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Hi Now the warm weather has arrived we switched the heating off so only hot water would be called but unfortunately the radiators still got hot. I searched various forums and the answer appeared to be a faulty 3 port valve so this morning I drained the system, changed the whole valve, sat back...

I had a problem starting my van a few weeks ago. After asking on this forum I finally sorted it by changing the starter motor. Unfortunately the problem has come back. I changed the oil, I changed the starter motor for a second hand one, I fitted a new battery but I have just tried to...

My radiators were getting hot when I selected hot water only. I was advised it was the motorised valve that was blocked, I changed this yesterday. The motorised valve I took off was a Honeywell and I replaced it with a Horstmann (this being the only one I could get quickly). Unfortunately...

I have an old Lath and plaster ceiling that is cracked, blown and generally in a bad way. Would it be best to bring it down then plasterboard directly onto the joists (and put insulation between the joists) or overboard directly on the old plaster???? obviously i would need to find the joists...

With the onset of the hot weather I have turned the heating off, but kept the water to heat twice a day, unfortunately the radiators still heat up when the water heats up. I really need to sort this asap as the house is like an oven!!!!!!!!! I have a Potterton Nettaheat boiler. Any...

Hi This may seem strange but can someone PLEASE tell me where I can find the starter motor. It is a 95 with Vauxhall engine. I have looked in the Haynes Manual and it says it is a very easy job to do but I cannot find the thing. If someone can tell me the easiest way to get it out as well...

Hi I have a problem with my N reg diesel Corsavan. When I drive it and switch off it will not restart, when I turn the ignition key it sounds very slow in turning as if it has a flat battery, but if i leave it approx 1 hour and switch the ignition, although for a split second it sounds very...