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cam belt change ?

when should I change the belt on a 1.8 ford focus zetec estate

ford fiesta zetec 1999 - heater

Help! I put the heater on full blast after a terrible thunderstorm the other week and it's stuck! Fan working but only output is hot! Heater switch seems broken. Even when turned off still sends heat...

stourfc

footy question

In footballing terms, what is a 'Hot leg'?

redken

starter motor issue

my battery , starter motor, and alternater have all been replaced. the starter motor is still occasionally failing to start the car. when i turn the key the starter motor turns with a fast whirling...

grahamlong

Fiesta MK4 exhaust repair options ???

Hi AB'ers Big Bri & co...Is it worth patching a small hole at the rear of centre box exhaust on a MK4 Fiesta, it is worth replacing the centre box yourself - buying a 'motor factors' one ? OR much...

crafty32

where is the fuse for the fan on a ford mondeo 1996/97 auto

where can you find the fuse for the fan on a 19996/97 ford mondeo auto and what amp is it thanx

kudlyk

Please help i put diesel in my petrol car!

My car is an X reg peugeot 206. I ran out of petrol. then put about ?4 of diesel in it by accident. i then put ?10 worth of petrol in it to try and dillute it and start the car. but it didn't work at...

Panic Button

Cold start device for fuel injection

I know how a choke works on a carburettor. What sort of cold start mechanism is there for a petrol injection car? I have a P reg Astra, and often I have a moment of loss of power or stalling. Only...

whas like us

door open light on dashboard

the light on my dashboard with the open door symbol stays on permenantly.ROVER620I ,ANY IDEAS?

benjy223366

peugeot 106 clutch

i have recently purchased a 106 gti since buying the car the clutch has gone really stiff, can this be adjusted? do i need a new clutch? what could be causing this? any advice gratefully recieved,...

sparkysteve

why has my peugeot 206 lost its power

my peugoet 206 turbo diesel has suddenly lost all its power it starts ok and runs ok just no power when i put my foot down can anybody throw any ideas .could it be the turbo that has packed up ? how...

Travelingcat

Astra 2002 1.8 16v

Can anyone tell me what size torx (if it is a torx) is needed to undo the retaing bolts on the front Disc Brake caliper.

brianthesnai

Renault Clio

Where is the dip stick on a 1.4 16v Alize, x reg?

CYM 1

1996 corsa

yesterday i was driving down the road n went to turn right and i turned the steering wheel but my wheels wudnt go the same way it took a few seconds before the wheels eventually went the way i was...

grahamlong

Ford Focus high quality oil filter?

Just upgrading to fully synth oil where can I get up an uprated quality oil filter - and how much will it cost? ebay ? or will the standard one (halfords) do than ks good Ab'ers GL.

feellinold

citreon zx heater matrix

How difficult a job is replacing the matrix, can't afford garage, any pointers and advice, much appreciated, thnx?

mackab24

wheel bearings

hi all ive got a vauxhall astra 1.6 t reg. i was wondering if you could tell me how i go about checking my wheel bearings please? thanks

Wee Blondie

Vauxhall Astra 2002

On a Vauxhall Astra what does the warning sign under the speedo mean - a car with a spanner showing in the middle? I do not have a handbook for the car so I am at a loss as to what it means

twazerk

Estate Cars

Why DO we call them Estate cars?

welshgirly

Corsa 1.2 comfort cam belt change

I'm considering buying a Corsa 1.2 comfort 2001 which has 87k on the clock but has not had it's cam belt changed. Should I get it changed? (Also how do I know if it's got a cam belt or a chain?)

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