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header tank hot

The coolant or header tank on my van gets really hot and boils,but the temperature guage still reads normal there is no loss of water and the fan is still working does anyone have the answer please...

keyholekatebaron

Contradiction

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Out of sight out of mind. Anyone know anymore?...

Celtigra3

Problem with Beko Washing Machine

I'm not sure if I am posting in the right place, but need some advice. My washing machine (just days out of its guarantee) was working fine on Sunday. Today when I switched it on, the ready light...

janzman

alternatives.....

Can anyone suggest an alternative in English or any other language to the word Schadenfreude....taking pleasure in others misfortune (or maybe watching reality television).

petal54

superstitions

are you superstitious? if so,in what way?ie black cats,new shoes on table,not eating of 2 plates(1 on top of another)

swedeheart

the tree on which the devil hanged his mother

I was reading a Wikipedia article about the rowan tree where it says "It was said in England that this was the tree on which the Devil hanged his mother". There is a reference, a book from 1985, but I...

fredpuli47

Unicorn

Do some horned animals occasionally produce a single-horned example, the result of some genetic abnormality? I'm wondering whether the belief in the unicorn is based on some folk-memory of seeing such...

coffeeman

placename meanings..Cornish places

What is the meaning of the cornish names Tergonhawke and tregantle ?

lankyal

funny names

Hello all read all your threads but never posted before.after reading about fenella fudge must tell ypu a patients name was May Gotobed think her husbands name was will. Honest !!

TWR

Lockerbie & the release of the Bomber!

Are Scotland going to pay a Financial loss because of this verdict? EG/ loss of revenue from the American tourists?

TWR

In what direction are we going with this stupid British Law?

Is the Law in the UK out dated? what sentence for Killers, Rapists, Pedos, Muggers, & the rest that cost us ? millions to feed & keep in 5* prisons.

chadad

updated Haywain

Does anyone else remember seeing a cartoon on the television about "The Haywain" by Constable? It starts by showing the original painting, then a car pulls up and a family begin pic-nicing. Before you...

rachaelersk

TheBumps

Why do we give people the bumps on their birthdays and what is the relevance of this? My dad and I were pondering this question as we were about to give my 12 year old the bumps..... he ran off and...

tamborine

alternators

girlies are having their precious cars stolen.....I did mention they remove the alternator but have no idea how - anyone know where this is?

coltsfan53

behind the bar

What is the history of taking your hat off before you go behind the bar or if you do not remove your hat you must buy the bar a round of drinks?

denis567

Statues

I once read somewhere, that if a person had a statue made on horseback, and the horse was stood on all four legs, then the person had died a natural death, but if the horse had it's front legs raised,...

chatto

British Queen

bodicea why all of a sudden is it boudicca

sandmaster

Leather steering wheel

My leather steering wheel is worn in one small part. I think covering it with fablon or leatherette or similar would suffice but I cannot find any in the local shops. Has anyone any suggestions where...

chadad

Mondeo heater

The windscreen heater does not work. very low heat and very low pressure

xlouise17x

Motoring Offence: Driving without Due Care And Attention

Hey. Back in August I caused a collision from falling asleep at the wheel. I was tired when leaving my mums to drive home but about 3/4 of the way home it suddenly hit me and felt exretemly sleepy but...

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