November 2006
How anoying, I take my car in for some work to be carried out and receive it back with a nice dent in the rear wing.
It's like no-one cares anymore. Managed to nail them down to responsibility though so they will pay for the paintless daint repair. Read more
Hi all.
One of the outer cv joints on my Accent 1.5-cdx needs replacing.
The cv is a "Birfield joint" & the Hyundai manual says these joints cannot be dissasembled.
Does this mean that the joint can't be removed from the shaft for replacement? or do they mean the joint can't be stripped down once removed?
The manual gives no instructions for removal of the joint from the shaft, but the fact these joints can be bought from car spares shops would indicate that they can be removed, otherwise why sell them?
Any help much welcome, thanks. Read more
Thanks for that Aprilia, I hope you're right.
Can anyone please advise as to the following? Have a carbed pre- CAT car , into which I wish to put an SPI engine of the same cc from a later model of the same car. As the car is pre-CAT, can I leave the CAT off or will I have to fit it to comply with whatever rules apply, MOT etc ?
Any input/clarification would be appreciated.
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Thanks Oldman. It is not a Ford BTW.
Rgds.
Can anyone tell me what that white lubricant is that the dealer uses on hinges and check straps when serviceing my car.
And where can I buy it ?
Any advice will be apprecaited. Read more
Very witty stuartli - I like that one.
Are there any Regulations stopping me from manufacturing my own Car trailer for my Track day car with spare wheels etc.. Read more
I had an 'Indespension' book years ago that gave build plans for trailers. Presumably regulations have been changed since then so I don't know what the home builder would have to encounter.
Although I would have been thinking along the same lines as you with regards to building one myself some years ago, I have to say that these days I would rather stump up (after saving up!) for a purpose built trailer. Unless I was 101% convinced of my design and welding capabilities I would rather go for a pro-build item, especially when the insurance companies these days seem more reluctant than ever to pay out due to the wonderful compensation culture we have imported from the USA..........
My brother has a 2001 Caterham 7 which I carried on a fantastic trailer, I think it was a Brian James Mini one, when it blew it's first head gasket (yes, K series : o ) ) That was great, very light and a joy to tow, even behing my 1.7D Vauxhall Combo Van
Does any one know where the fuel filter is situated on a 1.4 Vaux Astra life on 54 plate,any ideas
{Shouting amended - DD} Read more
It's been 40,000 on Vauxhalls for a long time. Cars serviced at Vx dealers, or independents following manufacturers schedule, will only get them changed at 40k. They don't seem to suffer.
Changing a fuel filter annually (or 12k) seems un-neccessary overkill.
Ok so I feel like an idiot having to ask this question but I've just bought a second hand 1993 Toyota Carina, and I don't have a clue how to switch off the alarm if it goes off. Can any of you help me out? Read more
IF (and a big IF) it is similar to the 1993 Corolla, there should be a little key on the key ring that fits into a black box (only one with a key barrel in it) in the engine bay, which will turn the Alarm off.
Disconnecting the Alarm MAY work, but it could be connected to the ignition, which mean no start.
If this is not the case, try www.toyotaownersclub or dealer...
S.
Last Friday I suffered a left foot ruptured achilles tendon which i have been told will take at least 3 months to treat. I am considering changing
my Nissan X-Trail for an automatic vehicle to carry my wife and two small
dogs.
Would I still be allowed to drive such a vehicle with a plaster cast on my left leg, if so any recommendations as to what car would be suitable
with a price of approx £13 K
Looking forward to your advice.
Hoseman
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"She's going next week."
Which branch? What time?
put a new exhaust on and now loads of smoke is coming out when revving. at idle there is no smoke.
any ideas Read more
Not just condensation;when an exhaust is made,the sound deadening is packed into the mufflers in thin plastic bags(to hold the filling in shape and to protect the operator and his workplace.)This plastic needs to get hot to melt and burn-off.Makes for an increase in noise,smell and smoke till bedded in.
Hello,
I have an MGF convertiable yesterday as I was driving along a screeching noise came from the back wheels which is now getting louder. It does get louder when you speed up. It does sometimes stop but when you touch the brakes it starts again
Anyone got any ideas what it may be I dont think its wheel bearings
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Thank you it would seem that you were right the mgf has brake indicators in the form of clips that make a god awful noise when the pads are near to crumbling
Cheers Tom
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This 'soft southerner' got charged £45 + VAT about two years ago.