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micra gearbox

My daughter's N reg Micra gearbox has been very noisy for some time now, but this week it jammed in gear and she had to...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by j.crawford2k
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.crawford2k

Best Japanese diesel?

The Jap car manufacturers (Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda) have a good reputation for reliability. Which of these make th...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bruce_phipps
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by bruce_phipps

Punto

Is replacement of sump on 1.2 punto 1996 a diy job and expensive? Thanks -- remove spam blocker to reply
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by CaptTolley
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by CaptTolley

Back again.

Wotcha all, Been some while now since I last posted here, but I have had some changes, and kinda missed it here. Since...
34 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hairy.biker
34 comments posted 22yrs posted by hairy.biker

Distinct MOT failure

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16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by guy.king
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by guy.king

Fabia

When I pull off and sometime whilst taking up the drive when I change gear, I get a little clink from under the car or f...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nospam
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

Punto sump

Got a 96 1.2sx. Sump diagnosed as corroded and leaking. Is this a diy and what sort of cost do you think??? Thanks -- re...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by AMcNeil372
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by AMcNeil372

How do you remove anti-theft wheel nuts?

Without the key obviously :) I think they are factory fitted on my Toyota Corolla and look like perfect cylinders with...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by carlos
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by carlos

Fixing a scratch on my bonnet

Just got my brand new Fiesta 3 weeks ago and took it out for a it's first long run on the motorway but was rather distr...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mail
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by mail

Mondeo bumper adjustment

Is there any means of adjustment for the outside ends of the front bumper on a Mk1 Mondeo? Mine has the usual problem o...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cyberwitch
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by cyberwitch

Mondeo Headlamp Bulb changing

Looked earlier at changing the headlamp bulb on a Mondeo Mk2 (1999). Doesn't look obvious how to get to it, do you have...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dsp22
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dsp22

Differernce between OEM and Genuine parts

Looking at the Eurocarparts website they offer: OEM part, Genuine Part, and Alternative Brand. Alternative is self expl...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by CliveM1030
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by CliveM1030

Clio locking system beeping

I have a 2002 Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique. It has the cunning feature that locks the doors when you move off (anti-carja...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mics
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by mics

Vectra Air Con Compressor

Hi, I have a problem with the Air Con on a 2001 Vectra SRi 150. When I turn on Air Con nothing happens which I have tra...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by armacken
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by armacken

Bendix or Girling?

Renault being Renault have several sorts of brakes in use when the wife's Clio was made. As you can see from the photo...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by guy.king
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by guy.king