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HDi fun · 10-08-2007, 05:07 PM

The furthest I've gone with DIY on cars is to replace a headlamp bulb or the odd blown fuse.

I used to service my own car years and years ago but they were much simpler then. You could get at the engine and remove service items (filters etc.) without having to wade through tons of plastic covers and wiring connectors.

You could also fiddle with fuel mixture on carb fed motors and play with ignition timing using just one spanner!

I have a good understanding of mechanics but don't have the patience or ability to do things properly so I leave it to the pros now.

10-08-2007, 05:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,524	The furthest I've gone with DIY on cars is to replace a headlamp bulb or the odd blown fuse. I used to service my own car years and years ago but they were much simpler then. You could get at the engine and remove service items (filters etc.) without having to wade through tons of plastic covers and wiring connectors. You could also fiddle with fuel mixture on carb fed motors and play with ignition timing using just one spanner! I have a good understanding of mechanics but don't have the patience or ability to do things properly so I leave it to the pros now.