Squeaking chirping Mondeo
(2 messages)
Date: 19 Sep 2005 05:00:17 -0700
My 52 registration Mondeo has been plagued with squeaking / chirping
noises, usually when travelling at 50 - 70 mph on the motorway. It
stops if I apply the slightest pressure to the brake pedal. The car
has been in to the ...
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Ford Fusion - bonnet release fixed
(1 messages)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:26:46 +0100
Re-my earlier thread on this subject. Just in case anyone else has the
same problem, I managed to release the bonnet without causing any
damage. I had a close look at the release lever inside the car (head in
footwell, feet ...
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Ford Fusion bonnet release
(1 messages)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:25:27 +0100
Re-my earlier thread on this subject. Just in case anyone else has the
same problem, I managed to release the bonnet without causing any
damage. I had a close look at the release lever inside the car (head in
footwell, feet ...
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Ford Fusion bonnet release
(1 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 21:37:16 +0100
Re-my earlier thread on this subject. Just in case anyone else has the
same problem, I managed to release the bonnet without causing any
damage. I had a close look at the release lever inside the car (head in
footwell, feet ...
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Two Questions
(7 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:19:05 GMT
Firstly, my car (Suzuki X90) has just reached 60,000, well 60,040 to be
precise and is booked for a cambelt change next Saturday. Can I drive the
car without worry of it snapping or whatever? I intened to do perhaps 100
miles ...
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Rover 214 - Poor Spark
(7 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:19:27 +0100
After my Rover 214SEi (1995 N-reg) had been stood for a week, engine
wouldn't start.
It turned over, but wouldn't fire.
Called breakdown co. who did various tests - ie removed a HT lead, used
spare spark plug, I turned ...
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Fiesta - Crunch on Start
(6 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:11:42 +0100
1997 Fiesta 1.2LX. For a while now intermittently, when engaging the starter
motor, the engine doesn't start and a loud crunching noise comes from the
engine.
To cut a long story short, starter motor was suspected so that ...
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laguna gearbox oil level check
(3 messages)
Date: 18 Sep 2005 09:33:57 -0700
CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO CHECK/TOP UP THE GEARBOX OIL ON A 2000 LAGUNA
ALIZE 1.8??
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Xantia Warning Lights
(4 messages)
Date: 18 Sep 2005 08:01:28 -0700
The 'Stop' and 'Brake warning' lights on my 2000 Xantia 2.00hdi have
started flickering. I have no confidence in any Citroen warning light
as they all seem to have faults, esp Seat Belt warnings for which
Citroen like to charge ...
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MOT parking brake performance
(44 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 14:41:49 +0000 (UTC)
My Rover 220 has failed its mot on poor handbrake performance (7%) what is
the minimum for a parking brake ?
I have had the car from new in 93 and the handbrake as always been crap, it
will lock the wheels when parked and will ...
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tvr servicing in cheshire just got better
(2 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 14:27:06 +0000 (UTC)
Hi TVR fans. Good news for those of you in and around Cheshire who are
looking for a reliable TVR garage in place of Christopher Neils (who
i believe have recently lost their TVR franchise).
The place is in Middlewich, and ...
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Skoda Octavia - anything to look out for?
(4 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 12:44:33 +0100
Its time to get a new (to me) car.
A Skoda Octavia estate seems to be the best option at the mo, and they
do seem reasonably priced (2.5k-3k for a 5 yo 1.9 diesel).
Is there any known failings on this model that I should ...
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Do hadbrake shoes last forever?
(18 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 10:11:21 +0100
Hi all,
I'm getting new discs and pads for the back of my Saab 9-3 at 60K
miles. Is there any point getting handbrake shoes too, or are they
supposed to last practically indefinitely?
Cheers,
Colin. ...
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Cylinder head change and stopping debris dropping into cylinders
(13 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 08:01:31 GMT
Is there any of doing it ?
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Rattle from Audi A6 engine
(5 messages)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 08:33:13 +0100
Hi,
I have an Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.4 petrol. Low milage.
A rattle has just developed yesterday coming from the engine. To me
it sounds like one or more tappets but the guy from the AA thought it
might be the water pump ...
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cleaning seat belt
(2 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:12:20 +0100
Just bought a new(ish) motor and someone has had greasy hands on the seat
belt. Any suggestions for a suitable solvent that won't damage the belt
fabric ?
LJ
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VW GOLF ( 1989) REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CHECK ? ADJUST?
(3 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 13:44:25 GMT
Hi
My daughter has brought me her VW golf for a pre MOT and I wanted to know
how to check / adjust / fit new rear wheel bearings but haven't got a haynes
handy ... anyone help ? plz
TIA
Mark
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Anthony Britt? Electrical issue on a Vauxhall
(2 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 12:12:30 GMT
Hello Anthony
I hope you read this.
I have read a post or two and you DO appear to know what you are talking
about.
Regarding this post you did .....
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Any plain brown wire is an earth wire which is connected to ...
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BMW E36 On board compewtahs...
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 09:59:40 +0000 (UTC)
BMW afficionardo's; do you know if the OBC units are interchangeable with
higher spec units, i.e. those which give mpg etc read outs.
I say no, as the sensors wouldnt be pleasant, and I cant see the ECU of this
vintage being ...
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