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  1. Stubborn gearbox - on LC 1.8

    Three questions: #1; It's not broke yet, however first to second gear is becoming increasingly "notchy", and I am managing to convince myself more and more that the synchromesh could be on the way out (66000 miles, 2002). Don't think it's the clutch. Am I correct? :( #2; In light of the...
  2. 1L19

    Filthy engine & stubborn alloys

    Heya, my engine has been disgusting ever since I got the car and have never got round to cleaning it, but I'd like to soon so I ask for advice! I don't know what to use to clean all the grease filth and soot; do I use an old rag, paper towel, mf cloth or what? Also don't know what cleaning...
  3. gus1690

    annoying and stubborn transponder

    How the f**k do you get the transponder out of your spare key (non remote) without breaking it? it looks very fragile and seems to be almost fused to the case! any tips would be much appreciated before I smash it off the wall! [:@]
  4. Removing a stubborn front wishbone bush

    I was changing my front wishbone bushes to Powerflex. With the wishbones off the car, I used a press to remove the big rear bushes, but I couldn't get the wishbone into the press to remove the front bushes. I faffed about with a vice and some bits of tube for a while before giving it up...
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