Does anyone have any advice about changing the timing belt on a 3.0
MV6 Omega?  I've looked at a couple of manuals, and they all advise
using the Vauxhall tools to keep everything locked in place.
I've found a couple of sets of tools for sale, one made by Laser:

Where the hell is the jet for these?  I assumed it didn't even have one but
then I found the switch and I can hear the pump working.  I can't see a jet
anywhere.

I'm having some problem with the central locking on a Ford Escort. For some
reason when I lock the car, the central locking instantly unlocks the car
again. It's as though something somewhere is sticking. Can anyone point me
in some direction as to where I can begin to solve this ...

Hi i am trying to remove my brake drum hub bolt on my AX and i dont
know what size socket i need, can anyone help me and/or point me in
the direction to buy the correct socket?!?
Cheers

The exhaust's gone on my 1988 Mitsubishi Colt.  Local exhaust places want
about 180 quid inc fitting for it, while I can get the parts new from Ebay
for 40 quid.  From what I hear garages tend to be a bit sniffy if you ask
them to fit parts you've supplied yourself, and that would ...

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I have to replace the water pump on my Escort TD 1994 - it is leaking
coolant. This means timing belts and tensioners have to be replaced
too, so I'm told. This is a pain since the belts were main-dealer
renewed 10,000 miles ago. I have the Haynes manual for "1.6 and 1.8

What's the black non setting gunge the pros use when fitting a windscreen
with rubber surround? Goes between the rubber and body?

i started my car ok on a cold day then gave it a few revs when i got a
choking sound and engine stopped.  started again gave some smaller
revs and did the same thing again.
now it does not start but tries to turn over giving a higher pitch

I was wondering if anyone has used an oil\fluid extractor for changing oil
etc and have an comments about it ?

What are the most indispensable tools for everyday car maintenance?
Basic socket sets, decent trolley jack, etc. Any thoughts?
Mark

Any advice on how easy/difficult it is to replace/re-tension fan belt on
above car. Looking at it from above it appears to be quite difficult to
access?
TIA

Apart from the obvious way of sanding it down etc and spraying
yourself... I've done this on pervious cars I've owned and its always
looked shite.
Any other ways?

We are just starting to get some problems with our Zafira 2.0DTi and
wondered if anyone had any clues...
Had the car from new 3 years ago and covered 10,000 miles each year.
Serviced by a Vauxhall dealer every year and never had a problem with

I need a couple of self-tapping bolts to secure an exhaust bracket
(the bolt goes straight into a hole in the undercarriage).  The
original bolts are no longer tight in the original holes.   Where
would be a good place to look for these?   I've been told body shops