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    Outdoor soffit lighting

    prefer it to be a soffit really as i can channel the light. Thanks anyway. The problem i have is that my soffit is about 8cm wide so need something to fit within that? Something with a diameter of 6-7cm at the most
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    Rear light going off when brake light comes on

    It could be a broken wire in the loom. Vauxhalls are notorious for snapping wires at any point that has a pivot and a wire runs through. Its notmally around the hinge area and you will see a black gromit between car body and tailgate. However to inspect you need to move the gromit away which can...
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    Astra clutch/gears

    does sound like your clutch master cylinder but if there is no leaks then maybe there is air in the system
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    Extra battery earth cable

    the only thing i would consider is the movement from the gearbox which could snap the strap. Do you think the car has bad earth? Maybe you could upgrade the existing one with a thicker and newer cable?
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    Outdoor soffit lighting

    Hi i'm going to be getting some work done on my soffits outdoor and wanted to install some soffit lighting. Was wondering if anyone could recommend some lights for me? Don't want it too bright but enough to light the area, will be going above the garage and around the main entrance of the...
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    Baxi Combi 80 Eco wont ignite at all

    what is this part? Is it something that needs to be fitted in by a corgi registered engineer? Thanks for the help so, you have saved me an unneccessary bill
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    Baxi Combi 80 Eco wont ignite at all

    Hello It was that, simply pressed it and all is fine. Why would this trip? What are these boilers like, do i need to take any precautions on it?
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    Baxi Combi 80 Eco wont ignite at all

    Hello I have a baxi Combi 80 eco and recently it decided to stop working. It does not produce any hot water or central heating. When anything is engaged it seems to engage the pump but no ignition occurs. The power light only comes on. I have tried resetting but with no joy. No nasty noises...
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    Car Alarm Problem

    hello neo think it is that model that would be so appreciated mate __________________________________ Lynda, moderator email address removed, please see forum rule 7
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    Car Alarm Problem

    Hello I have a 1989 Nissan 300zx Fairlady and I have a problem with the alarm system. The car is delocked and the only way to get into the car is by keeping hold of the alarm button whioch then brings the window down. The alarm is a toad and it was wired like this when I got the car. It...
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    Kitchen Cupboard doors

    Hello I am in the process of replacing the cupboard doors in a kitchen in order to update the look. The problem I have had with a couple of the doors is firstly when I begin to screw into the carcass it has become loose because the wood is not the best, secondly the person who has taken the...
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    Perfect cut on Kitchen worktop

    Hello Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to make the perfect cut using a jigsaw on a new kitchen worktop? I don't want to chip the top surface. Any help appreciated Shab
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    Kitchen Work top joining

    Hello I am in a process of fitting new work tops to my kitchen. The kitchen is in an L shape and I want to join the two edges neatly. I dont have a router and want a flush and router finsih to the joints. Can anyone recommend a method? I was thinking of joining the two surfaces underneath...
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    fiesta thermostat

    Hello Is the fan kicking in at all? Should kick in when tempreture gauge reaches halfway or so. If it isnt, could be a faulty fan or fan tempreture switch. If it is kicking then it could be a number of things such as air in the system. Thermostat itself isnt hard to chnage, get the...
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    VW Passat TDI Idle Speed

    Hello I have a 2001 51 plate VW Passat saloon TDI sport 130 bhp, 6 speed gearbox. It is having a funny idle problem. It randomly every now and then adjust the idle so it idles at 1000rpm, sometimes goes just over 1000rpm. I would say after 1 minuate it then goes back down to its correct...
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    repairable salvage

    my tips are, buy the car cheap, try to get CAT D writeoffs, this way there is no need to do VIC test to obtain logbook. Find out how much parts are going to be for the proposed car. Take into account you will have to have the car transported home as it wont be legal. I have used...
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    accelerator problem focus 1.8 tdci

    Its a diesel, its suppose to do that. They run on glow plugs so don't worry. I know a petrol car wouldnt do this but the diesel engine runs different.
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    Building a path using small pathing bricks

    Hello I am in the process of doing my driveway up, I would like to build a small path infront of the house using pathing bricks which will maybe go round the edge of the front garden too, Can someone give me advice on how to prepare and lay the bricks properly? :lol:
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    VW Passat front shock absorbers

    Hello I have a 51 plate tdi sport passat saloon which has done 96k miles. I am having a problem with the shock absorbers or something on the front. When going over a bump they squeak slightly, both sides do this. Nothing feel different on car and the car drives nice with smooth ride and no...
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    Body Repair

    hello I have tried t-cutting it but no joy, I have eliminated all rust and filled appropriately, its just when I spray it not very good at all. Regards Asiam
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