SAAB 9000 CDE I've had this car a few weeks now, always started properly, though prahaps not quickly, until that is I w...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Mike
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by Mike

Mondeo Front Suspension-Lower Arm removal.

The manual says that to remove the near side lower arm the engine needs to be lifted to get the front bolt out. To avoi...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Plaistow38
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by Plaistow38

Re: 3rd Party Insurance Entitlement

>> My wife and I have separate cars and separate insurance policies. >> >> As I understand it I am insured when driving...
55 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Jprendagast
55 comments posted 22yrs posted by Jprendagast

Nearly ran into the back of the car in front

Hell, to make it worse, I had the baby on board (literally, but no sticker). I was behind the damn car for 10 miles and...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by usenet
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by usenet

1979 Chevy Caprice

Hello everyone, Does anyone know about a 1979 Chevy Caprice carburetor. I am trying to find the gas and air screw when...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dennardhiggins
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by dennardhiggins

Rewiring Phone Charger

Hi All, Im looking at wiring my phone charger and blue tooth headset charger into my cig lighters wiring config but lea...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rob_m_1982
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by rob_m_1982

Digital Correction- Vectra

I need to have my milometer digitally corrected. I understand there are some people who are able to do this using compu...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ramjaminn1
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by ramjaminn1

Fitting a new clutch;alt.autos.daewoo

Does anyone know the procedure in fitting a new clutch in a Daewoo Nexia 1.5 16v? Got a new clutch kit from Halfords at...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by here
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by here

Clio Steering wheel

98R Clio 1.9D The steering wheel seems skewed so that when your sat in the drivers seat with your hands on the wheel yo...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by krystnors
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by krystnors

Cursed cam-belts.

The people who design cars aren't stupid. There must be a reason why they decided to opt for an external cam-belt inste...
57 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rttyrttyrtty
57 comments posted 22yrs posted by rttyrttyrtty

electrical problem

Hi al. Today on the way to my Say job, called in at Mcdonalds, all was fine, got to work, turned off with the key and t...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by julianhales
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by julianhales

Engine blown on new car

Imagine it, the boss lets you take the brand new Ford Focus TDCi (works car) out for a few hours. It's only got 200 mil...
41 comments posted 22yrs
posted by d.speir
41 comments posted 22yrs posted by d.speir

Mondeo Tyre Wear / Is this a suspension problem ?

I've got a '98 Mondeo done 122,000 miles and just took it to the tyre place for a free check of the tyres/alignment as...
21 comments posted 22yrs
posted by slip_knot_nob
21 comments posted 22yrs posted by slip_knot_nob

1989 Passat 1.6TD Starter motor

Hi, Just got a replacement starter for my 1989 G-reg Passat 1.6 Diesel turbo. I've got the old starter off OK, but how...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by privacy
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by privacy

Ford Mondeo Clutch Slave Cylinder

What's involved in changing the clutch slave cylinder on a Mondeo (hydraulic) Cheers
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by demon01
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by demon01