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| 76 Silver Shadow transmission cooling hoses | 8/10/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Good day, Sir! My 76 Silver Shadow has burst one of the cooling hoses that runs from the ...
A: The hoses are short flexible lines at the right side of the transmission. You can remove yours and ...
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| 2001 Daewoo laganza misfire cylinder 3 | 7/31/2008 | Paul |
Q: Could you help me with this problem? I have replaced spark plug wires, plugs and coil
A: go to any MOT test centre and ask for a gas test. If you are getting a wet plug from oil or water in ...
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| combo van | 7/29/2008 | Paul |
Q: hi indicators work out side of car makes a click click noise inside but no visable sing on dash ...
A: yeah it will just be a bulb, but heres the bad news the little lights on the dash are called ...
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| 1986 RR corniche 2 | 7/29/2008 | William Brady |
Q: There is a strong smell of gas after engine is stopped and car is parked, Happend once before and ...
A: There is no reservoir, there is a carbon cannister in the left front wing, the job of which is to ...
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| Vauxhall Astra 1.4 GLS (L Reg) - Electric Window | 7/29/2008 | Paul |
Q: please help me. My Passenger side window has stopped working. It is currently about 3 inches open ...
A: when you press the switch can you hear any motor ? it could be the motor giving out or it could be ...
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| Astra 1.4 GLS M-REG Light switch | 7/28/2008 | Paul |
Q: just managed to get the light off,it looks as if that is the fault because 1 of the pins has burnt ...
A: Hey johnny, sorry it took so long, you would need to get the plug as well as the switch because you ...
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| audi clutch or freewheel- a3 diesel w reg | 7/28/2008 | Paul |
Q: every time i move off in first gear i get a screech noise form the clutch, a little rattle also at ...
A: in a word yes, you would be wise to do them at the same time as the work involved in changing a ...
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| stupid megan | 7/27/2008 | Paul |
Q: i own a P reg megan, and the other day it got stuck on about 2000-2500 revs, but when in gear it ...
A: it sounds to me like the throttle is stuck open, possibly a trapped cable. this is something a ...
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| 1986 RR corniche 2 | 7/27/2008 | William Brady |
Q: There is a strong smell of gas after engine is stopped and car is parked, Happend once before and ...
A: The car has a fairly elaborate fuel system vapour collection system. Basically, the vapour is ...
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| 1999 2.0 SRI Astra problem. | 7/27/2008 | Paul |
Q: my Astra is idling strange and not accelerating properly. The idle falls well below the 900/1000 rev ...
A: it sounds to me like you have a cylinder mis-firing. Start the car and allow to idle, bring up the ...
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| Astra 1.4 GLS M-REG | 7/27/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a Astra 1.4 GLS M REG... My main lights are not working,they indicate they are on the dash ...
A: yes thats it, the light switch on the dash, they just pop out when you press the tabs in and ...
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| removing intake manifold during head removal | 7/26/2008 | William Brady |
Q: i have a 1975 mg midget, with a spitfire 1500 engine. i have removed the carb, the exhaust manifod ...
A: the nut that is frozen on is presumably attached to a stud, which, i'm assuming, is out of the head? ...
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| Astra 1.4 GLS M-REG | 7/25/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a Astra 1.4 GLS M REG... My main lights are not working,they indicate they are on the dash ...
A: do you have power at the bulb fitting and a suitable ground ? if so then it is just bulbs, if not ...
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| Fiat Punto engine doesnt start when its warm | 7/24/2008 | Paul |
Q: I would like to know why my Fiat Punto 1,2 16V 1997 do not start when its warm.When the engine is ...
A: in the injection system there is a sensor for temperature which is called the CTS (coolant temp ...
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| car not starting now | 7/22/2008 | Paul |
Q: jaguar 3.2 sport was running ruff had car taken away but will no turn over y can you answer me this ...
A: have you done the basics (test for a spark at the plugs and check for fuel flow?) my best guess is ...
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| BMW/Opel 2.5 TD exhaust manifold | 7/21/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a Vauxhal/Opel Omega 2.5 TD, which uses the BMW power plant. On a steep hill yesterday it ...
A: sorry it took so long, I was looking into it and found surprisingly little, here goes: First ...
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| Jaguar S 2.7D Automatic | 7/21/2008 | Paul |
Q: When slowing down to a stand gear box goes from 2nd to 3rd with a thud. Also when running at low ...
A: I would basically advise replacing the gearbox. It is an expensive item but it is also an item with ...
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| BMW/Opel 2.5 TD exhaust manifold | 7/21/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a Vauxhal/Opel Omega 2.5 TD, which uses the BMW power plant. On a steep hill yesterday it ...
A: you seem relatively certain that it is the gasket, there are two different systems i can think of ...
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| stalling | 7/21/2008 | Paul |
Q: My Ford Fiesta keeps stalling as I slow down and/or come to a stop at a junction or similar as I put ...
A: it sounds to me like the clutch is not disengaging completely (dragging) does it stop with a bump ? ...
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| corsa won't start | 7/21/2008 | William Brady |
Q: iv got a 1.2 corsa n-reg an it when i try to start it, it just keeps turning over it has been stood ...
A: The belt i'm referring to is under the front cover and likely can't be seen without removing things, ...
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| reving higher? | 7/20/2008 | Paul |
Q: please could u tell me why my engine keeps reving higher and higher by its self. if u blip the gas ...
A: when you open the throttle, it allows air to draw in and it is this air that causes the revving. If ...
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| rolls brakes replacement | 7/20/2008 | William Brady |
Q: can i up grade my4wheel drum bracks on a 1964 silver cloud to a disk setup if so where do i get ...
A: I have never heard of such a conversion, but who knows, with the will and the money, anything can be ...
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| flooded carburator | 7/16/2008 | Paul |
Q: ,think i have a prob with carb, strong smell of fuel and the car doesnt seem to be firing properly ...
A: are you sure it has a carb? what year is it? if it is a carb then it is more than likely a stuck ...
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| vauxhall vectra 1600 16v excessive fuel use | 7/15/2008 | Paul |
Q: i have a 1997 vectra 1600 16v, the engine management light came on recently and the lamba sensor was ...
A: did the light go off on the dash after the new lambda was installed ? There can only be be couple of ...
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| 1988 Mercedes | 7/14/2008 | Paul |
Q: It turns over but wont start. This is the deal. One morning I woke up to go to work and the ...
A: did you re-hook the alarm back up because the chances are that the alarm has a built in immobiliser ...
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| R Reg Ford Fiesta Door handle Problem | 7/12/2008 | Paul |
Q: Im having a problem with my drivers side , outside door handle, i can only open the door from the ...
A: the outer door handle is connected to the latch by a metal rod. If you look inside the door with a ...
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| 1991 190E 2.6L W/N Start | 7/12/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a 1991 190E 2.6L, Automatic, approx. 110k. I was on a road trip driving 65mph w/the cruse ...
A: your car needs a certain amount of backpressure to fire up you need tore-connect the cat to the ...
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| astra 1.7 td coolant level light on | 7/12/2008 | Paul |
Q: just bought the above, the engine warning light and the coolant level light are both on, firstly ...
A: have you had a scanner plugged into the diagnostic connector to find out why the engine light is on, ...
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| problem with warning lamps | 7/12/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a vw passat 1.9 tdi PD, 03 reg. About an hour age during journey starts flashing me warning ...
A: you need to replace your brake lamp switch (under the dashboard, just above the brake pedal). It ...
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| Peugeot 205 | 7/11/2008 | Paul |
Q: not an electrical question but hopefully u can help my doors have both dropped down an are hard to ...
A: There are two ways to solve this or you may neeed to use both, 1. Adjust the latch and striker plate ...
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| daewoo ac | 7/11/2008 | William Brady |
Q: hey do u remember how u fixed the problem with the air conditioner not turning on. . ive got the ...
A: Sorry, I don't remember. But you have to check the basics, perhaps you disconnected a wire, or the ...
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| UK 2004 Renault Scenic electric window fault | 7/10/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a 2004 UK Renault Scenic with a rear electric window fault. Most of the window has ...
A: you need to remove the screws behind the blanking caps in the door handles, remove the screws in the ...
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| VAUXHALL VECTRA GSI 1998 ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT | 7/9/2008 | Paul |
Q: MY ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT COMES ON. I RECENTLY CHANGED THE MASS AIR FLOW METER WHICH MADE THE LIGHT ...
A: the GSI is a V6 is it not? The usual suspects for an engine light on any vauxhall engine is a cam ...
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| vectra right flasher stays on | 7/9/2008 | Paul |
Q: hi i need help my right flasher stays on even when engine is turned off
A: does the flasher go off after a while and then start again? Does the car have an alarm ? it is ...
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| Clio Electrics | 7/7/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have started having problem with my recently purchased Clio. It is a Y Reg, 01-05, 1.4L dynamique ...
A: Hey Oliver, the EGR valve recirculates exhaust gas back round to the engine through the intake ...
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| VW golf 1.6 auto carb 1977, starts but dies | 7/7/2008 | Paul |
Q: My much loved cabrio starts on the button but can not maintain idle, and will not stay startded even ...
A: it could be the crankcase breather broken and causing a huge rush of air.is the automatic choke ...
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| Misfire Cylinder 3 - (2000) Vauxhall Astra | 7/4/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a fully serviced Vauxhall astra with 54,000 miles on the clock and for the past 3 months it ...
A: it is possible for the ECU to be faulty although it is rare. Check the lambda sensor (as this can ...
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| My 1987RR corniche II | 7/4/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Im in the USA the car is not getting gas the cold start injector is not working is it the ...
A: The cold start injector is electrically operated, being triggered by a switch on the thermostat ...
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| ac condenser | 7/3/2008 | Paul |
Q: how hard is it to replace ac condenser on a Peugeot 406 hdi estate.
A: did you mean compressor? because it is NOT recommended for a diy mechanic to change this because the ...
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| My 1987RR corniche II | 7/3/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Im in the USA the car is not getting gas the cold start injector is not working is it the ...
A: If it isn't getting fuel you have to determine if the fuel pump is working. First, check all of the ...
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