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How to fix GHD hair straighteners : SS2 mains connector repair

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The Problem My partner has had a pair of GHD SS2 hair straighteners for a fair few years now…. Just recently we noticed every time she used them the red light on it flickered more than normal and the sunlight alarm clock we have started to flash…. And then they started to cool down intermittently…. …

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Replacing the Aux Belt and Tensioner : Toyota Celica VVTI 2003

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Replacing the Aux Belt and Tensioner : Toyota Celica VVTI 2003

The symptoms I started to hear grumblings from the engine bay on my 2003 Toyota Celica VVTI 1.8… Never a good sign… It only happened after a long run and was not repeated every time, so i left it… But it started to get more frequent, until it became every time…. And sitting in traffic, …

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VR house, car or bike tours in herefordshire

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VR house, car or bike tours in herefordshire

are you looking at buying a house, bike, car or caravan in Herefordshire and don’t live locally… before you buy – you want to have a good look at it…don’t you. I am prepared to visit and use a camera and microphone for an independant tour. even if you ask an estate agent, owner or …

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Panasonic Breadmaker SD255 Repair : paddle not turning or small loaves

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We have been breadmaking for over 15 years and the last 10 with the Panasonic SD255 model It is the same as the sd254  except it has the nut dispenser. I think we have used that a couple of times, but it is a ‘nice to have’ item rather than a necessary. Smaller loaves than …

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Replacing the VW Scirocco MK2 Alternator

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rear of alternator

When driving your VW Scirocco do you see the voltmeter running a bit low? Do you smell a slight electrical burning smell and not been able to find the source? When putting on the main beam does your voltmeter indicate that you are not charging correctly? We had all of these. Then there was a …

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upgrading memory maps to 1:25000

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upgrading memory maps to 1:25000

  My introduction to memory maps was a few years ago after we had got lost a few time! What is memory maps? Memory maps is a program and mapping system using the Ordnance Survey (OS) maps. The program is downloadable free of charge from the memory-map website. The maps, on the other hand, are …

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Repairing VW Scirocco MK2 door handle

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Repairing VW Scirocco MK2 door handle

  My other half has owned a scirocco mk2 for a number of years ( 21 in 2019), and i have the pleasure of keeping some of it running. The other week she came home and said about the door handle being very stiff to move. Knowing from past experience that the mechanism is made …

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