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As above K18 42" deck. bearing seized on small front blade, successfully removed and new bearings fitted but the two larger blades cannot remove the pulleys, removed the bolts, pulleys only appeared to be a push fit with a key but I can't move them. They are not rusted as far as I can see, have...

I noticed that the first time I saw the ad. Its a standing joke with the wife, every time the ad comes on I say 'that needs new dampers'. Peter

I have had slipping clutches last many thousands of miles by doing as John says, driving in such a way that you don't let it slip. Peter

Run out of ideas now, bought a new Beko, very good for the price. Thanks for all your suggestions. Peter

Yes, I believe it does, will investigate that. Thanks Peter

Yes, goes up to the top of the cupboard under the sink. Peter

Its a few years old now but started only emptying intermittently, cleaned the pump and hose although not really dirty. Once the cycle has finished if you start it again it empties. I noticed that the plastic tank/pipe connector on the LH side is sometimes partly full of water. Any suggestions...

Next Base are a recommended best buy from Which? and have good reports. One of my cars has a built in satnav but for the other one I have an elderly Tom Tom which has been excellent, unless you want to find somewhere that's been built in the last few years, in which case it usually shows you in...

Its unlikely but not impossible that the radio gain is reduced, far more likely is a fault on the aerial, try sticking a bit of wire in the centre of the socket as suggested, also check that the cable outer screen it securely earthed. Peter

I usually manage to exceed manufacturers figures especially on extra urban, but to be fair I drive very steadily, rarely exceed 60 mph or 2000 rpm (diesels), I also live in a rural area. Peter

They have, there is a new 3 cylinder two stroke opposed piston engine which in in the evaluation stage at the moment, it can be used on petrol or diesel, it has a potential efficiency of nearly 50%. Cant remember what its called but you can find it on YouTube. Peter Here it is.

I remember the Commer TS3 engines, our refuse lorries used them, very noisy but efficient. There is a modern version that you will find on youtube that has nearly 50% efficiency. I think its under 'engineering explained'. Peter

The suez crises of 1956 worked very much in my favour. Due to petrol rationing driving tests were suspended but if you had a provisional license you were allowed to drive unaccompanied, a provision I took full advantage of. If you survived that they couldn't really fail you - well they didn't...

Hadn't thought of that! Peter

Me too, although I have a stock of them. The general problem is the bolt is done up to tight and crushes the washer, if you tighten them sensibly they will last. Peter

I bought a quantity on Ebay a number of years ago, they are much cheaper in quantity. Peter

I have run exclusively diesels for the last 30 years or more and wouldn't go back to a petrol. As a second-hand buy they probably don't cost any more than a petrol vehicle now and the torque delivery and economy is streets ahead. I run Citroen C5s, the last one I bought a 2.0. 2008, first of the...

Something to try. I have successfully used this a number of times. Fill a small oil can with brake fluid, using a small screwdriver, gently pull back the flexible piston gaiter/seal by sliding the screwdriver between them to reveal part of the piston, squirt some fluid into the space, preferably...

Different world now, sign of the times. Peter

This is what I have used for about the last 40 years.