Astra diesel fuel pump removal
(33 messages)
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 21:32:58 +0100
I'm seeking advice, I own a 1990 H reg GM engine 1.7 D Astra diesel estate.
Unfortunately for the last few months I've had a fuel leak from the (Bosch)
fuel injector pump, which drips tiny amounts of fuel, but only when the
engine ...
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Washing car in the rain?
(9 messages)
Date: 20 Aug 2005 13:15:58 -0700
My neighbour reckons that the best time to wash the car is in the rain
as it softens up the dirt and rinses the car shampoo off as well,
saving you the trouble. Sounds all very well but I cant recall seeing
anyone out washing ...
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Urgent - Ford Ka Hub torque.
(9 messages)
Date: 20 Aug 2005 10:08:20 -0700
Can someone (maybe with a Ford Ka Haynes manual) tell me the torque
setting for the rear hub retaining nut. (The big one in the middle of
the hub)
Thanks in advance!!!!
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Mondeo TDCi - breakdown
(11 messages)
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 17:07:49 +0100
Hi,
I broke down this morning on the M6 around J19/18, complete with young
family - not very pleasant, but at least the tow truck arrived pretty
quickly.
Does anybody have any idea of what's actually wrong with my car ...
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renault espace fan resistor board location - where is it
(2 messages)
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:39:33 +0000 (UTC)
i posted a question yesterday about my renault espace fan.
it would appear that the resitistor board is the likely problem
however where is this board located ?
i was told up under bonnet by side of the vents under the ...
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Switch Unit?
(3 messages)
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:56:32 +0100
When I try to use the full beam on my espace I have to keep hold of the
lever as it doesn't click on and off anymore. Also when I am driving at
night an have the normal beam on the main beam doesn't work, I have to
switch ...
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Punto peculiarities
(15 messages)
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 23:15:47 +0100
Hired a Fiat Punto (1 year old?) whilst on holiday in Greece last week.
2 things happened which I thought strange - any ideas/comments:
(1) Drove car around 15 miles on very twisty roads, lots of steep
hairpin bends. Steering ...
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Accord Diesel
(7 messages)
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:20:40 -0400
Greetings from Arizona, Just wondering if anyone has seen or have one of
the Accord diesels. I am really wanting to find out how they are working
out . And if they are as quiet and powerful as Honda says. We have no sign
of ...
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Rover 75 Diesel Electrical Problems
(10 messages)
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 18:42:11 +0100
Hi
Its been raining here (Ipswich) all day, when I got in my 51 plate 75 for
the drive home I noticed a pool of water in the front passengers foot well
but could see no obvious source for this. The car started ok but ...
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1995 renault espace cabin fan control unit !!!
(6 messages)
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:41:53 +0000 (UTC)
hi
i have a 1995 espace non aircon, td version.
the cabin fan control is not working in all but the last postion (the full
force, in your face gale)
is this likely to be a simple switch with resistors on is there more ...
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Escort boot lock
(5 messages)
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 17:40:43 +0100
Key wont turn in the lock. Internal electrical switch works fine and boot
opens. Looks like I need a new lock. The linkage is connected and works
when manually pushed down. Do Ford rebuild the barrels for these locks to
suit ...
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Astra brake problem
(6 messages)
Date: 19 Aug 2005 02:06:27 -0700
I have a 1994 Astra 1.4i. It needed a new flex hose leading to the o/s
rear brake to get the MOT. When I picked it up and drove it home I
notice that with light pressure on the brake pedal occasionally it
would sink down a ...
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Insurance Repair Policy
(5 messages)
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:05:07 GMT
My daughter's Mazda MX5 has had a scrape in a car park. Unusually the OP has
owned up and left details. The damage is a soft dent above the rear wheel
arch caused by the bumper of a 4x4.
My daughter thinks that the panel ...
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replace petrol cap (again) or not?
(4 messages)
Date: 18 Aug 2005 14:36:04 -0700
Hi all,
Okay, it's a 96 1.3 escort. Had to replace my petrol cap a while back
as it suddenly wouldn't lock. Halfrauds wee thin locking one was
bought which did the job but wasn't anything like the depth of the old
one ...
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Astra caliper bolts
(2 messages)
Date: 18 Aug 2005 11:23:56 -0700
Stupid Q of the day: What size hex tool do I need to remove the caliper
bolts from an Astra (51 reg, 2.0 DTI hatchback thingy)?
Also what size hex tool is needed to remove the nut holding the disc?
TIA
Richard.
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Fiat Bravo ABS failure - what to check?
(16 messages)
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:54:03 +0100
ABS light is permanently on on my Bravo 1.8 dash - what do I need to check
before taking it to Fiat for a diagnostic?
Cheers
Hellraiser.........>
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door locked closed Renault Megane 1999
(3 messages)
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:06:22 +0100
Hi
..
I have the above car and I cannot get the O/R door open.I have just bought
the car so I don't know how it happened.
I have got the interior panel off the door. The outside door handle was
disconnected when I got the ...
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VW TDI engine swap-in
(5 messages)
Date: 18 Aug 2005 08:26:09 -0700
Hey guys, Newbie here. Biiigggg newbie... got a question regarding a VW
engine... I'm thinking of swapping in a VW TDI engine into my '89
Hyundai Excel... is this even feasible? What would it cost, and what
engine would you ...
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MAF-MAF always the same story
(6 messages)
Date: 18 Aug 2005 13:01:05 GMT
Hi
Greetings from Portugal!
I'm going to be short and hard because I've almost sure of the problem.
Check the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor) and clean it whit the spray Lubri-Limp/0. Change also the air filter. Had the same ...
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Micra: MOT failure: off load or repair?
(27 messages)
Date: 18 Aug 2005 04:54:00 -0700
95N Micra 80k miles.
Had a front shunt last year, I replaced the appropriate panels and kept
on driving. It chugs along OK, brakes and steering seem OK.
It has just failed its MOT and requires quite a lot of work:
1) Nearside ...
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