Drove our 306 for the first time in a while yesterday (my wife drives it most of the time), and thought the clutch seemed heavier than i remembered. Not sure if it was just because i was used to the lighter clutch on my car, but SWMBO also commented on it, saying she thought it was getting slightly heavier.

Reading the car-by-car breakdown, it comments on the clutch cable being susceptible to drying out, which might cause this. Has anybody got any more thoughts on this before i rush out to buy a new cable? Or is there any way to test if the cable is at fault?

Ta,
Owen Read more

about my chances of getting a Parking Penalty Charge Notice retrospectively overturned.

Here's what happened. Last December (I know, b****y C*******s shopping) I got caught-out one dark gloomy evening in Central Milton Keynes. Parked in a spot that I thought was OK. It subsequently turned out to be for Community Transport Users (whoever they are) but was identifiable only by a small easily missable (in my opinion) plaque attached to a lampost!

I wrote in, told them as a long-term resident I was aware of the new regs but not this single bay adjacent to two end disabled spaces at the start of a row of normal free (2-hours max) spaces. Still with me? I pointed out that this single bay wasn't easily discernable amongst the plethora of other street furniture that currently adorns our every other nook and cranny, etc., etc. but begrudgingly enclosed my £30 remittance and would they reconsider?

The man, he say NO!

So I took it on the chin whilst simply making a mental note of the No. of the Parking Warden who'd ticketed me in the likelihood that our paths ever crossed again ? heh!

Recently, MK Council has begun to identify these single bays by painting them Apple Green with a Red surrounding border. Quite obviously then, they weren't that easily discernible to the general public and subsequently had to be identified much more clearly to avoid further confusion?

Sorry, but I'm on a bit of a 'mission' at the moment chasing/confronting people who've caused me 'fiscal disadvantage' in the past and this one is still on my 'To Do' list.

Sholud I simply let it go or do you feel it's worth pursuing?... Read more

Need to change the oil in my VW PAssat TDI. Can i jack up the car, undo the sump, lower the car and let it drain. Jack-up again, re-fit the sump, lower and then re-fill.

My way around not having axel stands or ramp! Practical?

Also, what about Shell Optimax vs Gastrol. What do B-roomers put in their TDI's??

cheers

MG Read more

I would like to propose a Southern Backroom meet at the Beaulieu Motor Musuem in the New Forest (M27/M3 Junction 18 miles, Bournemouth 25 miles, Bristol 80 miles, Central London 95 miles)

Sat 11 October, meet at a pub (TBA) in the vicinity for an early lunch, before taking in the delights that Beaulieu has to offer. ( www.beaulieu.co.uk/ )

For those with families less than overjoyed at the idea of a motor museum, Beaulieu is also able to offer a delightful Palace House and a 16th century Abbey and gardens.

If that doesn't get the familys going, there is also Bucklers Hard ( www.bucklershard.co.uk/ ) and the rest of the New Forest available (bring your waking shoes or your mountain bikes).

Please only post on this thread if you genuinely would like to take part. That way, I can see what kind of space we will need at a local pub.

Hope to see you there,

ND Read more

Astra 1.7 diesel estate nonturbo. 1993 merit model.

air bubbles visible in fuel pipe from filter to
pump with engine running. fuel draws back to tank
when engine switched off and left standing.able to
start engine by sucking fuel through pipe and
reconnecting to pump if enough fuel in pipe.

any suggestions as to remmedy tired of taste of
diesel. kevin.
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