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have looked under seat looks like a different tank, so tank out then thanks.

I have given it thought and make you right, many thanks.

Hi I have a 1966 1.8 escort hatchback with a broken fuel pump. To save taking the tank out I have heard you can cut a hole out of the floor under rear seat and wondered the best way to do this in approx. the right position. Looked on you tube but doesn't give right position I.E.size etc. Any...

Many thanks. Spot on.

Many thanks. Spot on!

Many thanks. Spot on.

Hi have a Siemens washer/dryer model no. WD61392 GB/13 Tried to source carbon brushes, the only way I can get these is to buy a motor end piece with brushes in situ approx.£85.00. I am very hands-on and enjoy a challenge wondered if there were alternative brushes I could buy and adapt to fit...

Hi I have tested ECT in hot water with a thermometer all OK according to manual. across the two pins would that still be in parallel ? thanks.

Hi the above mentioned car suffers from over fuelling in cold weather. Have read that if you wire a 47K ohm resistor in parallel with the ECT it tells the ECU it needs less fuel. Does anyone Know how to do this and exactly what type of resistor to buy.many thanks.

Hi does anyone know of a white gloss paint that does not start to go yellow after a very short time. The last lot I used was on a small room, this time it will be on hall stairs and landing. Dont like water based paints as they dont seem to be so hard wearing. Any ideas please thanks.

Because I tried for over a week and was told by many sources they are not made any more.

Hi have just bought a new battery and round post adapters but cant seem to fit the auxillery fuse box for front screen on + terminal. Have tried cutting down bracket still no luck,wondered if there was an special fitting on the market to overcome this many thanks.

Had the same problem with two of these. Fixed it on both by twisting and taking it out putting a smear of vasaline on the prongs that lift when button is pushed. Best put on with a match stick.

Hi what is the best way to connect sections of a condensate flue, Ive read with water with silicon grease or just dry. I would think silicon grease was best as the flue must grow and shrink with temperature change. Also would grease help to protect the seals ? Many thanks

Hi I have an ideal icos HE 24 boiler fitted with a horizontat flue. On a routine check have found that the blue condesate O rings in the flue have started to perish and need replacing. I wondered if any one could tell me where to source these, or the part number many thanks.