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Here's one the police did get right... 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
on this occasion. Decided to post this after seeing the locked thread about the grandmother. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/09/27/family-man-s-killer-jailed-for-10-years-61634-21912322/ Finally sorted this link - third time lucky. For some reason it took a dislike to TinyURL -
Mitsubishi - 1994 1100 Circuit diagram for ECU 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
Can anyone out there please offer an alternative source for the circuit diagram of an ECU manufactured by Mitsubishi in the early to mid 90's? The PCB is in an ECU which controls a magnetic clutch ( which is also a Mitsubishi product ) on a Fiat car from 1993. Needless to say, Fiat have been -
Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - Which vehicle fluids...? 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
it for ££££££££'s? -
Teenage provisional driver moped & parking tickets 27 Jul 2008 (Forum)
will be returning to school in September? As his parent I know who will cover the initial outlay but feel it is unjust that I have to cover fines when I have no real impact on his parking. I have had a word about the demons of parking tickets but hey teenagers.. any ideas would be gratefully received S -
SAAB 9-3 (1998 - 2002) - Advice on Saab 9-3 2.2TiD 24 Jul 2008 (Forum)
Hi all, Friend is looking for a Saab tid to replace his older petrol LPT one. He's seen one for sale 2002 51 plate SE with 118000 miles but full saab s/h - £2750. He's really keen but I've advised caution - my understanding is that the diesel is not very good. Any pointers or wise words disproving -
Desirable to Dinosaur in a decade? 23 Jul 2008 (Forum)
ownership as surely there will be few takers. It must have been a different ball game 10 years ago for the Jeep. We kept pace for a few hundred yards, me doing 63mpg and him no doubt, around 18mpg.. What`s betting that in 10years time, someone is running alongside me in an electric car (News this AM -
BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 2003 530d fuel leak ,smoking,eng light on 27 Jun 2008 (Forum)
Please help my usually Reliable BMW 530d e39 2003 has developed diesel smoke on acceleration (much more than normal) also wierdlt found what looks like diesel spaying up the n/s of the engine bay (but i cant see where from),tonight the eng warning light has come on . The mpg has dropped and i do -
Compactest 6-seater out there? 21 Jun 2008 (Forum)
. What are the most 'compact' six-seaters (or more) you know of? Anything in the style of a Berlingo/Partner/Caddy would be fine but do they ever come with (an) extra seat(s) in the back? I don't think so, but don't know too much about cars. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! -
Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.7 Rough running diesel. 16 Jun 2008 (Forum)
The D.I.L. 's Corsa 1.7 diesel has started to run rough, similar to having a missing plug. It was refuelled with fresh diesel, the receipt says so. I drove it after she used it and for me it ran OK. The local garage, not being a diesel specialist, looked at the fuel for water contamination -
Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 54 2.0 TDCI. A Leak 11 Jun 2008 (Forum)
lubricating oil, we initially thought it might be the clutch cylinder/s but it was dry as the fluid is of a light complexion, does not smell of anything in particular. I know that the airconditioning emits watery waste but would this cause a stain. If it was water, I'd of thought it would evaporate. Advice -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 TD - fuel stop solenoid 7 Jun 2008 (Forum)
I have a fuel stop solenoid fault on my peugeot 306 td 1998 's' reg, Think its XUD type with a lucas pump. New solenoid costs £300 from peugeot (its the 3 pin type with the immob built into it, can only get a new one as they are a one shot type) Does anyone know where i can get one cheaper -
Hot climate - any ill-effects? 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
Does anyone know if extreme hot dry weather running has any detrimental effect(s) on an engine? I picked up a new XC90 on Thursday, and whilst out on a weekend drive the external temperature gauge showed 48 degrees C! (I'm in the Middle East). Yesterday after parking in the sun for a couple -
Ford Escort (1990 - 1992) - Ford keys security 19 May 2008 (Forum)
hasn?t reported it. He?s been told that youths with old Ford keys can gain entry to and drive away various old Fords with high mileage and worn locks. Even a flat screwdriver will work with some! Is this true or just an old wives? tale? -
Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96 1.6 immobiliser problem not disarming with key 6 May 2008 (Forum)
the ignition to start it. The key fob unlocks the doors, but does not disarm the immobiliser Had this problem with 306's and found if you turned ignition on before connecting battery then immobiliser disarmed and everything worked as it should. Is there any quick fix for this one or is it a trip to the dealers. -
Now this is sneaky 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17951 {link to pistonheads made non clickable due to some of the content on there} "Rumour has it that this boring old blue builder?s van may not be as innocent as it seems. Photos of the van, seen in Derbyshire, started circulating on the web -
Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - 4x4 wheel balance and track 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
My Volvo XC90 has a nasty habit of using up expensive 18inch Continental Contacts,the first set lasted 15k and the second are now getting close at 30k with one n/s rear distinctly dodgy and wearing all on the outside.Last set fitted by Volvo dealer, now closed and nearest 20miles. Dealer claimed -
Wiper blades at well known supermarket 22 Apr 2008 (Forum)
since I learnt to drive in the late 1980's. The most recent car was a Escort mk 6? (2000?) but most dated from 1975 - 1995. Used to get this in another well known car parts supplier until they recently upgraded their flip books a few years ago. Anyway anyone with classic cars last seen in the Sweeney -
Best £3-£4k convertible? 20 Apr 2008 (Forum)
80 convertible from the 90's. Does anyone have any experience of these or have any other suggestions? It would need to be reliable so anything too old is out. Living in London I like the idea of the Audi as you can get a hardtop for it, but I've always fancied a classic 900. -
Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1998 1.3 - do i HAVE to replace entire hub? 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
Hi iv just been told bearings have gone on both sides on the back of my s reg 73thou micra. iv searched for a bearing kit but to no avail. does anyone know if you can get just the bearings as i have a garage that can press them in/out. or is it a complete hub replcement? its such a bummer as you -
Satnav disaster? No, I say. 9 Apr 2008 (Forum)
down the M1 to Chelsea?s Stamford Bridge stadium. But it went wrong when the driver typed the destination into his sat-nav and then dutifully followed the instructions 146 miles north to the village of Stamford Bridge near York." Apparently, neither the driver, the passenger, nor the "controller