Recent content by doctorwhen

No - the rubber pipe is pretty thin and I wouldn't want to try that. Someone suggested using a jetwash to fire water "up the wrong way", which I might try. I think, though, that compressed air (say, from a forecourt tyre inflator) might be a better option if I do have a leak... I don't...

I have tried blowers on full both heated and unheated. Heated seems to move it fractionally quicker. I've also checked the "recycle" button is not switched in - so it's definitely "fresh" air that's coming in... just seems to be pulling in all the moisture, too. If the blower is not on &...

Get it checked professionaly! I ran over a pothole (which was filled with water, and looked like an innocent puddle) and the impact bent the suspension arm. No amount of tracking could correct the problem and I needed new arm, shock and spring. I tried billing the council, but got nowhere...

I recently had my cambelt changed, when I needed some other work doing - it's a major engine-lifty job on my car, so anything that reduces labour costs is good in my book! Cambelts, like anything else suffer from wear. It's only a bit of posh rubber that spends it's time zipping round at...

Time to "un-lurk" and seek the advice of the board instead of passively reading! I have a problem with windscreen mist on my '96 Astra Estate (1600 petrol). I've merely "dealt with it" since I bought the car a couple of years ago, but driving down the M40 and suddenly going from clear screen...