The light behind the outside temp gauge indicator centre dashboard has
failed.Do i have to remove the entire tacho/speedo/fuel gauge etc console
out to replace or is it an led fibre optic or something.Does the dash come
out easy or is it nightmare job.

I have a small hole around 3mm across in the centre section of my
exhaust just as it goes into the back box.
Car is goign to be scrapped in September/October as its value is around
£300 and I have a new car coming.

*Shite old diesel obviously ;)
My 1.9td XUD engined Xantia failed MOT today on emissions, black smoke on
acceleration (not bad though).
Since then, I've changed air filter (was slightly dirty) bunged some STP

Is there such a thing? - it just strikes me as a bit wasteful to have a
spirit loaded additive when it isn't necessary.

Are there any problems with these new Fiat 500's?
I've just passed two on the hard shoulder of the M60 Manchester within 5
miles of eachother...both 08 plates !!!!
Hardly inspires me with confidence in them

A couple of questions about tailgate struts on a Mondeo .
Sometimes the tailgate on my R reg Mondeo doesn't stay up properly and
I wondered if the weather affected this .
I was looking around for replacements and saw a pair on Ebay but it

Would appreciate any input on this one.
Car is a 1993 (K reg) Audi 80 2.0 8v single point inj.
Started to chug like not running on all cylinders.  With engine running I
disconnect each lead in turn and find that removing No. 4 makes no

Recently bought an 07 Focus, still waiting for dealer to forward manuals...
We want to power the GPS from the power socket under the radio, but it
doesn't seem to work. Is there a hidden button/special plug required?
Managed to open the bonnet (vague memories of fiddling with Ford ...

I have a Merc C200 CDi with about 50000 miles on it. Normally it's very
responsive and powers up hills with no problems. Today it suddenly
decided it wasn't going to do that any more - definite loss of power and
absolute refusal to go above 3000 rpm. However, at lower speeds and ...

VW LT35
I wish to add a small fuel tank to this madel (deisel).
The existing tank has a flow and return line, so that excess pumped fuel
is returned to the tank.

Bollocks.  I reckon it's Helicoil time.  It wasn't me, I reckon some PO tried
to "cure" the old weeping valve cover gasket by "nipping them up a tad".
There was bugger all left, and the new gasket is leaking pretty badly near
there.

Is this compressor any good for spraying bumpers panels etc on cars on
ebay     Item number: 130230884472    seems quote cheap ?
Thanks

my radiator fan switch is just random now, so I really need to change it.  I
had a little go at removing the connector plug to suss out the procedure,
but it wouldn't come off easily and I didn't want to break it.
Any hints and tips about changing these, I'd obviously like to lose ...

Friend of mine has just bought a cheapie Kitcar as a runabout but
couldnt get it to run.
So this morning Ive hada fiddle with it and am convinced its the carb.
Its a DGAV32/36. I got it running but only with full choke on.

If you have lost your car radio code then post here , on this group
and I might be able to help.(for free !)
Especially FORD and BLAUPUNKT.
Please quote MODEL and all the SERIAL NUMBERS found .