HI.I have this weekend fitted a new clutch in my rover 420 SLDI.I noticed when I stripped it that there was no end play on the clutch arm,ie you couldn't move it from side to side at all when connected to the slave cylinder.I fitted the new clutch,when I came to refit the slave cylinder I tried to push the piston back so I could refit it,it wouldn't go back,in the end I had to undo the snap connector and press the inner bit down,then I could push the piston back.I refitted it,the clutch works fine,but there is no float on the clutch arm and there is no slack at all on the pedal,almost as if there is pressure on the release arm all the time.I know normally with hydraulic clutches you have a little bit of travel on the clutch pedal before you feel pressure,with mine it is there all the time.It seems strange that I couldn't push the slave piston back,it was as if a return valve is blocked.The whole system is a sealed thing,you can't strip the slave or master cylinder.Can anyone give me any help on this? Thankyou. Regards Andrew...
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I do like my Diesels to be Turbocharged for that extra OOMPH!!!! Read more

My GTI Anniversary has the factory fit 18" BBS Alloys which as you may know are prone to corrosion. Mine are in very good condition but I have already seen signs of it starting. Is there anything I can do at all? Im going to buy some GTI alloys for the winter months due to more salt on the roads but need some advice to either help slow down the corrosion or stop it altogether! Help! Read more

I am collecting my brand new car at the end of next week, and a week later I am driving to France in it.

Now normally before a large drive like that (especially in the summer) I would apply lashings of wax to the front of car and polish it up to make it as "smooth" as possible to minimise the amount of dead insects.

However, with the car being brand new, I assume it will have sat somewhere encased in a layer of wax waiting to be sold. In which case, is there any point in me spending time applying more to the front or will that be a total waste of effort?

Or, as with all other cost-cutting that is going on now, will the car preparation be done to a very minimal budget? Read more

This week I noticed a stale smell from heater and first thing that came to mind was the A/C - Although the service book doesn't say anything about A/C filters I took out glove box and cover underneath to expose A/C unit and found filters and by look of it they hadn't been changed from new - also after thinking about it I never noticed any water under car when A/C was on so poked around and found outlet in engine bay - managed to poke a thin wire up and water came out -in centre of hole is a plastic peg thing and at first the wire hit something soft and rubbery but moving it about it then went right into unit - the question is- is the drain hole free to air or does it have a valve or anything to stop air coming in -- when took filters out water came out of the opening as bottom of A/C unit was full of water and water was black hence smell. - since the wire poke I have found a length of plastic tube that fits in hole and I can blow into A/C unit and then when I suck I can hear water sort of bubbling as if it's trying to come up pipe - so far I haven't had time to take it out for another spin.
Any info would help

Dave Read more

Hi,

Thinking of attending the BCA auction this Tuesday at Measham with the goal of snaring a decent car :)

If I manage to find and buy something, how do I go about getting it home - my guess is that it won't be taxed so it won't be allowed to leave.

Will BCA keep it at site until I can bring the correct docs?

Also, can I pay using debit-card?

Any advice on the process of getting the car back home much appreciated.

Lou Read more