March 2007
Just found there is a screw embedded in one of my bradn new Goodyear Eagles :(
Not best pleased.
Can Y rated tyres be repaired?
Thought I had read somewhere that they couldn't but tyre places online only mention where on the tyre the damage is.
Hoping it can be, or even that the screw hasn't penetrated all the way! Read more
Hi
I have a BMW 320d, apparently the turbo doesn't seem to be working well, it comes and goes when it wants to and the kick isn't strong when it does come. No smoke from the exhaust apart from the usual diesel black smoke you get when you put your foot down. Also when because its a manual (136bhp) W reg 2000. when you change gears there's a slight thud you can hear from the back. Not sure if this is normal as I've seen a 523i do the same. Any suggestions please? Any good mechanics?? Someone help!! BMW dealership are complete pants. They haven't got the time or day and if they do then they'll charge £150!!
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The 150 bhp 320d from Sept 2001 to 2003 are the ones most prone to turbo failures, your one is not the one with common turbo failures
I was more than a little surprised at an illegal manoeuvre that I have not seen before.
This occurred on the A30 roundabout just East of Staines.
This is an unusual roundabout as it has the A30 dual carriageway bi-secting the roundabout, all controlled by traffic lights.
I needed to turn right off the A30 so take the left lane, wait for lights to change and then cover about 90% around to the next lights.
I am now positioned at the front of lane two ( of four) waiting to cross over the A30. I am suddenly aware of a vehicle coming towards me from the right at about 45% probably at about 10mph.
It then did a smart right turn and positioned itself in front of me but of course way over to stop line.
The lights change and he was on his way.
It looked like a regularly executed , (stuff you lot I do not want to be slowed by lights) manouevre by someone who knew the situation well.
It was on a par with driving the wrong way down a road opposite a school just by Kings Cross that I saw several drivers doing.
Beware and be ready for anything!
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Strange header I know...
A blue tit has taken to perching on my car's mirror when the car is parked on the drive, and then doing what comes naturally all down the door. It has done it on both sides in succession and keeps coming back.
Any suggestions as to how to get it to go elsewhere? Read more
Put plastic bags over the wing mirrors with some elastic bands to keep them on or buy a bird tables complete with food and see if that deters them.
Not a big fan of car TV adverts, but the current Alfa Romeo has some stunning shots - does anyone know where it was filmed? Read more
Hello
Is it safe to place a baby seat on the passenger seat of a 2001 Mondeo. I know that if there isn't enough weight on the seat the airbag won't go off, but is this safe. Any ideas or views are welcome.
Thanks
Andy Read more
Quite interested in this. I am an 02 Mondeo and was wondering if there was any way I could get the passenger bag deactivated? Is there any way I could get a switch retro fitted maybe?
Thanks
Hi,
If anyone read my last thread you will know I am new to the site and don't know much about cars, especially my 2001 306hdi, that seems to mystify me allot lately.
Q). Have got a cracked sump and have spoken to Peugeot and they want to charge me £150 for the sump. Then had a look on the net and found a couple of places that do 2nd hand bits for pugs and they've got the sump I need for £50. Is it a good idea to get a secondhand sump or should I spen the extra ton and buy the one from peugeot??
Your thoughts please.
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I would go secondhand too!
As Graham said, if the condition is ok you'll be fine. I have a Combo Diesel Van and these are prone to corrosion after stones hit the front and then they leak. A secondhand one of these is about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle : 0 (
Stuart>
Two questions about grey-import IS200s (badged Toyota Altezzas)
(A) Quite like the look of theIS200/300 estate, but they are mega-expensive here so thought of grey-import.
But doing an autotrader National search there are no estate Altezzas - were the estates only made for the european market or people just don't bother bringing the imports in ?
(B) The towing limit of even the IS300 is only 1200kg - why so low for a 3.0i car when even a 2.0 mondeo has 1500kg ??
. Is it a transmisson/enngine strength or bodyshell strength issue, or are Ford overoptimistic. Just My sister has a caravan I'd like to borrow, and I think it is 1100kg unladen.... Read more
I used to have an IS200 and enjoyed it.
Google "Lexus Owners Club" and go to the UK IS200 and Imports forums. They'll give you chapter and verse.
What do they actually mean by 'quick clear' - is nearly 2 minutes with a slight frost reasonable !! Read more
Of of my gaffers has it on his Mini, came as an option.
Lee
I've noticed a rattle from the engine for about 10/15 seconds when the engine cold, even worse when it's been stood all night at freezing temperatures. I've driven diesels for the last 10 years so i'm used to the sound. It's only a year old with 25k on the clock fully serviced oil level ok etc etc. Very much like the old 2.0l petrol ford engine when the cam followers were worn, tap tap tap !. It's been to the dealer for review and they said they've tweaked the engine management (my words not there's). It's going back again in about two weeks for another review. Comments anyone. Read more
Hi they are renowned for injector faults,it could be hydraulic tappets have you tried an oil change + the manufacturer is very specific on the specification of oil used. I had a diesel jag/mondeo which when frosty out would rattle like the pistons were 10mm too small. They actually needed recoding & that was at 16000miles + my new jag had a single tap when cold under load and hi doses of injector cleaner cured that. When my Jag spent a week at the dealer they two said it was fine till I had to put pressure on them!
The tweeking they referred to may have been recoding so ask.
Hope this helps
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I believe you can have one repair done per tyre, but no more.