Recent content by ardi

I haven't got traffic updates switched on. At least, I don't think I do. I've never heard one!

Hi all, The basic radio in my tourer jumps from a preset station (XFM in this case) to a non preset one (LBC) after a few minutes. It happens with the station preset to different numbers and only this station. It's infuriating and I sometimes feel like my car is mocking me! Any ideas?

Then I'd have to wash them!

Steve, there's a rubbish set of Pentas being given away not far from me but they'll need loads of work that I'd have to pay for, then put tyres on. And one's missing an insert in the stud hole (ooh).

Thanks ebod, Can they be powder coated? I quite like that finish. But you're right, all the ones I see for sale are horrible.

To go on a Type S Tourer. I always fancied Pentas, but a Type S saloon round the corner from me has Epilsons and it looks cool. Mine is Arctic Blue Pearl and I like the dark grey of the Pentas with that colour. It currently has 16s and despite having no budget, they play on my mind. I'm...

Thanks Steve, I'll have my mechanic check it out and if its a problem, ill do as you suggest.

Interesting, it's getting a service on Friday, I'll ask the mechanic.

Interesting, it's getting a service on Friday, I'll ask the mechanic.

Passed! Only a small leak from the exhaust as an advisory. I love this car!

2003 Type S estate. It's my first one with the car so wish me luck!

You don't need to remove anything, but I found it pretty tough to get at.

Did mine yesterday. Much easier said than done. I had a terrible time trying to hold down the pedal while squeezing the syringe. In the end I cut down an old broom handle to hold down the pedal, as suggested by a previous post. Worked a treat, thanks for that suggestion! As above, loads of...

I'm inspired! Syringe arrived, grease ordered. Let me at it!