February 2006
I tried to get an answer to this question in a previous thread but have had no replies yet. Basically, someone suggested that new PSA HDIs don't use the fuel additive (EOLYS) any longer. Is this the case and if not, why not? Also are all of the current PSA HDI engines fitted with a particle filter that needs replacing at specified intervals? Read more
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>>who pay £10 a month>>
As much as that...:-)
Plenty of offers (combined especially with BB) for £4 a month.
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After returning home from the trip away when the HG failed, the car was left for about 3 days without use. Started it and there was a very loud clack clack clack sound.
I'm pretty sure 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?s confusing me (easily done!) is why when the noise stops, it stops all of a sudden and not a gradual fade?
I'm going to ask the garage for their opinion on Tuesday, (already had it booked in for an oil, oil filter and coolant change) but in the likely event of the noise continuing, I?m going to ask for a quote for repair. Am I 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
(1043cc 1993 Polo)
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I don't think you need to worry, I don't expect you drive it that hard anyway.
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I have just had a new timing belt fitted to my 2000 Astra Coupe, the care was running perfectly before i had it done.
I drove the car out of the garage and it seemed to feel very sluggish. When its idleing, the rev counter is jumping all over the place, and almost goes to stall, then revs itself a bit to keep it running. You can also feel the car shuddering when you are sat it in. When you are driving, and come to stop, the car will now frequently stall.
I took the car straight back, and they told me it was nothing to do with the cam belt, it was the the throttle body that needed cleaning out to sort it. They did this, and its just as bad.
Im presuming that this is connected with the timing belt, and theyve just messed it up? Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks
Steve
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SteveD, nothing wrong with pattern parts in general. Who do you suppose makes belts & tensioners for the VM's? I think what this story highlights is that there are a number of poorly trained and ill-equipped workshops out there, which blights the good name of the independent garages who undertake training & purchase the correct tensioning/locking tools.
hi i have a new shape 04 plate merc vito 111 cdi compact van and i am having trouble with the fuel consumption as it is only doing 26-27 to the gallon @.91p per litre and 370 miles to £60.00 of diesel and that is either on the motorway or around town does anyone own a new vito with this fuel consumption or does that sound ok,i look forward to your views Read more
Hi,
I know its a few years on but I have a 2006 109 cdi compact doing 28 to the gallon,just wondered what you did in the end.
Cheers Dave1
hi,i have a 2002 matiz,38000 miles,only running on 2 out of 3 cylinders.leads and plugs ok,compression test ok,no access to a reader just yet,any ideas?thanks in advance. Read more
hi, i have a 2003 matiz ,32000 miles had a misfire, 0n 3 but my comp was down so striped down engine burnt seats on valve sorted that , checked rings, none in country, but managed to sort something, got it back togeather, guess what still misfire, spark their, so now next step injectors, with your discription, it looks like mine might be the same so i am going to give your instructions a try and see if it solves my problem as well, forums like this are great.
Other than the obvious MPVs are there any hatches or estates that will comfortably take 3 kids in child restraints in the back?
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Kids are baby goats: young humans are children!
Soo... almost any car should have room for three kids:)
Roger. (Costa del Sol, España)
As per another thread I picked my Mondeo up yesterday and later on noticed I had a failed dipped beam bulb, the first bulb failure in 100k + miles. I bought a bulb from the local Ford dealer parts dept and asked the guy how easy it was to fit, "got to take the headlight out mate". Filled with trepidation fueled by stories about having to take VWs to dealers to have headlight bulbs changed I looked at the Haynes manual this morning, simple, pull out two pins, detach one electrical connector, the light unit comes out, put it on the bench, unclip the back of the unit, replace defective bulb, reverse procedure, 5 minute job.
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N/S headlight bulb on the VW Lupo involved removing the battery or moving it and propping it precariously on top of a few hoses (which I did).
It surely cannot be beyond the wit of designers to make a headlamp in which the bulb can be replaced in 15 seconds without tools.
Mother-inLaw's Mercedes E320CDi Auto. Five years old and 8,000 miles. Bought in December. Fully serviced at that time with all fluids changed apart from ATF (or Merc equivalent).
Been driving superbly since bought and been up and down the M1/M6 twice in one week. Last night started losing power and now will drive at very low speed only. Using main station fuel (Esso).
I'm 200 miles away, so this is the only description I can give. The car is waiting for a diagnotic test, but anyone any ideas?
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive? Read more
Espada
Any news?
Purchasing a used October 2004 Primera 2.2 dCi SX for £9500 with 5500 miles on it..
I have the option of paying the Nissan dealer £149 for Scotts "paint and upholstery protection" with a 6 year guarantee from date of application provided I apply their spray every 6 months.
The service includes a 12 item "vehicle care pack" (cockpit spray, glass cleaner, leather cleaner, tyre wall gloss,upholstery cleaner, wheel cleaner, paint shampoo and protector, paint polish and protector, jumbo sponge - for cleaning elephants :-) , chamois, bugshifter and cotton stockinette).
1) Anyone heard of used Scotts stuff ?
(they're based in Grimstone near Dorchester but I can't find a website for them).
2) Is this worth going for ?
Chris Muriel, Manchester
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There is not any time saving with these rip off lasts years waxes.Normally if somebody is daft enough to have paid the dealer for them they will see those lovely words written down on the bottle,to keep up protection apply every 6/12 months.Might as well apply your own ten quid bottle of wax every year.
I know this seems unlikely to some people but there are far better polishes and waxes than autoglym for around the same money.Most nowdays are wipe on wipe off products that to do not dust(use autoglymm you will no what i mean)and do not stain trims or rubber.Have a look at detailingworld if you want car cleaning/appearance advice.
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What on? What mileage? Has the FAP already been changed?