August 2005
I have a 1999V S80 which occasionally makes rather ominous clonking noises from the N/S suspension when going over irregular road surfaces or over undulations on a smooth road surface. Sometimes it sounds like the front suspension; sometimes the rear.
The ball joint was replaced in a recall; both steering stops have been replaced as well as both anti-roll bar links.
Any ideas?
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My Renault Kangoo is coming up for 50k and is just coming out of its 3 year warranty,I was thinking of changing the cambelt at the next service (54k).Do you think this is a bit premature and does anyone have any reports of early cambelt failures.It is a 1.9 diesel with a full service history.
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Crofty Read more
Hi Paul
Thanks for the input,I will probably just get it changed anyway,
as you say peace of mind.
Many Thanks
Crofty
I test drove a 5 door Colt 1.3 with 'Automatic Manual Transmission' today.
It grew on me very quickly with a superb interior, excellent steering and cornering and a willing, if slightly vocal, engine.
Manual mode was fine, but the AMT I didn't really master in the 30 minutes available.
You change up by marginally lifting the throttle, which in gears 3/4/5/6 is fine, but first to second seemed to involve a lurch that would send passengers rocking forward then back.
I would really welcome the views of Colt owners on their all round experience and, in particular, how/have they mastered the AMT?
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Hi readers,
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I have removed pistons to install new rings, but find the old ones are stuck in their grooves, possibly by a combination of age and corrosion. The piston ring gap is closed and I have almost given up....there must be a way to remove these little darlings.
Can someone please show me the light.
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They're not cast iron pistons are they ?
A bit of a rarity I know, but they have been used.
Almost there in a deal for a new mkv golf sport--3 door,as 3 door does look more sportier in appreance than 5 door.
However when I come to sell the 3 door would I have problems or low part ex --does a 5 door hold more value than a 3 door?
I.E for families.
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Haven't been keeping count, but put me down as another who wouldn't want a 5 door hatch...especially one with sporting intentions.
5 door Golfs have absolutely flooded the market as I have been eyeing GT TDI Golfs as my next possible car and I have to wade through lots of 5 doors to find 3 door models.
I hope I never reach a stage where I choose my car based on what I think someone else would want to buy from me at a later date.
Just bought a very nice 99 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI at auction tonight,and notice it needs one or two minor things doing to it.
1.n/s/f and n/s/r/ indicators don't work,although the front wing one does.(Bulbs??)
2.n/s/r/brake light doesn't work.(Again bulb??)
3.Spanner light is on.How do you re-set it if you service a car yourself?
4.I'm assumimg it has climate control,but it's at 14deg,and it doesn't seem to move using the left hand button.Can it be turned down?
5.At 72k,is it due for a cambelt if it's not been changed?
Sorry to ask so many questions,but there was no book with it,but until I can speak to the previous owner tomorrow,I thought I'd ask you guys. Read more
" notice you can buy remote fobs off E.Bay,and was wondering how much they cost to have re-programmed,as opposed to buying a new one,and what about the actual key itself? How do you get around the problem of it not fitting your particular door?"
Do a search on GSF discussion forum..they cover reprogarmming of Xantia keys (same as Peugeot).
tinyurl.com/8uel9
madf
Ready to purchase a new Golf Sport in Black,we have always had black cars 6 in the last 5 years and all metallic,being Astras and 2 Honda Civics 3 door( poor paintwork!!)
However should we go for the more expensive metallic or non metallic--we look after our cars extremely well and wash-wax-polish etc to keep them looking "like new".
One salesman says metallic sell on better and another says does not matter.
Any help and comments appreciated plus saving £365.
With thanks.
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Been looked into on the golf forum. Someone waiting on a Diamond Black GTI phoned their dealer. He was told it is being dropped but cars currently on order should be OK.
Hello
Recently my passenger side drive shaft went (forgive the lack of technical knowledge - it basically came loose and spun round with no drag to the actual wheel). This was replaced with a second hand part by my old man, but low and behold about 3 weeks later the exact same thing happened. Its now going to be replaced with a new part so hopefully everything will be fine, but does anyone know whether theres something else that might be causing this?
I am hoping its just a dodgy second part, but any advise greatly appreciated.
The car was involved in a head on collision some time ago
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My dad has checked and theres no wear in the front suspension...He was thinking that there might be something wrong with the gear box or engine mountings but these seem to be fine....
As some will know I got nabbed by a camera at a traffic light for alledgedly jumping a red signal. I took advice, did not contest it, paid £60 and posted off my licence. This was two weeks ago now. How long is it reasonable to wait for its return (with the 3 points added)? Read more
Now that wouldn't be a great surprise over your morning coffee.
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Adam
Quick question - which TDi engine will last longer, the 130 TDi 4-cyl, or the 2.5 V6 ? I plan on running my forthcoming (used) Passat for a few years, and still can't make up my mind which to buy - at 3 years old the difference in price isn't that much.
I am wondering if the less-stressed V6 diesel will last longer ... anyone out there run either a 130 or the V6 to some high mileages ? Read more
Arnold2, I know you only asked for opinions of the two Passat variants you mentioned, but as an owner of a Passat Sport 1.9 TDi, I still feel it worth repeating the suggestion that you look at other alternatives unless you want to spend more money improving the handling of a Passat (aside from any potential reliability issues). That's unless you can get a Passat for a considerably better price than equivalent alternatives that should be at least as reliable, if not more so. I would consider a 320d, a 156, an A4/A6/Superb, a Mazda6, a higher-spec Mondeo, possibly an Accord or an Avensis, even a Rover 75!
I find the Passat adequate, no more - adequately swift, quite comfortable, less than satisfying to drive enthusiastically, etc.
Of course, if you really feel that a Passat is the only car for you, by all means ignore the above! And go for the 1.9, for reasons listed above, and spend £300 on a remap instead of on fuelling and servicing the thirstier engine.
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andymc
Vroom, vroom - mmm, doughnuts ...
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My pleasure to help, and thanks for the feedback.