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UK Car Repair/Expert Profile
Expertise
***Sorry been off for a while.. it's started raining in my country again so I think I'm safe getting some of your cars going again for now*** LOL! Extensive knowledge of cars designed between 1900 and 2000. I have an interest in keeping these early cars on the road, I love the classics and want to keep them around. :)
Experience in the area
Too much to list............
Organizations
Publications
Education/Credentials
Elec-Installation (bolton college) Digital and analogue Electronics (Bol Col.) Digital Microprocessor Electronics (Bol Col.) - Pc Inst, Diagnosis/Repair NVQ3 Bury College.
Awards and Honors
Man of the match!, 1st place Blackburn indoor karting, 15th overall RallyQuest 2009 (Rally driving).
What do you like about this subject?
I get a buzz when I solve a problem, bring an engine to life, I find classic cars impossibly romantic, I enjoy the experience as well as science behind driving, I love to drive.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
As much as possible...
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Killick | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very useful answer. I got a mechanic ..... |
| Neil | 05/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you 4 your advice - here's ..... |
| stephen | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You. That's more info then three ..... |
| Obrad | 05/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Patrick | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your time, much appreciated. |
Recent Answers from Christian Boyce
2012-05-20 Faulty external temp reading:
EDITED AFTER COFFEE Well, the temp sensor is a thermistor (higher temp causes a higher electrical resistance in a THERMistor). Looks like either the thermistor is faulty or there's some extra resistance
2012-05-19 Oil leak:
They are known for fouling the throttle body/duct with oil. Only thing you can do is remove any oily parts, clean with carb cleaner. run the engine and spray carb cleaner (with the intake fully assembled)
2012-05-16 1996 audi a4 rear wheel camber:
You're looking at - maladjustment (if adjustment is possible) - Worn bushes - Bent component/s - bent body mountings for suspension components.
2012-05-15 Vauxhall vectra fault:
* Is the car still under warranty?.... * (Leave off, return to dealer) If not under warranty or warranty "useless" continue. 1. Any error codes shown on the odometer with key at I,II,etc? 2
2012-05-12 electrical fault:
.the earth for the indicator, drivers side rear is not contacting. you need to clean up all the connections to the rear clusters (both of them) (since one part is already corroded, the rest wont
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