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    Not been on for a while, just seen the reply,...

    Not been on for a while, just seen the reply, thanks but no thanks.. I thought the whole point of a forum is to help fix, if I had a diagnostic code reader, would I need come on here and waste my...
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    After abit of research, I found similar troubles...

    After abit of research, I found similar troubles although not mine so took a punt on a coolant sensor, remembered I had a Corsa that the same trouble. Hopefully its the sensor...

    Cheers
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    Just started tbe car, I know think the car is...

    Just started tbe car, I know think the car is trying to start rathrr than struggle, its just tried firing almost on the key which is unheard of, so could I have a leaky injector which is filling the...
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    Cranking...

    Hi people, just a quick one, it seems my car has started to act differently when cranking, its always stsrted tbe same regardless of air temp or engine temp, cranks for a few seconds then fires. Last...
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    Sorry, car is a 96 t5...

    Sorry, car is a 96 t5...
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    Sorry box has done 134k now...

    Sorry box has done 134k now...
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    Autobox oil change

    Hi people, after reading some threads on changing the oil in my Autobox, just wondered what people think regards best way to go about it. The oil is definitely ready, on the finger tip it doesn't...
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    Yes mate, I did... Easy job, just the circlip...

    Yes mate, I did... Easy job, just the circlip holding the cv on was a faff, old boot was well split, had gone nearly all way round...

    Cheers

    Mark
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    Hi all, just a quick update and for other peoples...

    Hi all, just a quick update and for other peoples benefit, spent Sunday afternoon fitting the subframe bush inserts I recently bought out of curiosity, the bushes on the car are 20 years old now,...
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    Yes mart5in, out with the 1/2 inch stuff, will...

    Yes mart5in, out with the 1/2 inch stuff, will borrow the neighbours 3/4 set. Certainly not worried about breaking that, proper tools... Roll on weekend...

    cheers

    Mark
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    Cheers Mart5in, I did wonder if it had a circlip...

    Cheers Mart5in, I did wonder if it had a circlip in it. Yeah i ordered a proper boot for it so I will be splitting it... Heres hoping the shaft isn't stuck in the hub...

    cheers

    Mark
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    CV boot change

    Hey people, been under the car today noticed drivers outside boot is gone, just been looking through old threads for info, found that the splines in the hub can be abit tight. What concerns me is...
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    No mate I haven't had it tracked, its sort of on...

    No mate I haven't had it tracked, its sort of on my list but with the steering position being central I have put it off, I do suspect its out because it doesn't feel like my old olive green estate...
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    Just a quick look at drivers wishbone, both...

    Just a quick look at drivers wishbone, both rubbers look perfect. Any other ideas other than wishbone??

    Cheers

    Mark
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    The wishbones are nearly new, granted I haven't...

    The wishbones are nearly new, granted I haven't looked at the drivers but I know it isn't that old. So if new bushes aren't good enough, what? Harder spec bushes or polybush??

    Cheers

    Mark
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    Steering pull...

    Hi people, the blue bus is running great at the minute, but lately, well more so since i found some more boost, I am noticing a steering wheel pull in my hand when lifting off the throttle fully,...
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    its inconsistent with levels at different times,...

    its inconsistent with levels at different times, its steady as a rock when pulling, its just next time you floor it might be less boost, but still stable, time after more boost. The boost also seems...
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    Hi people, sorry forgot to update this... I...

    Hi people, sorry forgot to update this...

    I bought a set of new HT leads for it and all seems well...

    Now the engine is fine, it needs more power, but the inconsistent boost levels need...
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    Hi all, quick update... Car is still...

    Hi all, quick update...

    Car is still mis-behaving, although sometimes it does seem to run fine and rev cleanly on blipping. I have put new plugs and tried another coil. Next purchase will be a...
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    Forgot to add, did a compression check with 5...

    Forgot to add, did a compression check with 5 minute run warmish engine. 150 psi across all...

    Mark
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    Had the car running for 5 minutes tonight before...

    Had the car running for 5 minutes tonight before stripping it down for inspection, purely so im not working on a cold engine, any way whipped the plugs out and checked the dizzy and rotor. Dizzy and...
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    ^ Yeah the plugs are only a 1000 mile old, gen'...

    ^ Yeah the plugs are only a 1000 mile old, gen' Volvo ones. Think I have another set of HT's lying around somewhere, ill swap um over then get a new set when im sure the old set are shot...

    Will...
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    Hi all, just a quick update.. Fired her up...

    Hi all, just a quick update..

    Fired her up tonight from cold after standing since Friday night and its starts fine, idles normal but blips of the throttle has it missing plenty, definitely a...
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    cheers people, I will inspect all vac hoses...

    cheers people, I will inspect all vac hoses tomorrow... Will also check out the deal on leads as well...

    Mark
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    Misfire...

    The old girl has got the monk on and developed a misfire/shudder over night. Ive searched through misfire threads and everybody seems to have high RPM problems or WOT problems... Firstly most of the...
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