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Pinto rebuild   (5 messages)   Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 15:12:51 GMT
Hi all, I have a soc 2 litre pinto that I want to rebuild any suggestions on an engine company in the Portsmouth area which can supply parts and do crank regrinds and cylinder boring, head work etc: Rich -- To reply remove " spam " ...

Impreza Off Boost?   (30 messages)   Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 13:39:12 +0100
I drove my kid sister's Impreza turbo yesterday. Mint condition, unmodified W-reg with 30K miles. Very nice, very secure feeling, very comfortable, quick on boost, but Jesus, appalling turbo lag. For all the guff about 'peaky' ...

Citroen AX 1100 K reg wiring   (33 messages)   Date: 14 Aug 2005 03:54:40 -0700
Just a couple of questions. This is a an LPG conversion. 1. I need to connect to the negative side of the coil. Low tension. The coil where the spark plug leads leave has a connector that has one small green wire and ...

1500 budget- reliable, car required - thinking 98+ Diesel Mondeo - Any suggestions?   (5 messages)   Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 11:45:20 +0100
Hi there, I have 1500 to spend on a car and therefore am looking to get a lot of car for my money. I am not overly worried about the style of the car, my main concerns are: *Something I can rely on. *Something that wont ...

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ECU MOD 5   (10 messages)   Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 19:03:50 GMT
Does this work, and is it just a 10p resistor or something??? http://www.speedydelivery.co.uk/car-tuning-power/vauxhall-zafira.shtml ...

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I've got my Volvo T5 :-)   (81 messages)   Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:23:26 -0500
Fetched it home this morning in the wet weather. My god, it's powerful - floor it in 3rd and you'll get no acceleration but a bucketload of wheelspin! I'm very impressed and thoroughly pleased with it, but fear it may be ...

Ford Focus /Fusion Digital Dash?   (2 messages)   Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:01:30 GMT
I have heard you can unlock these to gain more info.(gauge and lamp test ,water temp,speed in mph or kmph, and estimated mileage remaining in tank to name but a few things) Does any one know how? ...

Sunroof won't open. Sometimes!   (4 messages)   Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 09:14:50 GMT
My 1992 Mazda 323F has an interesting problem with the electric sunroof. AFAICT what's supposed to happen is that you press the button once for tilt, again for half open, and again for fully open. The first press always ...

RE: Wheel Bearings on XR3i   (5 messages)   Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 09:36:05 +0100
Hi, My 1989 F-reg Ford Escort XR3i has started to make a grinding noise at low speeds from the left front wheel. Steering on full lock doesn't seem to create any problems so I reckon the CV joints are okay, does this problem sound ...

Creaky/squeaky door   (4 messages)   Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 08:25:05 +0000 (UTC)
Which oil for a creaky door hinge? Thanks. Arthur ...

Windows Down   (8 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:57:59 +0100
When winding my front window down, the felt/rubber seal on the interior top edge of the door seems to stick to the window, and gets pulled down into the door. Hard to explain, but does anyone know a way around this? Cheers Paul ...

Carburettor problems   (7 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:36:51 +0100
O.K. the engine is in a boat and not a car but I have to start somewhere ! I have a Volvo Penta 260hp petrol engine, now over 20 years old, which got the fuel badly contaminated with water. This has caused corrosion ...

ford galaxy cam belt change - interval & cost   (3 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:18:12 +0000 (UTC)
hi what mleage should the 2.8 v6 engine have its cam belt changed ? what is the price for this to be done. many thanks ...

ford galaxy cam belt change - interval & cost   (6 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:18:13 +0000 (UTC)
hi what mleage should the 2.8 v6 engine have its cam belt changed ? what is the price for this to be done. many thanks ...

problems with screen washer motot   (4 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:12:36 -0400
Just got a second hand corsa, N reg, screen washer pump is not working, installed a new motor, checked fuses, lines are clear - any ideas? ...

Parts or repair   (6 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:17:17 +0100
Parts or repair: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4568025397&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 ...

Help - Fiat Tipo electrical problems!   (10 messages)   Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:08:49 +0100
Hi, Been having problems with an 89 1.6 Fiat Tipo. Basically got a phone call of the Mrs. last week saying that it wouldn't start, RAC towed her back home and said the alternator was faulty as battery had died. Charged ...

Any good independent VW dealers around Manchester ?   (1 messages)   Date: 12 Aug 2005 08:26:19 -0700
As per title - can anyone recommend someone in Manchester/Stockport area who specialises in VW fuel injection fault diagnosis - for an old Passat ? I have changed the FI unit and the 3 temperature sensors but the thing still ...