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How hot does the thermostat housing and engine get on a 1.3 fiesta in degrees C? Just sealing housing as still leaking

Anyone have any tips on how to completely clean the inside of the oil filler cap on a mk4 fiesta 1.3 endura e?

OK I'll take the fuse out for the fuse pump and try to start the car. I guess it then stalls. Now I know what the fuel filter is it's easy to locate and handily right on the side of the car. Once it's replaced do I just replace the fuse and start the car?

OK it says on the front left-hand corner of the fuel tank and to jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. Petrol. I can get a couple of bulldog clips actually that should help minimise the loss.

Hi I'm about to change the fuel filter on the mk4 fiestas. Does anyone know whereabouts the filter is located and if there are any particular tips or tools I could do with knowing/buying before I start. Seems very simple according to the haynes manual although my only real concern is fuel...

Getting a 3/8" torque wrench for things like spark plugs and thermostat housing - is the Draper 34570 Ratchet Torque Wrench 3/8" Square Drive good enough in your opinion? Thanks. Will also get a 1/2" one for higher torques like the roadwheel nuts.

Hi I've decided it's time to replace the factory fitted cassette radio in my 1.3 2001 fiesta with a nice shiny new CD player, and at the moment the Blaupunkt Seville mp38 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/blaupunkt-sevilla-mp38-p-6456.html is my favourite. Could someone please advise as to how...

Just a quick question - my fiesta 01 1.3 makes a kind of whistling or high pitched sound when slightly depressing the accelerator pedal, it only seems to do it when it's slightly depressed as any further or foot off the pedal and it can't be heard. Also in neutral can't hear it. We have a 2000...

OK i've passed the info on. With it only being some grime/dust (and not much I must add) that fell in is there any way to clean it out with say an additive to prevent a more serious problem? Nothing like a bolt fell in I hope! And if so fuel or oil additive?

Thanks I've just bought the Draper Expert 29362 Metric Chrome Vanadium Socket Set 30pcs. Planning on investing in a torque wrench and trolley jack soon too. Just a quick question - how important is it to prevent debris falling into the cylinder when you're changing the spark plugs, what...

It's for my car, 2001 reg. Will metric be ok for this then? I'll look at 1/2" sets then thanks

What does everyone think of this socket set? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Expert-Metric-Chrome-Vanadium/dp/B0001K9QEA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=diytools&qid=1218706691&sr=8-4

Is this fixed now then? Bottom arms were replaced.

I've just looked in my haynes manual and it says that for rear wheel alignment "figures are provided in the specifications for rear wheel camber and toe-setting for reference only. No adjustment is possible". Therefore is 4 wheel alignment necessary? I did have a problem with the front being out...

Good news, I found a quote for £140, plus another £30 for an MOT test. It's repaired now and has passed its MOT. What would be a decent price for a 4 wheel alignment for my car do you reckon?

By phoning many independent garages and comparing quotes I've got the total cost of repairs to £170 which I think is a lot more like it! Booked in for monday morning. Definitely worth ringing round

I'm starting to wonder how I ever got by without this site! I've just this minute got back in from taking my 01 fiesta flight for it's MOT which expires on the 8/8/08 and it's failed on 3 things. 1. Offside front brake pipe excessively corroded 2. Nearside front (rear bush) suspension...

Is there an easy way to check that the fan works? I've heard of touching two wires together with the power on. Any good?

I flushed the old coolant out and took out the expansion tank and gave it a good clean - the system was filthy though and it was impossible to get all the rust and deposits out even after several flushes. Anyway got new coolant in it now and replaced + sealed the thermostat gasket so stopped the...

OK will do thanks