2 SAAB 9000
(6 messages)
Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 12:35:11 +0100
Can you give me some advice please people:
I've got an F reg Saab 2000 w chipped up engine, low profile tires and a
radio/ tape player and graphics equiliser. Been sat for over two years
doing nothing.
The wifes F ...
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Drive or have towed?
(11 messages)
Date: 5 May 2005 04:16:36 -0700
Hi,
It looks like one of the coils packs has failed on my 2002 1.8T VW
Bora.
- apparently this is a common fault.
The engine is wobbling like hell at low revs, and a light on the dash
is flashing. The manual says this light ...
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Name of song in TV advert for Ford Ka Collection
(1 messages)
Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 10:51:45 +0100
What is the name of the song in the current Ford Ka advert on TV here
in the UK?
The advert promotes the Ford Ka with some inclusive insurance deal.
It shows blokes pushing objects such as the Mona Lisa across the
screen ...
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Puff of steam from grill - Merc E220 Cdi 1999(V)
(8 messages)
Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 04:06:41 -0400
Every now and then I see some steam (not a lot) come from the grill when
stationary. Although it happens after driving for a while, the
temperature gauge has always been okay, (around about the half way mark).
Any ideas ...
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What would this car be worth?
(5 messages)
Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 09:02:54 +0100
A friend is selling his N-reg VW diesel Vento (55k miles on clock),
having been disqualified for driving while over the (alcohol) limit.
Are there any known issues with this model?
Any approximate valuation?
All suggestions welcome. ...
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Turbo oil leak?
(9 messages)
Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 22:51:32 GMT
Hi,
I have an Astra coupe Turbo (2001) and have developed an oil burning smell
through the air vents. Vauxhall have charged me to replace a turbo gasket
which didn't cure the problem, so they now insist there is an internal ...
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Wipers Stopped Working on Vauxhall Astra - Any Help Appreciated
(3 messages)
Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 21:15:40 +0100
Hi Guys,
I have a K Reg astra 1.4i estate. The other day the wipers started to
stick, they would work for a while but then stick half way across the
windscreen. If I moved them with my hand they would work for another
couple ...
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star wars day
(1 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 20:35:03 +0100
Happy star wars day to everyone.
May the fourth be with you.
Steve
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Alfa 146 sump
(5 messages)
Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 19:45:10 GMT
Turns out the dodgy running is the least of my problems. Went under it
tonight and found that the sump is leaking! Only slightly, in fact I can't
even see the split (it's round the back of a stud) but leaking it is. I do
remember ...
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Rover 75 Brakes?
(7 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 20:10:26 +0100
Hi
Just got hold of a 2001 Rover 75 Tourer Diesel with 57k miles on the clock
(don't laugh ;-)
It drives ok but the brakes seem to have some sort of quick pulsing pedal
feedback; it doesn't feel like a warped ...
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Peugeot radio problem
(4 messages)
Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 19:50:34 +0100
M reg pug 405 diesel.
When I turn the ignition of it loses its security code & I have to put
it in again. Also it loses the radio channel setting if switched off
for a couple of minutes or more.
Fixable? ...
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getting oil stains out
(5 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 19:47:17 +0100
ok, so most of us will have done this at one point or another but oil stains
and clothes don't mix
is there any sure fire way of removing them from delicate clothing?
the mrs has spilt a drop on herself (like the bumbling ...
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Driving Nutters
(20 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 17:35:12 +0000 (UTC)
Perhaps not he group for this but have to tell it.Was waiting at lights
outside local hospital and a white van driver came out from hospital road
drinkiing from a plastic cup.probably tea or coffee from machine in
hospital ...
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Rover 414 Temp Gauge
(2 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 16:54:57 +0100
Hi,
My temp gauge wasn't working, so I installed a new sender unit from a rover
dealer - and the gauge still isn't working.
Is there a typical/common problem with these as all fuses are present and
correct. Perhaps someone ...
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Refrigerant Gas an that
(10 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 16:07:10 +0100
I understand it is possible to buy refrigerant Gas in small cans to top
up air conditioning in cars. I am not sure whether it works ? Would
appreciate any advice from someone who has used it or knows more about
it. Where ...
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Car pack-ups
(29 messages)
Date: 4 May 2005 07:18:55 -0700
What do you have in your car for emergencies?
I have:
Large & Small Zip-Ties
Foot Pump
Leatherman
Small Change
a Leatherman
Wheel changing gear and spare tyre (Came with car)
Jump leads
AA membership card!
Have ...
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OBD2
(13 messages)
Date: 4 May 2005 04:39:09 -0700
I am keen to try diagnostic testing on my Ka (early 2002).
Unfortunately, I know nothing at all about it beyond the fact that the
system is called OBD2 (or maybe EOBD for European cars?). I have found
the connector on the car ...
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Fog light Question
(16 messages)
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 08:59:29 +0000 (UTC)
Hi all
My Daewoo Nexia recently failed its MOT due to the REAR fog light not
working.
When I checked the rear fog light I found that it works perfectly but
only when the FRONT fog lights are on at the same time. As soon as ...
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Renault Laguna automatic transmission
(8 messages)
Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 09:02:16 +0100
My Laguna is close to the end of its life, but it would be very handy to
have it work for another month while I'm waiting for my new car.
The automatic transmission started cutting out / slipping at the
weekend. So far ...
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Help to identify loom/plugs?
(1 messages)
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 21:47:05 +0100
http://www.vvoc.com/forum/uploader/pixs2/Footwell.jpg
Has anyone any idea what these spare loom plugs are for in a 2001 Vauxhall
Vectra LS driver footwell?
Trying in vain to find the foglight wiring.
Relay is in situ ...
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