December 2003
Not sure if it\'s the clutch. Got in today and car just doesn\'t go. When in any first three gears car revs like clutch down but once over 30 runs ok but starts to over rev when accelerating. Could this be the clutch or something else if the clutch how costly ????????????? Read more
Back in the 1970's when my parents bought their first estate car, you could get a "dogmaster divider" which split the load area lengthways - half for your pet, half for luggage. They didn't get one however- just a full-width dog guard.
I am now trying to find a "split" guard for my Ford Galaxy with no success so far. For do a tee-shaped guard which splits the load area but also places a full-width guard behind the middle row of seats which is OK if you want to carry 5 people, a dog and luggage, but useless if you want to carry 6 people plus a dog.
I have tried a few searches on the internet but with no success so far.
Can anyone else help?
TIA
Ivor. Read more
Any dog magazine will be full of the sort of thing that you are looking for (a dog cage effectivly). They even have sloping sides to them to accomodate the curve of the glass in the rear window.
i have a air/fuel gauge in my car(91 vw g60) and it has stopped cycling at idle. i swaped gauges and checked the wiring still no joy..so i tested the voltage at the o2 signal wire,it gave .6volt steady at idle...at cruise it cycles normaly
the car starts and drives noramly and doesnt seem to make any black smoke
can anyone give any help on what to do next...and would i be better using a bosch o2 sensor rather than the no name brand i have in there now
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ok ,i'll check and get back to you on that
cheers
I own a 1982 audi 80 and most times, but not all, when I use the clutch, the engine will rev up as soon as I put my foot on the clutch. No matter how gentle I am and I can actually feel the accelerator pull away from my foot. There is no entanglement between the clutch and throttle cable and the carb is well set up and smooth in operation, the car is running well perhaps a little on the lean side even. Any ideas?
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Just a thought.. it could be that the high vacuum in the inlet manifold at idle is partially opening the throttle..might be worth checking that the carb throttle plate return spring isn't weakened or incorrectly fitted.
Hello all,
Hope you all had a good Christmas and that there's no more turkey left!
I have a 1990 Golf GTD which, apart from a slightly obstructive gearbox, is not too bad. Except for the extremely heavy steering. I have checked the front tyres and they are remoulds (boo, hiss) so would changing them for 'proper' tyres make a difference? Is there anything else that I should be looking at?
Thanks in anticipation
Rob
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I owned one of these from new. The steering was extremely heavy from scratch and I had to sell it after I suffered a shoulder injury while motorcycling.The handling was awful as well with tremendous understeer . Pity because it went like stink and was very economical.
there's so much doom and gloom about ...
for us, tears have turned to relief and great joy here in Hacko Hacienda:
the family's 9 year old boxer dog seems to be picking up nicely after 3 Christmas days in the vet's tender care with serious blood disorder.
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My Skoda dealer (sales Dept) agreeing to pay for a new power steering cable on our 2½ year old Fabia diesel! Supposed to be covered by 2nd/3rd year warranty, but rejected 'cos I wasn't prepared to leave the car for 72 hours for inspection by the warranty co, who travel from Barcelona to Marbella to inspect & won't give a definate appointment! (we live 35 km from the dealer - how to get home??)
Yesterday I braved the weather and travelled a total of 280 odd miles with my family in the K reg Discovery 200TDi
I was prepared to suffer a huge difference in handling, performance and comfort from the Xantia (2.0 16v), but was surprised to find out that the difference was not as great as I had expected.
With the right conditions, dry roads etc, cruising at up to 90MPH was not ambitious, the wind noise was present but not intrusive. Although the seats are harder than the Xantia, I didn't suffer neck or back pains at all.
Even at high speeds the acceleration was definately significant in 5th gear.
I worked out that the trip cost me roughly £30, which roughly equates to 10 gallons of diesel.
So that seems to calculate at 28 MPG, with 90% Dual carriage way and Motorway driving, and 10% country lane driving.
So, if you're going to get a disco - get the 2.5 TDI!
Hugo Read more
Other possibilities are that the first tank was not brimmed full, or that the calibration on the fuel pump on the second fill was inaccurate, although I believe that Trading Standards keeps a regular check on this sort of thing.
Reggie
Hi all it seems the in thing for chrismass presents this year was motorised scooters, you know the ones that are like kids scooters with a tiny little engine mounted on the back that sounds like an angry bee is after you.Well my question is does anybody know the legal ins and outs of kids say 10 years old roaring up and down the pavements on these things? I thought it was illegal to drive any type of petrol / diesel propelled vehicle without a license, being under age let alone on the pavement.
rustbucket Read more
" they do require insurance"
That won't be too easy to obtain, if they are illegal to use almost everywhere...
Thinking about buying one of these say 1994 or 95.
Two questions: are they any good, and what do I need to look out for.
Thanks
Oilburner Read more
Nice sounding motor but getting on a bit now, showings it's age.
Don't think the MPG will be brilliant, compared to DI Diesels around.
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Am considering buying a Mk IV Golf and need some advice, seen a Euro import VW Golf Mk IV 1.9TDi PD (130PS) 5dr with tiptronic transmission. This model isnt sold in the UK but the is being sold NEW by a well known car super market for £15,500.
It is a sports model with 16inch alloys met paint climate control sports suspension, sports steering wheel and instrument dials. However it comes without any radio / cd player.
My main worry is that they dont allow you to test drive and I havent seem car of similar spec ie diesel tiptronic in a sports model at any VW dealer so dont know what it drives like. Its advertised as a 130PS(old bhp)so should have some oomph but not sure what effect the tiptronic transmission will have. Im not interested in a manual at this price.
ANY ONE DRIVEN ONE OR KNOW HOW THEY PERFORM AND WHAT PROBLEMS IF ANY WILL I HAVE RE INSURANCE AND SERVICING
Other minor question is Ive been offered a very high mileage 120,000 !!! (mostly on motorway) Y reg 2litre Golf Mk IV GTi with one company owner, full service history and good interior / exterior condition for £6500.
ANY ADVICE ON WHETHER THIS REPRESENTS A GOOD BUY ? WHAT ARE THE DANGERS, IF ANY, OF A VW GOLF WITH SUCH HIGH MILEAGE COVERED IN SUCH SHORT SPAN OF TIME (APPROX 2.75yrs. Outside it looks great but Ive yet to see how it drives
Any advice would be appreciated
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I drive a 2001 Passat which hasn't let me down but I've been less than fortunate with incidents.
A dealer who I can't mention who left hoses disconnected and didn't follow the service routine (whilst checking the box to
say they did).
A new turbo.
Another dealer who incorrectly fitted the replacement pollen filter which left me with 50mm of water in the passenger footwell.
New climate control (faulty control panel).
New boot release mechanism.
A heavy clonking sound from the front which still hasn't been
rectified after 3 attemps and for which VW will require the
car for 4 days.
(Their argument was that although they can't find the problem it's nothing to worry about - my counter-argument was if you don't know what it is, how do you it isn't a problem?)
My father owns a Golf MK4 which has been fine, however being retired he does less than half my annual mileage.
Better dealer service would make me happier as the car is basically fine, IMHO the dealers take the money and don't give good service, if you paid their rates to any tradesmen you'd expect a bludy good job!
Still think that there are better cars for 15k, it does depend on what you want out of a car though.
Browse
50K IMO is premature....but it depends where/how it has been (ab)used.
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