February 2024
Anyone any idea of the cheapest way to get a 17 year old grandson insured? Any advice appreciated. Read more
YouTube onboard clip of a race spec BMW M1 (which revs to 9k rpm!) doing a qualifying lap at Spa.... Read more
Seems surreal now that in 1979 and 1980 these cars were raced by then current F1 drivers as a support race to the Grand Prix itself.
I can’t see Mercedes releasing their two drivers today to race a BMW a couple of hours before driving for M-B.
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What's your thoughts on flushing your car engine and renewing the brake fluid when you have your car serviced ?... Read more
DP, sorry
I want to change the oil&filter and air filter on our 1.4 petrol Modus. There is no Haynes manual for this car, so I was wondering whether the engine is similar/same as another Renault model? The plugs for this model are v. expensive - any ideas on how long I can leave them in for? Any tips re tricky things to look out for? Many thanks :-) Read more
Many thanks for tips and encouragement! All done now, and have learned the following:
The plastic tray under the engine can be swivelled back and out of the way after removing the 5 bolts and detaching just one of the rear push fit connectors, making it easier to reconnect. The drain plug has a square recess of 8 mm, so I had to make a key - very luckily I had an old 8x8 mm bar at the bottom of a toolbox ! I would recommend make the key as short as possible, e.g. 2.5 cm. The filter appears to be impossible to remove without spillage, so wear nitrile gloves (cheap these days). The air filter (bought at the same time as the oil & filter) is fortunately a doddle to replace....
hi, thanks for letting me join the forum.
i have just done the clutch and replace the starter motor on my car and I cannot figure out the wiring for the starter motor..... Read more
A Haynes manual should be available for a 20-year-old car with photos in it to answer these questions. Should be able to find a cheap copy on E-bay.
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I want to put together a bare bones tool kit for simple emergency road side repairs for my Ssangyong Korando I have recently acquired.... Read more
a reversible screwdriver (flat blade and phillips)
Are you sure it's not a Pozidriv, I doubt if it would be a JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)?...
TFL is proposing to remove traffic lanes at Holland Park Roundabout and Shepherds Bush Green, in order to improve cycling and pedestrian travel. There is a consultation on TFL's Have Your Say website. I would be grateful if anyone interested could take a look and provide input. I'm not at all keen as this would increase traffic jams and push cars to drive longer distances, before they could turn south. I would be affected.
If this isn't the right place to post please do respond with advice as to where I could post to alert drivers or others wanting to input.... Read more
Can't see any harm in this so it can stay up but we will lock it so it doesn't descend into the usual cyclist v motorist battles which have been done to death on here.
If anyone feels strongly one way or the other about the proposal then fill it in....
Good afternoon.
I've bought a Corsa for my stepdaughter as a first car. It has suspected HGF so I'm getting the head off, getting it pressure tested and skimmed, fitting new water pump, thermostat, timing chain kit etc.... Read more
Thanks for the replies! I have much respect for the Doc and his vast knowledge. I will do as you both suggest, thanks for your time and input guys
I have a new Renault Clio Hybrid. I have concerns over a couple of sounds:
1. Droning noise around 30 mph. Not at lower speed though so can’t be pedestrian warning of hybrids.
2. Some rattling noise from rear left hand from where the traction battery is placed in the trunk. I have checked it’s not the seat belt buckles rubbing on plastic or any item stored in the trunk. More pronounced on cold morning. Read more
You will only know by comparing to another model. Take it back to the dealer if you are concerned, that's what the warranty is for.
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Has the 17 year old passed or is he learning?
We have had Marmalade learner insurance on our Yaris for 6 months (two three month blocks) whilst our daughter learns....