Terrano suspension ball joints - FFS!
(10 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:00:08 +0100
This is easy, I thunked, as the top balljoint seperated with a forked
splitter and a few minor whomps with a small hammer.
Then the lower bastard - the forked splitter wouldn't budge it even when
being "carefully" whomped ...
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Clutch Problem??
(6 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:45:31 +0000 (UTC)
My daughters citreon xsara had clutch replace last year because of stalling
dificulties she tells me now that this did not cure the problem. A bit late
now to go back to garage with it,Is there any adjustment that can be made ...
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i think auto air conditioning packed up!
(17 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:49:49 -0400
i own a 3 year old vauhall astra 33000 miles and feel the air conditioner
is not working as well has it has been. is it due to the very hot weather
weve had lately or does it need a service or repair? can anyone help? i
would ...
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Vauxhall Corsa Steering Problem
(6 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:03:15 GMT
Hi All,
I bought a Y-reg Corsa a few months back and I have noticed a problem with
the steering which seems to be getting worse. When turning the wheel left,
there is no problem and it feels very light. But when turning right ...
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Plastic bumper, melted in the sun?
(16 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:37:12 +0100
It was 31 degrees C here in Leeds today.
Just noticed daughter's Citroen AX parked facing south, on our north
facing drive (hence in the shade of the house) has developed a
diffused melt/burn mark on the rear bumper about ...
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DIY air conditioner re-fills
(5 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 16:28:50 GMT
I've seen 'Castrol EZ Fill' on sale on ebay so you can re-charge your
cars system..
Has anyone used these and are they any good?
Do they work?
How do you use them?
I ask because the air-conditioning in my wifes Toyota ...
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Nissan Primera p10 1993 Breaking for Spares. Good engine / gearbox etc
(1 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 16:10:36 +0000 (UTC)
Hi All
Have got a 1993 Primera I`m breaking, loads of good parts, engine gearbox ,
electrics etc. Front end damage to wings bonnet lights etc so no front
pannels. Everything else available. Email me what you want and I`ll ...
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aircon / manchester
(4 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:47:37 GMT
anyone know of somewhere in south Manchester that'll recharge my
friend's a/c for a reasonable price? Its a '99 Ka^3 ...
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welding cast aluminium
(19 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:38:06 +0100
I can't find uk.rec lawmowers so I thought you guys would know.
I mowed my lawn yesterday and hit a chunk of metal which knocked a section
out of the deck of the mower about 10x5 cm. The metal is about 3-4 mm thick.
Will ...
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Help! Possessed Cavalier?
(11 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 13:44:54 +0100
1995/M Cavalier 2.0i, 102000 miles.
Last night, while I was sitting in the car and the engine was idling,
the battery warning light came on. "Oh", thinks I, "the fan belts's
gone or the brushes have worn out." Leeked ...
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Help please! Rover 214i, lack of torque
(11 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:40:01 +0100
Dear newsgroup viewers
My Rover 214i (K Reg, 1992, mileage120,000) has symptoms of lack of torque.
It is sluggish going uphill.
Sometimes the engine shook after right-angled turning even in second gear.
Is this torque ...
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Ford Focus immobiliser fault in hot weather
(5 messages)
Date: 11 Jul 2005 03:45:42 -0700
Our Focus (2001) has developed an intermittent fault in that it won't
start on occasions which seem to be when the ambient temperature (not
the engine!) is very hot. The PATS LED which is flashing slowly as
normal when you ...
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Fiat Punto - broken suspension spring
(4 messages)
Date: 11 Jul 2005 00:25:02 -0700
Hi. The main suspension spring on my X-reg Fiat Punto has broken. The
top section with just over half-a-circle has broken off, so most of the
spring is still intact. The car has done about 47000 miles in 4.5 years
so I think ...
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Audi remote locking
(24 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:22:38 +0100
I've a 94 100 Avant.
Is there any way of telling whether it ever originally had remote
locking and the plib's been lost, or whether it was never fitted in the
first place?
Thanks.
--
Skipweasel.
Ivor Cutler - "Never ...
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Fast idling - consequences?
(7 messages)
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 07:31:00 +0100
I just had a routine 'Inspection' service done by my local garage on
my N-reg BMW 328 SE. In addition they replaced a broken air hose
somewhere which had suddenly started causing stalling. But now I have
two faults:
- Idling ...
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Rewinding Rear Brake Pistons ?
(6 messages)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 23:38:50 +0100
Hi,
Might have to change my rear brake pads in the near future. Not having done
this job before, how do you screw the pistons back in.
Is it just a matter of turning/pushing them with a screwdriver, or is there
a special ...
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Mondeo (2001) - Brake lights on with clutch pedal
(4 messages)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:26:21 +0100
Hi,
I have a Y reg Ford Mondeo (new style). I discovered today that my rear
brake lights are coming on when I press the clutch pedal. That will explain
the reason why I keep getting flashed by other cars!
I guess the ...
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Thread locker
(7 messages)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:06:11 +0100
Hi,
I know this is a car forum but figured you all have been so helpful in
the past you may be able to help me with a problem I have on my bike..
My bike has a heat shield on the exhaust that mounts using M6 cap screws ...
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Difficulty starting escort when warm
(5 messages)
Date: 10 Jul 2005 12:18:53 -0700
Hi
This problem has only just started to show itself as the weather is
getting nice and hot. My escort will start fine from cold but if it
has been run upto normal temperature and the engine is then switched
off it is usually ...
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Nissan Micra intermittant miss
(4 messages)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 16:45:22 +0100
My wife drives a 10 year old 998cc Micra. A few weeks ago the engine was
doing some frantic kangarooing when being driven. It didn't happen all the
time,but was worrying enough for it to be taken to a garage.
It cost us dearly ...
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