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• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 51 reg - Loosing Coolant following overheat 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Have been told its a possible radiator problem and to put some Radweld into it, though can't seem to find the obvious place to pour it into the radiator. Any suggestions please? s
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Drum brakes 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, i'm struggling to get my rear brakes off. Namely the drums. I've released the handbrake adjuster as far as it will go and have given the drums a good...
• Vauxhall - Unloved Astras? 19 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  There seem to be strong opinions on various manufacturers in the BR, but not many about VX, and especially the Astra. They seem to sell well, but don't...
• Toyota Celica (2000 - 2007) - Panel Beater in a hurry. 17 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  And how long i should expect to wait as would like to get it done before my husband is back from a business trip!! s
• Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - MPG data - Honda Accord 2.0 auto 93-98 20 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Is there a web site where one can enter the make and model of a particular car and thereby find out the MPG which the manufacturer claims for same? The car which I have in mind is a Honda Accord (UK) 1993-1998 2.0i S Auto. Subject line tweaked to reflect question - left in discussion for now - PU
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Mk IV 1.25 Alternator belt 13 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Without going to the expense of buying a Haynes manual, does anyone know how to remove the alt. belt on a non power steering, non air con MkIV 1.25 Fiesta (97), Can't find any adjustment on Alternator, it looks like the tensioning wheel/pulley is unbolted and then belt taken off or is it more complex than that? Thanks S.
• GMC 6.2 V8 diesel - any good? 3 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I'm looking at an '80's Chevrolet with a GMC 6.2 litre V8 diesel fitted. I know the earlier 5.7 diesels had a bad reputation for reliability but does anyone know what the 6.2 was like? There doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there in internetland so I thought I'd try here.
• Selling cars from a public road/space 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  What is the law regarding selling cars from a public layby and can it be stopped without approaching the seller(s) directly? -- L\'escargot.
• Ford Fiesta indicator clicker!! 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 ford fiesta 1.6 zetec s, i used a power washer to clean all the rubbish out of my wheel arches about a year ago and after i had cleaned them i turned the ignition and the indicator clicker was going crazy!! it was clicking really fast but the indicators werent flashing, eventually it calmed down but now every time its starts raining or gets damp it does it again occasionally!!!
• Next Generation VTEC 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  Honda have filed a patent on AVTEC for a fully variable valve timing and lift system. The only one currently on the market currently is BMW?s Valvetronic, which also removes the need for a throttle butterfly. Every other system as of today has fully variable valve timing, but valve lift is only switchable between two fixed profiles. http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/17/honda-files-advanced-vtec-patent/
• Zetec SE Camshaft Question 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I have just taken the Rocker cover off of my Focus to take a look at my camshafts to see if one had snapped. It hadn't and both turned when i put...
• Manual Gearbox oil change - Honda Civic 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  Halfords only seems to sell there own brand 80W90, and a quick look at the Castol site, suggests SMX-S which is a Fully synthetic SAE 75W-85. Does anyone know what is recommended, and where can I find it? or should I stick with the Honda Branded stuff? Regards
• Honda or Vauxhall? 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I expect these to be about the same price (£495): 1995 M Vauxhall Cavalier 2ltr GLSi 5 door hatch back met green e/windows s/roof c/lock tow bar 11mo. MOT 5mo. tax. 1995 2.2 Automatic Honda Accord Estate (Aerodeck?), leather , air cond. 5mo. MOT, 10mo. tax. Which might be the better bet, from the point of view of running costs, potential longevity, repairability, style?
• 80 grand merc' gone...how? 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  OK, a chauffeur leaves the £80k Merc S class with all the kit and caboodle on his drive overnight, ready for an early start next day. In the morning, the car has gone. Has sophisticated anti theft alarm, coded keys, whatever. No one heard a thing.
• Pug 106 Coolant Temperature Light coming 16 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My 1998 1.4 106's coolant temperature warning light is coming on after 2 or 3 miles but there is no evidence of overheating. The coolant level is ok and when I let the car tickover for 10 mins or so the coolant warning light came on well before the cooling fans did suggesting that the car is not getting too hot.
• Fiesta Lower Arm Suspension 9 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Fiesta MK3. I'm going to change the O/S/F lower suspension arm complete with ball joint. In order to separate the ball joint do I need to lever the hub up a bit allowing the lower arm to drop so that the ball joint spindle can clear the spindle carrier ?
• Whats the most perfect car youve driven? 13 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have to say a late 90's XJR in dark blue with grey interior and that black wood trim. Just the classiest, most comfortable, sublime car ive ever driven. Made me want one instantly. Much better looking than the latest model too.
• Beware! Car recovery abroad. Read first 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  In case you have not read this in the DT travel Q & A s "We were left stranded and out of pocket after a motorway crash" Worth reading the item below. It is easy to think "I am fully insured" but how do you deal with the "panic" situation of an unusable vehicle and a family to get home etc.
• Focus - changing a headlamp bulb 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm a constant moaner about duff lights but discovered this evening that the n/s dip bulb on SWMBO's Focus was dead. I want to get onto the case in the morning and I've sussed that there is some instruction in the 'Owners's Guide'. After recent posts about difficulties in changing bulbs, have I got trouble ahead - or is it as easy as a quick glance at the 'Guide' seems to suggest?
• What Would you have done? 13 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  M6 S/bound yesterday round Stafford. I was a passenger and we were slack-jawed at the behaviour of a driver of a transit following a car that was obviously not going fast enough for his liking as he was less than 10 foot off his bumper doing about 86-90mph.