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• Peugeot 406 Accelerator cable 14 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  The Haynes book gives this a 2 spanner rating, but having read the 'Real meanings'.... http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=19743 -- Davy S. Oops, where did that screw go!!
• 1998 AMG E55 12 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I've seen a 98 S reg AMG E55 at a local dealers priced at 15995 with 90k on the clock... looks mint outside and in, and has full MB history. Any opinions? I know servicing, types brakes etc will be expensive for this sort of car, but are there too many miles on the clock for this to be a sound buy?
• Rover 400, spare key fob needed 5 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I recently purchased a S reg rover 400 with only one alarm/immobiliser key. I have seen many Rover fobs advertised on Ebay with the description saying they are easy to re-programme at your Rover dealer, for around £15, does any one know if this is true and will it work for previously used keys that are offered, as well as brand new unprogrammed units.
• timing belt change on Golf TDI \'96 29 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I was wondering how crucial it is to have the belt changed on time. Mine is due on 80,000, it\'s on 78,000 now should I do it now (I\'m planning a long weekend journey around 600 miles) or should I have it done now. Also is there anything else I neeed to know about having a timing belt changed on this model?
• Climate control - Audi A4 1997 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  Just wondering if anyone can help. On our A4's climate control is there anyway that we can stop the climate control from increasing the strength of puff as it gradually works up to the temperature set. By this I mean that we set the blower at its lowest setting but then we keep having to turn it down as the car turns it up.
• omega valuation 10 May 2004 (Forum)
  please can someone help me out ?? i have a 2.5 v6 cd "l" reg with 95k on the clock full mot, auto, a/c, e/w, e/s/r, heated seats, e/seats, all the usual cd stuff. i am thinking of selling this as i have seen a 2l cd fitted with lpg. would part ex or private sale be best ?? how much should i sell this for ??
• ren. clio 1.2 knocking noise ??? 9 May 2004 (Forum)
  hi, help !!!!!! after a accident with a kerb, around 30 mph, my car\'s bodywork was repaired at a local bodyshop. unfortunatly, now there is a knocking noise - if i jack the car up and spin a front wheel, there is a loud cyclic clunk from the diff housing !!!!! both wheels make the noise from the same place - is this normal for a clio - 1.2 t reg 60000 miles
• Rover 214Si; Reverse lights 9 May 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me if this is a common fault and any ideas? If it is the g/box reversing switch, where is the S/W located, on top of the g/box or next to the gear lever. How often should I change the cam belt? What is the servicing periodicity, 6K, 9K or 12K miles. Many thanks in advance. Peter
• Citroen Xantia manual 7 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have recently attempted to purchase a service manual for my Citroen Xantia 1.8si estate Vreg 2000?, and have been told that the Haynes manual only goes up to 1998 S reg. Does anyone know whether this manual will cover the engine/mechanics/suspension etc. for my car, or were there any modifications to the car after 1998 which mean the manual would not cover my car spec.
• Insurance yes or No? 31 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Daughter's Fiesta has had quite serious damage done by a ridge tile being blown off a roof into the n/s wing. I'd guess wing replacement required. House owner has said she will claim it from house insurance. How would she go about doing this, and ought I be reporting it to daughter's car insurer (which I am reluctant to do in case she loses NCB).
• Swearing.... 14 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  As to what is deemed iffy or not; there is no absolute guide, but for most of us it would be words that you would not use in front of someone else\'s Mother.
• topping up. mixing semi with fully synth 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  My question is can I put 100% synthetic oil in (300ml) to top it up? Also can I put in another make of coolant in or should I use Toyota\'s own stuff - again it is a small amount but getting the dealer is a bit of a trip... thanks MB
• Rover Sterling Imobiliser/fault 16 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  When I try to start the car engine there is no life at all, lights etc are all fine. Sometimes after a short while it will start, but that`s becomming less frequent now. I suspect its a fault on the alarm system imobiliser, and I know nowt about those things. Any help would be much appreciated. Tom. Rover Sterling/ 1997/ V6 quad cam/ roverCL Alarm system.
• Focus headlamps 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Hi everyone We have just acquired a 99 S Focus 1.8 LX 5 door and I have noticed some slight condensation on the inside of both headlamps. Its just a small patch on both and is on the sweep of the glass above the reflector where it runs back towards the windscreen.
• Heavy Oil Use - Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Last week i filled up with Shell Helix oil, and 800 miles later, the oil level warning light is on and it need filling up again. Any ideas, as there\'s no oil on the floor under the engine. Thanks Ian
• Motoring Trivia 16 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I wonder if other backroomers have some favourite piece(s) of motoring trivia they like to trot out? Especially handy when an 'expert' shows up. My all-time favourite is:- The Rolls-Royce badge changed from Red to Black letters. When, and why? Perhaps you would like to add to this with your own questions, but no answers until 14th December please to give everyone a fair crack at it.
• Nissan Micra 25 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Does this mean it is not a proper mechanical automatic box and one of these F Speed type electrical things that won't hold on hills and is jerk to drive? Where is the best place to buy a Nissan Micra 1.2 S automatic from? (A Broker with a discount that will deliver the vehicle) Automatically
• Repair -How much would you expect to pay 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 1995 Rover 214 SLi 16V. It\'s gone to the mechanics with starting problems. They have diagnosed problems with the inlet manifold gasket (which was letting in coolant as well as air), coil and HT leads. My question is how much would you say is a fair price for these repairs.
• VIN number removal? 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please advise, what is the situation with the MOT, on a vehicle where the VIN stamped into the bodywork has been removed to effect a weld repair? Car is an H reg Sierra Estate, the VIN is stamped into the floor just inboard of the the N/S door pillar. Is there some proceedure as to notifying D.V.L.A or suchlike, which should be undertaken to avoid problems at MOT time? Thank you, Pete. petel@clara.co.uk
• New Jags any good? 23 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Im put off by the fact they are from the Ford parts bin (you all know of my Mondewoe problems). So how good are they? 2.5 or 3.0 X Type and 2.5 or 3.0 S Type. Bill