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5856 Sadly, OVR has had to go back to its' previous owner, an agreement we reached some time ago, because my daughter now works and lives abroad. The agreement still stands if we want to buy it...

Operated by my daughter in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Just had 8 new valves fitted after a broken cambelt as a result of everyone thinking it had been done already.:upset2: We live and learn!
Car is...

Actually there were 8 bent valves. 4 inlet and 4 exhaust, but it is now running fine and doing sterling service again.

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Bike after accident, with gravel rash.:upset2:

Not very good at this sort of stuff, plus got interupted and it all went awry.
Will try again when able.

Hope you're not expecting the latest sexy, all singing bike!

It's an old GSXF600, painted in some paint someone had left in the garage. But it was only £600 with only 8,000 miles on the clock. It...

I will dig out some pictures and work out how to up-load them.

Hello again you guys. Just to fill you in on the progress of my daughters car.
Sorry about the silence, but progress has been slow and out of my hands. Also, since my last attendance I have managed...

Thanks very much for your help. Haven't looked at the sites yet, but will pass all information onto my daughter.

Just had a thought....do you guys have a favourite supplier of parts for your cars, that we ought to use? Or is it a case of get them where you can?

Thanks a lot lads for your offers. Learned a little bit more last night. She had just set off from traffic lights and she says she didn't really think it had started moving when it went, so hopefully...

Okay, thanks lads. I'm just off over to visit her and commiserate.
The car was bought by her brother, who lost his life while racing his motorbike at Cadwell Park. She has vowed never to part with...

Hi, just to say that our Clio Williams is owned and operated by my daughter. We have owned it since February 2005 without any real problem, but this afternoon, after visiting an elderly relative,...

Thanks for your help eternalife. I have been out of circulation since my last post. I have had a word just last night with the friend that is going to do the job for me and all the things you mention...

Thanks again everyone for your help. Off to bed now, work at 6 in the morning.
Regards, carbman.

Thanks everyone for your input.
Is there anything on the web that would have a diagram of it all ie. a workshop manual to have a look at?

Thanks for your help lads. Just to make it clear, we had a problem with the steering column joint last year and had it replaced.

Hi maxiboy, thanks for the reply.
No it's definitely the track rod ends. It was in for a 4 wheel alignment because it was scrubbing off the o/s/f tyre badly and the guys couldn't do it because...

I have been told today that the track rod (inners?) need renewing on my daughters car.
I am not very mechanical, but I know a man who is!!
Is there any one able to give me any tips on this job?...

:( DDOOOHHH!! we have a MORLEY between us and Leeds. :? 8) A 'senior moment'.

Just a question about which oil we should use.
This car has been spoilt by my son and the previous owner, with no expense spared on maintenance. Trouble is we haven't got the spare money that they...

Hi, we're in Wakefield, and would like to find somewhere to that would look after our car locally. Who and where are MFN. :?

:) Thanks for that. All this info. is being collated and will be given to him when he starts the job. Regards carbman. 8)

Yeah, just found that out. Phoned local branch in Leeds, and they're talking about a Nissin or Hella brand, not the Valeo. Emailed head honcho to see what they have to say, and offer, re: Valeo item.

Bristol Sam, what is the problem with getting the fan out. :? A friend of mine is doing the job, plenty of experience as a mechanic, but any tips gratefully accepted. Thanks, carbman. 8)

:) Thanks everybody for your help. Much appreciated.
GWEEB and Bristol Sam, if you read Maxiboy and Willylover correctly, they are saying that the item for sale at GSF, is the Valeo 'ally' item at...

Thanks lads, a new one it will be. It looks a pretty straight forward job to replace the old one.

:) Thanks very much to all those people that were helpful when I was looking for help with the power steering, but it wasn't oil leaking, but water, :? which is what I suggested in the first place....

:D Do you boys not have a life?? Saturday night and all this help immediately. Thanks a lot everybody, but I have to work 7.00 in the morning, so off to bed now. Will have another look tomorrow...

:D Hey thanks for that Maxiboy. That looks very helpful. Glad I took the time and joined now.
Do you know if it is very fiddly, or could I tackle it myself? :?
Thanks mate.