strange heater
(3 messages)
Date: 4 Jun 2005 03:33:40 -0700
Although it's not really a problem yet as the weather is fairly warm i
want ot get it sorted rather than leave it till later on when it's
freezing.
My heater blower seems to be having a few problems, i have a small leak
in ...
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Spreedsheet for working MPG`s
(60 messages)
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 11:06:32 +0100
Hi there,
I wonder if somebody could help me on this possible OT problem?
I would like to know how to work out the MPG on my Car using a Excel
Spreedsheet?
I wonder if somebody could possibly help me or if anybody has ...
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tell me
(1 messages)
Date: 3 Jun 2005 19:02:21 -0700
tell me what u think of a car i think is coool on my site
www.freewebs.com/kevin10078/index1.htm
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Slightly OT
(15 messages)
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:29:43 +0100
Hi
Wonder if anyone knows the how to for the following.
I wish to install a VDO Dayton MS5000 or MS5100 satnav system in my car.
I am capable of doing this ok,but am messed up with one wire that needs
connecting.
The ...
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'Lost' Gear in a Rover
(4 messages)
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 20:29:39 +0100
Hello group,
I wonder if anyone could throw up some suggestions on the following problem
please.
My daughter has just 'phoned me to say that she has 'lost' first gear in her
P reg. Rover 216i, manual gearbox.
This has ...
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rule of 9
(25 messages)
Date: 3 Jun 2005 10:02:20 -0700
i have got a question about interpeting the rule of 9 method
for use with chain driven 4 cyl pushrod engines.
(when 8 is fully open check & adjust 1 etc).
the biggest difficulty i have is determining when 8 is "fully
open" ...
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Punto sudden lack of reverse gear
(9 messages)
Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 15:25:34 +0100
'99 T Punto 1.2S 77k, which we've had from 10k/1year old.
Without doubt this has been the most unreliable car we've ever owned,
it's had to have a new head gasket, gearbox & clutch all before 50k.
We had decided to sell it ...
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Any online parts suppliers do engine mounts?
(1 messages)
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 13:17:00 +0100
I need to locate an engine mount for a Celica GT4 ST185.
It is the rear mount that actually attaches to the transmission and the
chassis, rather than the engine itself, but it is one of the 2
north/south engine/trans mountings ...
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cam belt gone on a daewoo nexia
(7 messages)
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 10:17:07 +0100
Hi,
I am looking fot a bit of advice if anyone can help? A tensioner broke on my
97 r 1.5 16v nexia, taking out the cam belt. The car was ticking over in the
drive when I heard a noise like a belt slipping.. I turned it ...
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Spraying Car on the Drive
(7 messages)
Date: 2 Jun 2005 15:12:36 -0700
Not talking about all the disadvantages of trying to spray a car on the
drive but I have been told that I shuold be careful as apparently it is
against the law!
Is this true? I mean I trust the source, I was just shocked ...
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Rover 214 wiring diagram
(5 messages)
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:32:23 +0100
My brother needs a diagram for this car, preferably the full diagram. He
has the Haynes manual but it doesn't show the wiring diagram for the multi
point injection engine. It is specifically for the ECU as it would appear ...
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Air con seals
(4 messages)
Date: 2 Jun 2005 13:12:37 -0700
I am in a bit of a fix. I need to replace the air con compressor on my
Cavalier before getting it leak checked and regassed - BUT I can't get
the two O ring seals for it. Unlike the later types which used bonded
washers ( ...
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Renault Laguna 1.8
(7 messages)
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 12:24:34 +0100
I've just bought one! Well, at the weekend. A 1.8 RT Sport no less.
Single cam 8v jobbie. Gosh it aint have plush. Luverly car to drive. An R
Reg (1997) 2 previous owner 63k miler in mint (and I mean mint) condition. ...
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How long can I leave my parking lights on for?
(6 messages)
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:12:07 +0100
Or sidelights or whatever else you want to call them.
Went to my girlfriends last night, which took a 1 hour drive to get there,
so I assume the battery would be fully charged?
For some reason I forgot to switch my lights ...
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OT: how does protected no claims discount work?
(5 messages)
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 22:42:26 +0100
Let's say you start the year out with 6 years no claims bonus and a
60% protected NCB discount. During the year you have one at-fault
accident. When it comes to renewal, you have 0 years no claims bonus
but retain your 60% ...
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Renault Laguna 2.0 1998 "S" Front Wheel Bearing
(3 messages)
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:03:37 GMT
Anyone changed the front wheel bearing on a Laguna 2.0 Estate (Auto) 1998 ?
Is it a difficult job to DIY ?
Does the bearing need to be pressed in ?
Likely cost if I chicken out and take it to a garage ?
Things to watch out ...
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Escort MOT work
(7 messages)
Date: 1 Jun 2005 12:49:42 -0700
Hi
Just taken my escort in for it's MOT today, got a phonce call to say it
failed on corroded brake pipes, was quoted an absolute top price of
脗拢80 to put it right. Later on i got another call to say the corrosion
was so ...
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Cool - first problem with Kermit
(46 messages)
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 18:44:35 GMT
Goodo - we have a misfire and a problem with Kermit. It started mostly on
the overrun, now it's reached the point whereby low load / low engine speed
causes a kangaroo effect.
OBD-II reports a freeze frame fault code 0108 ...
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OEM or Bosal
(12 messages)
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:39:06 +0100
Hi,
Polo 1.4tdi had service today at local dealership, quoted 158+vat for
a backbox of course they give you the tail that there much better than the
ones in ATS or
Kwik fit but really worth twice as much???
KwikFit ...
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1995 "N" Toyota Previa ??
(1 messages)
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:20:46 +0100
Anyone out there know what sort of a job it is to do a front wheel bearing
on one of these cars ??
I am a mechanic but have never done one on a Previa before but the
girlfriends is needing one badly so i'm staying over ...
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