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Current shape Mondeo clutch - big job?   (3 messages)   Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 08:25:15 +0100
Is the MkIII Mondeo clutch as big a job (with subframe alignment etc) as the previous version? Ta Pete ...

Renault centre cap bolt?   (8 messages)   Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:22:58 +0100
Anyone know where I could find the stud that locks the centre cap on a Laguna 16" Alloy wheel? Renault won't sell these on their own. They only sell a set of 4 plus key for 18 + VAT. I've tried my local scrap yards but no ...

Its about what I hate most about newsgroups . . . . control freaks like netnannies and net cops and here is why.   (36 messages)   Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:09:12 +0100
Its about what I hate most about newsgroups . . . . control freaks like netnannies and net cops and here is why. They are like when a little bit of shite gets stuck just inside yer rectum not far enough down that you can ...

Laguna temp sensor   (6 messages)   Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:00:04 GMT
Acquired a 1997 Renault Laguna recently, and noticed today that the display next to clock and radio showed 40C. I'd like to know what on earth that is measuring, but can't find (in Haynes anyway) where the external temp sensor ...

corsa misfiring   (11 messages)   Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 11:00:43 -0400
just bought a corsa 1.2 when started up the engine runs smooth but as soon as the accelerator is apply the engine stats to misfire ive changed the spark plugs h/t leads has any body got any suggestions it would stop me from going insane..... ...

Bloody brake calipers   (9 messages)   Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:18:31 +0100
Passat is up on it's jack at the moment, minus one rear wheel and one brake caliper. Can I line up the bolts to bolt the caliper back on without cross-threading...... can I fsck. Any ideas, 'cos this is pissing me off ...

Sockets below Mondeo fuse box   (4 messages)   Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:14:03 +0100
Does anyone know what the two sockets below the fuse box in a 2004 Mondeo might be? (The interior fuse box, behind the glove box) My Diesel has a blue one and a beige one, both seem to have a constant live and an ignition ...

Help needed on an M reg Rover Metro, 1.1 Rio, 3 Door manual.   (2 messages)   Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:36:44 +0100
Right, it is my mothers car, great little runner with good bodywork, BUT... It has developed a fault with the engine. On tickover it will rev up and down between 400 to about 1300 rpm. It initially developed this problem ...

The wristwatch you like   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:38:54 +0800
http://www.famousbrandwatch.com ...

Is this the start of an ABS module malfunction?   (7 messages)   Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:24:56 +0100
Whenever I start the car and pull away for the first time there is a horrible loud noise which sounds like metal scraping against metal. I first thought it was coming from the driveshaft or suspension area but have know pinpointed ...

Well, I gassed my aicon.   (14 messages)   Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:57:23 +0100
I didn't have the equipment to do a proper flush/vacuum fill, so just filled with the R314 (R12 substitute) in liquid, 600grammes as opposed to 702grammes R12. Figured I would find out within a cuple of hours to a couple ...

Toyota Celica GT4 ST185 PCV problems   (5 messages)   Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:08:30 +0100
Is it possible to clean the PCV system on a 1990 Alltrac/GT4 without removing the cam cover/intercooler/throttlebody/EGR etc? I'm gettting a lot of oil loss, and it has gotten worse since I replaced the cam cover gasket ...

Fitting rear seat in Astra Van - Legal ?   (6 messages)   Date: 13 Jul 2005 03:04:00 -0700
A friend of mine is looking at fitting a rear seat in an Astra Van to carry the odd passenger. I am somewhat sceptical - Is this legal ? I feel its not but sombody here maybe able to offer a more informed opinion. Cheers. ...

How much is the volvo worth?   (4 messages)   Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:41:09 +0100
How much is this white ex-police T5 worth 1997 Dec http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9872&item=4561322434&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW with 196,000 miles on the clock? Not a lot I would say? He says he was pleased ...

TDI Issues...   (10 messages)   Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:29:27 +0100
Hello all, I have a small TDI engine problem, wondered if anybody else had experienced similar from VW 2.0 TDI 140bhp (Touran). It idles very lumpy (Worse when warm), hesitates under acceleration and hesitates after changing ...

Front disc callipers   (12 messages)   Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:10:59 GMT
Got a Sierra with ABS, and I could do with some new piston dust seals for the front,does anyone know if these can be obtained ? Rich -- To reply remove " spam " ...

Renault Clio 1.4 RT stiff steering & difficult gear change   (8 messages)   Date: 12 Jul 2005 05:50:45 -0700
Hi, Would some kind soul please help me with my annoying car? It's the original model Clio - 1993 - and has a few problems, but just the major two for now would be great to get right... Steering has always been stiff. ...

First UK Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 HEMI on eBay!   (14 messages)   Date: 12 Jul 2005 01:20:06 -0700
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18306&item=4561157931&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW&tc=photo ...

I can not sell my car...   (19 messages)   Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:35:12 GMT
Really having a struggle, I suppose I am not advertising it in the right places.. Any advice welcome?? www.mytivo.co.uk Thank you. ...

I C E   (20 messages)   Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:22:04 +0000 (UTC)
http://www.eastanglianambulance.com/content/ice/default.asp Following the disaster in London . . . East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency ( ICE ) " campaign with the support ...