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    Burnerman replied to the thread Car ticking/clicking/flapping running noise.
    Check the aluminium shields that cover the upper side of the exhaust system.......notorious for coming loose and rattling! John :)
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    Burnerman replied to the thread Sump plug very tight......
    That will be the 13mm hex with flange, including a Dowty washer I expect? Always use a full hexagon socket with these! John :)
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    Burnerman replied to the thread Sump plug very tight......
    What vehicle do you have.......hopefully with a hexagon plug rather than Torx :mad: John :)
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    Burnerman replied to the thread 1/2" Socket set.
    I've been using an un named brand from Screwfix for over 20 years now and never had an issue - they've had some serious grief too. Any...
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    Burnerman reacted to norseman's post in the thread vacuum with Thanks Thanks.
    RR's went 'electronic' in the dizzy department in the early 'eighties, but thank you for your contribution John. nb. yes it was...
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    Burnerman reacted to norseman's post in the thread vacuum with Thanks Thanks.
    Many thanks to you all for the replies, sometimes a seemingly silly question isn't .. I've shortened the hose to a length I think will...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread vacuum.
    Scratching what's left of the brain cell...... Would that be the Lucas 35D distributor originally? Just wondering if you've considered...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread vacuum.
    I really wouldn't worry about it - the vacuum isn't enough to collapse the silicone hose so just trim it to a suitable length. John :)
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    Burnerman replied to the thread 2013 Elanrta Brake Problem..
    Unfortunately the warning lamps are unlikely to extinguish themselves, you'll need to visit a garage or buy your own plug in...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread Shock absorber, T-Roc.
    A very popular make, I'd use them without any thought. Of course, Spax, Koni, Bilstein etc are also good. I'd probably go for gas struts...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread 2013 Elanrta Brake Problem..
    I think this sounds like an ABS pump failure - but the noise you hear will be coming from the pump itself, not the wheels. However, in...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread 2013 Elanrta Brake Problem..
    Wondering if this vehicle has a single piston caliper, or two or even four? Notoriously difficult to check that all pistons are...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread Enamel for alloy wheel?.
    I'm not really sure what's going on here, but ambient temperature plays a big part in tyre pressure readings, as does the two quid...
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    Burnerman replied to the thread Tyres will fail MOT.
    Approaching my Yaris Cross (flat 12v battery)...... Using the key plipper there's no response to anything - it won't unlock, the...
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    Burnerman reacted to Vicario's post in the thread Tyres will fail MOT with Thanks Thanks.
    Yes, I keep my NOCO jump pack in the car, not the boot for obvious reasons. I really do recommend the Optimate solar panel which I plug...
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