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    Vauxhall Engines, Isuzu or GM?

    I am looking for another car and I am considering another vauxhall diesel. I have an Astra with a GM engine and have been happy with it. There is a car locally I am interested in and it has an Isuzu engine in it.. The seller was raving on about how good the Isuzu engine is. Is he making a...
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    Hyundia Atoz Gearbox conversion

    A pal of mine has a Hyundai Atoz and is replacing his semi auto box with a normal gearbox as his semi auto box has bit the dust. He has bought a replacement box and all the bits to go with it such as clutch pedal box, gear lever etc. He was also given two cables (why two?). Has anyone done...
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    Renault wheel and tyre

    Does anyone know if a renault 5 wheel will fit onto a renault clio? Also does anyone know of a web site which cross references wheel suitability? What I mean to say is which wheels will fit which other car makes?
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    fiesta racing engine speed

    I have a 1996 Ford Fiesta with the 1.3 EFI engine. The problem is this, when changing gear the engine speed does not die down but revs high. after a few seconds the engine will return to idle speed. Any ideas, please.
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    Renault Extra Van Wipers

    I have a Renault Extra van which is based on the Renault 5. I have a problem with the wipers. When I switch off at the stalk the wipers do not return to park position. I am assuming that the wiper relay is faulty but I an not able to find it. Can anyone enlighten me please?
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    Diesel Astra valve timing

    Can anyone help. I had a leaking water pump and removed the timing belt to replace same. I have bought a new belt but cannot fit it as there are no timing marks on the camshaft sprocket (it is not the same as a petrol engine, as I soon found out). I can time the bottom end and fuel pump but I...
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    astra alternator

    hi everyone, I have a 1993 astra diesel and would like to know what the output in amps that my alternator is. The alt that is on is fine but the bearing sounds like it is on its way out. If i buy a replacement what spec do I need to look for? cheers
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    starter problem

    I have an astra diesel(93) and it runs fine except that after a long run when the engine is really hot the starter is sluggish and wont turn the engine over. If I leave the engine to cool down then it starts ok. I am not blowing out smoke and oil and water is fine. Any ideas?
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    double check valve

    Hi everyone. Can someone please tell me what the difference is between a single check valve and a double check valve. What instances would these be fitted?
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    Renault Extra diesel head.

    Does anyone know if the valves on a diesel engine on a 1.9 Renault are recessed. I have the oppertunity of buying a cheap renault extra in vgc. I know it is the same engine as the clio. The cam belt has snapped and I wonder if the valves have hit the pistons?
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    Going Rate for job

    Does anyone know the going rate for replacing a standard syphon in a low level toilet? My pal has just been charged 40 Quid. Is this a good deal? He lives in the merseyside area.
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    Close couple toilet suite

    Can anyone tell me if the inlet and overflow on a close couple cistern is ALWAYS bottom entry?
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    headlights

    Why am I plagued by cars with only one headlight? Someone should remind the police that it is an offence!
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    Zanussi fault code AL7

    Does anybody know what the fault code al7 means on a zanussi dish washer Aquasave AA.
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    Hotpoint Aquarius Ultima tc71

    My sister has a Hotpoint Aquarius Ultima tc71 and when it is drying it blows cold and hot when it feels like. Anyone had this problem?
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    speedfit

    I have used speedfit with copper and have had great success. has anyone connected speedfit to chrome pipe? Does it grip? leak? also can you solder copper to chrome pipe?
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