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  1. exsquaddie0813

    How to value my car ...

    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated
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    How to value my car ...

    K11 1.3 LX
  3. exsquaddie0813

    How to value my car ...

    Tried to value my car on comparison sites but anything older than 15 years and i cant find anything ... I'm selling my k11 1.3 LX auto with 34,000 on the clock. Bodyworks in really good condition except for a ding to the rear passenger door, grinded, filled n sprayed myself "not to professional...
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    1.3 auto gearbox

    Hi, maybe a silly question but i need an answer all the same, my gear selector has D which is drive and DS which i know what it does so thats not the question, my question is can i switch between these 2 while the car is in motion or do i have to either start in one or the other, and select...
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    Spare wheel advice

    Thanks for the replies, just didn't wanna fork out for a spare as it would only be on a couple of days anyway. Was talking to a mechanic about having a new crossmember fitted and he said its not worth it, but i said its worth it to me!
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    Spare wheel advice

    Hi guys, My original tyres are 15" 195/45/15 78w, but ive priced up a spare alloy with tyre and comes to well over £150 plus postage. So could i use a 15" 195/45/15 78v that i've seen second hand ?
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    Indicator problem

    Thought I'd try taking out the right bulb housing and connecting it to the left side, it works so I don't think its a wiring problem. Have just gone on ebay and ordered a second hand part "hope it solves my problem" ... although I took the bulbholder to pieces, cleaned it all and still wouldnt work!
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    Indicator problem

    :( ... right, took bulb carrier apart, cleaned and checked it for damage, put it back together, put in 2 new fuses for hazards and turning signal and both fuses blow again!!! :( Put in 2 new fuses, Disconnected rear power cable for bulb housing and fuses didn't blow, indicator light blinking...
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    Indicator problem

    Here goes. noticed yesterday that my left indicator was blinking at double the speed, looked at the rear and my rear left indicator was not working. Had a fiddle with the bulb carrier this morning and now I have no hazard and no indicators atall!!!! ...Help needed please :( Just checked my...
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    Rear wiper spray

    I can hear a clicking sound when i engage the rear pump so am thinking it has power. Is it hard to replace the pump ? Ive done brakes n pads before and have a good tool set so am not a total noob, but ive heard the reservoir can be a nightmare to get to
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    Rear wiper spray

    Took the nozzle apart, cleaned it, checked the pipe and i sucked water out, so am thinking its the pump ? But if it was the pump shouldn't the front sprays not work also "which they do" ...
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    Rear wiper spray

    Ok, got my mot coming up soon and my rear spray nozzle doesnt wanna spray. Front are working fine, reservoir full and i can hear a clicking nouse from the rear when i engage spray on the stalk but nothing! Wiper works as normal, poked nozzle with a pin but no joy! ..
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    Brake caliper bolts seized ....

    Took the smaller socket option after i wire brushed n cleaned em, managed to get them off. Replaced discs n pads, right side pads were just bare metal! .. As quiet as a mouse now .. Thanks for your help guys
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    Brake caliper bolts seized ....

    Deffo need changing, was 50 miles out of sheffield yesterday and had metal grinding against metal! Missed out the motorway and came home backways! Had visions of shooting through a junction!
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    Brake caliper bolts seized ....

    I have a heat gun, would I not be able to heat the bolt maybe ? ... some bloke at work said to try it but I don't wanna make things worse! :)
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    Brake caliper bolts seized ....

    Tried changing my pads yesterday, couldn't get the caliper bolts out, used penetrating fluid but no joy ... wratchet head didn't catch and spun once so thought not try it again as it might wear the bolt head out! .. Any ideas how I can attempt it again without knackering the head! If I can't do...
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    K11 Lreg spoiler help needed!

    Ok so I've got my drill, tape, pen for marking out and my spoiler ready to fit ... Raised my boot lid and am now wondering if there's gonna be clearance for my boot lid to open when fitted! Any help or suggestions appreciated :)
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