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| Renault Megane 1999 - Valve Breakage after Cylinder Head Rebuild | 5/28/2008 | Paul |
Q: I recently saw this notice from Renault after my cambelt snapped. ...
A: I have read your bulletin. I have not heard of this before, but If I have learned anything in this ...
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| Rover 400 | 5/27/2008 | Paul |
Q: The engine is making a a noise similar with the engine noise without enough oil.This happens when ...
A: it sounds like a failing oil pump or a blocked pick-up pipe (assuming you have enough oil). Remove ...
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| vauxhall combo 2000 CDTI 16v van | 5/27/2008 | Paul |
Q: When i try to start my combo van after its intial journey it wont start again.could you please give ...
A: there could be several reasons why your van will not start, the mo st common is glow plugs or glow ...
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| mk3 astra reverse lights | 5/25/2008 | Paul |
Q: 6 8 valve, my problem is that my reverse lights don't work, the rest of the lights all work and it's ...
A: there are three things it could be; 1. (most simple) bulbs, just replace them. 2. Check the wiring ...
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| Vauxhall corsa digital clock | 5/25/2008 | Paul |
Q: has stopped working ,i can only assume the fuse has gone but cant find the fuse in the fuse box,also ...
A: It could just be the bulb behind it, as this would make it too dark to see. pull it out and check ...
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| Astra MK3 electrical problem | 5/25/2008 | Paul |
Q: I just bought an astra mk3 diesel estate 2nd hand. Its an L reg. I tried wiring up a car stereo & it ...
A: I don't have wiring diagrams to hand but, you should check all the wires in the stereo hole and make ...
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| audi a3 1.6l 1998 starter motor | 5/24/2008 | Paul |
Q: it has only happened today. i turned the lights on to check the battery . is ok but when i turn ...
A: There are three things which could be the cause of your woes. Battery, Alternator or starter. Will ...
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| ford fiesta 2004 3 dr | 5/24/2008 | Paul |
Q: when i pull the lever the fold the passenger seat nothing happens. how would i take out the seat or ...
A: Hey there, the seat has a latch which attaches to a cable and this can slip off or break. Strip off ...
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| ford fiesta 2004 3 dr | 5/24/2008 | Paul |
Q: when i pull the lever the fold the passenger seat nothing happens. how would i take out the seat or ...
A: Hey thee, slide the seat forward and remove the two bolts holding it down ( 2xT40 torx head bolts in ...
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| Vauxhall Astra 1.7 DTD flattening battery | 5/24/2008 | Paul |
Q: 6 volts out of the generator at 3,500 revs. My local mechanic says this should be enough. What do ...
A: in my experience, 13,5v is NOT enough to charge a battery. Take a volt meter and measure any car you ...
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| Astra MK3 electrical problem | 5/23/2008 | Paul |
Q: I just bought an astra mk3 diesel estate 2nd hand. Its an L reg. I tried wiring up a car stereo & it ...
A: it seems to me that during the stereo installation, the ignition live was shorted and although you ...
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| petrol smell | 5/22/2008 | Paul |
Q: 8 16v and theres a strong smell of petrol when i poen the window i have looked every where but ...
A: are there any lights on on the dash? You cannot alter the mixture because the ECU controls the ...
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| jammed boot lock rolls royce silver shadow II | 5/22/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I cannot open the locked boot. A locksmith says the lock mechanism is Ok. he says it is the lever in ...
A: The answer is to kneel down behind the boot, if you have thick gloves it is better, but using both ...
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| 1999 Range Rover 4.0 P38 with open door signal and more | 5/22/2008 | Paul |
Q: I just bought the above mentioned Range Rover that seemed fine when I first looked at it but when ...
A: although it is possible, it is highly improbable (unless you have an auto electrician re-connect an ...
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| rover 45 | 5/21/2008 | Paul |
Q: i have a rover 45 2.0 turbo diesel 2004 ,in 4th and 5th gear when you put your foot flat on the ...
A: my first guess is a hole in the boost hose. When the turbo builds up pressure it blows out the hole ...
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| Vauxhall Corsa 2000 1.4i battery clamp | 5/20/2008 | Paul |
Q: I recently had my battery replaced and the new battery is smaller than the old one and I've been ...
A: I don't think the loose battery will cause any damage as long as it isn't touching the bonnet/hood, ...
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| 2000 S TYPE 4.0 OVERHEATING | 5/20/2008 | William Brady |
Q: RECENTLY THIS CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT ALMOST INSTANTLY AND THEN SLOWLY GO BACK DOWN. THE THERMOSTAT ...
A: Is the car actually getting hot? See if you can get thermometer and see how hot the top hose gets. ...
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| Misfire on 1997 Jag XJ6 | 5/20/2008 | Paul |
Q: I am recieving codes P1138, P0300, and P1313. The vehicle runs OK but I get a misfire going up hill ...
A: I appreciate it. The noise you hear is a broken up monolith, DO NOT CHANGE THE CAT UNTIL YOU HAVE ...
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| Fiat Punto 52Reg | 5/20/2008 | Paul |
Q: I bought a car March last year. Mainly because it was a steal, the previous owner kept it in perfect ...
A: I know that your first car is like your first love so I am sure we can restore her to her former ...
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| 1991 VW transporter rear light | 5/19/2008 | Paul |
Q: Paul, i have just bough a 1991 VW transporter that has been converted into a camper van. Now this ...
A: a little out of my depth here but I will give it a shot. Are there any screws on the lamp lens or on ...
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| Misfire on 1997 Jag XJ6 | 5/19/2008 | Paul |
Q: I am recieving codes P1138, P0300, and P1313. The vehicle runs OK but I get a misfire going up hill ...
A: I have looked up your codes and they are; P1313 Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault - Bank 1. P1138 ...
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| Vauxhall Astra Timing Settings | 5/17/2008 | Paul |
Q: I am trying to find the settings for the timing for a vauxhall astra 1.4 1994 L reg as I think it is ...
A: Does the car idle properly? When you accelerate slowly does it eventually pick up? Idle the car and ...
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| Vauxhall Astra Timing Settings | 5/16/2008 | Paul |
Q: I am trying to find the settings for the timing for a vauxhall astra 1.4 1994 L reg as I think it is ...
A: as far as I am aware there are no settings for your car because the fueling and ignition are ...
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| Astra 1.6 1998 | 5/16/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have the famous 'mayonnaise' under the oil cap. I have heard this may be the head gasket (very ...
A: the mayonnaise under the cap is indicative of moisture in the oil, however there are many symptoms ...
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| Vauxhall Combo 1997, cambelt repair | 5/15/2008 | Paul |
Q: i really need a diagram of fitting a cambelt into a vauxhall combo merit van 1.7, 1997, can you help ...
A: all the information you would need to do this (including tourque wrench settings) can be found in ...
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| peugeot 405 petrol | 5/15/2008 | Paul |
Q: Can i bypass the immobiliser on my peugeot 405 petrol? year 1995
A: as far as I know there is no simple way of bypassing the immobiliser as it immobilises 3 main ...
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| hi paul | 5/15/2008 | Paul |
Q: i have a opel astra 1.7dti. now when i washed the engine because a little oil was on the engine a ...
A: if the throttle is electronic, the damage would be in the actuator (black box bolted to the side of ...
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| Citreon AX with mind of its own! | 5/13/2008 | Paul |
Q: if i have to stop it carries on revving wildly until i kill the engine, when i try to start it again ...
A: It appears you may have a rather large intermittent vacuum leak ( engine is drawing air in through a ...
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| Rolls Royce Brakes Jammed | 5/13/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I live in Malaysia and have 3 Rolls Royces (corniche, and 2 silver shadows). My problem is that 2 of ...
A: What years are the cars, give serial no's, What you are describing is unusual and the most likely ...
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| hi paul | 5/13/2008 | Paul |
Q: i have a opel astra 1.7dti. now when i washed the engine because a little oil was on the engine a ...
A: What year Astra? the newer ones have an electronic throttle and you may have damaged it, on the ...
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| Astra TD 1.7 | 5/12/2008 | Paul |
Q: 7 GM - and the battery seems to keep going flat if the car is left for any length of time. I have ...
A: if the alternator output is only 13v then take it back to the junkyard and demand a replacement, as ...
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| Astra TD 1.7 | 5/12/2008 | Paul |
Q: 7 GM - and the battery seems to keep going flat if the car is left for any length of time. I have ...
A: Have you looked in the boot/trunk after the lid is shut, as I have known the light to stay on and ...
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| My Mg 1975 Midget Wont turn over | 5/10/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Last week My midget (that I have owned for a little under a month ) was turned off by me and then ...
A: First, when you roll start it put it in 2nd or 3rd gear going downhill as in 1st you will be going ...
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| mgb stalls out | 5/10/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Greetings William! I have a problem that my '74 MGB U.S. model will on occasion stall for no ...
A: Well you seem to have done everything! It does though sound like a fuel problem, I would tend to ...
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| Front panels | 5/10/2008 | Paul |
Q: ! I have recently bought a 1990 xj6 and there are a couple of things wrong I would like to put ...
A: Okay Martyn, I am not too sure how to do this but I do know on later models the wheel arch liner is ...
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| Jaguar intermittent starting problems | 5/8/2008 | Paul |
Q: I Have a 2004 Jaguar x type diesel, which every now and then refuses to start. It will click when ...
A: the smart money is on a loose or dirty battery connection or earth strap. To test for this you need ...
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| Vauxhall Corsa Window Wipers ? | 5/7/2008 | Paul |
Q: just concerned, cars are not really my thing !! - but when I pull forward the window wiper lever to ...
A: first of all ,when you pull the lever do you hear a buzzing noise (the pump running) if so then the ...
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| vectra door lock | 5/7/2008 | Paul |
Q: I have a 97 2.0l CD vectra estate.All the door locks work on cental locking and individually except ...
A: I had a '98 vectra myself and for some reason the passenger door lock always stick. You are correct ...
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| Renault clio | 5/6/2008 | Paul |
Q: My clio 1.2 16valve 2001 reg has two problems, one is that 2/3 times a week the light in the dash ...
A: The most common problem I have come across with the Renaults is the coil packs becoming faulty (in ...
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| astra rear brake sticking | 5/1/2008 | Paul |
Q: ive got astra disk brakes all around my calpar sticking ive bleed the brakes but its still doing the ...
A: if it only catches in one place then it is more likely the disc, take the disc off and check that ...
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