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I am going to view a low millage 2004 (34k) Kia Picanto today, any common issues to look for ? and has the Engine a timing belt or chain ?

Whats the going hourly rate for a plasterer then ?

I live in a house built in 1989 and wish to have the Artex on the Kitchen Ceiling skimmed over. The Ceiling is good condition and measures 7 feet by 12 feet (approx 2.1 meters X 3.6 meters. Any idea what the going rate for the job would be ? Light fittings and obstructions would be removed...

carmanmemora, thanks for info, appreciated.

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.