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Thanks Chainsaw, The mot station is a council run jobby (no vested interests in shafting me for some 'welding' or suchlike!!), so they don't really do any adjustments during the test. Its booked in a local place which they recommended to see if they can tweak it to get past the emissions so...

If its running too rich that should be something the garage can sort out isn't it? Though burning oil could be an indication of worse problems?? The car is worth peanuts so not looking to spend much on it, but if its a simple(ish) thing to sort out then I'll stick with her.........

Thanks for your input. The car has a daily 40 mile roundtrip commute on the motorway so it gets a good workout each day. I also gave it a good run before taking it in for the MOT. During the MOT they gave it a good revving to try and get it through, but alas no joy. I think i will get the cap...

My trusty load lugging Fiesta ('92 K reg 1.1, 79k) has stumbled at the MOT emissions test :( on carbon monoxide. the limit I believe is 0.3% but the Fiesta was pumping out 5% :shock: Can anyone offer any advice on where to start looking on rectifying the situation? I have looked at the air...

Lawn has been down now for two weeks and the turf seems to be bedding itself in - well new green bits are appearing anyway!!. I am trying to water it twice a day with an oscillating sprinkler, morning and evening. Any ideas on how long I have to do this for? Also, there are a few patches where...

Thanks for everyone's comments on my previous post re: laying of new turf, all duly noted :P Have just completed the dig over and removed the top inch or so of soil that looked pretty tired and am about to put on some new top soil and level out. My plan to level out was to set out a number...

Hi all, I am in the process of lifting a number of old patio slabs in preparation for laying a new lawn for little nipper to crawl on in the summer. Now these slabs have been down for 10+ years and I was wondering about the condition of the soil underneath and its ability to sustain a newly...

Hi David, I also live in Sale and have yet to find Sale Police Station open!! I was given a producer last year and didn't even try Sale PS, i just went straight to Altrincham, wasted an hour of time in a queue only for them to say all seems to be in order, goodbye :x If i were you though I...

Can anyone tell me the correct way to calculate the required number of downlights to provide an amount of 'brightness' in a room of a known size? I am installing downlights in my kitchen and am unsure of the appropriate number of lights to fit in order to generate the required task lighting...

Wolf, I believe the Plasplugs tile cutter (approx. £30) is well regarded (from what i have read on this and other forums), even though it has a picture of Tommy Walsh on the box :wink: It cuts floor and wall tiles up to 18mm thick and doesn't throw too much water around........apparently. I...

I was a bit concerned about getting dust everywhere in an angle grinder sty-lee, but I suppose I should be a bit more concerned about falling off a ladder with a spinning core drill :) Gaffer tape up the bathroom door it is then! Wonder if the wife will hold my vacuum nozzle for me.......

Mackeral, I am about to fit a 5 inch fan with timer in my bathroom. Did you have to create the hole through the wall? If so, did you use a core drill or drill many holes with a masonary bit and then knock out? Anyone else have an opinion on whether its worth the money to hire the core drill...

Sorry everybody, already asked this question back in October 04 :oops: Since then the birth of my first child has seriously fuddled my brain - lack of sleep, burst ear drums, sick stained clothes, no social life, lack of beer......these are my excuses........will try and think harder :roll:

I am looking for some clarification on whether the extractor fan I plan to install needs to be SELV or not. I plan to install an extractor fan with timer in Zone 1 (over shower bath) and despite a search on this forum and elsewhere I haven't managed to find a definitive answer. I appreciate...

Thanks ChrisR. The rad to be drained has normal lockshield valves on it so i was going to just shut it off completely. As for the TRV controlled rads, a couple of the rads upstairs are pretty useless (due to be changed in the spring :) ) therefore if I leave these full on I am pretty...

I have a leaking radiator which is getting worse and the supplier has just informed me there is a problem with delivery. This radiator is the bypass radiator, with all the other rads having TRVs. If I turn all the other TRVs to max in order to maintain water flow round the system, will I be ok...

Many thanks for all your comments chaps. The picture was much appreciated UG! I think the new combi boiler installed which has replaced my old Vulcan has highlighted the botch repairs that the previous owner had done :x Merry Xmas to one and all :D

Thanks Kevplumb. Have found an internet site that can supply the 530x1350, but struggling to find anything for the 450x2070. Is this one an imperial also? If it is metric, would it be easier for me to buy a 450 x 2000 and get a couple of extension pieces? I hope to try and replace the rads at...

Two radiators in my house have recently sprung leaks on the bottom seams which will obviously necessitate replacing them with decent ones this time....... Stelrad seems to be the recommended choice. The problem is the sizing of the rads I am replacing are oddly sized, one is 450mm high x 2070mm...

Jez, I have recently replaced my old Vulcan Continental boiler. I still have the owners manual and will gladly send it to you if you are interested. My email address is on my profile.