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    Rattle on cold start

    my car also does this occasionally on (very) cold starts and only lasts a few seconds. i'm not worried as it isn't loud. i just put it down to the fact that as the oil had drained to the sump and on first start up it hasn't fully circulated the engine and lubed the chain up sufficiently.
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    Looking to put new tyres on my car, any suggestions?

    As above its all about what your willing to spend really. i have toyo t1r's on mine and had them around 15k and the treat has lasted really well considering some people say theirs have lasted around 5 due to the rubber being a softer compound. I would highly recommend them.
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    z20let coolant level

    have you tried what matt said with the cardboard? Mine was leaking around the same rate as yours and used to leave little pools under the car when parked up overnight. Turns out it was leaking from the water pump . As a temporary fix i used a bottle kseal and hasn't leaked since nor have i had...
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    Astra Coupe from Lithuania(Fuzis)

    wow super clean car! stunning
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    The van.. Hmm

    tbh mine looks the same now its been lowered. it sits about 10mm off whereas beforehand it was flush and i know everything is tight as me and my mate fitted them.
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    The van.. Hmm

    i have the exact same knock mate. when i done the shocks and spring before xmas i replaced the top mounts and the arb drop link but yet it still knocks like mad over bumps and when accelerating. The only other thing i can think of is the arb bush thats worn?
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    Rear brake pads 03 astra coupe 2.2

    yes mate they will need rewinding back in. i bought this kit when i done mine last year http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22pc-Left-Right-Hand-Brake-Caliper-Pistons-Rewind-Wind-Back-Tool-Kit-Car-Bike-/321101643323?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ac3263e3b
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    Introducing

    congratulations to the both of you :)!!
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    Hello folks

    welcome to the site!
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    Hello there :)

    welcome to the forum :)
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    Advice on cat removal

    Im sure yours wont have a pre cat then, mines a 53 plate and doesnt. if you are going to get a sports cat, i think you can get a spacer for the 02 sensor so you dont get an eml light.
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    New shocks, springs and top mounts

    well track rod ends have both been done and are ok so i know its not these. will check the arb bushes next. will also check the wishbone bushes for play yeah, i agree the rear has made the most difference! so how does yours sit on the sportline springs? was going to get them but didnt want...
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    New shocks, springs and top mounts

    Yes it has Matt! Got the anti roll bar link renewed today too, but its still bloody knocking like mad! Not sure what else it could be. When i was getting the suspension done my mate showed me that it was the link, it had lots of play and it made the same noise as when im driving yet its still...
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    can anyone tell me what the black cap is and possibly why its leaking oil please

    Yeah same as above replace the o ring or it could even be loose? Get a 32mm socket or adjustable spanner and check.
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    New Exhaust Manifold from JA

    I agree with Simon, does look a bit weak. However could also turn out to be a great buy! Don't think it could handle supercharged powerrrr tho?
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