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04 Accord windscreen washer alignment by
Kostas Kavoussanakis
The left washer was intermittently blocked since I bought it used a
month ago. Looks like I have unblocked it, but both washers now aim
too high, sprinkling the roof and rear window.
Is there a way to align these? I saw that one can turn them with a
screwdriver, but this seemed to only affect which way the dual sprays
go with respect to each other.
Thanks for any pointers,
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Car maintenance on public road law by
Peter smith
I was wondering if there is a law against working on your car on a
public road outside your home. I recall reading something recently I
think from doki having trouble with the council while doing some work on
his car.
I was just wondering if there is a specific law which states whats
acceptable and whats not on a public road.
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October 7th 09 12:22 AM
by No
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How easy is it to change battery in Burglar Alarm on Astra 1.6I W reg by
gray
My factory fitted alarm keeps going off randomly. This happened 3
years ago, and was told its the battery in the alarm.
I got it changed by a garage, which cured the problem.
But how easy is it to change battery in Burglar Alarm and were is it
???
Better still any ideas how to bypass the alarm, so I can keep my dog
in there with the doors locked.
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Rover 200 Clutch by
[email protected]
Hi all,
My wifes Rover 200 clutch is slipping badly - to the point that we can
constantly smell it burning. So, in true British spirit, I plan to
change it tomorrow .... outside ... now that the weather is turning
cold.
The car is a 1.6. 99 bubble shape and the question really is .... are
there any complications in the change? I have read the manual and it
all looks pretty straightforward, but...
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Rattle in an Omega by
Tim Walters[_3_]
I have a Vauxhall Omega (2003 registration). It's just had an MOT (and
needed 600 quidsworth of work to pass the test).
The following problem has recently developed. When I pull up at a traffic
light and leave the car in gear, there's a rattle. If I put it in neutral,
the rattle goes away.
What could this be?
Thanks for your help.
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Lidl battery charger by
Bill[_3_]
I see that on 12/10/09 Lidl are having a car stuff day, including their good
smart battery charger. The price has jumped up to £15 from the £9.99 I paid
for mine last year.
Bill
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Demoving dirty engine oil from clothes by
Tim Downie
A lost cause or worth a shot?
I went a bit mad last weekend and changed the oil in my lawnmower.
Unfortunately, I didn't realise just how far hot oil could splash and
managed to spatter my craghopper trousers with old oil. Conventional
washing hasn't shifted the oily marks.
Any suggestions or should I just bin them? I haven't tried drycleaning
(yet) as I'm concerned I could be just wasting...
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Scratches ... by
Tony \(UncleFista\)
+ACI-Ttoommy+ACI- +ADw-GIN+AEA-retardloonyl.co.uk+AD4- wrote in message
news:7itjc8F32k832U1+AEA-mid.individual.net...
+AD4- I SAID CHECK YOUR LOCAL RR DEALERs WEB PAGE (YOU KNOW THE ONESs THAT IN
+AD4- BASINGSTOKE ) - NOT ONLY DOES IT HAVE A +ACI-2010+ACI- RR IT HAS THE MODEL YOU
+AD4- KEEP SAYING DOES NOT EXIST - OR WILL YOU SNIP THIS AS WELL AS YOU DON'T
+AD4- LIKE THE TRUTH?
+ACI-I...
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new temp sensor problems by
Dubber
I bought a new coolant temp sensor as my old one failed to even show any
temperature reading. I bought a new one from Eurocar parts and it started
showing a reading, but would was 2 bars away from 90 which I understand is
the optimal temperature.
So I bought a genuine one from VW fitted it and it shows 80 degress roughly.
No matter how long I drive it stays at 80, is this normal or is...
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October 4th 09 04:59 PM
by Dubber
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Tax Buying on 24 hr policy by
51[_2_]
Hi.
Do all post offices sell tax disks if you show them
a 24 hour thrid party insurance policy?
Thanks.
Arthur
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2001 Focus 1.6 Zetec-S engine HT Leads by
Morse
I'm going to replace the HT leads soon on my Focus. Is it wise to stick with
genuine Ford or are the Pumaspeed Blues a good alternative?
http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/showdetails.php?id=471
Thanks,
Morse
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Halfords ratchet spanner heads up by
Peter smith
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_229913_langId_-1_categoryId_165572
Was at £79.99 now £40 so 50% I thought they could come in handy, but was
put off with the 80 quid price tag at £40 worth a punt. Thought i'd
share my my find you :)
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October 3rd 09 10:26 AM
by Doki
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Daughter's Ka ... by
Arfa Daily
Bog standard model. S plate. Do water pumps ever fail on these, and if so,
what noise do they make?
Bit of background. Fairly suddenly - like in seemed quiet one day,
noticeable the next - a 'graunching' noise started at the far left side of
the engine, as you look into the bonnet. Sounds rotational rather than
reciprocating. Present at idle, also audible when driving. Not a 'heavy'
sound,...
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mechanics gloves by
Mrcheerful
For many years I have used latex or nitrile gloves for most work, I tried
snap on mechanics gloves which are thin leather and although great at first
they quickly got holed or soaked. But now I think I have found the answer
for heavier work without losing too much feel.
In Costco they have started to sell boxes of gloves called 'contour avenger'
they are a sort of knitted nylon with a thin...
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Off to France... by
newshound
Any advice on stick-on beam deflectors? Never used these before
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Sharan 2006 Front Pad Warnibg light by
Tim[_8_]
First question does the "check brake pads" message on the "computer
screen"mean front pads or all pads? No other light is on viz in main
speedo area and is not shown all the time.
I have had one wheel off and nearly the pads out (seems like a fair
bit of lining still to go and no warning wire exposed yet) but was
stumped by the wire connection from the pad to the connector behind
the calliper....
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Cost of tracking by
Peter smith
I had a bit of an accident on the weekend, the wishbone was damaged and
the steering rack rod, and the ends and drop links, according to the
garage who looked at it, friend of the family.
I spent today replacing the parts, all done except I haven't got the
wishbone in as I was having trouble aligning it and the daylight had
disappeared and work working with a torce, so called it a day....
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Ebay tyres ? by
Peter smith
I saw these tyres on ebay 170378384611 item number.
Feedback looks good, adverts are all the same. Although being a snotty
tart would I trust someone who spells kost with a K with a safety item
though.
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Further adventures of a Megane by
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
Son bought a Megane Scenic a while back. Serves him right, but he keeps
bothering me about the bloody thing like I recommended it!
Anyway, at some point someone chopped all the wires off wot go to the
original radio and allegedly this has stopped the interior lights, electric
mirrors and clock working, according to the previous owner. Son took the car
to Halfords today for to get the wires...
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