Apologies if a repost, google seemed to choke on the original a few
hours ago and I don't see it.
'97 Citroen ZX 1.4i.
So I finally get my thumping noise fixed (wheelbearings) and

'97 Citroen ZX 1.4i.
So I finally get my thumping noise fixed (wheelbearings) and
immediately notice that I seem to be lacking power.  It pretty much
refuses to rev past 3000, just doesn't seem to have the guts to do it,

I am about to change the sump on a '95 1.2 petrol Corsa.
The existing one is corroded and leaking, so I have a replacement and a
new gasket.
What I'm wondering is, is the gasket ok on its own, or should I also

... anyone fance a meet up tomorrow / today or monday? pub somewhere for
lunch maybe? Nice day out driving in the snow and ice...

Golf TDI 130bhp  model yr 2001 is the engine oil that special!!!!!!!!!
VW dealer only???????????

A friend has a 2001 2.0L petrol Passat with a problematic battery drain.
With the alternator connection removed from the battery, the doors
closed and locked (and the alarm set) there is a continuous 0.2A (200mA)
drain from the battery.

I'm damned if I can see how to take the handles off (to get inside the
door). I have two Haynes, one shows a wire clip that you hook out from
opposite the "crank" bit, and it isn't one of those. The other shows a blade
tool inserted behind the crank, but I can't see any grooves / ...

i am trying to remove the internal rear hatch trim for a 2003 model 2 door
hatch.
there 2 screws in the hatch pull down holds, with these removed it is not
budging.

The water pump on my Audi has just given up the ghost, I've ordered a
new one, any hints on fitting.  How much of the front end has to come
off?  Any help gratefully received.
Nix

Folks, quick Q.
I'm looking at a V70 D5 - 2003.  It's been used for airport runs for it's
whole life, so has done ~ 250k miles mostly on motorways.  It's got a full
Volvo service history at a reputable volvo franchise about 10 miles away -

Son just had his car lock broken by some little low life. Drivers door lock
broken, central locking still works from passenger side, locking all doors.
question is, how easy is it to replace the lock barrel and how expensive ?/
Tia

Car is a 1996 Toyota Carina and key is stuck in ignition. It works o/k,
car can be started and driven but key can't be withdrawn.
Any easy solutions ?

Anyone know what the Spark Plug Gap should be for my Car? Or know where on
the net I can find it?
Car is a 2001 Y-Reg 1400cc 16V Rover 25 5-Door.
Cheers.

Help! I've got a vw golf mk3 and both front door locks have decided to pack
in.
First the drivers-side went a couple of weeks ago, but the central locking
still operated from the key in the passenger side lock, but on my way home

I have got a Nissan Almera 04 and I am a complete novice this is my
first car. My question is what can a novice do to maintain his/her car
without any knowledge. What tasks are achievable maintenance wise
without much knowledge but with the correct preperation.