July 2004
I am looking for some advice as to why my car is running rough after the head gasket has been changed.
History of events..
Bought the car at 65,000miles with the headgasket having been replaced at 59,000 at a main dealer. The car ran fine for 12 months and up to 92,000 when the car overheated on the A1 on a long run.
The car was recovered to a local garage that specialise in Rover as I was told the radiator had burst and caused the engine to overheat (although the temperature never went above normal, the car just cut out!) and the headgasket had again failed. The work involved having the head skimmed and welded and have got a full list of works and a bill for £650.
On picking the car up there seemed to be a mis-fire when accelerating, although the car sounded fine when idling. The mis-fire cleared off as soon as the engine got to normal operating temperature.
I took the car back and they hooked it up to the computer and pressure tested it and couldnt find anything wrong with it. They said to keep an eye on it that it didnt get any worse, but it should clear off after about 500 miles. I have now done around 1400 miles since it was replaced and it isnt getting any better.
The garage said it wasnt mis-firing, but to me it sounds like it is and the car shakes at 2000 revs in 5th gear when accelerating...
Once warm the car runs better than it ever has done with a significant increase in power.
Has anyone had the same problems or have any ideas..
P.S the timing belt was changed at the same time if that helps.
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Is a Nissan Tino Japanese ?
And would I be happy with one ?
Instead of a Focus estate ?
Or a Picasso ?
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AFAIK Tino is built in Spain. Highly reliable, not too bad to drive.
Thought I would torment you all with this. It appeared on "lafreecycle", an exchange for free items offered or desired. IMHO the CB 650 is the finest bike Honda ever made, all the fine qualities of the classic big British twin with bits that work.
Subject: RE-OFFERED: (West Covina) Unoperable 650 Honda Motorcycle
I am putting the bike up for offer again. It is a 650 Honda
Motorcycle that is unoperable. I'm not sure what is wrong with it, it may just need a good tuneup. We don't have the pink on it, but may be able to locate it. May be good for someone who wants to practice working on bikes. If SERIOUSLY interested in picking up this weekend, you can contact me via email. I check throughout the day.
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If I remember correctly it had the cam running directly in the head, and it trashed the head if you left the oil changes too long.
Up in Wales this weekend. Sighted on the A487 in Pothmadog a silver coloured new shape DIsco. It is a beaut. The only drawback
being that SWMBO who has always had a soft spot for the old one has commanded a visit to the local LR dealer to seek a demo out...oh dear !
By the way the new one appears a lot more compact in the tin than the photos suggest. This one was pretty cruddy so I guess it had been off-roaded somewhere. It certainly looks a class act hope the buld quality matches its very clean lines, especially if SWMBO railroads me into the dealer. Read more
As I've said elsewhere, the new Disco would be one of my dream cars. The only thing that spoils it (and I'm sure the designers were really proud of this feature)is the broken styling line that does not continue across the doors. Some early prototypes has a line running the full length of the vehicle and looked better for it.
cheers, Sofa Spud
Apparently HMG wants to tap into the Motor Insurers' Database and link it with the DVLA's own records to enable the creation of an automated fine issuing system similar to that which now issues penalties for untaxed vehicles. They reckon 'legit' drivers pay around £30 extra on their policies to cover the cost of those who just don't bother. Seems like a good, simple, idea to me but will it work in practice and will our insurance costs come down as a result? Read more
volvomna, exactly -- the disc system makes it possible for uninsured cars to be detected quite easily when parked, unless the disc is forged, which is likely to be a route only for the hardcore baddies
Simple question, do the A6 and the A4 share the same wheel type, ie will A4 wheels fit the A6? Thanks in anticipation. Read more
Very much depends on trim level. 'SE' spec wheels are the same size on both A4 and A6 I think...
Base models and Quattro sizes differ. You really need to check out the sizes of both. If they match, there shouldn't be a problem.
Hiya,
Are there any limits on what you can do and cannot during an engine replacement.
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Not sure I fully understand your question, but if you're asking how to run in an engine, then the info is in HJ's FAQs, which is situated in the red menu bar on the left. For example:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=12
www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=44
www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=32
Pretty low down on the Motoring Richter scale I know, but.... On the M2/A299 not far from Herne Bay there's a section of dual carriageway which passes through quite a large 'underpass' 100-200m long with cameras and illuminating warning signs (rather like those at a level crossing) at either end of it. Aside from the fact that a small road passes over it, there seems to be no real reason why it's so big and why they didn't just use a bridge for the crossing. It almost looks as if someone in the EU had one left over from a grand project somewhere and decided to dump it in the Kent countryside. Does anyone know the reason for this thing? Read more
Thanks all - my hunger for knowledge has been sated for the present!
Environmental reasons eh? Well it must have cost a fortune but I'm sure the locals are pleased with it and I'm glad it serves some useful purpose!
Hi I have a 95 1.8 SXI xantia 8v it needs new discs soon which i have contemplated doing myself but there is one problem from what i can see i have to take the caliper apart to remove the rear disc which in turn will mean bleeding it "but this is just a guess" can anyone tell me the procedure for replacing the discs does the car have to be set to highest suspension level as i wondered whether this would be wise due to the pressur in the pipes or does this not affect the braking system even thoug they are all run on the same hydraulic system, any help will be much appreciated.
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I did this job a couple of weeks ago on my sister's Xantia. It's not difficult and you should be able to ignore Haynes' story about depressurising suspension etc - not required.
Remove the pads and replace the pin to hold the two halves of the caliper together. Undo the two bolts holding the caliper to the arm. Don't worry, the caliper won't 'burst' or anything and you won't need to bleed it afterwards.
Remove the single 'screw' holding on the disc (you can use a small socket on it.) The disc will remain tightly stuck to the hub!
Wallop the disc good and hard to remove it - use copious amounts of Plus gas or similar. It takes some persuasion but it will eventually pop off.
Now the important bit!!!! The rear of the calipers on Xantias corrode because they are in contact with the steel of the suspension arm. Usually a 'wodge' of corrosion builds up behind and twists the caliper round so that the edge of it eventually rubs on the disc. The answer is to stick an angle grinder round the back and level it off. You can gently unclip the caliper pipe from the arm and lift it aside enough to get the grinder in without disconnecting. When I put on the new disc initially it was binding on the caliper body!
Clean everything out really well - plenty of copper grease on moving surfaces AND between back of caliper and steel arm (to discourage further corrosion) Be sure and clean off the factory coating from the disc with some petrol or suchlike.
Worked a treat on sister's car!
Graeme
I've always thought the Germans have a far stronger 'Green' lobby than we do. The only thing that surprises me about this news is that it hasn't happened sooner. It'll be interesting to see what the reaction is and what happens over time. Read more
A couple of interesting related German driving facts:
If you are involved in an accident on de-restricted motorway and you are travelling faster than 130kph, you will automatically legally be held partially responsible.
If you make a rude hand gesture or similar to another driver, he can, and will, drive to the nearest police station and pass on your reg. nr. You will probably be charged and fined with "Fahrerbeleidigung" (Insulting a driver). The fine isn't much, but this actually happened to a friend of mine!
I have to say, I don't think the loss of de-restricted m way will make much difference for most German drivers. Even 10-15 years ago, when I did most of my driving there, you couldn't really hold very high speeds for long because of volume of traffic. I'd be amazed if German industry suffered one pfennig's loss...
All the more reason to use the lovely ICE trains they have!
Browse
Only thing wasnt mentioned.valve seals.on that mileage they would have hardened.which means they crack and leak oil.causing your prob.should have been sorted.
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