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Ford ECU Connector   (16 messages)   Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 10:17:08 GMT
Being the nosy little bugger I am, I'd like to hook up the laptop to the ECU in my 98 Escort (1.6 16v). eBay doesn't seem to yield much in terms of PC based leads, just the crappy draper things. Anyone know where I can ...

tyres - flat spot????   (7 messages)   Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 23:05:39 +0100
Just put a set of 15" alloy wheels/tyres onto my car (195/50 profile) rather than normal 13" steel wheels. The alloys/tyres had been stored for about a month standing up which I assumed would not be a problem . . .but it seems ...

Faulty ignition switch in hot weather   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:20:51 +0000 (UTC)
My 1996 Passat Turbodiesel has recently started misbehaving in hot weather, in that it is difficult to start simply because I cannot get the starter motor to operate. I have always got it going eventually by turning the key ...

watch F1   (2 messages)   Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:05:48 +0100
now -- poster in disguise *shakes fist* ...

306 TD Air Conditioning 1997   (14 messages)   Date: 19 Jun 2005 08:45:19 -0700
The story. My Air Conditioning this year is not working. I had it re-gassed last year and pre-checked for leaks using nitrogen(only using a sniffer and not the dye test for leaks...wished I`d know about that! - there were no ...

What to do with a Cat heat shield   (4 messages)   Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 13:42:51 GMT
My cat heat shield rattles really horribly. I recrimped the edges (good old mole grips!) but within a few days it started again. The heat shield is also completely corroded away in the middle (like every one I've ever seen ...

Air conditioning   (11 messages)   Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:00:20 +0100
Hi - The air conditioning on my Colt has given up and is no longer blowing cold air. The light on the switch comes on, the blowers & heater work fine; it just blows normal air rather than cold when the a/c is on. I'm not ...

Grease on wheel nuts???   (30 messages)   Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 09:41:30 +0100
My BigBrother was checking the brakes on my car and said that as the wheel bolts/nuts were so manky that they should have a small amount of grease on them. Is lubrication like this o.k. or will it help them to undo themselves??? ...

How engine management systems work...   (2 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 22:46:11 GMT
Found this website which might be useful reading for some. http://www.emeraldm3d.com/ems.htm Darren ...

Auto Electrical Engineer / Car Mechanic wanted in Kent, UK   (14 messages)   Date: 18 Jun 2005 12:37:56 -0700
This leading company have a vacancy for an Intstallation Engineer to cover the Horsham, Tunbridge Wells area. The job will involve the mobile installation and service of a wide range of equipment on commercial vehicles to include ...

Fiesta 1.3 Stalling at Junctions   (11 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:48:37 +0100
Hi all, My 1.3 Ford Fiesta 'M'-reg has had a long-standing problem with stalling, particularly at junctions. Some days it's fine, some days it's terrible. Warm weather isn't as bad as cold weather but there's not that ...

Peugeot Heater matrix job anybody ??   (9 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 16:19:04 GMT
I have a leaky heater matrix on my Peugeot 306 XLD. Anyone interested in doing a replacement job at reasonable cost? North Surrey / South London or within 25 mile radius. Thanks, John jmort@global.freeserve.co.ukXXXX Remove ...

oil for HDI   (2 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 15:03:25 GMT
Looking to buy a fully syth oil 5 litres what is the best to go for Thanks ...

Best place to get reconditioned battery for car   (1 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 13:47:59 +0100
Have got a 16 year old Jap hatchback. It's probably got about a year's life left in it. The battery has started playing up and is now not taking much charge (with external charger or on the car). New basic battery at ...

Shropshire A/C gassing bargain   (1 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:50:54 +0000 (UTC)
On a whim phoned up local Volvo dealership to check their price for some gas in our S70. 52 quid inclusive for an hours worth of vacuuming, system check, de-fungi-ing, re-oil and regas (with UV dye), on all makes, any engine ...

Cheap and reliable diesel estate car   (4 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 11:45:46 +0100
Considering its age (H reg) the condition of my Astra diesel estate is as sound as a pound, unfortunately however the leak from the fuel pump isn't getting any better, and the price that I have been quoted for fitting a replacement ...

No spark at plugs   (32 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 05:26:47 +0100
Hi, I have an old pre-war 6cyl MG . It uses an old non-original Lucas distributor (probably from a Healey 3000. The problem I have is this : No spark at the plugs! I have current right through to the distributor end ...

New DVLA log book?   (23 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 03:07:18 GMT
Saw a glimpse of a worrying TV advertisement from DVLA that my car would be illegal if I didn't get a new log book by 1'st July 2005. This is the first and only notification I've had about this requirement. I find it astonishing ...

New MOT Test   (19 messages)   Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 00:46:20 +0100
I usually book the car in 2/3 weeks before the MOT expiry date What happens if its a fail and the work can not be done on the day. This is not a problem at the moment with the manual system as any work carried out at a later ...

Urgent advice needed - Jag XJ6 - N Reg.   (2 messages)   Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 20:12:39 +0100
Bro'-in'-law has just travelled from Coventry to S. Wales (Gower) towing a trailer and camping equipment. Journey passed without events. Arrived on campsite - everything normal - and turned off engine to book-in. Upon re-starting ...