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Maybe it's just me,but I look at a lot of posts on here about parts and prices,and whilst I understand that not every one has deep pockets and it's as well to be aware of prices in general,I would not go anywhere for a job on my car based on price alone.You must know who's doing the job and their ca...

I did mine,and didn't have to move the front panel,slow and steady.

I holidayed there 30 years ago,and revisited 2 years ago.Unlike theredfox,I found the changes immense,all the buildings at the head of the loch are new to me,and then,there used to be cod in the loch.We would fish from the south side of the loch and catch loads,try it now.

Done the job,ffs what a ballache just for a cable,if there is any redeeming factor,my window now goes all the way down with one touch,whereas I had to hold the button before.If it happens on any of the other doors,tough they won't be getting done!!!

Those seats are so nice

I have a sport estate chopper,no heated seats and 108k when I bought it.No inherent faults so far,135k now.I changed the gearbox oil so I knew what was in it,and best engine oil every 5k with filters which are vw.I did put a clutch and flywheel in as well,but I knew that at time of sale,it is remapp...

It's the front Chris,thanks for the link dwhittin,I'll be doing it in the morning.It's a lot of work for that poxy little hook coming off the cable,still,compared to that lad with the head problem,it's a doddle

The cable on my door inner handle has snapped.I've got a new one,but am pondering how the metal plate under the door card comes off.All the 10mm bolts are off,so can anyone guide me from there?Ta lads.Rod. :

On my last estate,I had a koni -40mm kit,shocks and springs,no noticable tyre wear on the inside

Not wanting to embarass any one,but I am very impressed with Karls' knowledge and willingness to help.Every site should have one

Flix wrote:It'll be the switch in the latch. Mine was the same, new latch was £22 from main dealer.
Also worth checking rear wash wipe while the panel is off, mine had more water coming in the car than on the screen. Repair kit was about £30.

I'll give that a coat of looking at,many thanks.

Hello chaps.My boot light on my 2002 est has never worked,I assumed the bulb had gone.Anyway,I thought I would replace it with an led.Bought one,doesn't work :0 I've tested the circuit and it's ok at the terminals,tried the new bulb both ways.I am confident someone will have the answer,thanks lads,R...

All very interesting posts,also the links you provided,Karl.I have n't the space for a spare set so I will be having a serious look at some expensive all rounders,maybe contact 3

Well,I would never argue against practical experience,so maybe it's time for me to have a look at winter tyres .What gives them the advantage,is it compound or tread?or a combination of both.

borderbloke wrote:PS - for the record, I never wrote "fiddlesticks" - it was something rude that this site censored...will know next time!

So you say

I know from my own experience over the years that wet roundabouts are much much slippier than dry.As Karl says,diesel and extra rubber,plus the adverse camber make for a "no loud pedal"situation,ESPECIALLY with cheapo tyres.Incidentally I have never had "winter "tyres in my life,...

Seems about right.I've had a couple and they've been around that,my last was 630.

I mentioned in a post a while ago that I was about to change a tappet,and the general opinion was that the tappets on pd130's are usually ok.Someone,I think it may have been Karl,suggested it may be an oil retention valve.Before I topped up my oil today,the tappet had become noisy,after I topped up,...

I have a 312mm pair of discs with carriers and pads if someone is interested, all for 150 quid... All genuine parts, discs are good with no lip, pads are half way trough and the carriers are in good nick. They fit under 16" alloys and are the best stock brake upgrade on a budget without having...

Thanks lads

If,after a 312mm conversion,you have the same pad contact area,how are the brakes more efficient

Whilst on my regular runs from Manchester to Southampton,my previous 5 speed car was 500revs more at the same speed as my present 6 speed.I drive at around 3000 revs in 6th,which was 3500 ish in the other car.Looking at Karls' figures,I'm a little surprised how close they are,although since having t...

Whilst on my regular runs from Manchester to Southampton,my previous 5 speed car was 500revs more at the same speed as my present 6 speed.I drive at around 3000 revs in 6th,which was 3500 ish in the other car.Looking at Karls' figures,I'm a little surprised how close they are,although since having t...

How'a that for service?

adi91 wrote:Thanks jonnie ur a top man. Might just go for them but doubt very much that my silver sport will look better than ur black wagon. Personally I think its the best colour! Same as my as my old SE. Cheers mate.

Ihave to agree,your wheels do set the car off.