Battery testing
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:27:05 +0100
A while ago someone on here posted some guidelines for testing batteries. It
went something along the lines of this:
Over 13 volts or so when running = alternator OK.
Battery should settle to xx volts after running.
The next morning, the battery should be above xx volts.
Unfortunately, I can't find it on goo ...
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Update on mk4 golf knocking
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:51:33 +0100
Sometimes at pull of there is a slight clunk\knock and also in reverse.
I'm purely guessing it could be the wishbone bushes, drop link bushes
aor arb bushes or something else ? How do I go about diagnosing or
rulling each of these out as it might get expensive replacing all of
these :) Appreciate any advice on ...
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O2 sensor.
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:02:37 +0100
Found one figure - seems 12.5:1 is ideal for maximum power.
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*A closed mouth gathers no feet.*
Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound. ...
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Gear Oil Change Advice Please
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:33:23 GMT
Please could I have some advice on whether or not to change my gearbox
oil ?
My car is Avensis 2002 1.8 vvti manual 106 000 on clock
I don't think it has been changed before and ever topped up ......
Thought it might improve gear changing which has become a bit stiff
recently . Somebody told me that this oil s ...
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Which grease is happy with rubber ?
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:57:28 +0100
I am going ot be changing some rubber bushes and was told not to apply
them dry and to use a rubber friendly grease on the inside of the anti
roll bar bushes to avoid squeaks.
The only grease I have is copperslip, and servicol I think its called or
something similar is a grease for high temperature applicatio ...
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Re: DG unit security tape
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:25:28 +0100
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:28:37 +0100, Mrcheerful <nbkm57@hotmail.co.uk>
wrote:
> Duncan Wood wrote:
>> Fein supercut
>>
>
> I got one of those, best individual tool I have ever bought.
>
>
There's a bloke on Ebay selling nicely made adapters that let you fit the
Bosch blades, which saves a packet.
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carradio code
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:01:56 +0800
GOODMORNING
I am looking for the unlock code for
Grundig WKC 5300 RDS
serial no :GR0961T0120056
PLEASE HELP
MANY THANKS
url:http://myreader.co.uk/gp/1275-1.aspx ...
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Re: DG unit security tape
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:44:48 +0100
Fein supercut
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:49:00 +0100, Davey <spam@trap.com> wrote:
> Got an external uPVC double glazing unit which has a knackered seal. I'm
> going to change it myself but it will be the first time I've done such a
> thing. Can anyone offer any tips with regards to releasing the old glazed
> uni ...
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Re: Marine diesel engine smoking.
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:44:40 +0100
On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:00:44 +0100, Clint Sharp
<clint@clintsmc.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> In message <op.uz9g8cy4rpivgb@rachel>, Duncan Wood
> <nntptmp@dmx512.co.uk> writes
>> Actually that's not strictly true, you can sell red diesel with a lower
>> luricity than road fuel, but it won't make a blind bit of dif ...
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mk4 golf wishbone bushes front and rear
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:56:41 +0100
There is this very noticeable knock sound when I brake at a slower speed
or when reversing then braking. I am pure guessing this is the wishbone
bushes ? or the anti-roll bar bushes.
Is there anyway to find out which is worn and needs replacing.
Anyone done this job on a mk4 golf 1.6 16v 01 model.
I've ne ...
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