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• Most unusual car modification 28 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  What`s the most unusual car modification you have seen, or done yourself - perhaps in youth ;-) I remember seeing those unpainted alloy rear `wings` bolted onto the rear of cars a few years back, looking about as integrated as a computer rack bolted on.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.8 tdci loosing power 18 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  It is accompanied by lots of smoke and if I try and accelerate a twittering noise similar to the waste gates you hear on rally cars (at least that?s what I think it is). This lasts for a 10-15 seconds and then disappears. Any ideas?
• Volga - Hot Volgas 19 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Reported in newspaper here, and just wondering if anyone has actually seen one, that a Russian company is taking Porche Cayenne drivetrains and fitting elderly Kruschev - era Volga bodies to them. Comes out about the size of a Benz S - class after necessary modifications. The Volgarised Cayenne is reputed to be good for 6.7 sec to 100 km/hr, and top speed of 250 km/hr. As it is not April 1st, and knowing that Russia imports lots of German vehicles both new and used, this could be a useful wolf in sheep's clothing.
• A motoring quiz/puzzle fo `tinterlectual ;)+Photo 27 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Clues `In winter conditions operation in the four positions of deployment proved problematical - a strip down revealed grease on the shaft more suited perhaps, to Italy. 1)What`s going on? 2)locations 3) reveal the motoring context. 4) Caption 5) What is it? 6) Describe "the four positions of deployment" oilrag
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 1995 1.6 Clonky front suspension 26 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have just bought a cheap and cheerful Astra F which drives superbly apart from clocks from the o/s front end. I have jacked up the car and nothing is loose and I suspect the fault is with the suspension bushes. Are these similar to the escort orion lower suspension arm where you just replace the whole item and are these known to be troublesome on the cars?
• Paraffin burning `tramp steamer`detected on M1 21 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Smelt burning paraffin on the M1 last week - near Sheffield and came up behind a small flat-bed (1 car) transporter. Only a few years old too. A surprise really, what`s the benefit? Isn`t paraffin and a splosh of engine oil just about as expensive as Derv? The last time I smelt paraffin was behind a Landrover during the last fuel strike. I thought cooking oil had taken over as the engine wrecker
• Reliable Tools 6 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of investing in some new tools - sockets, spanners, ratchets etc etc We all know "you gets whats you pays for", so ideally I'd love to buy a set of Snap-on tools, but hey this is the real world and I can't afford them! My question is. . . can anyone recommend a brand(s) of decent, reliable and well priced tools? What tools do you use? Cheap, car boot stuff, or something a bit more expensive? Be good to hear everyones opinions. Maceman.
• `squatting toad` car design-what price elegance? 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  It seems a trend for new small cars to look like squatting toads, with the driver sitting pontificating in the centre, in the cab forward, high glass line, can`t see the bonnet style. I can see how being at the centre of things like a plum baked in a pie, with no concern for what`s outside fits with the insularity of modern society, but has the simple joy of seeing a drop of rainwater rolling towards you on a waxed bonnet gone forever?
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - yr 2000. 1.4 16v cut out 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  i have a 2000 1.4 16v golf that keeps on cutting out when i am slowing down this doesnt always happen thought it seems to only be at the times when i have the clutch down and turning round a corner is it my bad driving or is this a problem with the car if it is a problem can someone advise what this problem could be and how i could remedy it s
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 ecu codes 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi have got a ford mondeo mk3 tdci,the fuel ecu,that sits on the n/s front leg behinde the wheel arch is damaged not reparable ihave located another ecu but two of the numbers are difrent mine is 3s7q-9f954-aa the other one is 2s7q-9f954-ea will this one work on my car has i can`t find my exact one can anyone help me.
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1998 - Changing the gearbox oil 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My 1998 micra has done 100K and is probably due for a change of gearbox oil. The Haynes manual tells you how to check and top-up the oil (through the...
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 2000 1.8S - replacement of headlamp bulb... 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  , but we wondered if it was a job that could be undertaken at home and what type (and cost) the replacement bulb would be. The spec is not given in the manual. Many thanks, Waino. S
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - near-side headlight bulb changes 12 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi just changed n/s dip-bulb;all you have to do is remove battery cover and battery (65 min) a bit fiidely removing and refitting but nothings easy nowadays with cars 1.9 dci .I fitted a temporary supply to pos+ and neg- leads(12v m/cycle battery) but later found not necessary all u have to do on completion is re-code radio unit
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '97 - 1.25 identical to 1.4 ? 11 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Guru's My car knowledge inept son believed the only thing you had to put into an engine was petrol, Therefore the lack of any form of lubricant (and coolant) has resulted in crank damage.. It is currently a 1.4 Zetec-S, a breakers locally has the 1.25 version. My question, would you know if the 1.25 will drop straight in? Would the 1.4 gearbox/ecu etc be suitable? Many thanks, Stuart.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - How much spares or repair for this Golf 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  What would be a reasonabe asking price (spares or repair ) for a 2001 Golf Mk4 1.6 S with 119000 on the clock, FSH but with NSF damage which is wheel, wing, suspension, drive shaft, wishbone, windscreen, airbags deployed, A frame probable damage where wheel battered into frame. A very rough figure may make me feel better about what I've just sold my daughters motor for :-)
• Nissan Almera Tino (2000 - 2006) - CD m/changer could it work with steering controls 19 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  If it can be done, does anyone know where I can acquire the necessary adaptor ("Connect2" don't do one). s
• Fuel Shortage, what fuel shortage! 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  To add to it, why are they queueing 7-8 cars at the remining petrol pumps. Is it me being paranoid? Or have I just started to undermine the UK economy? Graham S.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.8 TDCI (100) - gearbox problems? 24 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  The gears are slick and easy to operate at all other times. The car has only done 47k. Any ideas on what this might be? s
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 1.0. steering lighter turning left than right 14 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I know that this car has an electric power steering assistance, but can anyone tell me if this strange asymmetry is possible or am I imagining it? Thanks. s
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1995 316 coupe slightly erratic idling 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  i have a 1995 316i coupe and on start up and for a while after the car idles at slightly above 1000rpm, it drops and down then goes back up to around that level - self reving. the car has done 151k, do you think the erratic idling could be down to the high mileage the cars done or maybe it could be the MAF. any other suggestions? s