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Swapped Tyres/wheels around and lost grip!

HI group! More an open discussion than something I'm looking for an answer with. I have just swapped my tyres on my car...
34 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tom
34 comments posted 22yrs posted by tom

Engine tone - rough at times and not others

Sorry about the subject title, but I couldn't think of how to describe my problem. I have a 2002 Renault Megane, 1.6 pe...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by benn65pl
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by benn65pl

Volvo 240 strut replacement

I'm trying to replace the strut inserts and springs on my '86 GLT. A friend has fabricated an iPD style tool for me (a...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by NOTTHIScochapman
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by NOTTHIScochapman

Ford Microcat Parts catalogue for sale

If anyone is interested I have copies of the Ford Microcat Parts Catalogue for sale at £12.00 inc delivery....No dongle...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lawrence.zarb
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by lawrence.zarb

What is this and should it be replaced?

Hi, I've noticed recently that my car's been making quite noticeable knocking sounds from the wheels when turning on fu...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by awyawy
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by awyawy

Mondeo anti roll bar

I've just changed the rear anti-roll bar bushes on a 145k mile Mondeo, admittedly with my eyes half closed. When I fini...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by paul
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by paul

Rover 620 SDI gearbox noise

Hi, I've got a above car (95 M plate) with an annoying sound coming from the gear box. In gear, the box sounds normal,...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nobody
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nobody

Derv megane - more specific...

Okay, we've moved beyond the recrimination stage. My mate's Megane ha not only lost its timing belt causing valve damag...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by docdelete
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by docdelete

Vectra b (98) tacheometer problem

The tacheometer and the the roundmeter of my vectra usually do not work, sometime work. I suspect a bad contact on the...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smart04
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by smart04

Seat leather

Got a Mondeo with parchment leather seat covers. They are going slightly grey in places which does not appear to be dirt...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gone
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gone

Rover 400 Problems.........

Hi there, Recently my wifes 400 (1998, 1.4 k series) has started to act strange, once warmed up it will idle anywhere b...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by centari
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by centari

Spongey Brakes

Ok, probably been asked a million times, and I've searched and seen lot's of answers regarding air in brake fluid etc....
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by n
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by n

Bendix Rear drum brakes

Checked rear brakes today and I have leaking wheel cylinder , which is ok and should be straightforward provided I can...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by flash
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by flash

Electric car tyre pump ?

I'm on the search for an electric 12V car tyre pressure pump, automatic cut-off preset pressure type with digital press...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by malcolm_stewart
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by malcolm_stewart