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    Escort MK5 caliper problem

    I replaced the caliper on Friday, took a little while for it to sort itself out after that but the car is now braking straight and now not pulling left. Cheers for the replys folks Zig :)
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    Roofing book

    I have alot of tools including roofing. Scaffolding isnt too much of a problem and I can get hold of forks for lifting packs of slate and other materials up. Crane is an obvious hire job, there is one local who is able to do short notice hire. I was contemplating getting a joiner to do the...
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    Laying vinyl over old lino tiles

    You could always use plywood... 4 or 6mm if you have wooden or chipboard flooring under the tiles. Zig :)
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    SHOWER AREA FLOORING - ADVICE PLEASE!

    If I read what your after correctly its non slip vinyl the type with particles in, we used to just call it contract vinyl. If you go to any carpet shop (not carpet right or any other like that) they will have sample cards. If they dont have it they should be able to piont you in teh right...
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    Claiming VAT back?

    I was told a while ago you could claim back on modernizing as well as new builds but not renovations (as in keeping it old) Zig :)
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    Roofing book

    Hi all I am looking for a book or two that will aid me in my DIY destroy and rebuild my house. One of the major jobs I am looking at doing (if I decide I have the time) is replacing the roof from the wall plate up to the ridge. I have had roofing experience before but that was working as a...
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    Escort MK5 caliper problem

    Greetings all (A little history) Ive just recently had to replace wishbones on my Escort what with all the numerous creaks and clicks not to mention the vering all over the road every time I even thought about touching the brake pedal. The car was pulling to the left when under braking so...
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