September 2006
Whilst being well aware of the recommended protocols relevant to jump-starting between the donor vehicle and the vehicle with the discharged battery, is it practicable to undertake the procedure when one of the vehicles is diesel powered and the other vehicle is petrol driven. I'm sure I have read somewhere in the distant past that this should be avoided?
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Having been to this event for the last few years and thoroughly enjoyed it can I recommend it to fellow motoring fans?
www.see-red.uk.com/races.asp
I love the old racing/sports cars and to see (and hear!) those old Maserati 250Fs, Lancia D50s, Alfa 158s etc as well as the even earlier Bugattis, Talbots, Bentleys etc: it stirs the blood! You can also get into the pit area and see the cars at close quarters and have a chat with the owners/drivers
Anyway, have a look at the site - I have no connection with the organisers, Donington Park etc, etc but it is a good day out!
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cheers, printed it off and will most likely go
i recently used a grey scothbright preperation pad to flat parts of a car before painting it.
I have always done this before with perfect results.
this time thought the pads were a new product from a different manufacturer and the results were shocking...tiny scratches everywere which only became visible after clearcoat.
only remedy to start again...obviosly cannot mention the manufacturer on here but if anyone else as had this problem can you let me know., they deny a problem when contacted but i know different and someone on here might be able to help..
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i think that they are hoping i will just go away.
the rep from the motor factor saw the job and knows what kind of work i do and is prepared to back me up.
also i have the names of half a dozen local garages who have had the same problem with this pad.
The local motor factors have stopped selling it on the basis of me having trouble because of my reputation locally.
this site may not help but you never know.
cheers TJ
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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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??
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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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3b9bXLl-Jk