March 2002
This gentleman is head of BP and has clearly been grossly under-compensated, poor chap, for a long time. So much so that he has been granted a 58% pay hike to 60 grand a week. I want to think of something clever to post but this so strains my creative powers on this one that I'll leave it to the BR gang to pick up the subject.... Read more
I was going to buy a Subaru............
Then I read it backwards.........................
So I didn't bother Read more
Take a look at this....
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Bidding was up to around £1200 last time I looked, and there's no reserve. Fortunately I'm out of the country next week, so I can't buy it. Read more
Looks like a shed to me.
Thanks for all the previous replies as to how these work, but I have another question regarding the failure to restart after a cold start then stop.
As the Lambda sensor only works when hot, and any signals from it are disregarded until then, what tells the ecu not to let the vehicle start due to too much fuel in the exhaust? Read more
Andy
Yes, and at the point where stochiometric combustion occurs lamba = 1, which is the figure the car should register at MOT time (Usually =/- 3%)
Regards
John
Have owned a 1994 M reg Renault Clio 1.4i RT from new, currently on 50k miles.
It drives fine, though recently when pulling up at a junction/traffic lights, the engine has become slow to return to idle speed. By this, I mean the revs drop to about 1300rpm for about 5 seconds before then dropping to idle speed, rather than dropping to idle speed straight away.
The car has been used for short journeys so could this be caused by a build up of deposits? If so, is something like STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner likely to clear the problem?
Thanks. Read more
In addition to Andrew's comments,could well be a problem with the idle control motor .
Can anyone help with my dilema? the engine is a BMW unit.
I have regularly replaced oil and filter on the above vehicle and been supplied with oil filter part no. 90511738 from my local Vauxhall dealer. The filter is contained within a housing.
I recently went to another branch of the same dealer to purchase a filter and was informed that there were two types of filter depending on engine number. I supplied the number and was given part number 91149684.
The filter is slightly different in that the former has a rubber gasket on either end. Both filters come with a gasket kit which includes sump plug washers, a large O ring for the housing lid, a smaller O ring for the bottom of the housing lid bolt which goes right through the housing and a steel sealing washer for the top of the bolt where it goes through the lid.
However when I came to fit the small O ring to the bottom of the bolt it seemed too big where as the ring in the former filter was a tight fit. There was also a slightly larger o ring in the latter kit but be b******d if i know where that one goes.
My problem is this that as far as the gasket kit is concerned I should be fitting the earlier kit to the later engine. But am I fitting the wrong filter?
My engine number is many thousands away from the cut off number. I have no reason to suspect my engine is not the one fitted at the factory but I cannot see the stamped engine number due to all the gubins under the bonnet and anyway I am struggling as to where to look.
Has anyone come across the same problem?
I feel I may have to contact the Vauxhall technical help dept and also perhaps the BMW technical help dept. Has anyone got an address for them?
Andrew. Read more
I used to drive the bosses 2.5TD and I had a 325tds at the same time.
The Vauxhall engine produced significantly less power and was a lot less flexible than the BMW. Driving normally stop/start town/motorway I used to gt about 38mpg from my car. The omega was an auto and returned a lot less esp in town. Maybe just my driving but I can recommend against getting an auto 2.5td. Not having driven a manual one I would say it would make for relaxed and easy progress
Like many other motorists, it's second nature for me to use a mobile to take calls while I am driving. The subject of using mobiles while driving has been aired before, but what about petrol stations? I pulled into a petrol station recently, phone in shirt pocket and earpiece in place, deep in conversation. As I was reaching for the (diesel) nozzle there was an aggrieved rapping on the kiosk window and angry gesticulation. The meaning was clear; stop using the mobile, you idiot. Which I did.
OK, I was out of line, but exactly how dangerous is it really? Has anyone ever blown up a petrol station by using a mobile? Has anyone ever set fire to their beard while swigging scotch and taking a mobile call in the pub? Read more
All,
It occurred to me that static built up in the car as a result of wearing certain fibres in our clothes, can lead to an impressive spark discharge as the garments owner (initially unknowingly) earth themselves.
I cannot imagine that the risk is any less than that suggested by controls on the use of mobile phones at garages.
Julian L
Afternoon All,
My company is selling a 1.7 16v Puma in silver with Aircon. It is a 1999V with 58000 miles on the clock. They want £6600. It is reputed to be have been "serviced regularly" and "in reasonable condition for its mileage".
What do you experts out there think? HJ's review is very good. Is there anything particularly nasty that can happen to these.
I look forward to all your thoughts
Thanks very much
from Jason Read more
Jason
Front door trimclips coming off, collapsing parcel shelf, wiper arm plugs flying off.
These are some of the other niggles Pumas have.
Summing up they are entertaining to drive but cheaply built and overall we are pleased with our one.
Charles
I have 1995 Scorpio estate with a cruise control quirk.
When the vehicle was purchased everything worked Ok but some time after the first service, I noticed the cruisecontrol did not work.
Investigation revealed that the relay had been removed.
I purchased a replacement from Ford but when fitted the headlights came on!
Any thoughts?
I believe the fuse box has been replaced prior to me buying the car. Read more
Thank you for your trouble, the part supplied by Ford was as you indicated.
Have been given a refund but no thoughts from Ford as to the problem.
Best regards
Gerry.
...to buy and run a reliable car for less than £100 a month? This to include depreciating the purchase price over 12 months and one tank of petrol a month. (obviously talking old banger for occasional 2nd car use here)
Two 30-something drivers, both max no claims, car garaged overnight, good area, no DIY servicing....
My other car is a BMW etc
(and sorry, fellow Backroomers, to have been away so long) Read more
I'll admit to being lucky, but we just bought a '90 Mazda 323F GT for £1k. It had been lovingly cared for by a lady owner (who cried when we agreed the sale!) and is immaculate inside and out. Even the pop-up headlights work as they should.
The non-GT edition of this, which was more common, was popular with, um, older drivers, and there seem to be plenty around in good order. I know HJ will advise against anything this old, but my partner is chuffed to bits with it, and I expect it's more reliable than a new Renault Laguna...
Browse
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Can't get the damn' things into parking bays..............
Also have trouble with
Cabstar & Tipo...............
And not sure how to take the Focus...............