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Freebie!

Anybody want a 1990 Rover 416GTi for free? Of course, this is probably only fit for scrapping, though if somebody is wi...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dkj255
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by dkj255

Citroen Xantia

only had the car for two weeks but noticed that the clock and radio lights go dim when headlights are on........... have...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by markeldon
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by markeldon

Metro 1L 91

Just tackled a simple task that turned to crap... aargh changing the pads on this Metro. One side went ok the other the...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by philconite
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by philconite

Micra maladies

I've a 1986 1 litre Micra Colette It regularly cuts out when stopping for a junction or traffic lights. There is also a...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spam
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by spam

bmw e30 318is exhaust

anybody know if these are readily available as a aftermarket part ? and how much they would cost ? or would i be better...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mark
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by mark

hissing mondeos

Hi all, Coming to work today, I noticed a loud hissing sound from the engine bay when revving hard under load. (not not...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Mark
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by Mark

Megane ABS light on.

Another question about my Megane ('98 1.6 8v with ABS) post-repairs! I just changed a CV boot which require removing th...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dave_mar
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by dave_mar

Megane engine tapping sound.

I've just replaced the headgasket on my Megane ('98 1.6 8v K7M engine), and the job went reasonably smoothly except ben...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dave_mar
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by dave_mar

Overdrive error on Auto Mondeo

I have an 2.5 v6 auto Mondeo. On numerous occasions, but not all, the overdrive light flashes on/off as though there is...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by richard.taylor
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by richard.taylor

Astra caliper renewal

Hi. About to replace front caliper unit on astra estate, diesel. 1. Should I also replace flex hose? 2. Can I just bleed...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lasagne
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by lasagne

Peugeot 405 - problem with plip fob

Hi Late (96 "P" reg 405) The plip can not be reprogrammed on this model.(I have only one plip) Looks like my plip and/o...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by harry
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by harry

Punto at idle

Have a 96 1.2 punto sx which has a problem ,but only sometimes , of the tickover speed increasing dramaticaly and then...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by amcneil372
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by amcneil372

Rover V8 fuel pump feed

She is running, turned out to be the fuel pump was not running and nothing to do with the tappets or a flooded engine!...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by will
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by will

slipping clutch

Sods law clutch started slipping once i got my 77 Celica on the road, sets off ok and ok drivable, just when i put the...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by julianhales
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by julianhales

Uneven roll on 1985 Nissan Bluebird

Hi, I have a 1985 Bluebird, only done 81,000 and in good nick *except* that when I got it the offside rear tyre had a b...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pmscott
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by pmscott