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| Taking the plunge. | 25 Jul 2006 22:10 GMT | 13 |
OK, So I'm going to be commuting 100 miles a day soon so I'll bite the bullet and get my Mondeo oil leak fixed properly. While I'm getting it done (sump gasket leaking very slowly, but dripping annoyingly onto the exhaust), does it make financial sense to get anything
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| Nissan Primera | 25 Jul 2006 18:47 GMT | 2 |
Good afternoon, I've just bought a 2000 (W) Primera 2.0 SE+ that is due for a cambelt change shortly, I agreed to get it done and got it for a reasonable price. Does any know the time usually taken for this job and what else should be
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| EBC Brakes | 24 Jul 2006 22:19 GMT | 6 |
Anyone got any comments to offer, good or bad, about brake components from EBC? Not particularly interested in the high-end stuff that I know they do.
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| Upgrading a VW Golf engine | 24 Jul 2006 22:05 GMT | 10 |
I've got an M-reg VW Golf 1.4 CL Match, and I was wondering how practical it would be to stick a 1.6 engine into it? From what I understand, the car is basically the same as its bigger brother, so is it realistic, or are there a dozen other considerations to take into
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| Best auto loan rate | 24 Jul 2006 21:22 GMT | 1 |
Best auto loan rate Finding the best auto loan rate takes a lot of time and patience. You need to do some legwork before deciding about the matter. The interest rate charged on top of your auto loan could spell several hundreds to even
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| Fiesta 1.8D - clutch cable? | 24 Jul 2006 19:22 GMT | 3 |
I have a 1995 N reg (older style) Fiesta 1.8 D. Was driving home last night and pushed my fut on the clutch and the pedal stayed stuck to the floor. Is this a broken clutch, or clutch cable?
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| New car - opinions sought... | 24 Jul 2006 13:31 GMT | 8 |
For various reasons I might need to start driving to work, about 40 miles each way, mostly at speed. So, I'm think about buying a car. Basic criteria are: a) (expanding) Family size - so probably estate (we'll keep the Daewoo hatch
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| Previa MPG Figs | 24 Jul 2006 10:34 GMT | 4 |
A dealer is telling me to expect about 30mpg from a bog standard 98 Previa GS Auto petrol. Is he being wildly optimistic? Any owners out there could tell me what the real figs are like?
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| 300w inverter - 12v plug/socket | 24 Jul 2006 09:21 GMT | 14 |
I often use a 300w inverter (at full load) and need to some way of being able to quickly set it up and remove it. The inverter goes in the boot and I generally run a temporary cable straight to the battery - though the cabin, out the passenger's door and under the
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| mondeo diesel running problem | 24 Jul 2006 08:27 GMT | 1 |
my 1998 ghia x mondeo TD, when I hold the throttle open steady 1500 revs (not just 1500rpm any revs) the engine runs smooth then the revs die then go back up and when driving along it feels like its holding back then going then holding back etc..anyone please help???
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| Mondeo handbrake fault | 23 Jul 2006 23:31 GMT | 5 |
I have a W Reg MK2 Mondeo, my problem; to me is a strange one, the handbrake doesnt appear to hold properly, ie; sometimes when you get in the car it creaks & moves slightly, it has also rolled back into my neighbours car on 1 occasion (with the handbrake fully on). also when ...
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| Citreon Xantia 1.9 TD Air Con Problem | 23 Jul 2006 21:19 GMT | 5 |
My air con is not working .according to this little sticker on the top of the Air Con unit It was serviced last year , the light on the dash illuminates and there appears to be no leaks or whatever from anything . It just does not get cold at all . Can i do anything to test it , ...
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| Peugeot 206 CD Changer faulty ? | 23 Jul 2006 18:28 GMT | 3 |
I have just purchased a used Peugeot 206 for my wife. It as a Blaupunkt factory fitted radio/cassette and a Clarion CD changer in the boot. The bloke I bought the car from sais that the radio and CD player hasn't worked for a while. I pulled out the head unit from the dash and
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| Astra 1.4 L Reg Coolant Pump? | 23 Jul 2006 17:55 GMT | 3 |
Today, i noticed hissing under the bonnet after dropping the wife off, flipped up the bonnet and noticed steam coming from a hose, i tightened the hose and it stopped, however... Quite a bit of water was under the car, it was dripping from the cam belt area and continued to do so ...
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| Slightly off topic again | 23 Jul 2006 15:19 GMT | 2 |
Looking at a Previa with a d cat log book. What does this mean in real terms?They said it was only a rear bumper repair which has been done..do you at some time get a clean V5?? Tks
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