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| Mondeo Six speed Gearbox - And the oil filler hole is where, exactly?! | 30 Apr 2007 23:39 GMT | 6 |
Whilst completing a major service on my 2.2 Ghia X, I decided that I wanted to check and possibly top up the manual transmission fluid. Trouble is, despite extensive inspection, I couldn't find any type of filler hole at all!
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| Fitting Nokia hands free to Mk2 Mondeo | 30 Apr 2007 22:52 GMT | 5 |
As a result of some "hand-me-downs" I have acquired the parts I need for a full Nokia carkit. I have searched the web and found answers to pretty much all my questions but was still left wondering : (A) If anybody had a recommendation as to where I should fit the
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| What size socket set for hub nuts | 30 Apr 2007 22:17 GMT | 7 |
I have a broken wheel bearing and im going to attempt the job myself what size of socket set would I need to remove the hub nut im looking along the lines of a britool set of impact sockets maybe from eBay
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| Help to pinpoint metallic whining noise | 30 Apr 2007 21:04 GMT | 8 |
The missus's Volvo 850 M reg estate has developed an odd metallic whining noise - oddly, it reminds me of whales singing ! It is only noticeable when traveling very slowly - 2-3 mph. It is coming from the front. It sounds like clutch plates (?) but the noise
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| One of those 'my mate's car is making a funny noise' threads | 30 Apr 2007 19:58 GMT | 4 |
A mate of mine's got a 1998-ish (R reg) Escort 1.6 (Halewood, natch) which is making a knocking noise and also intermittently juddering and losing power. Most of the time it's fine, and the problems don't seem to be related to speed/cornering etc. Fuel consumption seems OK.
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| Mk2 Golf GTi, intermittent misfire / rough running | 30 Apr 2007 18:32 GMT | 4 |
My 8v recently started to develop an intermittent problem with what feels like a misfire. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's cold or hot, I started it last night and it was kangarooing really violently, then today it was as good as gold when I drove it into the garage. When ...
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| 185R14, M&S tyres? | 30 Apr 2007 15:06 GMT | 13 |
I'm 'tidying up' the little shed that is our Rickman Ranger kit car and will probably need a set of new tyres before we start using it properly again. When we first built it I think (it was a long time ago now) we used
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| Radiator | 30 Apr 2007 11:42 GMT | 5 |
I need a new radiator for a 1995 M Plate Toyota Corolla 1.3GLi, anyone know the best place in the UK for getting one? TIA Redman
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| Can anybody recommend a good reliable car for DIY maintenance? | 30 Apr 2007 08:59 GMT | 26 |
Can anybody recommend a good reliable car for DIY maintenance? My Punto (Mk II) is looking worse for ware. It's developed a significant oil leak and it's probably time to get shot. I'm looking for something with a low TCO (i.e. high MPG), reliable and
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| New wheel for Nissan Sunny | 30 Apr 2007 07:30 GMT | 3 |
My daughter has a G-reg Honda Sunny 1.6 GS auto. She recently had a puncture, and enlisted the help of a "gentleman" to change the wheel. On going to the tyre depot to get a new tyre, she has now discovered that said "gentleman" did not put the original wheel back in the boot.... ...
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| Write Offs & Insurance Companies | 29 Apr 2007 23:16 GMT | 2 |
I have an issue with my old insurance company (directline). Had an accident in August, and they took my vehicle and inspected it with a view to repair (fully comp, but accident largely my fault). They deemed it a total loss, and wanted to write it off and pay out
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| BP Ultimate--worth it? | 29 Apr 2007 22:10 GMT | 48 |
I've recently tried BP Ultimate unleaded in my Nissan Primera 2.0i There seems to be about 5 miles per gallon improvement, maybe slight increase in power It costs around 99p+ per litre---anyone have experience / comments on this
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| Punto Oil Leak | 29 Apr 2007 19:36 GMT | 8 |
I've got a Punto Mk II, probably enough said. It's had a bit of an oil leak for the last 25k miles, but nothing major just a little low at the 6k service. But it's just got much worse. I can see some oil around the head gasket at No 1 cylinder (timing belt
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| Transit diesel water drain. | 29 Apr 2007 16:15 GMT | 10 |
How do I unclip the sensor to drain the water trap on my fuel filter? It's a 2.5 litre, N reg diesel. The manual just says unclip but not how to do so.
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| driving license laws | 29 Apr 2007 14:17 GMT | 13 |
Wife is belly aching about a new law to start in september. She says its best she learns to drive and get her license before that date' Anyone know what shes on about?
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