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    Odd problem happening

    Ok, now im fairly mechanically minded but this problem is really confusing me......... it relates to a '96 1.9 diesel Now i know that one or both CV joints are on their way out due to noise on full lock or when i take a very sharp turn at slow speed. I drove a couple of hundered miles at the...
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    vegetable oil in diesel

    This talks of producers as opposed to users. Not sure of the significance of this terminology. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/briefs/excise-duty/brief4307.htm Another nice linky http://www.wasteless.co.uk/html/veggieconversion.htm
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    vegetable oil in diesel

    ive been trying to find where people have read about the 'free use' of 2500-3000 litres of oil without attracting tax. The HRMC website suggests that this is not free:-...
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    vegetable oil in diesel

    Looks like i'll be taking a trip to the cash and carry soon then !! Recommendations on cooking oil for fuel anyone ?
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    vegetable oil in diesel

    It is the non turbo :D Thanks for the reply Fred, appreciated
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    vegetable oil in diesel

    i took a look at the pimp yesterday but couldnt tell which one it had .... any ideas how i can tell? its a 96 on an N reg Clio diesel RL
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    vegetable oil in diesel

    hi guys sorry to hijack, was wondering whether the pump choice (bosch or lucas) mattered on an old (N reg 1996 ) or whether i could give the 50.50 a try irrespective of the type of pump ?
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    Mk1 Heater

    Cheers guys
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    Mk1 Heater

    ive shorted the socket and nothing which eliminates the switch.... suggestions please ?
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    Mk1 Heater

    cheers, anyone know where the resistors are located?
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    Mk1 Heater

    anyone? or anyone know of an online manual that may help ?
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    Mk1 Heater

    well when it works it pumps out hot air, but only at level 3 so the matrix itself isnt blocked or anything. the fan also worls, albeit when it feels like it. so its the switch or the resistors. any idea on the wiring or location of the resistors?
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    Mk1 Heater

    It was working on dial position 3 only. Then it started gettig intermittent. Now it has stopped working altogether and its getting cold - nice timing ! I am guessing it is the resistors (as position 1 and 2 have probably burnt out first having to take most of the resistance to slow the fan...
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    Top Strut mount

    When i drve over speed bumps or hit pot holes i hear a clinking sound. I jacked up the car and the top of the strut has some movement but makes more of a 'clack' sound. Now i know i need to replace the top strut mount so where is the best place to get one? Its a L reg RN diesel. Anything else...
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    02 Automatic conking out

    was the tdc sensor
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    02 Automatic conking out

    It's a 2000 (V) Clio RXE 5-door 1.6 auto, does that help ? :) Cheers
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    02 Automatic conking out

    Hi folks I am enquiring for a mate who has a 02 clio auto. He says that once the car is running (this sometimes takes a bit of persuasion) after a couple of minutes of straight line driving it conks out. It then takes a long time to restart the engine. He has a new battery so we will start...
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    Diesel help needed URGENT

    Sorry to hijack, where you based ?
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