June 2010
Hi, Can anyone recommend a 'decent' leisure battery for my 1975 VW Camper?? Ive had a couple of unknown brand 85A ones from a well known camping shop! Which dont last long at all when in use & will only charge to 75% when charged off the van! I have a split charge relay & believe the Alternator puts out 55A. From the leisure battery im running the stereo, 2 Amplifiers, a couple of interior lights & a propex heater, Not all at the same time. any ideas? Thank Scott. Read more
Hi, I have taken my van apart for spares and have cut the shell up into large pieces.
I intended to tick the 'sc***ped' box in section '6' of my registration certificate and send it to the DVLA.... Read more
I can't resist testing to see what the filter makes of the Sc***page Scheme:
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Can anyone advise me how to unseize a front calliper for a 1.6 Fiat Bravo P reg? Read more
You are still driving the car the mind boggles,not only could you have a fire you can ruin the wheel bearings boil the brake fluid ruin the caliper the disc and last of all end up with no brakes.
Hi, I have got a 2006 focus 2.0 tdci. Just recenly I have noticed that when it gets hot there is a rumbling noise coming from the steering when you turn the wheel. You can also feel this through the steering wheel. When it is cold it is fine. no noise or rumbling feeling. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas?? Read more
HeLLo my friends. its been a while since my last post, hope everyone is fine in this forum :-)
I have a question about my cars valves, being completly ignorant about how they work i would really appreciate some feedback before i pay the mechanic a visit so that i know what to epxect and how much work fine tuning the valves for my car involves.... Read more
Not really being familier with the petrol engines in 405s I can only give you a rough idea. The diesels have adjustable valves but they are set by using diffefent thickness shims which entails removing the camshaft, if the petrol engine is overhead cam, which I suspect it is, the same procedure will apply
I have just looked up the Xantia engines which I suspect are the same and they are overhead cam, designated XU engines, the diesel is XUD so I'm pretty sure its the same, so valve clearance adjustment will require a certain ammount of dismantling....
Just bought the wife an 02 plate Xsara HDi, and it has a radio cassette in, and I intend to change it for an oem cd player.
Neighbour, who has a similar car, says it won't need coding as the later ones didn't need it, but I think otherwise.
Any ideas? Read more
I'm looking for a Subaru Outback from 2001 but want leather seats with rear armrest. The 2002 version I saw had no rear armrest. Which model/year would? Thanks. Read more
Go for the 2004> model range the 2.5l engine has been tried & tested.
Drive it then bargain hard, they dont sell in the UK....
Can any current or previous owners of the Mk7 Honda Civic (2000-2005 hatchback) comment on the quality of the in-car entertainment? Are the Honda CD unit and speakers any good?
Also, for those with the factory-fitted Sat Nav / DVD, is this up to much? Read more
I am after buying a second hand car soon, namely a 2005(ish) Honda Civic Type S - although I haven't found one yet.
Am I likely to either get more for my money, or have more choice in cars, by waiting for the new registration mark in September? Just wondering if dealers wil lower prices of older cars, or will have new motors in that have been part-exchanged for a brand new model?... Read more
I don't think it'll make that much difference given that you're looking at a car about 5 years old. My wife had a Type S and it was a good car: plenty of performance from a 2.0 litre engine in a car designed for a 1.4 or 1.6, and particularly good legroom in the back. The only downside I can remember was that because it had fatter tyres than the basic model, the turning circle was very poor.
Re your other thread - the audio system was perfectly OK: I can't remember anything particularly good or bad about it....
Can anyone help me.
When I click the fob to open unlock the central locking on the car, it has started to unlock but then lock again.... Read more
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Buy an 'AGM' battery. it isn't a make but a type, 'absorbant glass mat' they are about the best reasonably priced battery.