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Since we are all in Boris' lock-up (or lock-down as he so jokingly calls it) I finally got bored enough to have a go, after over 5 years, at fixing my mostly blanked-out odometer. First mistake: downloaded the instructions from here only to find mine is totally different: all clips & guesswork...

Both sides on my Terrano had cracked when I bought it at 7 yo! Easy to make new ones & I waxoiled them so they're still good 8 years later.

If removing the fan does not cure the noise then suspect the water pump (or ancillary) bearings. The electric fan I have is 17" (432mm) outside dia. Kenlowe ref: 17.HP.B/S 12V & has both adjustable thermostatic & manual operation. It is an easy fitment. If you do fit this fan it is advisable to...

I fitted one of those kenlowe heaters to an Austin Montego, in the late 80's. It worked very well but was prone to sticking. At the time Kenlowe advised against anything but plain fresh antifreeze mixture, regularly changed, otherwise pump sticking was inevitable. If anyone remembers the...

In anything but hot weather or towing I find I don't need a fan at all. The original fan was removed due to collision damage & I replaced it with an electric (Kenlow) fan as this was cheaper (& more efficient). This very seldom comes on even when towing 1.6T caravan in the summer, & has the...

The advantage of copper grease is that it will only need doing once, & then last as long as the battery!

Nice one! If your like me I carry a tin of gun -gum with me just in case LOL.

3 Years ago I stupidly topped-up my 3L's tank with 30L of petrol (ratio of 30 to 80). I ran the car 12M back to campsite then next day went to local Asda & put 1L of 2 stroke oil & managed to dribble in another 12L of diesel. The car started & ran perfectly until we went shopping the day after...

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After 6 years dithering, & getting the necessary confidence from here, I've finally taken the plunge. The job was much simpler than I expected & I made a point of taking photos because I know how much you all love them! I tried to keep the cost down as much as I could (this may be somewhat...

Bought mine to replace 15 yo Frontera, because: a, it was same width so fitted down my drive (most others are 4" to 6" wider so I can't get out!). b, needed an auto (dodgy left knee) diesel c, needed to tow 1.6 ton caravan without struggling, so 3L for max power. 6 years later it’s proved to...

Thanks for that Lazy-Ferret. Thought it was too good to be true. 'Best laid plans' & all that LOL.

That's interesting, I was under the impression that Terranos were compliant (don't know where I got that from LOL). I thought it might be faulty but at least it works with my Astra so I'll keep it anyway. Thanks Jims-Terrano.

Just bought the above today for £15. Didn't expect too much but it dosen't work with the Terrano at all!. The display does not even light-up. It does work with my 2003 Astra though. I get the impression there is no live feed. It claims to be suitable for cars from 1996 on-wards. Any comments...

But there is still a need for the handle to travel upwards, so no gain really. My bracket does not raise the spare wheel by any significant amount when rotated so that was out. However drilling 4 new holes 20mm lower & 35mm to right has made a very noticeable difference. Enough not to need...