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• Vectra rear suspension. Differing info. 22 May 2004 (Forum)
  I\'ve read on here that the rear suspension on the Vectra (mine\'s a year 2000 - X reg) is adjustable. My nearside tyre on the rear wore on the outer edge, suggesting either the tracking is toeing out or the camber angle is incorrect. Anyway, I\'ve had new tyres fitted to the front and the old ones donated to the rears to replace the worn ones.
• 106 rear brakes 21 May 2004 (Forum)
  ( not both wheels, just the passenger side rear wheel). Some issue with the brake cable or shoes...I am wondering if the shoe(s) is worn out and is out of place or something or that the insides could just need lubricating.... What I need to know is how to take the dam drum off !!!! is there an adjustment mechnism that will release the tension on the shoes to allow me to take the drum off , and if so where is it ?
• Help Please? Rover Metro 1.4 GTA - 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  As far as I know, these cars are notorious for this problem? Could anyone please tell me how much this might more or less cost me to fix if that\'s the problem? Or any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks Jo...
• peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 Unleaded ?? 5 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have been offered a pug 1.9 205 gti thay is a non cat version, that the current owner uses with high octane petrol. From various pug websites it seems that only the later 1.9's fitted with catalytic converters will run on 95 ron unleaded petrol (and have a lower BHP), where the one'a prior to about 1992 will only run 98 ron fuel. Can the older 1.9 pugs be converted to run on normal 95 ron unleaded or will I be doomed to forever fill up this car with super unleaded or fuel additive.
• pug 306 suspension probs? 17 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all A couple of weeks ago i noticed a loud grinding/grating/quick knocking noise coming from my front n/s on my 2L 306 xsi 1994. The noise is only noticable when accelerating from standstill or in 2nd gear and pulling away sharpish. There's no other noises when on full lock, turning corners gently or going over bumps in a straight line.
• Words fail me! 16 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Interesting incident today. A little Pug comes hurtling round the corner that our office is on and smashes into the side of two cars that are legally...
• More auction prices 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Thought that a P reg Alfa GTV in black, for £4650 looked good (if you're not of nervous disposition) to £15 for a renault 15 with MOT till Nov 04. As always, small cars were strong. Up to 3 grand for S and T reg 3dr Clios. Considering I paid £3200 for a 2000 Wreg 5dr a year ago at the same auction, I reckon I could get that money back. Told the wife I'm going to put it up for sale. I've noticed that a similar age car in the class above (Megan etc), sells for about a grand cheaper.
• Audi A3,Seat Leon or Saab? 3 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I am in the market for a sporty diesel (i do a lot of biz miles and need something more economical than a gtv),smaller than the BMW, but bigger and more reliable than an alfa gtv. I am considering the audi TDI 2.0 s, the Seat Leon 1.9 TDi sport,or cupra or a Saab (not sure which model). Any guidance,comments,or reviews would be appreciated. My budget is up to c£20,000, although a lot depends on the PX value of the Alfa.
• In case anybody failed to notice.... 25 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  It\'s Christmas day. Therefore I expect best behaviour ;o) Anyone that feels this is an opportunity to take the proverbial can expect to have their account disabled. No warnings, no deletions, no \"please see the small print\".
• 406 Coupe heater leak 29 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  It only happens when it rains, and it gets quite heavy. How is rainwater getting in here? I have only recently bought the car so don\'t know it\'s full history. Can anyone help? Thanks.
• fiesta mk 4/mk 5 18 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I was told by a Ford dealer that i have one of the last fiesta mk4's(face lifted version-focus style lights/smiley grill), the car was built in november 99 and i understand the new shape fiesta mk5 was sold from november 99 onwards. Does anyone know when the mk4b actually finished production as i keep seing mk4b's on a 51 and 02 plates, this is a bit confusing and quite the opposite to what i have been told by my ford dealer, did ford make the mk4b and the mk5 side by side for a while of would these mk4b's be somewhat old stock ?
• Injection pump settings - citroen bx 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  It came with a CAV injector pump and its existing injectors but ran very badly. The garage replaced it and the injectors with my original engine\'s Bosch pump and injectors and everything runs very smoothly - BUT the engine is not as lively and not as fast. Technical data indicates the later 1905 cc diesal was about 5 hp stronger. Should I expect a fall off in performance because of this - should the pump be tuned?
• Change car or not? 21 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I've presently got a 98 s Xantia diesel with almost 110k. I need the car for regular 150 mile round trips to work. It could do with new spheres fairly soon and possibly a cambelt- I know the scheduled interval is 72k but I've read that the 2nd change should be sooner at around 36k to replace the tensioner.
• Servicing costs at Ford Ind.Specialists 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  These guys are independant Ford specialists,using Ford parts etc and have been around since the mid 1940's. The car was in for a main or as Ford call it a 'standard' service at 65000mls. Parts replaced were plugs,oil and all the filters( air,oil,pollen and fuel). Also replaced was a valve on one of the wheels that had a slow leak in it.
• That Leon with its bonnet up... 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  So if your 20Vt engine fails in this manner, make sure that your SEAT garage replaces all 4 coils so you don't suffer multiple inconvenience. They will do it. Same should apply to A3's, Golf's, Passats, Toledos, Bora's, Superb's etc...........
• Unchanged cars 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Also, what is the longest a current car in production has gone without a change? Peugeot 206 goes back to S reg, any thoughts?? Incidentally, I thought the older Swifts looked nicer than the current ones with their huge black plastic bumpers!
• Classic Motoring Embarrassments 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  To start the ball rolling, In the 80\'s we had a Volvo 244DL auto. My mother was driving down to the westcountry and we noticed this loud rasping noise that seemed to follow the speed of the engine. My mother was very concerned and pulled into the next garage she came upon and asked the mechanic to take a look at this problem.
• New Paint Protection 19 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  m not so sure or how much protection it will offer. Am I best to just leave it alone and just make sure it?s clean before attaching said implements?
• Nova - noisy diff 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please advise what my options are, including approx costs and whether it is safe to drive the car. Bearing in mind the car is only worth a few hundred £s. Thanks Virgil
• Scary Overtaking! 24 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? I have a Vauxhall Astra '98 S reg 1.6LS 8 valve which I am finding somewhat sluggish! I used to get my kicks from my Honda Fireblade which I have just sold to fund my first house - I can't afford to buy a faster car (doing the house up!)