June 2007
Bit of a techy question, Im running a 2.0 16v peugeot engine (gti6) but it has been restroked to 2.1 litre and the cam has been reground for longer duration on the inlet side. The cam should be set to 2.66mm lift at TDC however when I checked the valve to piston clearance at TDC I get it at 2.1mm, this is before the valves have been lapped in and also before the head is fully torqued down, I still need to torque it a further 160 degrees.
Im wondering just how much lift at TDC can safely run with as I am looking for peak power from the engine with the current set up. Read more
I've got a 98 Megane 1.6e RT Sport, done 87,000 miles. On Monday was trying to drive to Sheffield from Manchester during the very heavy rains. Was driving through 2-3" of water on a flooded section of road. An HGV came the other way, and passed through the water at about 30mph. The resulting wave went over the roof of my car (and the cars in front and behind), rocking the car on its suspension. The engine continued running and I was able to continue driving. Steam came out of the bonnet for several minutes afterwards, but the temperature gauge stayed at normal.
Since then it has been very difficult to get the car into gear, especially 1st and 2nd - it can take 5-6 attempts of trying to put it into gear, lifting the clutch, depressing the clutch and trying again to get the car into gear. The other gears are also affected, but will usually go into gear at the 2nd attempt. Once in gear, the car drives normally, and all the electronics are working fine.
Given the age of the car, I don't think it's worth doing anything major, but I could spend a few hundred if it'd sort out the gearbox. Is the gearbox likely to continue to detoriate? Is there anything that can be done?
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Thanks for the replies, garage tried changing the gearbox oil, didn't fix the problem, so are going to change the clutch.
Hi,
I am looking to purchase a Sat Nav that includes maps for both the UK and US. Can anyone suggest the most cost effective solution?
Thanks in advance.
CMP
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fair point.........although generally roads don't change that much do they.......you might go a bit wrong on a new interchnage or something, then it'll put you right again
As a follow on from my thread on Honda CRV which I said I was going to look at I have decided I do not like them.
I am now of the opinion, after looking at VW Sharran that an MPV would replace my Civic Aerodeck estate car and give me ther extra space that I need.
There are many on the market so I am looking for advice on what to go for and what to avoid. One governing factor in my choice is that it must have a sunroof.
Mal. Read more
Hi, in answer to TVM and Bobbygee.
I need a sunroof because apart from my first car way back in 1969 I have always owned cars that have them fitted as standard and driving without a sunroof I find claustrophobic. I have never had a leaking or noisy sunroof or one that has gone wrong apart from one that had to have a slight adjustment.
I do not need 7 seats, it is the space I am more intertested in to carry my two Cavalier King Charles spaniel dogs with the possibility of a third on the way and in the VW Sharran for example I would have the back two permanently removed.
I accept that I am narrowing my choice by specifying a sunroof and diesel fuel. I liked the Honda FRV but disappointingly no option for a sunroof .
The Mazda 5 is nice but again no sunroof option but I am going to look at the Mazda 6 estate this weekend.
I'm looking to lease or contract hire a small van,like a Berlingo/Partner/Combi.
Ideally,it must have unlimited mileage with it,as it could well rack up galactic mileage in about 2-3 years.
Anyone got any people to contact in my search?
Websites with deal calculators would be ideal. Read more
I'm getting a Suzuki Ignis (1.3 GL 5-dr) 06 plate with 6500 miles for £5000 from Suzuki dealer.
The test drive was fine, like the driving and the car. Looks quite practical too. Especially I like the high driving position.
But looks like very few people actually own it (wondering why?)
I have googled some reviews on the internet, apart from low resale value no one said the car is bad in anyway. Also got 35th out of 152th position in Top Gear survey.
The feature seems good at this price. Interior is bit basic but I didn't expect much at this price.
My main concern is how reliable the car will be. I rarely do over 80 mph on motorways, so not too worried about high speed performance. Read more
i assume the newer model is the same as the old one under the skin?
if yes then i have one
its a good motta but as ive said before these diddy cars seam to be lacking in the underseal dept where you dont normally look
I have a little Daihatsu Charade. (and believe it or not absolutely love it) I want new one but I've heard that there is a new model out soon. Have I heard right.
John
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As a matter of interest the Charade has disappeared from Daihatsu's website
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a friend has one of these and finds that the two electric radiator fans don't work on low speed - high speed setting is ok. Anyone any experience of these? all normal checks ok, fuses, connections etc - doesn't look like much room for manoeuvre under that bonnet. Read more
Glad to hear he got sorted. Andy
According to a consumer report in the times today.
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Watching the coverage of Blair arriving at the Palace in a Jag with a Range Rover escort and I couldn't help thinking - what's the PM's car going to be when Jag and Landrover goes? Read more
"TB try to get in the private silver 5 series "
There's a missed opportunity!
Browse
try www.205gtidrivers.com also or speak to a decent engine builder with experience of this engine ie DES developments, Hi-FLow Head, QEP etc