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    focus diesel cutting out

    yeah i disconnected it a few hours ago right after the road test, i looked around for somewhere to hang myself and spotted my 10mm spanner so i thought i`d try that before i make the noose.............
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    outside security lights

    you can buy outdoor waterproof connection boxes which sounds like what your after, and yes it is fine to have two lights running off one source, just as your house is wired up, the same live runs to all lights, it`s just each is operated by a different switch, just turn the supply off before you...
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    rising damp

    you can buy paint on damp proofing obviously the flooring needs to come up to do this, and i`d put a vent in, just to the outside to let it breath
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    Plasterboard tape coming away from ceiling

    i`d rip off what wants to come off, then buy some joint cement, ready mix is a lot easier, and fill it in with a filling knife, joint cement is easy to rub down and if it`s not good enough just give it another filling untill you get it looking nice and smooth, make sure you wipe off dust with a...
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    Glossing skirting boards

    As long as there aren`t any runs on the skirting already a light sanding will be fine. No need for undercoat you`ve already got a pretty good undercoat with the existing gloss, don`t jam loads of paint on the brush take your time to avoid runs little and often, as for not getting it on...
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    Coving and silicone problems

    you can buy cornice and coving cutters, they are shaped to the coving or cornice and in a L-shape and you run the saw down either side of the cutter depending on external or internal mitre, and its not the same as a skirting board mitre, and if you picture in your head a internal mitre, the...
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    escort 1.6 zetec power steering pump

    i know it`s a shame but it`d be a lot easier to replace the whole thing, motor factor pumps are generally just as good as main dealer without the shafting of your wallet, otherwise check out the parts gateway, i`ve had hundreds of used and new bits from them, sometimes with a short warranty on...
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    KA struts

    if your replacing the complete thing, ie if you`ve bought a used complete one from a scrappy then no, just replce the whole thing, if your replacing just the shock and it has a spring then yes, otherwise watch it go into orbit and hope it doesn`t take your head with it..........
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    Mondeo MK3 Rear Quarterlight

    you have to cut the quarter glass out and the new one has to be bonded back in, i`d just call a local specialist who will supply and fit one cheaper than any dealer to be honest it`s not worth the hassle, you`d have been better off smashing the drivers window you could have replaced it yourself...
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    focus diesel cutting out

    well fitted the MAF sensor anyway, and it`s proper spannered now, it does say that the ecu may have to be reset if you fit a new MAF, so i might have to book it into a dealership for an ecu reset and possible software download, i would take it to merthyr if it was just cutting out as before but...
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    Ignition Barrel Peugeot 306

    you can try to chisel the shear bolts to remove the complete housing but the best way i`ve found is to drill out the lock once enough damage to the lock has been done you can turn the lock to accesory position to remove it, bearing in mind if you don`t have a new one to put in anyone can take...
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    Mondeo TDCI Flywheel problem and engine cutting out

    change the cam shaft sensor on the top of the cam cover, you`ll probably have a black one replace it with a grey one from your ford dealer should cost just over £20 and an easy job to do, one 8mm socket and ratchet will do the job once you get the engine cover off, this mondeo engine is the same...
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    focus diesel cutting out

    hey guys i need some help from you lot, my brother has a ford focus tdci 1.8, and it keeps cutting out, on a few occasions wouldn`t start again, i`ve read all the forums and the culpret seems to be the cam sensor, so i went out a bought myself one and fitted it for just over £20, the problem...
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    Trouble starting car Audi A4, ignition/idle problem?

    petrol or diesel to start with, but honestly it could be loads of things idle actuator etc etc, your best bet it to get the fault codes read this means paying around £50 to get it plugged into a diagnostic machine this should point you in the right direction, and you can go from there....
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    Hyundai front brak discs

    as long as your caliper is off out of the way and the wheel locating lugs have been removed they should come away from the hub, because of the heat generated with brakes they may need beating from behind to get them off if they haven`t been assembled with copper slip, just make sure the...
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    washer dryer problems

    hi guys i`ve got an electrolux 1200i washer dryer and the problem i`ve got with it is that it won`t fully spin on the wash cycle, it`ll spin slowly full up with water generally wash the clothes, but won`t spin on full, it`ll spin slowly both ways to cenralize the load then when full spin is...
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    ADVICE ON HOW TO PREP A KITCHEN WALL

    a lot of the time crazing in paint is due to a reaction with a dirty surface, i would just lightly rub it down if your down to your original coat consider this done, and make sure the walls are free of dust dirt and grease, lightly clean with warm soapy water a few times drying after then clean...
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    Starter Motor overhaul kits

    firstly i would check all the earthing points, peugeots are renowned for have earthing problems, and would give the impression that the starter is sluggish, and will only cost you a bit of wet and dry to clean up the earthing points, a cheap place to start, i wouldn`t lube it up as this will...
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    corsa lacking power, emmisions light flashing

    i would change the cat and the oxy sensor,
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    washing machine not spinning properly

    i have an elecrolux 1400i washer/dryer, my problem is that it washes the clothes but it doesn`t seem to spin them properly as they come out soaking wet, do you all think this could be brushes, seemed to spin fine on a quick wash, and i noticed a wire, ground colour yellow and green had come...
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