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Tales of modern motoring 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
Just hauled a series linked program out of the PVR. The joys of modern motoring, from A-B. All about reps in the 80's and 90s and the company car scene. How the I badge had so much cachet and the secret signs of the jacket and the coat hanger. Think its been on before but so funny none the less. I -
Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 2000 1.1 - heater blower is not working 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
my heater blower stop working check the fan, it is fine but there is no supply on the plug. the fuse is also fine but no supply to hearing board but it does eluminate and dihumaniter does work which on the sane panel. Any idea what it could be..... or any one know wherei s the relay located -
Nissan Primera II (1996 - 1999) - 1997 1.6 abs 22 Jan 2009 (Forum)
hi all, This primera has a strange intermittant faualt where the abs light comes on when you turn the steering wheel to the left from the straight ahead position, it has had the n/s drive shaft replaced some time ago. it does this while the car is satationary or moving mainly while stationary many -
Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1995 2.0 Core plug replacement 3 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Having a real nightmare. I have just replaced the crank speed sensor, which in itself was an ordeal and in the process of running the car warm the core plug/s have gone. Does anyone know if I can replace with the head off only, or is it an engine out job. Any help appreciated. Tony -
Speedferries one and only boat has been arrested 9 Nov 2008 (Forum)
Arrest of SpeedOne by the Port Authorities in Boulogne Yesterday afternoon (actually Thursday), shortly after 17:00 UK time, the Port authorities of Boulogne arrested SpeedFerries? SpeedOne during its turnaround. The arrest was made on the basis of SpeedFerries Limited?s debts to the port -
'This or that' quiz. Take the test!!!! [Read Only] 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
Simply select your favouite from either column!! S-class or 7-series Mandela or Pinochet Fiat Panda or C1/aygo/107 Thatcher or Red Ken New Mondeo or Insignia Guardian or Telegraph Mitsubishi Evo or Something big & comfy New Labour -
New road marking? 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
I have seen a new road marking, at least new to me. An S-bend on a single carriageway A road has just aquired a continuous red line down the centre, stretching a distance of about 200 yards. The line is about a foot wide. What does it mean? Does being continuous mean one mustn't cross -
SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 98 2.0 Rear wheel bearing renewal 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
Has anybody experience of changing a rear N/S wheel bearing on this model? Is it similar to the 9000 or is it a GM type? Are there any special tools required or particular problems? My son may have to fix his soon and would be grateful for any info. Thanks in anticipation. -
Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 2000 1.9 TDI How much to do these and DIY? 10 Jun 2008 (Forum)
What would the cost of doing all the below Radiator Lift in front strut top mounting Front discs as corroded on inner faces Play in o/s steering arm Are any of the jobs easy diy jobs i.e do not require specialist tools or knowledge. Thanks -
Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 06 2.0T Camber Angle 6 May 2008 (Forum)
Hi there, second post this week!! My scenic is causing me more problems, YET AGAIN!!! My N/S tyre is scrubbing on the outside edge, i'm guessing that there is a suspension mis-alignment, probably caused by me hitting a badger the other week. I was just wondering, is the camber angle adjustable -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1995 XUD9 1.9TD Lucas to Bosch fuel pump? 19 Apr 2008 (Forum)
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Dent removal - can you recommend... 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
... someone or an outfit in the High Wycombe/Aylesbury area? (I could do a Yellow pages routine but I'd rather have a recommendation.) It's for a small ding in the bonnet of my Cooper S - met with a large stone thrown up from the opposite carriageway of the M1. When I've got the dent sorted I'll -
Planning an escape from 2+ litre petrol VED? 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
Anyone planning an escape from the road tax injustice on 2+ litre petrol cars? A couple of my friends are, but more out of "feeling robbed" or rather, denying the money to the government, rather than the actual cost. We were discussing it last night and the view was to get out before there`s more -
Vauxhall Senator (1987 - 1995) - 1990 3.0 24v - Ignition System 11 Mar 2008 (Forum)
Hi, I need to know what type of ignition system the 3.0 senator uses. Does it use a distributor/pickup trigger (distributorless) etc? Does the ECU have... -
Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - 1996 2.0 auto problem with auto box 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
Hi could any one shed any light on this problem , when the car is cold the box changes through all the gears with no problem at all , but soon as the car is at normal operating temp the box does not change into the top gears .I would be very grateful for any suggestions thank`s.................... -
Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - 06, How often should I run the Air Con? 1 Jan 2008 (Forum)
The handbook for my wife?s 1996 Fabia 1.2 petrol recommends that to maintain the air conditioning it should be used once a week for 5 minutes on AC with the fan speed on the highest setting. Does it make any difference if it is set on hot or cold for this purpose?. wemyss -
Cooking oil, common rail, lack of awareness? 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
Just been looking at another forum and (sigh) yet *again* a young lad with a new common rail Grande Punto thinking of running it on cooking oil. You try to post advice but its ignored, such is the focus on doing it. why? Do you think there`s just just *no awareness* and the fuel injection system -
Mazda 6 - what's the BR opinion/experiences? 5 Oct 2007 (Forum)
out of warranty which is the reason for my concerns... s -
Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - Knocking noise from gearbox when clutch pedal in 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
When driving the car through the gears there is a slight knocking noise from the engine/gearbox. The noise only occurs when your foot is off the accelerator and the clutch pedal is in. No noise on tick over or when revving in neutral. Your help appreciated. s -
Jaguar XK8 and XKR (1996 - 2006) - Why swap from 4.0 to 4.2? 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
In about 2002/2003 Jaguar changed the engine from 4.0L to 4.2L. (1) Why did they do this? (2) Will a 4.2 use more petrol than a 4.0? I'm thinking of getting one, subject to not getting sacked from current job and fulfilling other private business objectives. s