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    Drain Easy Kit - Not working

    Will a parsnip do?
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    Drain Easy Kit - Not working

    Hi there, I wanted to start replacing the old valves for TRVs on my radiators today. I had everything ready, tools TRVs etc and was raring to go. However, I plug the necessary bits in the loft with my new Drayton Drain Easy things but I couldn't get the cold water feed sealed off...
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    Cleaning Alloy Wheels

    Wow, like new! Must get some of that stuff myself!
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    Vectra (52) - CD player error

    Hi there, up until about a week ago I used my CD player (factory fitted CCR-600 with 4 CD changer) without any problems what so ever. Then I intermittently started getting the sound (only when playing CDs) cutting out from the front passenger door speaker. This didn't matter whether or...
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    Vectra - Headlamp/tail light check

    Hi Spark - I'll get another bulb at the weekend and see what happens there. Hi Andy - Yep, all lights seem ok. Brake, fog, side, main and spots etc.
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    Vectra - Headlamp/tail light check

    Hi Spark, I think so yes. I went to Halfords and the chap there asked me about my car and then handed me the bulb which I then put in. Am I best getting another one of the same to ensure that they are both identical? Cameron
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    Vectra - Headlamp/tail light check

    Hello all, Early last week the headlamp bulb on the drivers side of the car went pop and on the dash the 'Check- Headland/tail light' signal came on. I replaced the bulb a few hours later and for a few days I never saw the 'Check' sign again. Now though it's coming on all the time! I have...
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    Punto - Dodgy heating (And rear wiper advice pls)

    Hi there, thanks for the replies, basically I have just got rid of the car. Got a decent price for it on eBay. Firstly I took it back to the garage and demonstrated the issue we've been having with it since the service and fair play, the mechanic said that there is certainly something not...
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    Punto - Dodgy heating (And rear wiper advice pls)

    Hi, topped up the water last weekend and all was fine until Friday. Basically the missus was driving home from work (9 miles), got stuck in traffic and the car overheated etc. Just don't understand, looking at he car on the drive and there are no leaks what so ever! I have worked out that...
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    Punto - Dodgy heating (And rear wiper advice pls)

    Hi there, I sent the wifes Punto into a garage because water was leaking from somewhere, the garage identified the fault as a damaged water pump. Fair enough! Having identified the fault I also asked them to replace the pump and do a full service, of which they did. However, since...
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    Hotpoint washing machine drain pipe

    I have now ordered these so a BIG thankyou for your help.
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    Hotpoint washing machine drain pipe

    Cheers. Can I get a pipe from B&Q? I take it I'll also have to get some sort of connector too!?!
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    Hotpoint washing machine drain pipe

    Hi there, I want to know if it's possible to buy a longer drain pipe for a washing machine. Want to move the bugger in our cellar to create more room but doing this will need a longer pipe. Help and guidance will be much appreciated as always! Cheers Cameron
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    Laguna - Noisy drive

    Hi there, I've got an old (M reg) but very reliable Laguna. However, I do regular trips to Suffolk from Manchester and during my last 2 trips I have noticed the following: I feel almost every bump in the road, however small. The road noise seems louder. The tyres are new and are...
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    'T' reg Punto - Where do I look first!?!

    Hi guys, thanks for your help. Here is what I've done so far: Drained the radiator and blasted a jetwash the wrong way round and blasted a load of rubbish out. I then refilled the system up and and now the heating is working a treat. However, (there's always one isn't there!?!) the...
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    'T' reg Punto - Where do I look first!?!

    Hello everyone, My daughter has had a 'T' reg Punto now for a few years and hasn't had any trouble with it at all until late last week. Basically the heater doesn't appear to be working. Her commute to college is approx 7 miles and she said that normally by approx the 2 mile mark the car is...
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    1994 Renault Laguna - Stereo wiring

    Hello, I have just got myself a Kenwood CD player for my car. I would like to know if anyone has the wiring details for the factory fitted stereo? I just want to remove the factory fitted stereo, clip off the adapter and then join the wires! Any help will be much appreciated! Thanks
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    Split Bamboo SCreening - Cutting to length

    Hi there, can someone please advise me on the best way to cut this stuff. It is currently 2m high and I need to get it down to 1.6m. Please help! Thanks
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    Corrado Repairs

    Pre 1992 you have to go to the main dealer or scrap yard. Just got a quote from the local VW garage and I nearly fell of my chair!! Never mind though!
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    Corrado Repairs

    Where can I buy new door locks for a Corrado!?!
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