September 2006
Just under twelve months ago a colleague bought a Cooper S with leather and sat-nav for £18000 (used). He got it on the basis of its 'rock solid' residuals. A change of circumstances has led to him havig to change it.
He got £11000 from the dealer.He was absolutely shocked and feels like he's been sold a pup by the motoring press. The car has, of course, been put back on the forecourt with a significant mark up. I'm not surprised, but I bet a lot of current mini owners will be. Read more
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pmh (was peter)
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I very nearly went outside!
I know!!!
I have a Renault Espace 1999 2.2dT. Last week the expansion bottle cap blew out and the water was boiling out of the bottle. After several attempts and 'hoping' it was 'air in the system' I have realised that it is a head gasket job, at least.
No Haynes manual out for this model yet, but I do have the French 'Revue Techinque' which cover the series III Espace. After several hours translation it states that the enginee has to be removed, or I should say the car body has to be lifted off of the engine. Now I would like to think that some bright guy out there has found a way to remove the head without all this hassle. Mind you once the engine is on the floor everthing is accessable, such as timing marks, cam belt, turbo, manifolds etc. The real issue with engine removal just for the head gasket is that so many other systems have to be compromised. The radiator, Aircon, Brakes, gearbox, suspension, running gear etc.
If I have to do it this way I will, but I would be grateful for any input the memebers of the forum could make.
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Hi Saeed
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andrew@tuneup.fsnet.co.uk
Andrew
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Simplicate and add lightness!!
Can anyone confirm if a 2001/2002 Astra DTi 1.7 is 'common rail' or did this get introduced with the later CDTi 1.7 engine? Would I be right in thinking the earlier 1.7 is a smaller version of the 2.0 DI engine or is it an updated version of the original 1.7 Isuzu diesel engine seen in older models and Vectra?
I am looking to buy one and would prefer the non common rail thinking about simplicity and using bio fuels.
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The Y17dt is not a common rail diesel and yes it is an updated version of the original Isuzu unit fitted to previous GM models.Btw the 1.3 cdti fitted to the corsa is a Fiat multijet common rail diesel.hth
Confession time.
I've made the classic mistake of instead of measuring twice before cutting, I only measured the once.
In doing so, I've just deleted the whole of the above named thread, instead of just Fullchat's misplaced post that was meant to have gone to the Richard Hammon thread.
Fortunately I've managed to salvage an off line version of the thread, and I'm in the process of restoring it the best way I can.
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Hi- we're planning on a trip to the Imperial War Museum tomorrow (Sunday), and thinking about driving from Reading in the early-ish morning to a tube station car park, and taking the tube from there. The museum is near Waterloo, Lambeth North, Southwark and Elephant & Castle stations.
Can anyone recommend a particular station to leave the car, or suggest a better idea?
BTW to take the train all the way would be £33 for the 3 of us, and take too long we reckon.
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I was there yesterday too, and thought it was very good... Was only five minutes walk from Lambeth North tube station. Girlfriend went shopping and I did something interesting instead!
Rich.
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Confession time.
I've made the classic mistake of instead of measuring twice before cutting, I only measured the once.
In doing so, I've just deleted the whole of this thread, instead of just Fullchat's misplaced post that was meant to have gone to the Richard Hammon thread.
Fortunately I've managed to salvage an off line version of the thread, and it's attached below.
Sorry. DD. Read more
A prediction re Top Gear made months ago - Lud Fri 22 Sep 06 12:31
Yes, very true. Lots of bloodthirsty characters about and always have
been.
As has been pointed out, most shunts in mainstream motor sport do not involve bloodshed, nothing more than a quick run past the doctor for the driver and a nice rest. I can't remember anyone ever being pleased or thrilled by an accident in which a driver was killed or seriously hurt. The suggestion that people watch any form of motor sport, with the possible exception of American oval racing which is unutterably boring and incomprehensible, therefore crying out for light relief, in the hope of seeing shunts is frankly absurd.
Paradoxically, the most dangerous form of motor sport is probably vintage hillclimbing. One or two drivers are perched terrifyingly high on ancient chassis with 24-litre aeroplane engines driving the rear wheels through chains, and of course there aren't any roll bars.
Does anyone think people go to Shelsley Walsh in the hope of seeing someone die? Pah.
i have a problem.its driving me mad.if any one can help id appreciate it. the mount holding the power steering pump fell off and so did the fan belt. the is fixed its fine but the belt is far to lose. its got about 3 or 4 inches free play.
as far as i can see there isnt any other pulleys in there to take up the slack, and all the other pulleys cant be adjusted.
if any has had the same problem could you please put me out of my misery.
cheers to ya in advance
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its as right as could be as far as i can see. the only pulley tats really moved is the power steering pump. and that only bolts on in one position. as far as being routed wrong i cant figure out any other way it could go on.its a teaser for sure
Girlfriend has just traded my Rover 75 in for a 53plate MINI Cooper as I am getting an A4 soon.
Was really pleased that I got the same trade in as I bought the car for 2 years ago, especially as it has starting issues that has been put down to fuel pump and ECU!!!
Anyway is there anything specific I should be keeping an eye out for in terms of problems and what is the best way to ensure it lasts for quite some time. Currently done 44K and BMW are looking after the servicing free until either 2011 or 80,000 miles.
Must admit I have never been impressed with them, however after 5 minutes of driving one I think I wanted her to get it more than she did. Its BRG with white roof and stripes and looks pretty good - got a few plans for it, spot lights, roof decal etc!!
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PMFJI, the superchips.com website is the American version - the UK one is here :
www.superchips.co.uk/models.php
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Hi Guys,
I'm considering buying a vehicle from a Belfast-based seller, and was wondering if NI is treated any differently from the rest of the UK - as far as vehicle registration goes, anyway (!).
Are there any tax/duty implications, and can the 'odd' plates be swapped for more standard ones?
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The odd plates you mention disguise the age of the vehicle and can be worth more on the mainland. They can be swopped for your standard plate if you wish.
The trouble with Saabs is that even if they design a totally new car from the ground up it still manages to look like another facelift of the original saab 99 of the 1970's!