New gearbox?
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:08:47 +0100
Can anyone recommend an online parts place where I can find out how
much I would expect to pay for parts; in particular I've been trying
to find out how much a new gearbox for my '96 audi cabriolet would
cost. How do I find this out online?
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Standard airline connector?
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:11:01 GMT
Hi All,
Is there such a thing as a standard (or de-facto standard) airline
fitting used these days please? The sort of quick release thing you
have on yer workshop compressor hoses and air guns etc.
A mate uses the ones from the Snap-On van "because they are quite
short and seem to work well". [1]
Any othe ...
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16v 1.8 2000 vectra hydraulic lifters
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:06:38 +0100
hi there,
can i fit new lifters just by unbolting the camshaft sprockets and then
removing the cams... or will it be impossible to get the sprockets back on
again afterwards without removing all the bottom belt cover and loosening
the tensioner etc.
cheers,
andy
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ROVER 25 - Very Sluggish - fault codes read.
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:22:30 -0700 (PDT)
HI,
My sister has a X plate Rover 25 - Petrol(advantage model I think).
It appears from cold to be VERY sluggish, verging in dangerous when
trying to pull away. It improves when warmed up, but doesn;t have the
poke it used to. The head was skimmed and proper head gasket fitted a
good few months ago and no s ...
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Kalimex K-Tek and MolySlip additives
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:25:30 +0100
Hi,
I've often used MolySlip additives in gearboxes and engines and found it to
work well. However my local factors is recommending Kalimex K-TEK AF-64. I
can't find a criticism of this stuff anywhere but neither can I find praise
for it or an explanation of how it works. I don't even know what it the
acti ...
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Rover 45 1.6 Starter Motor
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:13:51 +0100
Hi all
Anyone in east manchester that can fit me a replacement starter motor to my
45 at a reasonable price?
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Ford E-350 XLT Econoline TD For Sale
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:45:14 -0700 (PDT)
?rsmod: 2001
Motor /Br?nsle: 7,3 L Powerstroke Turbodiesel
V?xell?da: Aut
M?tarst?llning: 19000 mil
F?rg: Vit
Karosseri: Van (LB-Reg, 9-sits Lastutrymme)
Information: F?retaget upph?rt, Utf?rs?ljes, L?ga skatten,
Br?nslef?rbr. 1. lit/mil, ABS, bromsar, Dubbla ACC/Klimatanl.,Airbag
f?rare & passagerare, ...
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Sump plugs
11 Aug 2008 18:09:37 +0100 (BST)
I want to have a go at changing the oil on my Mitsubishi old banger. Given
it's my first time doing, it might be sensible to lay up some supplies just
in case something goes wrong...
I've been thinking about getting a spare sump plug and washer just in case,
but I'm rather confused by the range. AFAICS sump pl ...
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VW Golf mk5 GTi burning oil
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:53:19 +0100
Hi
Car in question is a 2006 (56 plate) Golf GTi, approx 22,000 miles. The car
seems to be burning quite a bit of oil. In the last 4-6 months, the oil
warning light has come on twice and I have had to add a litre of oil on both
occasions. We have checked with VW who say this is normal as the GTi can
use ...
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fitting Car HIFI to '02 TDCI Focus
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:42:56 -0700 (PDT)
I have upgraded the head unit and front speakers in my '02 Focus to
some JBL direct replacements and am rather pleased with the results.
The next job is to to run a 60Amp cable through the bulk head to the
boot for my powered subwoofer. Has any one done this before on a Focus
and if so where is the best place t ...
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