Got some Swarfega degreasing fluid and a degreaser air gun. If I stay
away from spraying the battery is there any problem with spraying the
rest of the engine bay?
Ta,

the pour in the fuel tank ones
is this snake oil or not
if not what brand would the panel recommend
Tony

I have just a few weeks ago replaced the alternator on my car (1998 S-plate
Corsa 1.7D) due in the main to the brushes having worn out, but the vacuum
pump had cracked and leaked oil all into the alternator.
The replacement unit i used was a reconditioned unit from a highly

I've just had my car MOT'd and it passed,  but with an advisory notice.
Front (both sides) brake discs slightly worn (3.5.1h)
Rear (both sides) brake discs slightly worn (3.5.1h)
Rear (both sides) brake pad wearing thin  (3.5.1f)

When I bought my car last August I bought some nice matching blue alloy tyre
valve caps.  Tasteful?  Maybe, but they look nice and match well!
Fast-forward to last week and they've stuck.  Really stuck.  At the 12,000
mile service the garage couldn't remove them no matter how they ...

Can anyone give me a realistic cost of replacing a clutch on Mk2 Ford
Focus 1.6 petrol (non variable valve engine).
Just want to have an idea should it ever need replacing.
Thanks

Mazda MX6, 2.5 V6, L 1993 is not firing.
There is no spark at the plug.
As per advice in this group by PeteM I have tried to get a diagnostic code
from it but there are no codes, even if I try to force a code by unplugging

Buy this van!!
I am in process of buying my 3ed E350 XLT with V10. This a work horse,
it tows my 7000 lb travel trailer with ease. Mountains are no problem.
Interstate speeds all while towing no problem and power to spare. My

Cool little ride
First off, this is a very nice little car. For most people, it is more
than enough in terms of performance. The handling / balance isn’t
quite what the 3-Series offers, but it’s still very agile. And the

Remember the problem, no reading on the speedo at any speed, auto
would not change up to top gear and any gear changes were "clunky" for
want of a better expression.
Well my mate, who is not a mechanic but considerably more use than me,

I fitted a new wheel bearing to our Multipla (rear) the other day.
As I was tightening the hub nut I noted that resistance was happening
earlier than I would have expected and I couldn't turn the hub.
On undoing I noted that parts weren't as they should be in that the

When the HBOL says that front hub nuts (in this case a Micra's hub nuts) are
really tight, are they talking an 8' scaffold pole slid over a 1/2" ratchet,
or just tight enough so that a big strong Mungo could undo them with just
the ratchet and his mighty biceps?

Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCI, 53 plate, 58k on the clock.
I've recently started noticing a sort of paraffin- like smell coming
from the car's engine bay.  I've had a *quick* look and shone a torch
around to see if there's any signs of leakage/ fumes, but haven't

Anyone give me an idea of cost, to change the cam belt on a 03 plate, 1300
Daihatsu Hijet van?
TIA
tox

Following my previous post below, I have just accessed the wires behind the
imobiliser
key unit on the dashboard.  It consists of three wires one red, one blue and
a