September 2006
I havw a 2001 Mondeo Ghia diesel. When I fill the tank diesel runs from somewhere on the top of the tank? I have had it witha Ford garage twice. They replaced seals but its still leaking badly. It only happens just after I have filled the tank. I only fill the tank to the first click its not a case of me over filling. Anyone any ideas so when I take it back th the dealer for the third time I can tell them what to check?
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Could any one help me?
My Ford mondeo 51 reg 2L turbo diesel (not common rail) does not want to sart.
The lift pump seized up and blew the fuse.
Now the lift pump is working but still the car does not start, when I crack the injectors it lookes like there is a lot of pressure.
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If you've fitted a new pump, the timing on the pump will need setting. If it's the same pump then the timing may have slipped somehow when the pump siezed.
Got a noisy differential on a merc 190 D 2.5,1992 on a J plate-any ideas where to get a reconditioned one,or cheap new one(silly money from merc dealer) cant find one on GSF.
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That's probably true. Depends on the whine though. Could be pinion bearing, in which case it could get worse and cause problems. Can you 'play' it on the throttle and is there a steady faint whine at 50-60mph? If so then its tooth contact noise and unlikely to get worse. Change the oil and keep it topped up. And check/renew those two big subframe bushes - they are not expensive.
I have broken off a small piece of cylinder cooling fin. It is cast iron so am reluctant to get it welded / brazed. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience in 'glueing' a fin shard back on with epoxy please?
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JBweld is available from www.westfalia.net
This weeks award goes to the brain dead person who stubbed their cigarette out on the bonnet of my neighbours car whilst it was parked at the hospital where she works.Fortunately some elbow grease and farecla cutting compound removed the burnt lacquer and paint. Some people eh! Read more
>The person who went the wrong way round the roundabout at the top of the M271 this morning?
Yeah, some guy in an S-type Jag. I saw him ;-)
Kevin...
PS. How's it driving? Arriving at meetings alot more relaxed now?
US carmaker Ford is widely expected to announce another round of job cuts as it finalises its restructuring drive.
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Another five years and they will be reduced to renting a shed in Toyotas back garden!
subaru justy mot till march 07 tax till 06 new rad good runner £300 ono Read more
There are a couple of these around here, one driven by a certain Highly Placed Person where his SLK plays second fiddle to his Justy. He struggles to get bits for it latest on the list is a window winder and a windscreen. He loves it.
I have a 405 (1992) and the key that switches on the alarm horn situated behind the headlamps was missing when I purchased the car. I have been told by a garage that you can no longer get replacement keys and I will need a complete new alarm system. Is this correct or does anyone know where I can get a replacement key? Thanks
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Driving home on the motorway last I noticed a lack of power going up hills ( was almost down to 60 mph).
The turbo doesn't seem to be working at all. When I go through the gears the revs go up to about 3500rpm which is unheard of.
I've disconnected the MAF sensor but this hasn't made any difference, any ideas? Read more
Should be 'L' series.
Common problems seem to be water getting into MAP sensor plug.
MAP sensor is located on the bulkhead with a small diameter rubber pipe connected.
Wiring plug is upside down & allows water to settle inside.
Others have also reported the turbo pipe becomming soft & getting sucked together narrowing the air flow.
I dont know how to change the coolant on my Rover 114gsi.There's no space to get to the bottom hose.It seems impossible and very awkward.Does something have to be removed or is there a drainplug located somewhere.I can't find any reference to this procedure in the manuals.I would be very gratefull for any information supplied. Many thanks.
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The 114 does not have a rad. drain plug.
You need to disconnect the bottom hose which is more accessible from underneath.
The difficult part of the job on this engine is getting rid of air locks. Be sure to fill the system very slowly and ensure that the two bleed valves are open.
The Haynes manual covers this job.
fuel sender unit possible gasket failed, fuel return hoses split, the list can go on and on!! why don't they drop the tank and see??