September 2006
How can you tell the difference between wheels made for tubelss tyres, and wheels for tube tyre?
I have an ex-army (Sankey) trailer fitted with Goodyear Hi-Miler 6.50 X 16 6ply tyres. But they're old and cracked, so I want to replace them with BGF tubeless tyres. It doesn't say on the existing tyres 'tubeless', so I'm guessing they're tubed. The wheels are standard Land Rover steel.
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i am having problems with my 406 cooling fans(1.9td with a/c) at the moment neither fan comes on even if the temprature goes over 105. i took it to a garage and they said both fans need replacing with a quote of £300 to have the work done so i thought i would look on this forum i found a previous post on the bitrin unit and located it in the car. when i unpluged the brown cable the drivers side fan came on at high speed (only when the ignition is on) but the passenger side didnt on closer inspection the passenger fan is hard to turn so i think it has seised. do you think the reason the drivers fan only came on when i removed the switch is because the bitron unit is faulty. if so would the car run on 1 fan if i replaced the bitron unit? Read more
I had this problem with my 2.1td, only one fan working. So fast I thought the car would take off. After changing all the relays etc no difference. So bought one new fan and now all ok.
I've recently seen several Higways Agency vehicles on the M6. They are 4X4's and have police traffic vehicle style colours and blue flashing lights. They usually scare people into keeping to the speed limit (not a bad thing!) but I was wondering what their status is with regard to traffic offences etc.? Read more
I saw a HA patrol attending to a car on the hard shoulder the other week. They had thoughtfully put six cones round the car while the owner waited for the breakdown service. I've not seen them do that before, looked a bit silly but probably reassured the driver a bit!?
I see them on patrol pretty regularly, 2 or 3 per week and I can now normally tell from a distance that they're not police, on the stretch of the M1 I use.
;o)
I offer the following link without comment:
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/features/story.jsp...2
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I think that in terms of "continuation" of a model the engine is the least important item. After all the A series engine went into dozens of different vehicles which had nothing else in common.
Take a pre war beetle and a last of production one and they are recognisably the same car. Not so for the Corolla, Escort etc.
Hi guys
Just wander if anyone can help. My golf seems to be losing coolant water ? and it cant be traced to were it is leaking
Can be driving along and suddenly onboard computer warning light comes up as Stop check coolant - garage have done pressure test on the car and no leaks are showing.
Strong smell of coolant coming through the air system on both low and high temperatures
Any ideas ?
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You say the system has been pressure tested- that would indicate a leaking radiator, heater matrix or hose/joint. How much coolant is it losing? Does there seem to be a lot of pressure in the system when you take the expansion tank cap off? If so, this could indicate a failing head gasket. Also check the operation of the thermostat to see if it's opening and closing as it should.
Martin
My Peugeot 306 has a small leak in the front exhaust pipe close to the lambda sensor, can this be sealed using putty and will this be adequate for the mot test ?
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www.motuk.co.uk/manual_710.htm
"A durable repair to an exhaust system which effectively prevents leaks is acceptable providing the system is structurally sound."
"A minor exhaust leak from, for example, a connection joint or a pin hole, is not a Reason for Rejection."
After viewing several threads regarding a security flaw with the MkIV golf I've decided to investigate retro fitting a remote locking system so I can 'de-lock' my car. I've seen several kits(by reputable manufacturers) for good money on ebay and wondered if anyone has tried one of these kits or retro fitted remote locking to an existing central locking system. Is this something a competant DIYer can tackle or is it best left to a pro? BTW - the car is a Yr 2000 MkIv Golf Read more
Dox, that's very useful info mate. I only live about 3 miles from C+R but had never heard of them. Think I'll be having a ride down there soon, hopefully they'll do cambelts at a good price too :)
BTW- I have a key locking CL at present
I can't open the drivers door on my 1999 vectra. The solenoid is operating, but both outer and inner door handles will not release the door catch. I've tried with the key as well.
Any ideas what's wrong and how do I get the door open so I can see what the problem is?
Is it possible to remove the door trim with the door closed without wrecking it?
Any help appreciated.
p.s. The tips on fault codes are great!
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Hi,
Does anyone know if you can buy aftermarket heating element pads for door mirrors. I own a 23 year old Rover SD1 Vitesse which is in pretty good nick. The heating elements on the backs of the door mirrors have succumbed to corrosion after all this time, but with winter approaching, fog free mirrors are a godsend.
Any pointers to suppliers (if they exist) greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Slightly of subject but if V8vitesse is interested there is a late model SDi sat on a piece of spare land in Otley West Yorks its been there for a couple of years to my knowledge it did have a for sale sign on it but this has disappeared.
A friend's Yaris has apparently been vandalised, looks like a couple of kicks have been aimed at the rear panel and light unit, Dent Wizard or similar may be able to sort out the panel otherwise it is a body shop job. The rear light is broken so needs fixing asap to keep the car on the road however they have not had the best experience with the local dealer (engine management light probs) and from experience expect the part cost to be rather high.
I have offered to fit a new light unit however are there any specialists (like GSF) who deal in Toyota parts and may be cheaper than a Toyota dealer parts dept?
The car is approx 2001 3dr Yaris.
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I have left it with my friend, I will ask and get back to you.
Thanks.
Well the jobs all done now with 'fat' valve tubes.
What a difference radial tyres make. It used to tow with a 1 ton load and barely moved about behind the car. Now it bounces and sways like it has no dampers. Even with the max 50psi in the tyres they still squash a lot, and the trailer just moves around on the tyres. The old crossplies I took off only ran at 30psi and barely squashed at all with a 1 ton load. Now I know why the army stick on those skinny old fashioned tyres, 'cos that's the only way you can load the trailer up and still tow at normal speeds.