FAQ uk.rec.cars.maintenance + Links

Graham

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The FAQ is mainly contained on my web space at
http://www.motors.freeuk.com/faq/index.htm All the Links and Info is
on there.

A couple of General things.

(Q) What information is needed.

There are many regulars in the group with extensive knowledge on most
maintenance jobs, unfortunately few of us are mind readers, Please
describe the car fully, Make, Model, Year, Engine size/type/code, Fuel
system (if relevant) etc etc. What the current problem is and the
steps already tried. More details, the more chance of help.
If it is an emission fail, please also include ALL the gas figures.

(Q) Can I advertise.

There is nothing in the uk.rec.cars.maintenance charter about
advertising, but none trade adverts either buying or selling have
occasionally appeared. Please start your header FS.... or WTB.... but
NO binaries are allowed. As far as trade adverts are concerned send me
your web site and I will include it on the links page (a spam type
post in the NG is unlikely to get in here), then join in the postings
(with a suitable sig) and help others!!
(Don't bother posting Spam, - I WILL report it to your ISP)
*** For info I have been reporting all cases of spam in this NG ****

LINKS

Car Makers
http://www.alfaromeo.co.uk Alfa Romeo
http://www.astonmartin.com Aston Martin
http://www.bmw.co.uk BMW
http://www.chryslercars.com Chrysler
http://www.citroen.co.uk Citroen
http://www.ferrari.it/ferrari Ferrari
http://www.fiat.co.uk Fiat
http://www.ford.co.uk Ford
http://www.honda.com Honda
http://www.isuzu.co.uk Isuzu
http://www.jaguarcars.com Jaguar
http://www.kia.co.kr Kia
http://www.lamborghini.itg.net Lamborghini
http://www.lancia.com Lancia
http://www.landrover.co.uk Land Rover
http://www.lexuscar.com Lexus
http://www.lotuscars.co.uk Lotus Cars
http://www.mazda.co.uk Mazda
http://www.mercedes-benz.com Mercedes-Benz
http://www.Mitsubishi-Motors.co.jp Mitsubishi Motors
http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk Mitsubishi Motors
http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk Morgan Motor Co.
http://www.opel.com Opel
http://www.peugeot.co.uk Peugeot
http://www.renault.co.uk Renault
http://www.rolls-royceandbentley.com/home.html RR
http://www.rover.co.uk Rover
http://www.saab.co.uk Saab
http://www.subaru.co.uk Subaru
http://www.suzuki.co.uk Suzuki
http://www.toyota.co.uk Toyota
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk Vauxhall
http://www.vw.co.uk Volkwagen
http://www.volvo.com Volvo Cars
http://www.volvocars.com Volvo Cars

Special Car Pages
http://www.tsr-performance.com/ Tim Stiles Audi/VW tuning
http://www.gus-melo.com/ BMW
http://www.e30bmw.co.uk BMW
http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk BMW
http://www.mossint.co.uk BLMC Heritage suppliers
http://www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.htm
http://leech.leech.net/bugatti Bugatti
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/6876/ Citroen BX
http://www.citroencarclub.org.uk Citroen
http://www.eGroups.com/list/fiatowners/ Fiat
http://www.x1-9ownersclub.org.uk Fiat
http://www.fiatbarchetta.com/club/uk Fiat
http://www.welcome.to/capri Ford Capri
* www.j24964.freeserve.co.uk/mondeo/index.html Ford Mondeo
http://www.ergonite.demon.co.uk/probemx/p_p4.htm Ford Probe
http://www.turbocharger.co.uk/ Ford RS/Cosworth web site
http://www.jag-lovers.org/modern/ Jaguar
http://home.sol.no/~nick/technicl.html Jaguar
http://www.JaguarOwnersClub.Co.UK Jaguar
http://www.bazza.co.uk Lancia
http://www.land-rover.team.net Land Rover
http://members.aol.com/rovercars/RSTCA/roverhome.html L Rover
http://www.rovamania.co.uk/ Land Rover
http://home.clara.net/amgarner Metro
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc/ MG
http://www.mgbhive.co.uk MG
http://www.austinrover.free-online.co.uk/ mainly MG Stuff
http://www.johncooper.co.uk/ Mini
http://www.somerford-mini.co.uk Mini
http://www.classicsl.com M Benz SL's
http://web.inter.nl.net/hcc/Familie.Archief.Vis/opel/index.html
http://come.to/pugcentral "Pug Central"
http://freespace.virgin.net/steve.dolan (mirror of above?)
http://www.mynott.freeserve.co.uk/405/405home.htm Pug 405
http://venus.beseen.com/boardroom/b/16456/ - Peugeot Sport Club BB
http://members.aol.com/my205gti/home.html - Another 205 GTi Site
http://www.peugeotuk.demon.co.uk/ - Peugeot Sport UK
http://www.vectorbd.com/peugeot/ - Peugeot Resources, Worldwide
http://www.928s4vr.com Porsche 928 stuff and mailing list.
http://freespace.virgin.net/c.coleman/start.htm Esp Ren 5 Turbo
http://www.moto-build.com/ Rover
http://www.davep1.freeserve.co.uk/rover/800.htm Rover 800
http://www.davrian.freeserve.co.uk/ Rover
http://www.scoobysport.co.uk Subaru Sport
http://www.asakatana.org/ukspoahtm.htm Suzuki
http://www.mr2.com Toyota MR2 information and mailing list.
http://www.mr2dc.com MR2
http://www.btinternet.com/~netsurf/mr2t/mr2tfaq.html MR2
http://www.petrolheads.co.uk TVR
http://www.proweb.co.uk/~gsicav is a must for Vauxhall Buffs
http://www.vpcc.co.uk Vauxhall Perfarmance Car Club
http://www.cavweb.co.uk Vauxhalls
http://www.prontoserve.co.uk/gavsta Vaux Astra's
http://www.png.co.uk Performance Nova Group
http://www.polog40.co.ukVW Polo G40

Special Info Pages
http://www.vacp.com Air conditioning
http://vectorbd.vectorbd.com/peugeot/bosch.html Bosch Parts
http://www.carsecurity.freeuk.com Car Alarms
http://www.yrl.co.uk/~tony/fuel2/fuel2.html Car fuel prices
http://www.theaa.co.uk/motoring/fuel/ Car fuel prices
http://home.clara.net/csjh Car imports
http://www.sos.bangor.ac.uk/~oss108/classics/faq.htm Classics FAQ
http://sura1.jlab.org/~grippo/auto.html Calculators - try it!
http://www.formula3.demon.co.uk Chris Wilsons home page
http://www.superchips.co.uk ECU Chips
http://www.come.to/motordata Fed of British Historic Vehicle Clubs
http://www.findit.co.uk/ Secondhand cars
http://www.zaxxon.demon.co.uk/gatsos/index.htm Gatso Cameras
http://www.tech2tech.net/library/dtccodes.htm Honda Codes
http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb962643 M Board about Imports
http://www.lockyear-cars.co.uk Jap car importers
http://www.orient-vehicles.com/ Jap car importers
http://www.magneto.co.uk Magneto repairs
http://www.highpower.freeserve.co.uk/ Nitrous Oxide
http://www.ultimatetouchup.com Paintwork
* http://www.hammerite-automotive.com/ Paint
http://www.okdiy.co.uk Problem page
http://members.aol.com/pumaracing/index.htm Puma Racing
http://www.thatcham.org/preview/html/seclist.htm Thatcham
http://www.racelogic.co.uk Tuning
http://www.needforspeed.co.uk Tuning
http://www.milford.ndirect.co.uk/ Tuning
http://www.vanaaken.com Tuning
http://www.toptuning.freeserve.co.uk/ Tuning
http://http://www.auto-amd.com/ Tuning
http://www.axalotl.demon.co.uk/transport/FAQ.html UK Transport
http://www.wilstar.co.uk Welding
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/LucasColours.html Wire Colours

Magazines
http://www.autotrader.co.uk AutoTrader
http://www.auto-option.co.uk Auto Option Home Page
http://www.automotive.co.uk/fleetnews/START.HTM Fleet News On The Net
http://www.autospeed.com Auto Speed (Australian)
http://www.kelsey.co.uk/carmech/index.html Car Mechanics
http://www.classicmotor.co.uk Classic car magazine
http://www.classiccarsworld.co.uk Classic car magazine
http://www.dovepub.freeserve.co.uk Books by Eric Dymock
http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk Exchange and Mart
http://www.haynes.com Haynes Handbooks
http://www.maxxed.freeserve.co.uk Max Power Unofficial Site
http://www.motortrader.com MotorTrader
http://www.motormag.com/ UK Motoring and Motorsport
http://www.pitstop.net.au/ - Hard to find car books
http://www.racecar.co.uk Race Car - more than a mag...
http://www.topcar.com Top Car
http://www.topgear.com Top Gear

Motor Sport
http://www.ortem.freeserve.co.uk Metro Racing
http://www.the-threshold.org/Anorak-Offroad/ Off Road Club
http://www.peugeotsportclub.com
http://www.racecar.co.uk/ - Racing car stuff
http://www.ukmotorsport.com for UK Motorsport info.

Parts
http://www.atpelectronics.demon.co.uk ATP Exchange ECU's
http://www.auto-neon.co.uk Light up your car !!!!!
http://www.imperialcarpanels.freeserve.co.uk. Body Panels
http://www.blackboxauto.freeserve.co.uk ABS Parts
http://www.maxpages.com/catalytics Catalytic Converters
* www.andyspares.com Citroen parts
http://www.1stchoice.co.uk Car Breakers
http://www.mjautosalvage.com Car Breakers
*http://www.find-a-part.com/ Find a part
http://www.fuel-parts.co.uk Fuel Parts UK
http://www.konect.mcmail.com/siliconehose Hoses
http://www.larkspeed.com Larkspeed
http://www.mobtune.greatxscape.net Alarm Keyfobs
http://www.monroe.com Monroe - shock absorbers
http://www.nu-screw.co.uk Nuts and bolts
http://www.power-steering.co.uk
http://www.powerflex.co.uk Suspension Bushes
http://www.mhtl.uwaterloo.ca/onlinetools_frame.html Tools
http://www.tuneparts.co.uk Tuneparts by Post
* http://www.liquidlevers.co.uk Tools
http://www.sealy.co.uk Tools etc
http://www.toolsource.co.uk Tools
http://www.consolidated.fsnet.co.uk Tools
http://www.turboboost.freeserve.co.uk Turbo's
http://www.tecnocarbur.com Carbs
http://www.splitfire.com SplitFire - spark plugs
http://www.webcon.co.uk Weber Home Page

http://www.autogas.co.uk LPG Sites etc
http://www.autogas.nl/autocom/Techref.HTM
http://websites.ntl.com/~gordon.wright
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/eastern-autogas/
http://www.tartarini.it/E_News.htm
http://www.bp.com BP: British Petroleum
http://www.mobil.com Mobil Corp.
http://www.shell.com/ Shell
http://www.shell-lubricants.com Shell Oil Lubricants
http://www.stp.com STP
http://www.valvoline.com Valvoline
http://203.23.131.2/nexus/ulp1.html Unleaded!!!

http://WWW.LAP-TAB.CO.UK Alloy wheel repairs
http://www.bfor.com Bridgestone/Firestone
http://www.dunloptire.com Dunlop Tire Co.
http://www.firestone.com Firestone
http://www.michelin.com Michelin Tires
http://www.pirelli.com/home.htm Pirelli Tire Co.
http://www.trl.co.uk TRL
http://www.tyres-online.co.uk
http://www.yokohamatire.com Yokohama Tires
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/java_yes/tyreinfo.html Good info site.
http://www.audicoupe.demon.co.uk/tyre_bible.html Tyres

General
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_2483.htm ASA report
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_3320.htm (Ultraburn)
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_3954.htm (ECO-TIN)
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_3542.htm (Eurocat)
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_3015.htm (Greentune)
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_3471.htm (Powermakers Plus)
http://www.asa.org.uk/adj/adj_3683.htm (Prozone)
http://www.autonet.co.uk/services.html Car Hunter
http://www.carelect.demon.co.uk Car Electronic Services
http://www.cryptontechnology.com Crypton Technology Group
http://www.eaglestardirect.co.uk Insurance Company
http://perso.club-internet.fr/motorsat/index.html
http://www.gea.co.uk Garage Equipment Association Ltd
http://www.environment.detr.gov.uk/leadfree/index.htm Un leaded
http://www.roads.detr.gov.uk/vehicle/consult/numberplates/
http://www.open.gov.uk/dot/dothome.htm Department of Transport
http://www.open.gov.uk/dvla/vedcon.htm VED page
http://www.via.gov.uk/ Department of Transport
http://www.nationalwindscreens.co.uk/mot/mot.htm Mot Info
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/trafficnet Traffic Master
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/motester MOT Tester

Regards,
Graham
http://www.tuneparts.co.uk *New Site*
http://www.hglmotors.co.uk

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Graham

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On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
wrote:

> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
>

I've been submitting the usual listings every month for 18 months or
so. The list of what I think are useful web sites grows longer and
longer. I have no probs in carrying on doing so, but thought it only
fair to ask for a general opinion as to if they are found to be useful
or un necessary.

Paul Giverin

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In article <qudljskb389kmrhjk...@4ax.com>, Graham
<gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> writes

>On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
>wrote:
>
>> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
>>
>
>I've been submitting the usual listings every month for 18 months or
>so. The list of what I think are useful web sites grows longer and
>longer. I have no probs in carrying on doing so, but thought it only
>fair to ask for a general opinion as to if they are found to be useful
>or un necessary.
>

Its not something I use everyday but its a very handy resource when you
need some info. Keep up the good work Graham.

--
Paul Giverin

john whale

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Please don't stop
"Graham" <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> wrote in message
news:qudljskb389kmrhjk...@4ax.com...

> On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> > FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
> >
>
> I've been submitting the usual listings every month for 18 months or
> so. The list of what I think are useful web sites grows longer and
> longer. I have no probs in carrying on doing so, but thought it only
> fair to ask for a general opinion as to if they are found to be useful
> or un necessary.
>
>
>

Andy Hewitt

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Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> wrote:

> On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> > FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
> >
>
> I've been submitting the usual listings every month for 18 months or
> so. The list of what I think are useful web sites grows longer and
> longer. I have no probs in carrying on doing so, but thought it only
> fair to ask for a general opinion as to if they are found to be useful
> or un necessary.

Helpful they well may be, but it might be better to stick those on a web
page, that would reduce the FAQ page at least.

HTH

--
** Andy Hewitt ** ** Live to Ride, Ride to work! **
FAF#1 Mac PPC, Diversion 600s, Trekky, Volvo 340GL
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ahewitt/index.htm

J.L.E

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Andy Hewitt <{hairy.biker}@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:1ebq3xi.kadnvpus9ykiN%{hairy.biker}@ntlworld.com...

> Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
> > >

<snip>

>
> Helpful they well may be, but it might be better to stick those on a web
> page, that would reduce the FAQ page at least.
>
> HTH
>

My thoughts exactly.
--
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Note the SPAM trap
Location. West Sussex. United Kingdom.

Graham

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On Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:02:20 +0100, {hairy.biker}@ntlworld.com (Andy
Hewitt) wrote:

>Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
>> >
>>

>> I've been submitting the usual listings every month for 18 months or
>> so. The list of what I think are useful web sites grows longer and
>> longer. I have no probs in carrying on doing so, but thought it only
>> fair to ask for a general opinion as to if they are found to be useful
>> or un necessary.
>

>Helpful they well may be, but it might be better to stick those on a web
>page, that would reduce the FAQ page at least.
>
>HTH

This was why I was asking, I started a simple FAQ + links back in
Jan99, It was only half the present length and quickly grew bigger and
bigger. I then put the "faq text" onto the webspace but kept the links
section each month, that knocked back the then ever increasing long
posts.

Most of these links are what I pickup from this NG, adding a few each
month. They are also on the web site, but that is only updated every 3
months or so. Now even this list of links is getting very long. I have
no problem adding new ones and posting once a month. Overall it is
probably as good a list of motor related sites as there is.

If anyone wishes to add sections to the FAQ itself (At the moment I
get very little time) then please just send me an Email in the same
style (Question / Answer) and I will upload it into the appropriate
section/create new section.

I can either carry on as is, posting it once a month and including the
web site URL in my posting sig or just post a very simple 20/30 line
FAQ "Notice" once a month that points to the web URL.

As I said I do not mind which (or none at all), they each have
advantages/disadvantages, but as its starting to get very long I do
not want it to become an annoyance to the users of this NG.

Graham

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On Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:38:58 +0100, "J.L.E"
<scarts@_MAPSON_lineone.net> wrote:

>
>Andy Hewitt <{hairy.biker}@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>news:1ebq3xi.kadnvpus9ykiN%{hairy.biker}@ntlworld.com...

>> Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> > On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 21:10:41 +0100, Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > > FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
>> > >

><snip>

>>
>> Helpful they well may be, but it might be better to stick those on a web
>> page, that would reduce the FAQ page at least.
>>
>> HTH
>>
>

>My thoughts exactly.

And this is why I am asking for opinions, rather than just carrying on
when they may have become an annoyance.

Andy Hewitt

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Graham <gra...@hglmotors.co.uk> wrote:

> >Helpful they well may be, but it might be better to stick those on a web
> >page, that would reduce the FAQ page at least.
> >
> >HTH

> Most of these links are what I pickup from this NG, adding a few each
> month. They are also on the web site, but that is only updated every 3
> months or so. Now even this list of links is getting very long. I have
> no problem adding new ones and posting once a month. Overall it is
> probably as good a list of motor related sites as there is.

That cannot be argued against, a good list it is.

> I can either carry on as is, posting it once a month and including the
> web site URL in my posting sig or just post a very simple 20/30 line
> FAQ "Notice" once a month that points to the web URL.

That is a more common way to do it in other newsgroups. Some just quote
a URL for the whole FAQ. Your last suggestion is more likely to be read
by more people.

> As I said I do not mind which (or none at all), they each have
> advantages/disadvantages, but as its starting to get very long I do
> not want it to become an annoyance to the users of this NG.

I was not suggesting it was an annoyance, it just might be more sensible
to put them on a small web page. It might even save you time, as you
would have to compile and upload less often.

Your work is certainly appreciated, and I was only attempting to provide
a sensible suggestion.