January 2003

Question nissan 2.00 td problem

breny on 14 January 2003

has ne 1 had ne probs with the fuel pump being contaminated by dirty fuel and water in the tank,while the warning light comes on.
i have been told that it is to late when the warning light comes on as the damage is allready done, can some one help on this matter,

thanks breny
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IanT on 15 January 2003

Sorry to hear that "drain fuel filter" won't work for you.

I am not familiar with the Nissan engine, so I can't give you any detailed advice. On the diesels I have dealt with, there are no filters in the fuel tank. The first thing the fuel reaches after leaving the tank is the fuel filter in the engine compartment, which should catch any debris or water passing through.

If the Nissan has a fuel pump between the tank and the engine compartment fuel filter then it will be unprotected. I don't think it likely the Nissan has a filter in the tank since you would not be able to replace it when it gets blocked.

Your only choices appear to be either pay up, or get a second opinion.

Do any other backroomers know anything about Nissan diesels?

Ian

Forum Anonymous Profiles

Fullchat on 14 January 2003

There are several people I would like to chat with 'off site' particularly those with similar/same vocation (and retired). However they have chosen not to include contact e-mail addresses in their profiles - myself included, for understandable reasons. Is there anyway around this. Perhaps someone that we feel could be trusted could facilitate this. Any ideas? Read more

martint123 on 19 January 2003

Depends which version:=
ZoneAlarm Pro's MailSafe? feature protects you from new viruses, worms, and other malware distributed in e-mail attachments. It also protects you from any old, known threats.

Martin

Question Honda CR-V Poor start and tickover

kirkbyboy on 14 January 2003

I have read in the archive that some owners have experienced problems with the CR-V head.

I am having problems with my CR-V not wanting to start. When it does the thing hunts and stalls. It is also not as eager as it was. It is on a T plate and is the higher output engine.
It has done 135000 miles. Been regularly serviced (by LEX!!!)

Is this how the head problem starts?
If so what (if any) is the cost of fixing?

Any guidance/help appreciated.

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Forum Collision Course

Pugugly {P} on 14 January 2003

Tonight, 2100 hrs, BBC2 - worth a watch I feel after last week's excellent opener. It's about car crashes. Read more

HF on 16 January 2003

Phew, Tom - had read that wrongly the first time around, and assumed that you were referring to your SWMBOs car number plate! And was going to ask, why and how were you watching snooker whilst driving?!

Just shows how things here can be misinterpreted sometimes...
HF

Question HDI smoking, loss of power & turbo lag

Ben79 on 14 January 2003

HDI 90 on a 4k mile Picasso suffers with terrible loss of power and smoking. There doesn't seem to be a pattern to the event happening, but also while driving, the turbo seems to sometimes start too late, it also seems to go from nothing to stab in the back speed very harshly.

The other day, I couldn't even get up a small hill in 1st. For comparison, my 1.4 Xsara (see other posts) takes the hill in 2nd with 1000 revs without complaining.

The dealer has already tightened the turbo pipes, but it seems to have little effect.

Any ideas what may be wrong so we know for the visit to the dealer?

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Ben79 on 29 June 2005

The problem was that the vacuum pipes were connected incorrectly to the EGR valve. Apparantly they are hard to trace in the confinded engine bay of the Picasso.

Ben

Question Clutch seems to rise slowly

Ben79 on 14 January 2003

My Xsara 1.4 1999 27,000 miles has had a clutch cable replaced in November.

Now the clutch seems to rise slower than your foot, although there is no spippage once fully engaged. The pedal feels heavy around the biting point, balancing the car on the clutch in traffic is a chore.

Also, take up of drive is jerky and often knocks like your foot has slipped off the clutch while halfway engaged.

I do not ride the clutch or do wheel spinning traffic light grand prix.

The journey home has become a nightmare!

Any ideas whether or not we are talking megabucks? Read more

Ben79 on 17 January 2003

I have a certificate from the dealer for the 6mth guarantee, if it doesn't cover clutches, why to the T&C's specifically mention the clutch will be checked?

The catch is that you have to get any work done by Citroen before they give you the guarantee.

Ben

Forum Finds in s/h cars.

mal on 14 January 2003

Have any of you found unusual things in s/h cars left by previous owners?.
My finds so far have been one gold tooth (which at the moment I can't find as I would like to weigh it in at the jewelers sprapyard).And the other find, after looking to see what was rattling under the handbrake was A 12bore shotgun cartridge.
Remove the back seat and you may get a surprise.
Awaiting your replys and I'm sure some of them might be x rated. Read more

Hugo {P} on 15 January 2003

When I bought my 1968 Morris Oxford in 1997, I found in the glove compartment tote tickets from 1971, made out to the first owner!

H

Not only that, when I bought my Renault Trafic van I was quite amazed to find the Jack and Jack Handle in useable condition!!!:-))

Forum Astra Sport 1.8

JuC on 14 January 2003

I know this is boring...but I am really p****d off with my Astra and wish I hadn't bought a Vauxhall! It is just over 2 years old and I usually have reasonably nice cars... It is so bad now that I want to sell this after only 6 months...what would be a good 2nd hand car to get that looks good and drives well without costing the earth to fix? Maybe I am asking the impossible :O/ Read more

Maz on 31 January 2003

Ah Belfast. Happy days I've had there.The Fly IIRC

Was there anything there carwise - Eunos imports come in via Dublin I believe, so maybe some bargains?

I'm in the Bristol area, so if it's not too far to travel and you want me to keep an eye out here I will. Just let me know.

I'm conscious of the 2 way conversation and wary of Mark's wrath, so e-mail me if you like (my address in my profile for a few days only!). Alternatively, someone else may wish to bail us out by getting involved!!

Laters.

Question Anyone prefer full harness to std belt

peteH on 14 January 2003

Anyone prefer a full harness to a standard 3point inertia belt?

Anyone added such a setup to a car? Is it road legal, and if so what is the easiest way to retrofit?

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jc on 14 January 2003

Driving with a full harness I found I was braking harder and cornering faster because I was located so firmly in the seat.

Forum Scale Model Cars

RichL on 14 January 2003

Bit off the usual track, but car related. Ish.

Does anyone know where I can get 1/18 or 1/24 scale model cars online in the UK? 1960's American muscle cars for preferance, 68/69 Mustangs ideally :-) Read more

Slice on 14 January 2003

Have a look at:

www.diecastmotors.com

www.americanmusclemodels.co.uk

Mustangs available at the second of the two.