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• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Gearbox with slight oil leak on diff seals 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Just had the car back from its service and they said that there was a slight oil leak from the gearbox on the n/s and o/s diff seals. Is it a big job and what can i expect to pay ? Its a Xsara 2.0 HDi Many thanks Richard model year corrected
• SEAT Ibiza II (1999 - 2002) - 2001 1.4 s replace fan belt 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  hello I cant find any information on the internet about how to replace and adjust the fan belt on my seat ibiza. I am hoping someone on this forum knows...
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9 smoking 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  hi new to this site but looks good got a 2002 vw passet 130 dev that runs ok drives ok but when you start up from cold no misfire it smoke`s dev smell when warmed up its still smoke`s on tick over and still smells of dev but if you drive it after a min or two it all stops
• BMC 'A' Series SU carburettor needle 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Could anyone advise what carburettor needle is appropriate for a 998 A series with a single 1 1/2 inch H4 SU? The carb is from a 1275 and has a DZ needle and (amazingly?) appears to run quite well on the 998, but it can't be optimum. I'm sure some 998's used the 1 1/2 inch SU, but I can't find
• Jaguar S Type (2003) Airbag diagnostics 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  The new Jag's got a minor (!) problem. The airbag light is flashing an error code. A bit of internet trawling tells me it's flashing error code "19",...
• Pro`s and Cons of buying new on the net 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Ok so the pro is cheaper, but are the cons, have you guys got any good/bad experiences that you want to share. Is the timescale quicker than showroom,...
• 2007 Car of the Year 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  The shortlist for COTY 2007 is below and the winner will be announced on 13th Nov. Shall we 'the real experts' have a vote before then and give a reason why. Citroën C4 Picasso, Fiat Grande Punto, Ford S-Max, Honda Civic, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Peugeot 207, Skoda Roomster and Volvo C30. As much
• Mondeo Mk3 Petrol - why so cheap s/h ? 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I've narrowed my choice to replace my rather unreliable Octavia (broken air-con after 6 months - not covered under warranty - and an exhaust that rattles...
• S reg 1.3 Ka - very sluggish 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Surely should have more go than this?! Was being overtaken uphill by lorries on the A23, having to change down just to make it up some of 'em... Had...
• Leaking Seat Leon 10 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I was just wondering if anybody could offer me any help. I have a 00 Seat Leon. I have just noticed a considerable amount of water that has leaked into the car. It stretches from under the carpet of the front left passenger?s seat to the back seat. The door seals seem ok and the sunroofs
• The Chinese are coming Big Style !! 17 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  There is a report in today`s Autocar, that one of China`s leading manufacturers Chery is planning to launch a range of quality vehicles, priced at 30% below their Western equivalents, into the European market from 2008. If the price was`nt enough concern for European manufacturers, they are also
• 'S' 1999 rover 416 si - clutch problem 3 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hi. I got a 1999 rover 416 si last week and have since had the clutch replaced, due to it slipping. I have noticed the clutch pedal sits high. I have been...
• Leaking tyre rim - any car 21 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  155/65 R13) Thanks. Relax, it`s a Rover!
• Peugeot 306 - Comfort? 4 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Just been looking at 306's ('93 - '01 model). There's SEATS's about at the moment, and I quite like the 306's. So, what are they like? I'm just over 6ft, and I've heard the driving position is a bit dodgy and the pedals are at funny position...can anyone advise? Actually, if anyone has any
• Diesel pinking - Land Cruiser 4.2TD 24 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I\'ve got a Land Cruiser with a 4.2TD (direct injection). When you toe it, it sounds like it\'s pinking, and as soon as you back off, it stops. They\'ve had big end problems with these, but I replaced all the shells last year. It\'s possible one of these has gone bad or spun, but before I drop
• Citroen AX steering 7 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I?ve just taken over a 1996 Citroen AX (petrol) owned by my mother for the last 4 years. The car is OK but the steering is incredibly heavy. So far all I?ve done is to check the tyre preasures and note that there?s no uneven wear. Do these small light cars without power steering have heavy steering
• Lorry wheels in the air 8 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Driving round the M25 today, Mrs S asked me why lorries carry their spare wheels up in the air instead of somewhere else. Y'know, on a dual axle (sometimes on the tractor unit, sometimes at the back of the lorry), a wheel is about a foot off the ground and not in use. I patiently started
• The Bear Trap 11 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Having read Fernblatt`s very interesting website "The Oil Bible", I was wondering if any of the B.R`s have used the re-usable magnetic collar called "The Bear Trap", that is fitted to the outside of the standard through-flow engine oil filter, to remove fine metallic particles. I would also like
• Citroen C5 rear axle problems 15 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My 2 year old C5 1.9 HDI Hatchback has uneven wear on the rear tyres. they are ok on the outside but down to 1.6 mm on the inside. My franchise garage says that this is caused by deformed rear axle(s) and is a known problem, they have asked Citroen to approve replacement of the axle(s) under
• Land Rover Discovery - Your opinion 7 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Just seen an ad for a Discovery V8, 3-door, 1990, 5-speed, 110K. I\'ve read they can be a bag of nails & nothing but problems. If it\'s got this far, it can\'t be that bad. It also has a gas conversion. Any coments, experiences (good or bad!)would be welcome. I\'ve also read HJ\'s breakdown. All