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Engine running hot   (6 messages)   Date: Sat, 06 Aug 2005 12:51:04 GMT
I know nothing but >>> my engine is running hot, the garage can find no problem, I now find the engine oil level is way to high, will that be a problem or should I drain some. (Vauxhall Cavalier) Hazel ...

Flash home car wash   (9 messages)   Date: 6 Aug 2005 04:57:57 -0700
I got one of these a few weeks ago, and I think it's badly designed... When it's giving out normal tap water it's too powerful. Firstly I wouldn't want to use a strong get to remove dirt from my car, and secondly it splashes ...

Ford Fiesta 1.1i - Help Tappets   (2 messages)   Date: Sat, 06 Aug 2005 11:01:31 GMT
Hello, I am looking for the tappet settings for: MK3 Ford Fiesta 1.1i 1995 year Your advice would be appreciated. Regards, Des. ...

Powering a laptop via the cigarette lighter socket while the engine is switched off.   (9 messages)   Date: 6 Aug 2005 02:06:41 -0700
I have a Vauxhal Corsa 1.2. I want to be able to power a laptop via the cigarette lighter socket while the engine is switched off. I have an ac/dc converter thing that works fine and powers the laptop perfectly. However ...

Wierd problem. Can you help please.....?   (3 messages)   Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2005 09:39:31 +0100
Hi, I have asked this question in the Peugeot newsgroup but only had one reply so, thought I may stand a better chance in this one. I have a Peugeot 405GL. 1992. 1580cc J Reg Petrol. (I suppose it could happen to any car ...

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(Long) Tale of woe: BMW was a mess :-(   (106 messages)   Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 13:58:49 -0500
Got off the train earlier today to collect my BMW. Once I'd met the seller, I dutifully followed him, to get a ride to his premises, I thought, but no - the shiny green paint at the back of the car park alerted me to the ...

Learn to make $5,000 a week   (1 messages)   Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 11:19:05 +0200
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Daewoo Espero "powerpack"   (8 messages)   Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 08:43:36 +0100
Any ideas what this is? As described by an RAC chap, apparently; "the powerpack has failed". Si ...

FOLLOW-UP: Corsa Diesel Battery Warning Light   (4 messages)   Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 07:12:19 GMT
Well I finally figured out what it was. The alternator cable was stuck up against the radiator. Due to this the outer casing had frayed/melted and this in turn had frayed the Blue/White wire that turns the warning light ...

Vauxhall Corsa EPS   (2 messages)   Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 17:34:00 -0400
Has anyone changed the Electronic Power Steering unit on a Corsa? Mine has gone tight when turning on right lock apparently indicating failure of the electronic unit--common problem ! ...

My $7000 Per Month Secret   (1 messages)   Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 22:09:12 +0200
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Tools for restoration project   (193 messages)   Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:44:26 GMT
I'm at the planning stages of the restoration of my Spitfire 1500, this currently involves drinking tea and spending my hard earned on building my tool collection. Before I splash out on a load of stuff I'm never going to ...

Mondeo brake light permanently stuck on   (7 messages)   Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:33:58 +0100
I have an 'M' Reg Mondeo MkI 1800 Petrol. My brake lights are permanently stuck on. I guess the first place to check would be the brake light switch. Can anyone tell me where I might find this switch, or whether this is ...

Micra Lamda sensor   (8 messages)   Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 17:30:34 GMT
Does anyone know where I can buy a lamda sensor (oxygen sensor) for a '93 Micra (K11)? The dealer wants 106! tia ...

Kia Sedona 2.9 - how to spot CRDI vs TDI   (4 messages)   Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 17:14:10 GMT
I almost bought a nov01 2.9 Sedona SE this afters but withdrew on the last minute because I could not tell if the engine was a 'common rail CRDi' ( 143bhp ) version. The car model was a phase II version with the bigger ...

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Used part search companies   (13 messages)   Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 12:10:51 GMT
I am looking for used parts for an X reg Fiesta Zetec S and thought of using one of the many used part search companies on the web. I tried two at random and received an email from both saying nothing available, maybe they were ...

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