September 2006
For the last few days between junc 10 -j 15 there have been 3 or 4 vans with signs stating they were to clean cones, but for some reason no work seemed to be done on the cones and the vans had large glass domes on the top,
Any idea what they could actually be doing.
Also saw an advert attached to lamp posts around a certain part of NW London offering "digital recalibration" (or words to that affect )- surely it's just clocking - is it that simple Read more
My 2.2 SRI Direct Vectra has covered 32K miles.it was serviced last year (10/05) at around 20K.Does this mean that THIS service will be my 40K service? If so,what should I expect to be included in the service? Things I have considered are ;
- Oil and Filter
- Air Filter
- Pollen Filter
- Keyfob Batteries
- The "usual" easy stuff washer fluid,wipers etc
Should the fuel filter be changed? Dealer says "no" but service book refers to an "external" fuel filter on the Petrol engines?
Brake Fluid change?
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In your service book, there is mention of what is done (or supposedly done) at each service interval. If you haven't got yours to hand, I'll dig mine out and post the lists.
I can't recall however my Vaux dealer ever changing the keyfob batteries though. With the Vec-C if you've got Check Control (the system that tells you that you've got low washer fluid, a bulb out, etc) it will tell also you if the battery for the keyfob is getting low anyway. The battery is a CR2032, and you'll no doubt purchase it cheaper elsewhere (##) and fit it yourself for a fraction of the cost that your dealer will charge.
( ## ) eg, www.batterystar.co.uk/watch_batteries.html#watch_b...2 : £1.25 + 0.99p for p&p.
Has anyone fitted the Pro-drive Performance Pack to an Isuzu Denver Max pickup?
Very interested in the performance benefits.
many thanks
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Any advice would be appreciated. On acceleration, when the clutch is depressed my revs go up as if riding the clutch but I'm not. It's been in the garage twice now and they've checked it over but keep saying that they can't find anything wrong. It doesn't happen every single journey but almost and it's getting worse. Has this happened to anyone else. Read more
I think you mean not depressed?
If so, the clutch must be slipping, maybe the clutch plate splined hub is not sliding freely on the shaft which it is mounted on, or as already said, it is oily or worn. Either way a new one would be required.
Are there any funny noises, or notchy feel in the pedal travel? sometimes bearing tabs can break making the pressure uneven causing binding.
£3 on Ebay inclusive of P&P.
So cheap now have about six so they can just be left where needed, car boots, garage, bike shed etc.
Peanuts for an essential piece of safety equipment. Read more
Time to buy two extra HV vests!
This has been on my mind since hearing a comment mayor Ken made on the radio. It was part of a conversation with a black cab driver and Ken mentioned something along the lines (this quote may not be accurate) "diesel particulates that cause cancer". I remember reading an article a few years back about the PM10 particles and a link to cancer. Anyway, my question is - does anyone know of any web reliable websites/research from a reptuable source related to this subject?
This is subject that I have a personal interest in as may years ago (15 to be exact) I worked as a motorcycle dispatch rider in London. When I would get home from work my face would be blackened from what I assumed to be soot from the buses and black cabs. I always wondered that if my face was getting that dirty what must the inside of my lungs be like? If there is a proven link between particulates and cancer then surely all diesels should have particle filters as a legal requirement?
I'm looking for information based on research and real science so please don't post about any links to sites with pseudo science sites or opinions - I'm after the facts!
One other thing - this isn't an anti diesel thread :) Read more
Pretty soon someone will start claiming that a daily whiff of
diesel, or petrol, or benzene helps ward off some illness.
A village mechanic in the banana belt of northern Tanzania, with whom I drank moonshine liquor but shared no language, was a firm believer in brake fluid as a medicine. He used to snort it to cure colds.
Just found ths website that enables you to search for cars in films!
www.imcdb.org/
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There's an awful lot of work gone into a remarkable website.
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What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
Ignoring the propaganda bits in the article.
As I have said before the solution to any perceived pollution/energy shortage problems lies in:
1. a step change in energy generation capabilities and;
2. a step change in battery technology which has in essence not really change much since they were invented
Could this be 2. I wonder?
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We could have a vote on which of the three i mentioned above shows the greatest promise!
My vote goes to the Modec van. If it sells well they could broaden its appeal with a hybrid version with a 'get-you-home' engine and generator designed to come into use when the batteries have run down.
The Tesla is an interesting toy, but then so, arguably, is a Lotus Elise!
Th G-Wiz is very small and basic and you could get a VW Fox for the same price. But it should have very low running costs
Following on from a number of articles recently, I would appreciate thoughts on the car position I am about to be in.
Currently drive a Porsche 968, but my annual mileage is increasing, and becoming more and more motorway based; it seems a shame to rack up miles inthe 968 (which is still low mileage at 65k miles), so it has to go (I have space for only one car). Having had the fun and engagement of the 968, I fancy something a bit more 'luxo barge' like, and given that I am up to about 15k miles per annum, diesel makes more sense.
But what to get - 5-6 year old diesels are going to have 80k miles on them, and so will be up to or over 100k within a couple of years of my ownership. While I am aware that people on this forum do run diesels to high mileage, there is a clearly a higher risk when I take on a car from someone at 5-6 years old.
Cars that float my boat are an A4 / A6 with the 2.5tdi engine, or a 330D - not only that, but they appear to have better reviews than comparable MB's at higher mileage. Am I simply asking for trouble buying this type of car at this age? If not, what would make sense? I have thought about sourcing a W124 MB (probably a petrol auto), which would of course be cheaper, but over 15k miles a year, I am looking at spending a good slice more on fuel - which could go on potential diesel maintenance costs!
Suggestions appreciated...
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Your a true gent Martin - however, having sat in the garage for monhs, Mrs Jono has finally got around to getting someone in to install it next week!!
KR
Jon
It isn't illegal to alter the milage provided the buyer is informed that this has been done.
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Robin Reliant, formerly known as Tom Shaw