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    Rover & MG Heater Problem

    Hey! Try these, common problem on these cars. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-MG-200-400-25-45-ZR-ZS-FAN-HEATER-RESISTOR-/130527369375?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e6409989f
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    Belle minimix went pop

    thanks both for the explaination. I've more mixing to do soon so will give it a proper test. Is there a chance i've knacked or weakened the motor?
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    Belle minimix went pop

    Hi - i have a Belle 150 minimix that is around 10 years old but in good nick - its a 240 volt jobbie. Anyway - was mixing concrete yesterday when will a full load the drum stops and a loud pop came from the motor... :o Took it for repair today and the bloke has replaced the starter...
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    How to get my transit door open

    hey - I had same problem with my golf. In my case, the deadlock had siezed - in the locked position. i managed to drill through the lock housing from inside the car and "wind back" the worm and peg mechanism to un-lock the lock. of course - most probably a different setup in the ford but...
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    Corsa 2001 remove rear bumper

    There will be more fixings than just the four - I helped a mate with his not so long ago and found this on the web - i hope its helpful http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081209165543AA74kxp
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    new windows, what spec ?

    I think that is top advice from richard C. I recently had some windows fitted - i had three local companies around and their prices were all with in £300. However, one company really really pushed their A rated windows which I couldn't see any benifit in - natually they were the most...
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    Prep for new lawn

    Where you have clay soil - only use very sharp sand if you wish to go down the route - add soft building sand and you'll create the opposite effect. If you have the time, add organic material and compost, then rotovate - this will improve soil condition.
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    Dormer window guidlines?

    I imagine if planners were being stringent, building up the party wall may fall foul of PD since half of the wall is in next doors teritory and not allowable/within you allotted 50 Cublic meters. will your dormer have timber built, hung tile cheeks or be paripit type walls? the latter would...
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    dormer and party wall notice

    we live in an estate full of dormer bungalows so would be amazed if anyone objected or had reason to be funny about things :mrgreen: peca27 - i hear what you say and agree on the informal visit... Does anyone have advice regarding my original post?
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    dormer and party wall notice

    you're correct - it is a semi and we are building off our leaf of the party wall and the inner leaf around the rear of the property. We have submitted a full application to building control - now all approved. TBH - having found a really good architect technician (who employed the services...
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    dormer and party wall notice

    Hi We're in the process of gathering quotes for our loft conversion and I am now working on the party wall notice I intend to serve on my neighbour. i'm not anticipating problems as he seemed fine with the proposals when we spoke earlier. However, i want to get the wording correct. I...
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    Planning permission for hardstanding/enginnering works

    Hi - i am waiting on some advice from local planning department (they offer free written advice on permitted development but they are slow) so I hoped someone here may be able to offer some advice based on past experience. I wish to build a garage in my garden in the future. The garden is...
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    damaged drains, difficult site

    Thanks all for the replies and advice - appreciated. I may well be calling in a bit of pro help because i'm getting now where fast. I'm already 5 feet down from the level of my drive and not exposed enough of the pipe to effect any repair... @nige F - Marscar bowl. Not come across these...
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    damaged drains, difficult site

    Hi - would appreciated any advice. we recently purchased a house (mid 60s build) and I have uncovered some problems with the drains. To describe the site: there is no inspection chambers on my property, we share an IC with our neighbours. The main connection to the IC runs from our...
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