May 2007
ive recently changed my discs and pads and now 500 miles later there is a intermittent grinding noise at low speed when pressure is applied. as i say this is not happening every time i use the brakes and i did use copper grease. any help please? vehicle is a kangoo van 04 model {Now added to the subject header} Read more
Hi all,
I'm looking at 306 DT on Flea bay very close to my house as a first car for my little brother.....it is a 1994 306 DT with a bosch pump.
Now the chap say that she smokes well, he say that the previous own tweaked the fuel pump which make her go like hell but now she smokes (I know this is a common thing as I have done it myself before)
Now, the chap says he has tried to 'reset' the pump but the car still smokes......which I find strange........
Now I know quite a bit about the DT, so I will instantly know if the turbo is leaking...but I was wondering if anyone knew an approx reset value for a DT..i.e, if you screwed everything in, the amount of approx turns to be right?
Thanks
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they all vary from pump to pump. also if the turbo has been adjusted turning
fueling done will make it go bang sooner or later. id go for fitting a
new air filter fit a boost guage factory setting is between 12-15psi jack the car
up put it on stands start it up then put it in 3rd and then
wind the fuelling in until the smoking is gone at max boost should be ok
then
chris
This won't work, because you need to test for smoke under load and you won't do this on axle stands with the wheels free.
First make sure when the engine is hot, that the cold start device is not still operating. The cable should be slack and the lever against its stop.
The normal DIY way to set the smoke levels, is to first disconnect the small turbo boost pipe on top of the pump and blank it off. (This coming from the Intercooler to the Pump.)
Then drive till the engine is normal temp, if you have a rev counter. In 4th gear, drive from 2000 rpm flat out and check for excess smoke. If you have, then adjust the fuel screw till you just get a puff. This may be seen better from someone following you.
Once sorted, reconnect the turbo pipe to the pump and do the same again, but this time from 2500 rpm when the turbo boost starts. If excess smoke, adjust the screw on the top of the pump, till again you get a puff of smoke.
But as already said, fit a new air filter first.
I have a question on how heating and cooling works on the cars.
Usually, I see following 3 dials on most cars
First - with blue and hot marking to set hot/cold air flow
Second - dial with position of air flow [face/leg/front etc.]
Third - 0 1 2 3 4 etc. marking for blower
Then a separate switch for AC.
Now even with non-AC cars, the 3 dials are usually present.
Then what is the actual function of AC switch?
How does AC function differs from non-AC car with first dial in blue (cool) zone?
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I understood that was exactly the intention - hence the name 'Air Conditioning'
Can anyone recommend a good bodywork repair place in Nottingham?
My girlfriends car has sustained some light dents on a wing/wheelarch. We've got rid of extensive scuffing and there is no paint damage but she wants the wing back to its original appearance. Its not a big enough job for an insurance claim.
Some little scroat threw a traffic cone at her car last night while she was driving home.
I managed to get to one place for a quote this morning which sounds reasonable but I've no idea whether their workmanship is any good.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Rich. Read more
What are the good points and bad to points to look for with these cars.....???
I want to spend about £5000 and i think ideally a UK car...
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I recall the Japanese NA version is about 225bhp. So still plenty fast.
But you will get every boy racer in town trying it on with you, and may soon wish you did indeed have the turbos under the bonnet.
Ian
why do people generally have this 'thing' about skodas - apparently they are good cars but a lot of people seem to overlook them -why is this?
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In the 1960s and 1970s I used to share transport with a friend (we both worked in the same town about 17 miles away); he always bought Skodas or Ladas brand new and kept them for two or three years.
He also did a lot of holiday touring in them in the course of the year, but never had a major problem with either marque and was certainly never left at the side of the road.
The Skodas certainly had character - far more than the Lada Riva...:-)
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Have a 92 Orion Ghia (central locking). All locks/keys are knackered, so I have just bought a set off e-bay, to either swap out or re-build (they are from a Mk6 Escort, so not 100% sure that same fit). How do I remove the ignition lock/ barrel? I can't see how to get it out of the steering column. Any other tips ref re-building the locks also welcome Read more
There should be a pin that you press in after inserting the key and turning the ignition to position 1 or 2 to release the barrel. You could try drilling the pin out and withdrawing it.
"The notice even imposes a £50 penalty for 'abuse'."
What sort of abuse ? The verbal type ?
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"the "abuse" fee entitles one to let rip at the contractor up to a predefined limit?"
My thoughts exactly, might be worth £50.00
I recently purchased a 1993 cavalier to save some gas. The fuel gauge was well over full, the seller said he just filled the tank. After 80 miles, the gauge barely moved, and I ran out of gas. My fuel gauge does not work! I am not picky, but I need help to figure out how to fix the fuel gauge. The other gauges seem to be just fine. I don't know where to start - I read some posts about grounding, some about sending units...which I guess means changing the entire fuel pump assembly, and some about a IP voltage regulator.
My question is, what do I ground ( cheapest idea first )
2nd Where is the IP regulator, and could the other gaues still work okay if it is bad, where would I buy one ( I looked at Auto Zone and Advance and O Reilly - and last - Any other ideas>?
It's not a bad little car - runs good - just need the fuel gauge! HELP please, thank you
bowmanauction@gmail.com
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I dropped the gas tank - found someone in the past actually cut a wire! Now, the fuel pump wiring harness has 4 wires coming from it - but the car plug only has 3 prongs......I have no idea how this happened, but here is what I did - There were 4 wires coming from the pump - Grey, Purple, Black, and black and white - The black and white was cut / unhooked, whith no way to plug it in, so I took a chance, put the black and black with white stripe together, plugged it back up, and the gas gauge works! And the car runs exactly the same!
Ground - You were right! The wire between the dashboard and tank was not making a complete circuit!
(That was too easy.....lol) Thanks again!
Nyte Skyy
Hi,
I have a 1995 Renault Espace Champs Elysee' 2.2 Petrol Auto MPV, and when i set off it seems like the gearbox is snatching in first. It works fine in every other gear, and changes up and down smoothly without problem. I've recently had the gearbox fluid changed, and although this has lessened the effect, it is still happening.
Does anyone know what this could be, is it something simple and cheap to fix, or is this a sign that my gear box is on it's way out?
Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Martin
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Without wanting to be too pessimistic, Renault autoboxes are notoriously short-lived and 12 years is a long time (some give trouble after 4 or 5 years)! Get an autobox-specialist's opinion (find one in the Yellow Pages and get him to drive it). Be prepared to hear the worst - an autobox failure on a 12y/o Renault isn't financially viable to repair.
everything was cleaned/degreased and the discs were seated correctly. had a look at them today and on the drivers side about 10mm from the outer edge there is very light scoring. took pads out on both sides and checked for stones ( nothing)and replaced .i really cant see where anything could be causing the grinding noise. pads and discs were delphi by the way