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A 2002 1200 cc petrol corsa, has it got a Cam belt or a chain, I have not not had a proper look, but the rocker cover looks like it could be twin cam. If it is a Belt are they difficult to change ?

RE. Pink Functional Earth sleeving, does any one know of a supplier ? I have found very expensive pink insulating tape, but no sleeving.

The Switch to be fitted is rated at either IP66 or IP67, cant remember which ? And will be located out side the plastic Gas Meter Housing at about 4 or 5 inches away. There is only one Gas Meter. So good to go then.

Are there any any regulations regarding the proximity and location of an outside Light switch to a Gas Meter Enclosure ? The outside Light is obviously mains powered.

Been Licensed since 1981, it was 400W but OFCOM have changed the rules to allow more power, hence the search for a valve Linear. Don't really want a solid type.

The type I am looking for all have Mains transformers power supplies, no SMPS so, the reply from big-all may have highlighted a mains hum point I didn't consider ? This I assume would also be the same issue with a 240v to 117v step down transformer, if I could find one at the right price ...

I am thinking of buying a large Amplifier, of about about 1.2Kw out put from the USA, I was hoping to power it from a 110v Site Transformer capable of supplying 32 Amps. But technically speaking speaking Site Transformers use 55-0-55 to supply the 110v, do you think this would affect the...

What causes wiper Blades to squeak, tried replacing the blades , with two different makes from motor factors, still squeak, car is a Suzuki about 4 years old, 41k on the clock.

Common problem on Beko Dishwasher Arms I know, the plastic Arms split along the seam, but the ones bought on line do just the same after after about 6 weeks to a couple of months and the last one I bought was advertised as genuine Beko, although I am not convinced it was ? Any one know of a...

Can any one suggest the best paint for painting the exterior of a UPVC Door, would Yacht paint be any good for the task ?

Thanks, the RAV 4 does appeal to me as its not to big, easily parked in Supermarkets. The other one I quite like is a Suzuki Grand Vitara, the old V6 model. Proper selectable 4 wheel Drive. Thanks again.

Thanks Burnerman much appreciated, are certain production years better than others, I am not after a newish Motor, just a £4k or thereabouts, work horse. Any other suggestions for a cheap 4x4 to pull a trailer up muddy tracks, I have been put of X Trails because of rot and I don't want to...

Thanks Ian, much appreciated.

I am thinking about buying a Hyundai Terracan, but I read that the fuel tank rotting through is a common issue, is that also the same with the Kia Sorento ?

I understand your thinking, but she told me she only runs it on electric !

Has any one experience of changing a Over Heat Stat on a Alde Compact 3000 Caravan water heater, how easy or hard is it ? the heater is located underneath the front seats, looks like access could be a pain. Stat keeps popping out but water is the correct temp.

The big question is, is there enough capacity in the National Grid to supply all the 7Kw needed to charge every ones EV. My house is in a block of 6 houses, one resident has no car all the other families have two cars each, that could in theory require an extra 70Kw pulled from the local...

Thanks, point taken, the Bloke who does my MOT`s was of the same opinion.

I am thinking of buying a low millage Nissan X Trail, but I have been told they do suffer with tin worm, around the rear. Any advice on were specifically to look ? And other common issues to check for ?

Can some one advise on this, I have tried applying Ohms Law, but I am just getting ambiguous results. Is it me ?? The car in question is a 1948 Ford Pilot converted from 6V electrics to 12V. But still uses the original Pos earth system with the Battery located in the Boot. I therefore assume...