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    Sticking gear!

    Further update! Apologise have taken time as was out of snyc with my health! Daveherns was spot on about me Trying the car myself(i had half heartedly) the sticking gear scenario was intermetent but i had use of it for few days And definately needed new clutch One local garage medium size...
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    Sticking gear!

    Just to let you know the problem is recent & not historic (so i dont think it has anything to do with first clutch change)
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    Sticking gear!

    No ! John she does not teacher by profession! Also long driving experience! Me retired!
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    Sticking gear!

    Update! Apologise if i have been giving confusing information the only excuse is oh is the main driver & Am dependent on her for quality & near precision information fast forwad the problem is only related to initial Start up & first gear only & when the car is cold once it warms up there is no...
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    Sticking gear!

    Morning john it is not possible to lift padel upwards (only the free play on moving the pedal up or down!
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    Sticking gear!

    John no work has been done of late fyi new clutch was fitted under warranty @ 8k miles (manufacturers original Fault on reverse gear there was humming noise) i have just checked with the engine Off there is no problem engaging gears!
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    Sticking gear!

    Car has done under 3k miles serviced dec 2016 at start up first gear is sticky then once movement stars all ok also Neighbour who had a look did say the clutch pedal needs to come up a bit ( so peter to answer you yes have to push The pedal right down to disengage) John many thanks for your...
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    Sticking gear!

    Hi many thanks peter without the engine running the gears donot engage easily!
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    Sticking gear!

    Hi For the past few days family car mainly driven by my wife is complaining of intermetent fault where by Difficullt to engage in first gear (from start) how ever if the car is moving in slow motion then there is no Problem as such ( retired neighbour with some knowledge thinks problem related...
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    Confused bestway to refresh dinning room chairs

    My oh wants to refresh dinning table chairs but she has no clue what has to be done and is looking for Step by step guide to achieve this she is ok with brush but is not sure if this is spray or paint job also thoroughly Confused between varnish/stain/dye/paint thanking in advance Attached...
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    Help identify light

    Update Hopefully with this info help might be available to identify where to get replacement light/bulb cartridge. Am told that the body of the light has ENGO lights markings and it looks led light attached photos also it is connected to 240v no transformer involved Thanking in advance
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    Help identify light

    Thanks for all the input no permission was taken will try and get close up and if possible Photo of the cartridge! Regreatfull the tenents have gone neighbour said there was different Simple holder with glass cover (the type you put both hands and turn the glass ) the light In question is in...
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    Help identify light

    Hi Retired neighbour has asked for help to identify this ceiling light which has been put by their last Tenent if you unscrew the light then it looks like a cartridge! Will appreciate if it can be identify and where To get replacement cartridge bulb thanking in advance are these energy saving?
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    Fluidmaster lever dual flush valve problem

    Daveydub many thanks if i understand correctly then i donot have to remove the cistern but just close the Water supply remove all water from cistern Unscrew the old vlave and replace! Thanking you
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    Fluidmaster lever dual flush valve problem

    Hi i have the above in the cistern but after activating flush the lever does not go back and cistern starts Refilling also water starts going to the toilet if i push the lever up manually this stops the water flow to The toilet . I will appreciate if somebody can identify the faulty part so i...
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    Porch light help

    Currently the porch light has either 3 or 5 w led bulb being of retired age and she wants to be lazy i need To make things easier so the porch light can switch it self on & off am sure more qualified on the forum Will give good advise & help thanking in advance i believe my two options are...
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    Which new boiler help

    Hi thanks for the input Wb is over 20 year old ! He will power flush radiators (4) there is room thermostat there but I understand if it needs one then he will oblige he will also install magna clean filter ( i understand radiators are 5/6 yearold) He will do all necessary paper work he has...
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    Which new boiler help

    Hi my retired neighbour is replacing wb combi boiler in her flat (she rents the flat out) local guy has Given her option of baxi duo tec 24kw or baxi ecoblue plus or baxi ecoblue advance the first two have 7 year Waranty and the advance with £200 more has 10 year waranty any advise/help input...
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    Garden lawn help

    Hi my lawn was infected with moss i have removed the moss (hopefully most of it) i used scarification mover then i put top soil then grass seed then top soil finished with light roller my question is do i water the lawn ? In london there is 50% chance of shower tonight if not then do i water...
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    Harvey's or Kinetico Water Softeners

    Hi i have kinetico machine installed 18/19 years ago ! No problems apart for 2 service in that period First service approx after 12/13 years and the second approx 4 years ago last service cost £125/150 It takes about an hour and plastic valves connectors are cleaned and replaced as...
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