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Cheshley

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Drives: 98R 2.5TD Manual

Yet another newbie, be gentle with me. . . . .
18. Apr 2008 at 14:01

Hello to everyone who knows more about cars than I do, which is probably everyone.

I have a 98R Omega 2.5TD. I'm not mechanically minded but I don't mind getting my spanners out and having a go as long as the risk of me causing catastrophic damage to my car is minimal. I have one or two little issues with the car at the moment so prepare yourselves for a barage of questions and then a very blank look when I read the responses Huh

Anyhoo, I shall post my questions in the appropriate areas of the forum and many thanks in advance of any assistance anyone can offer.

Let the silliness commence. . . . .

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Cheshley Newbie Offline Posts: 39 Doncaster Gender: Drives: 98R 2.5TD Manual	Re: Yet another newbie, be gentle with me. . . . . Reply #25 - 19. Apr 2008 at 09:09 Thanks to one and all, what a lovely welcome. Makes a noobie feel kinda warm and fuzzy inside.
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