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Right, however when a new alternator belt is fitted or a new pulley the noise goes away. Thats why i'm thinking its got to be related to the alternator area. Do you mean a bearing on the actual crank shaft? Phil

Do you mean a bearing in the actual engine itself? Its alright saying run into the ground and get another car! I can't afford to get another car so i need to look after this one. Phil

Thanks for your reply. My car doesn't have a tensioner pulley, its done manually as its not A/C. Only the models with A/C have a tensioner pulley. Misalignment could be a possibility. If it is how is that fixed? Thanks, Phil

Hello I've had this problem since i had a new engine fitted in my FIAT STILO 1.9JTD. It's a ticking/clicking noise that is present when the engine is started and goes away when revs are increased. I've had a new crank pulley, clutch pulley and 3 alternator belts. All the new parts fixed the...

Hello I'm right handed and i understand that i should be painting from left to right. However when cutting in and painting skirting boards i prefer right to left. I just find that cutting in from the right towards myself, i have more control and a steadier hand. When rolling i don't mind...

What grade of sand paper? Also whats the best method to sand a wall? I would imagine using a sanding block would take a while! Phil

Thanks for the help and advice guys. Phil

Rightio :) So sugar soap first then sand. Do i need to just wipe the wall down after i've sanded. With the other walls in the house is just sugar soaping enough? Thanks Phil

Thanks for your reply. May i ask why wash then sand? I was under the impression to sand then sugar soap as this will clean away the dust produced by sanding. Phil

Hello I'm planning on painting my kitchen walls over the existing white matt. Now its been a few years since i painted it so just need some advice on the best way to prepare the walls. I'm thinking about sanding lightly then sugar soap. Is this right? If sanding is needed, what grade would be...

Thanks for your helpful reply. That sounds better than trying to sand and blend the paint in! Phil

Hello I've fitted this skirting board but have bare plaster showing just above. What's the best and easiest way to tackle this, sand flush or fill? Thanks Phil

I did it, not a tradesman! Whats flat plate and where can i get it from? Thanks Phil

Hello I have fitted a new window sill and now need to fill the gaps around it. Whats the best way of filling the big gap underneath? I've thought about and sand and cement mix for the base coat then filler to finish and sand. Also what prep do i need to do? Thanks Phil

Thanks for the replies. It's been stored in the house since it was first used and the lid tightly on. Its evo stick by the way. Roy C, would it be best to use a stronger mix than 5 parts water and 1 part pva for sealing although the instructions state it? For adhesion it states 3 pva 1 water...

Hello Just as the title says, does PVA go out of date? I've got about a quarter of a 1 litre tub left, last used about 6/7 months ago, maybe longer. Would it be ok to use again just for patching up work or is it best to buy a fresh tub? Thanks Phil

Joe-90 - do you mean using scrim tape over the join of the old plaster prior to using hardwall and/or skim. Sorry for the questions. Phil

What else causes cracks? I have noticed a few more in my plastering. So i have raked out a couple but the plaster seems to have bonded well, i have to hack at the plaster. So i presume its not blown so what could it be? I'm in no rush to sort them and i'm sure i did everything right but i'm...