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Hi John, thanks for info I'll try that, I would say pads and discs have done just over the fifty miles mark, there was a problem with the n/s/r calliper piston, it was very stiff and reluctant when rewinding it in fact I could only wind it back enough to allow new pads to fit I'm wondering if...

Ive fitted new discs and pads all round did the front first then the rear I bled each as I did them, since found out that I need to bleed in sequence starting n/s/r then/o/s/r same for the front is this correct?

Hey everyone who replied, thanks for your comments the job is done apart from some reluctant bolts it was'ent to bad, the Torx socket is a E18 if anyone wants to no they hold the caliper completely in place take your time moving these lots of WD40 and pressure don't use sudden movement you will...

Ok thanks I'll bear that in mind, Im still don't know the torx size though?

Thanks for your reply, you can use a 7mm Allen key for front callipers but not the rear as they are held with torx head bolts so they need a socket to remove them. Rich

Hi, I'm replacing rear discs on my Astra 2001 (51) and there are torx head bolts holding the calliper in place, do's anyone have any idea the size of torx socket needed, or is there another way to remove using a standard socket?. Cheers Rich[/u]

Hi John thanks for your tip about BBA an excellent service it could well be one or the other I need to find the original Honda ecu module number so the correct one can be sourced there are 5 different types do you know if the ecu can be seen from bottom of engine area I've got the coatings for...

Hi John, yeah unfortunatley I've already done that they gave us grave news said it could be elec steering box replacement or the ecu not to sure what roll the ecu has to do with it I was hopping maybe someone had come across this prob the cost is horrendous!!

Hi thanks for reply, as I understand the civic 06 it's an electric steering box so fluid would not be the issue I'm still non the wiser help!!

hi has anyone got any idea, or come across a problem with the eps system on a civic?, occassionaly when starting up the eps light comes on and its very hard to move the steering on the last occasion it cleared its self simply by restarting the engine and it was back to normal help!!

ok thanks thats answered that one, ill go with the the electrolytic type. cheers

thanks the electrolitic type seems to be the way to go, ive been doing a little research since posting this and have found a product which involves wrapping two coils of wire around the pipe then into a unit powered by the mains im not sure i should mention product brand on here but its around...

Hi all i want to fit an inline mains inhibitor of some sort, mainly to protect the boiler heat exchanger having had to pay for a replacement which was not cheap there seem to be many different types out there was hopping someone could recommend one i would prefer a longlife product if not to...

Hi got all that thanks its gonna be a job and a half its a 30' wall :( many thanks again

Hi thanks for the reply, if i use a medium weight lining paper would that cover ok, and will i need to seal or will paste alone do the job

Hi, i have removed some wallpaper of a very large wall and unfortunately the paint on most area's has come off with the wallpaper, some clever person did not seal the plaster before they wallpapered, the finish plaster is very good so i would like to repaint, the question is if i were to use a...

Many thanks to all your advice im going to mull it over thanks once again :D

The socket has to be moved due to the plasterboard holding the socket mounting has crumbled away thanks to previous occupants bodging the job they fitted an aeiriel socket right tight against socket caused the board the break so ive no choice but to move socket diagonaly there are two cables so...

Hi, im having to move a twin wall socket due to its position and need to move it along the wall, but ive found the cable to short to allow me to do this, the socket is on a partion wall ie hollow plaster board the feed comes from the loft as its a bungalow, but rather than having to pull the...

i'm about to undertake the task of putting up coving and would like a little help with the best way to cut the correct profile and angle for mainly internal mitre can anyone help me please