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I've been told by a mechanic friend that a new radiator fan with motor for a 2.0 ltr rover 75 CDT will cost around £350 plus fitting .... Is this reasonable ? .... or is he 'avin a larf ?

I'm back in business: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyJU7Fso4-U :D -- Carl ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1982 Rover 3500 SE - the noisy old beast 1995 Peugeot 106 XSi 1.6 - the chav-mobile

Hi there, An eBay item: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150245570176&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005 ATB

I've just bought myself a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, 1.4 Chequers version. I seem to be having problems with the key/ignition/electronics, and would appreciate some advice. When I unlock the door (no problem), get in the car and put the key in the ignition it won't immediately turn. I fiddle about for perhaps half a minute before it finally does. On other occasions a similar thing happens when I...

Anyone know how much work is involved, & what costs I'm looking at for replacement. Wife's just had the AA tow her to a citroen garage because the engine was vibrating badly, AA man diagnosed the engine mount. I assume it's the lower mount, as this is very common on picasso's. Just wanted an idea of cost so I don't get ripped off, I know I'll be paying more for main dealer...

Hi, i have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 16v Ghia Auto. Ive been having a problem with an oil leak which has now been diagnosed as the sump gasket wearing away. I have purchased the gasket and was wondering if it is an easy enough job to attempt or whether to get a pro on it ?? any feedback would be graetly appreciated. thanks andy

Hiya, I have a 1998 1.6 CL Golf MkIII that has a strange occasional cutting out fault that's got me stumped. Engine is an AFT. The engine will occasionally just cut out on me, just dies, no stuttering, no warming, just stops. First thing I see is the rev counter drop to zero. Then I realise the power steering's got heavy and I'm coasting :-( I can't remember the state of the ignition...

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I've been given the task of changing the air filter on my Mum's Ka (1300cc Kent type engine). As she lives 100 miles away, I am curious if its a quick job to change and would appreciate a heads up from those that know. Hopefully its like my Sierra which just has four posi bolts and spring clips, but hey, the Ka is a modern car and I am not confident it will be that simple. Regards Graham

In Morayshire, northern Scotland. 1973 registered, 1972 manufactured. Original 3.0 V8, sweet as a nut with no issues - 45psi running (hot) and 3/8 on temp gauge. Mimosa yellow. Manual overdrive. 11 months MOT, free tax (registered as Historic Vehicle with heritage cert to prove). Mechanically excellent, all bushes/ball joints/brakes recently replaced.

Saw this at the "beach" today... www.cordeaux.net/ford.jpg Just needs Small block V8.. Make a nice little sleeper! The rear tyres may need to go up a size though...

Saw this at the "beach" today... www.cordeaux.net/ford.jpg Just needs Small block V8.. Make a nice little sleeper! The rear tyres may need to go up a size though...

by SteveH, age 34. http://www.italiancar.co.uk/Wales_May08/Wales.html Scorchingly hot today, especially without aircon, but we did over 200 miles and got out into some really out of the way places. -- SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark

I *want* one of these, badly. Nauseously. Enough to consider flogging both the Rangies, the Tatra, and my toy 106. Not spectacularly Überfast, but /niiiiiice/ to drive. Really nice. Really rather nice indeed. This one is an 05 plate, black, facelift one with all the toys. Facelift job and I'm rather bloody taken by it. The soundtrack is fabulous, the steering is fabulous, the handling is...

Well, I have just bought an already converted Jaguar XJ8 3.2 privately. The car runs brilliantly and is a wonderful ride but there is a strong smell of fuel (which I presume is gas) in the boot all the time where the tank is. When the car is left overnight this smell is also in the passenger cabin. When driving the car with windows closed and aircon on you can't smell anything but if you...

www.jpgimage.co.uk/full.php?image=1032 Not something you see every day eh! .

photos-- http://japancarexport.at.infoseek.co.jp/1985%20AE86%20levin%20mds-1.jpg http://japancarexport.at.infoseek.co.jp/1985%20AE86%20levin%20mds-3.jpg 1985 toyota trueno MT heavily modified from engine to LSD, 2 seaters front only, no rear seats--the original color red, roll cage. Not cheap

Had the first one for ages the other day - which scrapped the tyre as it was just above the shoulder on the side wall. No idea what caused it as it was on the inside of the tyre. It went down very rapidly. The tyres were all near new too. I'd bought them mail order and got five - but not used the 5th one as the spare is perfect. So took the wheel and the new tyre to my local place for...

I just went to brush my teeth. The bathroom sink is covered in **** stains...

off to florida tomz so i'll catch up on the abuse and non mod posts oh and the fecking spam when i get back on the 24th may! i'm off to see sand, sea, babes and V8's :)

First hot day of the year and surprise surprise, the aircon doesn't work. Anybody here worked on one of these? It's a 98 S plate with the 1.8 engine. I've traced it as far as the compressor solenoid / clutch / whatever isn't getting any power when the A/C is turned on. The light comes on on the dash, but the wire going to the compressor is dead (checked with a test lamp and voltmeter). All...

TR7 v8 convertible, metallic green, tan leather, black hood. Looks in nice nick, even quite close up. "Runs well, but needs some work, hence £1300 ono" Three good reasons. That's all I ask...

Just wondered what people consider is the purpose of these. Are they for intake noise reduction or for pulse tuning? Or both?

I can't wait, I've been waiting to try one of these for a while. -- Pete M - OMF#9 Range Rover V8 Turbo Range Rover 4.6 HSE "Professional Petrolhead"

The alarm on the aero is playing up. I think it is the replacement fob that is buggered. The fob is a Tech-tronics replacement. I found the receipt for it in the owners wallet. This morning, went to unlock the car and the central locking wouldn't fire and the alarm wouldn't unset even the fob light seemed bright as ever, so I walked to Maplin got a couple of spare batteries, stuck one in and...

Hi, The seat belt is not going in properly and has a habit of comming undone. Obviously it needs the replacing. The seat belt stalk has some pre-tensioner affair associated with it. My Haynes manual says that only vauxhall mechanics can touch this device without facing certain death. However it looks to me that you can just put the red clip in and unbolt the thing. Is there anything more to...

Do the oil additives stop oil leaks ? not the ones that thicken the oil. but the one that are supposed to 'swell' the seals ? if so , any ideas on a 'good' one ? tnx - G ..

Friend of mine's Honda CV-R 2.2 diesel has just blown up and need a new engine - it's just outside warranty. Only done 34,000 miles. Friend reports: 'Garage tells me there was a fault in the oil pump, which meant oil wasn't circulating properly, which meant the engine seized and in the process the head gasket (?) and pistons have been damaged and to replace all the individual parts would be more...

Hi chaps, I recently bought a 306TD for SWMBO. It's a '97, but in decent nick, 2 prev owners and 81k miles. Anyway, it looks likely that it's going to be the family runaround, with me doing a good chunk of the driving, so I'm thinking of things to give it a bit more poke. I previously had a 405 with the same lump, and had that fettled by a company down in Leics somewhere - it made it quite...

My wife has just bought a 1972 Beetle in 'as new' condition. One owner from new and garaged it's whole life this 35 year old car has done just 38k miles. She'd like to get some music but as the interior is so perfect doesn't want to drill any holes so we're looking for some sort of mp3 player/dock/amp/speaker combo that could be sited under the front seat (say) (ideally with a remote...

Caecilius gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: A bit OT for this group I know, but as you're such a helpful bunch I thought I'd ask anyway... I've not bought car spare parts other than consumables for about twenty years now, but I recently bought a small car for my niece at auction, and am now looking for the various bits and peices to get it into good running...

Apart from a Merc or Chrysler 300C, what other cars have a big front grill, like a Rolls/Bentley? Thanks

Has anyone access to Glass's guide on here? A friend is selling his A3 and is pricing at £15k. Not sure if that is slightly too optimistic. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 T FSI S-Line Quattro 2005 - 37k miles - FSH - Dolphin Grey Metallic - 6 speed Quattro Permanent Four Wheel Drive - Half Leather/Speed Cloth Upholstery - Black Roof Lining

Hi there. I have an 05 plate Touran (2.0 Tdi Sport). I have noticed, particularly on long journeys, there appears to be less and less air over time coming out of the vents. It gets to a point where I have switched it out of "Auto" mode and set the fan to FULL speed and both temps to 16 Degrees withour any significant air flow dispite hearing the fan behind the dash trying to blow the air...

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Hi, Ka.... Last year had an MOT advisory that the front upper shock absorbers (both sides) have slightly worn bushes. When I grab the top of the strut inside the engine bay I can't make either of them move and the topmost bush looks fine. Is this anything to worry about? Got next MoT coming up and if it fails on that I'm in trouble apparently (other half's car) :) Apparently she was told it...

In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my bumper. I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far with high build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed a few niggles and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some more high build primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is nescearry ? Tommorow I will put the...

I have a year 2000 Astra 1.6 16v Club, just over 81,000 miles on the clock. Noticed tonight that my a/c wasn't working, i.e. the airflow through the vents didn't get cool. It was the first time I'd used the a/c for a few weeks. Checking things back at home, I noticed that when I switch the a/c on the compressor appears to run for only about 10 seconds and then cuts out. In fact I'm not...

Drove a 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S yesterday. Not as quick as you'd think off the mark (might be something to do with the fact I'm used to the performance big bikes put out)... but ever so smooth and feels really well built. Once you're in the upper gears though... I can see why people lose their licences with one of these. :-D I want one... badly. :-)

197 Cup - Grip. Internal organ shifting amounts of grip. More grip than anything ever. Awesome sound, 100-0 in just sub 4 seconds - the brakes were epic (big Brembos all round). Great engine that just begged to be ****ted. Good gearbox. Didn't check for cup holders, dash in the Cup isn't soft touch like the full fat - didn't care. Corsa VXR - less grip, but still loads of it, slightly...

I have an Accord Tourer 2.2 ictdi, had the car for about 7 months now, a few weeks ago the heater coil display light came on whilst driving under acceleration, the car went into "limp mode" after a minute or so of steady away driving it went off. A friend who is an RAC patrolman plugged into his diagnostic computer and the fault was a camshaft position sensor fault, we renewed the sensor...

What would you buy if that was all you had to spend on a car? I'm thinking maybe a Ford Focus or old Nissan Primera.

Hi mate, I was just browsing air compressors out of curisity and found http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_5174.htm just wondering what you think and if it would conformtable power spray guns and mini ones ? Couldn't see the cfm rating though. Don't worry not shelling out on one, still sticking with aerosoles for this project just wondering.

The clutch on our Multipla gets very crunchy after prolonged use and gets to the point where driving becomes a real pain in the arse. The clutch itself is approx 1yr old and the slave cylinder was changed just prior so I wonder if the master cylinder needs changing. That said I wonder if the fluid needs changing as there is *very* jerky feedback from the brakes in the wet and if I understand...

I'm pretty sure that I've seen somebody in this NG mention about getting custom springs made, so does anybody have any suggestions? thanks moray

A few short months ago the prospect of diesel fuel breaking through the £1.00 a litre barrier appeared to be unlikely, but with it now costing over £1.20 a liter that's nudging £5.50 a gallon, this got me wondering just how much it would have to reach before people on this newsgroup reached a point where they would be seriously thinking about giving up their car? .. My own threshold would be...

My friend Steve felt the clutch on his 2000 Golf Mk IV PD Diesel (6 speed) slip the other day - and because he is taking the car on holiday on the continent in a couple of weeks, he started looking at prices for a replacement clutch. Because it may make sense getting the Dual Mass flywheel thingy done at the same time, the cheapest quotes he could find were from about 700-1000 UKP, not great news...

I have owned larger cars, for a long time like the Omega, Scorpio, Volvo S60 and this sort of size. However I need to retire early as I am suffering health issues and will no longer need a car of this size and I will not be going very far. My use will be only as a local runabout - supermarket, friends within 5/6 miles, only a few thousand miles each year and not in the slightest worried...

Need advice on pre owned XK8 Jag We have never owned a Jag. We live in the SF Bay Area, CA We are thinking of buying a pre owned XK8 Convertible. Model year 1998 to 2003. The prices seems to range from $18,000 to $30,000. We are not sure which model year we will end up with... it will depend on the deal we get.

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