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Omega: plugs, leads & distributor 20 Feb 2003 (Forum)
Vx Omega 2.0 16V What HT leads should I use? Vauxhall ones or Halfords, or Bosch or some other? Same question for spark plugs, how do you know what plugs to use because the Vauxhall ones have no ratings on them. How do I know if the distributor is any good, I am going to remove it tomorrow, how -
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Will a brief lack of lead substitute damage the engine of my Series III Land Rover? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I normally add some lead substitute to the tank of our 1980's Series III Land Rover. The other day I didn't (because the garage didn't have any on its... -
Ford Ka - Missfire only on full throttle? 10 Apr 2010 (Forum)
My sister brought her 2002 Ka to me with a really bad missfire a few weeks ago, its got the older tappet Endura engine in it I took a look and found number 3 plug wasn't doing anything, and traced it back to water ingress into the coil where the lead goes in. She'd driven it like -
Police leading by example. 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
I recently watched a local bicycle policeman ride across a road, across the pedestrian divider across the other carriageway onto the pavement on the other... -
Ford Mondeo Estate - Large chain car audio/spare parts 17 Apr 2016 (Forum)
I ordered an ex demo stereo head unit (an Alpine) for mk4 mondeo. On the above co. website it said it was compaitable with my car and gave a lead number. I ordered both- on plugging it in nothing- no power. So I took it back. The unit was OK as it worked in the shop. The guys there said -
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Skoda wait times ? 13 Mar 2023 (Forum)
Doesn’t anyone happen to know the current lead times for a Skoda Octavia? My neighbour visited 2 dealerships yesterday and neither were able to confirm a lead time regardless of what version they ordered (they want a petrol engine non VRS hatchback/saloon version if that helps). Thanks -
Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 03-02-2018 Part 2 9 Feb 2018 (Forum)
A tin box with a lid will act to shield the signal contrary to HJ's opinion. The reference to a lead lining is also misleading. Lead is used to provide shielding from nuclear radiation and is not necessary here. -
Pavement parking leading to £70 fine 4 Apr 2017 (Forum)
Can imagine this will catch a lot of people out https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/you-could-soon-be-slapped-with-a-70-fine-for-parking-on-the-kerb?76542rh ... -
Advice about Lemark Hotwires please. 6 Oct 2005 (Forum)
Hi everyone. Today i bought some Lemark Hotwires for my 1994 panda selecta, and i was wondering what people think of these HT leads. they were reduced from £7.09 to £3.10 per lead. Many thanks for any advice. -
Peugeot 106 1.5D 95' - Heated Window lead broken from window - Any Idea? 5 Jul 2021 (Forum)
Evening all, had good advice here is past and wandered if anyone knows how to fix this one? The lead got snagged at one point and the copper cable that had a solder join to the heated rear window matrix came away. I've never yet found a way to reconnect it. Anyway know any way -
Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.6 auto - Retro fit Cruise Control 19 Aug 2008 (Forum)
I have a 2001 astra automatic 1.6 and its got the fly by wire throttle so I bought the cruise control stalk which fitted very easy but the lead coming from the stalk I cant find anywhere to plug it in???? I removed the instrument display looking behing it and cannot find any lead which would plug -
Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - HT Leads - replacement time? [as plugs, cambelt?] 3 Sep 2007 (Forum)
How long do HT leads last? I had a bit of hesitant starting 5,000 miles ago [1998 Audi A6 2.8, now 98,000] but all is OK now, so thought it might have been a tankful of dodgy fuel. I bought it at 77,000 with FSH so I am fairly certain they are original. Is there not an argument for routine -
Omega DIS module: Plug lead location? 7 Oct 2003 (Forum)
RE '96 Omega 2.5 V6 petrol, manual. I think I may have got my numbers transposed when making a note of where the 6 plug leads go on the DIS module. Anyone out there confirm where they actually go? (from the viewpoint of lifting bonnet, standing and looking in to engine bay, with DIS unit at right -
Ford Focus 02 replacing front headlamp 5 Dec 2006 (Forum)
Had a quick lok this morning at replacing the main beam front headlamp bulb - manual suggests removing battery cover & pulling the lead out of the bulb socket - how is the lead attached the the connector - I couldn't see the usual 'push it with a screwdriver' plastic clip ... ? -
Does leaded petrol contain ethanol? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
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Vauxhall Corsa - Problem with jump-starting 16 May 2020 (Forum)
I drive a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. The battery's died twice in the last year but both times I was able to jump-start it using jump leads. Recently the battery died again, probably through lack of use (because of the Covid-19 lockdown). However unlike the first two times there's no sound -
CD fitting kits 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
Anybody know of decent supplier that can supply a universal lead to connect to a Panasonic(?)CD player. At present 97 Mondeo LX without steering controls ( stereo)and 5000 series facia unit (non CD). Opertunity has arrisen to fit SWMBO CD player but i need the facia plate and connecting lead. -
'98 Fiesta Ghia 1.25L 16v - Engine struggling to run 13 Apr 2015 (Forum)
the engine, it starts fine but then it keeps dropping to around 250 rpm then back to normal idle then immediately back to 250 rpm. this is constant. I have replaced the HT leads this afternoon and the issue still persists. Ive pulled the leads and fired the engine one at a time starting
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