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    It's pretty quiet here, isn't it?

    I agree, not much going on in here, still tons of info though, it's a life saver for me on my DIY project!!
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    It's pretty quiet here, isn't it?

    Found this site which suggests 32k, not sure though lol HERE
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    It's pretty quiet here, isn't it?

    Haha Yeah I picked mine up for £700, with 43k! It must've done 5k in about 5 years before I got it, but like you it's a little project, as well as my first DIY car! Luckily my father in law is a pretty good retired mechanic ! ETA - Mud flaps are intact, everything is original, and works lol As...
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    New member - New (old) Almera

    So....had to replace a tie rod end ball joint for MOT, so replaced both, £40 for the win. I have an annoying squeak from the aux belts, which I believe to be the tensioner, so plan on replacing both of these belts (Air Con & AUX) at the same time. The exhaust rear back box snapped off due to...
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    It's pretty quiet here, isn't it?

    LOL I have ice blue, but 04, just gone through the 2nd MOT with me as the owner (tie rod ends replaced for the pass).
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    New member - New (old) Almera

    Cleaned the air intake with Wynns, seems much more responsive. Had an issue with not starting, all lights ok, battery ok but wouldn't turn over. After a few hours playing around, found the earth strap corroded and hanging by a thread near the gearbox. Temporary bodge job and starts like a...
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    Rear Bumper Removal due to Water Leak

    Ah ok, thanks for the reply!
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    New member - New (old) Almera

    Well if anyone is interested. Oil & Filter changed. Fuel Filter changed. Air filter changed. MAF cleaned. EGR Valve cleaned. Air Bag light fixed with link in this forum. Fuel pump/ECU reset done. New discs & pads all round. Caliper piston repair kits done. Passed MOT with flying colours. 45K...
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    Rear Bumper Removal due to Water Leak

    Hey - did you ever get a fix for your leak, mine also has this leak - I'm thinking it may be coming in behind the right rear light/bumper?
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    New member - New (old) Almera

    Hi all, great forum by the way! Just bought myself a 2004 Almera 2.2 DCI SXE, mileage 44k, the guy has changed oil, filter etc himself at home, fair bit of history with the motor. I'm pretty much a noob with cars, but feel a project coming on with this Almera. My first thoughts are to give the...
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