Recent content by stoneageman

OK so no 'special tool' in this case? is it important to not over tighten the N.nut when I replace the hub?

see what you mean. so.....normally, I take off the protective cap and unscrew ( after I've taken the breaks apart and taken the caliper off) and the disc and bearings just slide off and the new ones slide back on? probably not I think....... I took the car to a garage because of a noise that...

Hi, I need to change the wheel bearings on my Megane II estate. Would of course like to do this myself.....just wondered if I need any special tools for this (rear wheel bearings) any help or suggestions would be much appreciated! cheers

hi, I'm off to buy a new computer this afternoon and will be spending around £500 any suggestions? it will be shared by me, wife and 2 kids. No need for anything ' fancy' just want a good, robust machine that wont be getting sent back in 2 weeks. Anything I should avoid? :?: :?: :?: :?:

yes, I had a 405 SRDT estate for many years and I it was the best car I ever had. Think I had the same motor as the 406 when it first came out

looking at diesels really, she's thinking of a Hyundai iX20, she was offered a part x and £2,000 to pay but she doesn't really want a new car. She been looking here and there at anything and everything when she gets a chance. The Galaxy is a great car and she's happy with it but the insurance...

hi, My sisters looking to change her car for something a bit smaller. At the moment she's driving a Ford Galaxy but wants to buy a smaller car for around £10,000. A good car, cheap on the insurance and reliable, big enough for a sister and three kids. Should she buy a new car and keep it for...

Cheers for that..;sorry it took so long been away! :D

Hi all, doing a few jobs at my mums, trying to change the light fittings in the bathroom........everytime I try to switch the electric off the alarm goes off. Can't isolate the lights because their on the same circuit. Can anyone help please! no name on the alarm just a number...

Say no more....... think Moody needs a hug or something, but he was right about 1 thing, I am not French! I'm from Liverpool but don't think I'm going to take a photo of my B.certificate.Looks like dangermouse might be right about Moody... By the way, is there anyone that can tell where that...

So....took them brakes to bits, put them back together and adjusted them to perfection. Just tightened the handbrake a little bit too much and nearly set my tires on fire..........; As for the emissions; changed the plugs, air fiter, oil filter and oil and filled the tank with Super unleaded...

Will check 2 morrow............been a long day

cables are fine. :D How do I check the self adjusters please?

thanks for all that.....got what I need to do that service but before I order the parts for the rear brakes.................. Unscrewed the adjusting nut under the handbrake ( that was screwed up as much as possible) got the hub off and found this; All looks perfectly normal but before I...

Intresting...........I only use this car to go to work. 200 km approx each week and I don't drive fast, ( too many country roads, tractors, sheep etc) Thanks for your time and advice.