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Rover 200 Disc Replacement Torque Settings   (10 messages)   Date: 7 Jul 2005 01:49:03 -0700
Can anyone please tell me what torque settings I should be using when I replace the brake discs on a Rover 200? Thanks ...

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Mondeo vibrations   (4 messages)   Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 03:01:18 +0100
Hi, I've got a W reg mk2 petrol Mondeo which has done about 74K and i'm having a problem with the car vibrating at speed. Driving around town seems fine; however, get on the motorway and it's a different story. At about ...

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Recommendation for care of Vauxhall plastic bits   (7 messages)   Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:38:08 +0100
I have a 4 year old Zafira and it is beginning to show signs of the common Vauxhall fading on the exterior plastic parts (which are dark grey), mainly the all round rubbing strip. Towards the back it has even started to ...

Would anyone consider a repaired Cat C write off?   (18 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 20:25:07 +0100
Saab 9000 Aeros normally start at arround the 脗拢3k mark, for a lot higher mileage. This one looks (in the photos) to be well repaired. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4559761553 Would anyone consider ...

Synthetic oil for a Mondeo TD and cluch issue   (6 messages)   Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 18:40:45 GMT
I've just bought a 130bhp Mondeo TD and am after some recomendations and prices for a good semi or fully synthetic oil. I've used Miller's XFE for years in previous engines but technology must have moved on by now. Any top ...

More Terrano shenanigans   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 19:31:13 +0100
It needs upper and lower suspension ball joints coz the offside wheel doth wobble. I've bought some new 'uns from the 'net and they look suitably chunky and shiny. Thing is, I killed my balljoint splitter the last time ...

Melted connector   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 18:53:21 +0100
Hi all Car is sister's 1.1 HCS Fiesta with Cfi *Was* apparently attempting to stall at junctions but recently OK. Some months ago it wouldn't start and a plug was found to be cracked through by a mobile mechanic. Starting ...

changing spark plugs on vw polo '98 1l   (2 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:44:51 -0500
how do you get the ht leads off the plugs without damaging anything? Haynes says "hold the fitting and pull them off". Well they wont move; they wont even rotate.They are quite hard to grip with the fingers in spite of the ...

405 estate- dash lights not working   (9 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:34:45 +0100
Hi 405 estate 2nd build This is just a niggle, but the "START" light should come on when the ignition key is first turned and should go out after the engine starts - other light associated with this is the red "overheat" ...

Vauxhall astra diesel losing power   (4 messages)   Date: 6 Jul 2005 00:22:27 -0700
Before I go and spend some of the rare folding stuff... My 2001 Astra diesel (2.0dti) is suffering from power loss at around 2500 rpm - at these revs the acceleration reduces but the rev's climb still. My current number 1 ...

Calculating Tyre Pressures   (22 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 00:01:42 +0100
Has any one ever come across a formula for calculating the correct air pressure for a given size of tyre supporting a given load. (and intended for normal day to day driving on britains roads) Also, why do manufacturers always ...

Cleaning Paint off car   (2 messages)   Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 20:20:50 GMT
Hello I am currently trying to sell my car and use a back to black product on the wheels and some trim.. It was getting dark and today I have noticed I have some on the alloys etc.. I did not realise it is like Black ...

Where to find a car?   (5 messages)   Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 18:47:14 GMT
I'm looking for an MPV - Ford Galaxy/Seat Alhambra/VW Sharan - around 2001. Apart from Auto Trader, eBay and car warehouses such as Car Giant, can anybody suggest anywhere online I can use to try and find a potential purchase? Thanks. ...

2 problems with renault scenic.   (2 messages)   Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 16:35:07 GMT
Hi, one is an intermittant problem, the other has been fixed but I'm wary of it returning. Firstly, the rear window wiper only works intermittently, are the steering column stalks known to be reliable on these and also would ...

Temperature Guage   (5 messages)   Date: 5 Jul 2005 08:56:38 -0700
Hope Someone can help The car is a Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16V W reg (2000) I have had a problem recently with the thermostat making the car run cold ie wouldnt rise past 80 on the guage, so replaced it along with the Temperature ...

Re: Revitalising an Acid Battery ?????   (7 messages)   Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 13:19:25 GMT
Re: Revitalising an Acid Battery ????? I've a fairly new acid battery but its gone flat through non use over a couple months (not through a quick discharge). It now seems to have a dead (or at least bloody lazy) cell and ...

1999 Clio 1.2 'Serv' Light   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:48:33 +0100
The other half has a 1.2 Clio 1999 (2nd gen). The 'Serv' light has started coming on shortly after starting the engine. It isn't too long since a independant Renault mechanic service, all fluids look at right levels, can't ...