February 2006
A simple question, I need to replace the injectors on my 90BHP HDI engine and have seen some well priced 110 BHP engine injectors - will they do? Read more
Hello Long time no posting.
The car is a 1.1 Carburettor H reg.
A work colleague has been having a few headaches recently and She says fuel be smelt when the engine is off and the air vents are open and the fan on.
The lady concerned had the ford serviced at a main dealer and the found the fault and stated it was a valve in the air cleaner (Mushroom valve)
The problem is still there.
How can this problem be rectified.
All comments and help appreciated.
Martin.
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(iam not a mechanic)
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Hello.
My friend at work's husband has looked at the underside of the air cleaner box and took the pipes out to find a small hole that was full of burnt up mayonaise.He has made the hole much bigger now and everything flows better the petrol smell has gone.
Why was this designed like this if it kepy misbehaving.
She now states the car is less hungry on oil and fuel.
Thanks for all your help on this matter her headaches are also going.
Martin
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(iam not a mechanic)
Martin Winters
Where can I find a true 2002 ( March ) standart sport spec for a Passat 1.9 TDI PD Sport Estate. The present VW spec is of course for the 2005 spec and is different. Thanks Guys. Regards Peter Read more
Many thanks go to Round The Bend for a full and accurate 2002 spec. Spot on. Now to go and see the car. Thanks again. Regards Peter
It has no problem starting up when left outisde all night, even when its been very very cold. But if I leave it in the garage it wont start until I press the accelerator to the floor..... Why is this happening?? Is my mk3 golf afraid of the dark?????
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Send your email address to Peter@3DAssociates.co.uk.
Peter
There are many many examples of damaged fences and pedestrian guard fences within just a few miles of my area around Kingston Surrey.
It seems that another damaged one is observed every time I go out. The latest is on the 30 mph A307 Old Portsmouth Road into Kingston. The railings between the pavement and the tow path have taken a big hit.
At many other sites it is obvious that the driver has not gone round a corner but gone straight on for what ever reason.
Is it just in my area or is this a trend that is happening in your area?
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This happened outside our village school a couple of years ago - on a straight piece of road - at 3.25 p.m. Completely destroyed the railing by the childrens gate where parents and younger siblings congregate. Very fortunately it was half term.
Processed an extremely tatty 2005 '05 reg Passat today with 17k up so ready for disposal. What shocked me though was the state the car had got itself into.
All tyres worn with front two nearly bald on inside edges, cracked rear lense and chipped and cracked windscreen.
I'm not an expert but i'm sure all these points would fail a MOT test. As this vehicle will most likely end up at auction 'without' any of these faults repaired the new buyer could easily use it for another 2 years with MOT failure issues even before requiring a test.
So why is the 3 year until first test requirement still in force?
The MOT business has been thoroughly overhauled recently with computerized certificates etc so why has the 3 year rule remained unchanged for years?
I'm sure that like this nearly year old Passat there are plenty of other 1, 2, year old vehichles that are sure fire failures.
Why not a 12 month from new compulsery test? Read more
I'm sure that the vast majority of cars are serviced and roadworthy up to the 36 month mark >>
Well i'm not too sure about that comment. See thread on the unserviced Fiat Punto.
What about Vans too?
Thanks to all those for replying to my previous thread re: X-Trail 2.5. However, that choice went right out the window this afternoon when I test drove a BMW 120d SE and ended by buying the demonstrator. What a stunning car! Two 3rd-gear roundabouts and I was sold. Goodnight Vienna.
What really clinched the deal was the amazing price the dealer )Barons Farnborough) set on the car. Its a Sep 2005, metallic blue, Xenons, leather, comfort pack and 17" alloys. 4800 miles on it. Total cost new would be 24145. I paid 19995! That price was non-negotiable but I wasnt complaining. Having checked the BMW website there's lots of 1-series of similar ages all with thousands off. I thought the residuals on this car is rock solid? I queried the price with the dealer (after shaking on it) and he said BMW 'sell these cars at a loss'. What gives? HJ furnish your knowledge on this please? Read more
SM, you might be interested in the following link - you
might find a bit more 'common interest'.
www.babybmw.net/forum/portal.php
(Mods - hope this is ok)
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Is this a BMW site? It looks very much like it.
I've just come across this interesting page from City of Westminster council website:
www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets/parking...m
They are piloting "Bulk Parking Ticket Payment Scheme", whereby companies who get a lot of parking tickets can pay in bulk once per week. Interestingly, they call them "customers" and there are criteries as to who can apply based on average number of tickets they get per week.
I always assumed that a parking ticket was a fine for a parking offense... hmmm... I must've been mistaken.
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I thought unloading *was* allowed, unless all the kerbs have three stripes painted on them? I may be out of date, of course....
As you may have read elsewhere, I have just replaced the head gasket on my '93 1.05 Polo. (Injection)
Its now idling at 1000-1100 rpm (about 300rpm too fast). What could it be?
As far as I?m aware, all connections/pipes are installed securely, so could it be either valve or ignition timing?
The car is running better than it ever has before, with a smoother idle and better performance (just in case that helps)
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Thanks for getting back Xileno.
I'm pretty sure its only one of the tappets running completely empty. The longer the car is left the longer the tappet is audible when restarting. If left for a few hours, it'll clack for about 10 seconds. If left for days, it'll clack on for a minute or so. Still, a very painful sound. What is confusing me (easily done!) is why the noise stops all of a sudden and not a gradual fade?
An oil and filter change may help but not cure the problem, is that right?
I'm going to ask the garage for their opinion on Tuesday, but in the likely event of the noise continuing, I?m going to ask for a quote for repair. Am I also right in thinking that it's a relatively straightforward job on this unit? Also, if its only one tappet that?s shot, can you replace just one and in any case, how long do you think it would take an experienced garage to do (then I can work out the cost).
Sorry for all the questions
When I am on a light throttle or sometimes when lifting off, there is a low volume, low frequency noise, a bit like a whistle. The car runs perfectly otherwise. Any ideas? Read more
Thanks, I've got my answer, they nearly all have it. Not life theatening, just a bit wierd
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Please see this post
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=4&t=38...9