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Mk1 driver side headlight

Took me 4 hours, took off the ICV as well, cleaned that, had to take off the black plate that holds the ht leads on, all the air filter piping. Was a nightmare. Thankyou Brian

Update: spark plugs replaced! Took forever! Exhaust not popping as much but still doing it, HT lead replacement next?

Needs replacing for sure

Update, taken 1 plug out and the spark bit is all white, not a good sign?

Will change the plugs in the morning, thankyou Brian

Would that cause the engine to vibrate and exhaust to pop, I'm confused, could also smell a bit of petrol as well. Just need it explaining to me, I'm always eager to learn new things

Earlier today after a small 30 mile round trip, I got back home, went back out about 5 min later and in start up I notice the exhaust is popping and upon acceleration the whole car vibrates and on rev up. Any thoughts PLEEEEEEASE

I need a key fob with chip As when I got my car it didn't have one Can I get any one? Or does it have to be a particular one? Thanks Mk1 1996

I bought mine on eBay for £15, took me 30 min change

Is that a 13mm one Paul?

I have looked on good ole flea bay, nothing there. If I used heat, what's the best thing to use blowtorch wise, I've looked but there's different choices.

Thankyou, I've had a look for a plug but can't find any Any ideas?

Would something like this work http://bit.ly/18pmD3R

Hot the edge of the actual bolt itself? The bolt is not budging at all, even broke my socket wrench Trying to remove it :((((

For the life of me I can not undo the oil drain plug, now I fear I've ruined it, can't get a socket or spanner to grip it HEEEELLLLPPPP ME How can I get it undone

Took out seats, removed door panel, unscrewed the door lever from inside and just pulled at it with force and heard a noise so pushed the door open. Voila

All sorted, removed undertray and fitted new belt, omg the tensioner is not easy to move, takes a lot of strength

Ah so fairly easy. Phew Thought I'd do it myself as learning experience and to save on garage fees.

I have to add as I'm typing this I'm currently sitting in the car while its being towed as I have 5 kids and the gf in the recovery truck IT'S VERY BOUNCY

Alternator drive belt has sort of snapped, luckily I was only doing about 5-10mph coming out of a junction. Ordered a new one and replacing tomorrow. How easy a job is it? What needs to be removed? Thanks

And change the starter motor

Check the idle control valve, I had that issue on an old car

There are loads of posts on here about your issue, use the search and ave a looky see

Driver side doors, I'm in Basildon