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• Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 90 1.3 pierburg 2e3 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  My golf refuses to start after changing fuel pump,there is fuel in float chamber but it,s not reaching the engine.All the jets etc seem clear and car seemed ok before fuel pump broke.Any help greatly appreciated.
• Name the motor/valet product Quiz 29 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Here is a local families City motor, photographed an hour ago. 1) make? 2) location? 3) valeting products used? (It`s the same size as a typical double cab pickup,but looks larger due to the wide angle lens and skinny wheels) http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/4x4.jpg
• Cheap fix for broken springs. 20 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  A driver who decided to save money by replacing his suspension springs with tennis balls has been fined. The Opel Vectra was stopped at Dover?s Eastern Docks and inspection by Port of Dover police officers revealed the stack of balls where the springs should have been. http://tinyurl.com/nzl3mo
• Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.4 Suspension Arm 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I,m about to change the O/S suspension arm on my sons Polo. Is it a straightforward job or do i need any special tools, i intend replacing the whole assembly. Any advice greatly appreciated.
• Finished the years DIY yet? bad weather `e come 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Well, I`ve serviced both of ours on the drive earlier this month. Done the door lock, oil leak and EGR. Hopefully that`s it and they will be OK now until a warm day in March/April for the next oil changes. How about you?
• Can you assess this situation? Bodywork+pic 20 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I would be interested to see what you make of this. Let`s not call it an actual quiz - but there seems to be quite a few possibilities to consider. What are they? (Large (temporary) image files for your detailed investigations) http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cut2.jpg http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cut1.jpg oilrag
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 98 1.3 Lambda sensor 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Last year my Lambda sensor had a reading of 1.0. At this year's MOT it was 1.28, just below the 1.3 maximum limit. Is my Lambda sensor on the way out...
• Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - 02 1.9 exhaust valve 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have an electrical warning light that sometimes comes on and the computer says it`s an exhaust valve sensor. Does this sound right? Is it easy enough to remedy? And how much do you think the part would be to replace?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1.9TD Cooling fans not running 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Problems with car overheating, found that fans are not kicking in, have run a drect supply to them and they work, tested sensors in boiling water, they are ok, suspect the relays could be at fault but not able to find them, any idea,s ?
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 2000 1.4 High emissions 23 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I replaced the catalytic converter and it didn?t bring down the emissions and it failed again. Anybody any idea?s what else it could be? Thanks.
• FIAT Doblo (2001 - ) - 05 1.9 change engine oil light 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  hi having problems with my doblo servced the van but can,t get the change engine oil light to go off and no one seams to know anything about doblo,s thanks in advance for any help jimmy
• Vauxhall Agila B (2008 - ) - `Ultra Violet`more `punch` in petrol 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  `Ultra Violet` Tests the Agila and finds the 1.2 petrol engine "more punchy" than the 1.3 diesel, which has a 76NM torque advantage, delivered at 2,650 less revs.. How`s that then?;) http://tinyurl.com/64w4sm Regards
• Rover - Rover SD1s - so what were they like? 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Assuming I'm allowed another "old cars" thread. When I was a child I always liked Rover SD1's. I was always excited to spot a Vitesse or the last Vanden Plas 3500EFi models. But what were the actually like to drive and own?
• BMW - 525 Fuel Pressure 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Anyone know what the approximate fuel system pressure is on a bmw 525 or a Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v? Basically i'm looking for what pressure a...
• New Fiesta or 2nd hand Jazz?? 29 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  What do people think? Rational decision please... Brand new Fiesta 1.25 (Style or Zetec) 56 Honda Jazz 1.2 I-dsi S 5dr (5k miles) Both would be roughly the same price so which do people think is the best buy?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - Fuel tank capacity 2 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Does anybody know what the fuel tank capacity is on a 1996 Nissan Micra? According to the Haynes manual its 42 litres but I can never get more than about...
• Skoda as cop car 25 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  thought i was dreaming the other day , i saw a Skoda posing as a cop car in Leicester , cant understand it the amount the police cream of the "community charge" it increases by twice inflation every year according to the council tax leaflet we get every audit, im surprised they don't ride around in Audi,s
• Current Audi A8 - an oldie ? 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Don't you think Audi's A8 needs replacement...? Recently facelifted (for the second time), it looks just like smaller A6. Everybody goes for the S-class these days. New 7-series due for next year, but what about new A8 ? - - - - - - - Free enterprise is the basis of western democracy.
• Chrysler PT Cruiser 24 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Mrs S wants a PT Cruiser. Yes, I know. But, just supposing that it was going to happen anyway, does anyone have any comments upon whether to go for the 2.0 litre or the 2.4 litre? Economy? Performance? Smoothness?
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - TD - flushing rad out 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  hi im gonna flush out and replace my coolant my car is a pug 205 stdt turbo diesel has any one an idea on how much anti freeze i should use ta s