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    norseman replied to the thread Wet belts.
    Many thanks for that informative post, although I'm not a fan of Ford products I did wonder why such a long standing manufacturer would...
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    norseman reacted to Avocet's post in the thread Wet belts with Like Like.
    No, there's no "scam". The car manufacturers don't like it any more than you do! It's a regulatory penalty under the UK's New UK Car...
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    norseman reacted to Fred Blogs's post in the thread Wet belts with Like Like.
    Whatever effin idiot thought that constructing an engine that used a rubber belt made from oil products and then allowing that belt to...
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    norseman replied to the thread Wet belts.
    Shafted more like.
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    norseman replied to the thread oil types.
    Unforgiveable that such important info. is not in the manual, I've never had a car that doesn't list it, but then & again the newest...
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    norseman reacted to Diver Fred's post in the thread oil types with Like Like.
    Clean oil is always good. But it's more important to change oil frequently on low milage vehicles as high detergent oils absorb and hold...
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    norseman reacted to Mottie's post in the thread Tarting up my Honda 2010 CRV with Like Like.
    Could do with new numberplates - existing ones are unreadable.
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    norseman replied to the thread Car creaking noise at low speeds.
    Many thanks John, my reason for asking is that my old 1998 5 series has an intermittent clonking noise from the front end, when driving...
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    norseman replied to the thread Car creaking noise at low speeds.
    Can I assume that advice goes for any make of car with strut top bearings or specifically related to the OP's model ?
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    norseman reacted to stevie888's post in the thread Over-filled power steering with Like Like.
    I have a turkey baster for jobs like this. All controlled and you can put the excess back in the pot if you've a mind dto.
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    norseman replied to the thread Compressor for tyres.
    I've still got a Dunlop foot pump from the the 'thirties that I inherited from my late father. Brass casing. black frame with the Dunlop...
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    norseman replied to the thread Compressor for tyres.
    With regard to a 12V variant, you can't beat a cordless. I've used them for decades, no trailing a cable around the car & coiling it up...
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    norseman reacted to Mottie's post in the thread Car ticking/clicking/flapping running noise with Like Like.
    Then we can’t help you with only half a story. Every story you start ends up with you buying a two penny item from China and this one...
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    norseman reacted to johnny2007's post in the thread Sump plug very tight..... with Like Like.
    Stupid question: are you trying to turn the plug the correct way? Being upside down might confuse someone.
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    norseman replied to the thread Sump plug very tight......
    If the thread in the sump fails it can be re-cut & a slightly oversize plug fitted. I know this because it's recently been done to my...
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