June 2007
Howdo all,
I do not have a service schedule for my 2002 Pug 406 HDi, only a service print out. There is no mention anywhere of the gearbox oil being changed during its 119,000 miles.
Question is - does anyone know the interval for the change, if there is one at all?
Thanks,
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Has anybody any thoughts on this vehicle I know they are Mitzy based from Holland I have been offered a nice looking 55 plate and it looks in my opinion superb are they worth the extra money over petrol versions ?my other options are a Pug 1007 hdi I like the doors and would aid access for my aged mother (shes only a passenger)or a bland Fiesta tdci opinions greatly received. Read more
From HJ's road test
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=145
"If you have more money to spend, forget the other 1.1s and even the 1.3s. Go for one of the diesels. The twin-chain-cam four-cylinder 1.5 litre common-rail direct injected engine sets a new standard for small diesels. It comes in two outputs: 68PS and 95PS, a £1,000 price hike achieved simply by reprogramming the ECU because the engines are otherwise the same.
The 68PS Forfour diesel grips better at the front than the 1.1 and, with a lot more torque, feels much punchier out of corners and roundabouts. Its still not quite as much fun as a MINI, but enjoyable and nippy enough to match the Forfours cheeky looks.
The more powerful 95PS felt sporty the first few metres I drove it. The steering was much more positive and I could feel the front tyres clawing the road surface. The one I drove was the cheapest £10,995 Pulse spec on standard 14? steel wheels with 175/65 R14 tyres. Yet it was a hoot. Quick and grippy when I wanted it to be. Docile when I didnt. Maybe it is yet another case of standard wheels and tyres feeling much better than the marketing mens big alloys with wide ultra low profile rubber."
Any one help, noticed my 306 was really hot yesterday, thought I might need to top up with water, did so, but seems to be leaking from some where underneath. Is it a pipe that needs replacing or something else? Read more
Thanks for that, the leak seems to be on the drivers side, so may be what you said. I've hopefully got a guy looking at it tommorrow, so fingers crossed eh.
Please could anyone give an idea as to the problem with my 2000 Shogun Automatic. Recently serviced, always been Ok until.....last night filled up with petrol, drove about 2-3 miles then the check engine light came on...then every warning light and car just stopped..all electrics working and will turn over and work for a few minutes then cuts out. Any ideas would be gratefully received. Oh and No I didn't put diesel in the tank.... Thanks Read more
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Adam's gone
Someone else suggested it, but it needs organising.
In the summer, I am around from 30th July - 8th August.
Are people within 40 miles of Haydock Island (J23 M6) free for a meet?
I actually fancy a country pub this time, maybe somewhere north of Bury?
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Definitely interested, not fussed about where. The later part of the period you suggest is fine. The only reason I have not attended previously is you have always picked Tuesdays.
I have a 1991 Celica. Could somebody please tell me if the front wheel bearings are adjustable Read more
the Celica is rear wheel drive and has conical front bearings. There will be a cap over the central hub which once removed (it's a push fit) will show a large nut with a split pin. Remove the split pin, undo the nut and then there's a large flat washer to come off too. Remove the bearing (may have to rock the brake disc to help it out) and check all the bearings and the internal face they run on. If ok regrease the bearings and re-assemble. Assuming you don't have a torque wrench, as you tighten the nut, do it gently and rotate the brake disc as you do it to centralise things. Once the disc it just too tight to rotate back off the nut by about an eighth of a turn and it should be ok. With the wheel back on it should rotate freely without binding and no evidence of freeplay when rocking the wheel when gripped top and bottom as well as side to side.
I just want to publicly thank "Manatee" for all the time and effort he has put into emailing me regarding a possible purchase of a CR-V that I was considering, and answering my endless list of questions.
At the end of the day I chose not to go ahead with the purchase but that was primarily based on my own personal driving experience of the CRV.
Its people like him that make this forum such a friendly, useful and informative place to be part of.
Once again, many thanks.
Bobby
[now looking for an expert source of knowledge on Altea XLs.....] Read more
Just remembered something I don't like about the Altea XL - the rear pasenger floor is not flat like the Scenics, it has the "tunnel" going through the middle, making it difficult for someone in the middle seat to find somewhere for their feet!
What exactly is in this "tunnel"? I used to be told these were transmission tunnels but I presume that was on RWD cars?
Car is 2002 Golf GTi 1.8T 20V with 66k miles
Hi all, 2 problems with the car, hoping for the usual expertise:
1 - The horn has lost it's welly. It is 2-tone, sometimes one tone doesn't work and it always sounds weak. Is it likely to just be the horn unit itself that needs replacing, and if so is it reasonably accesable in the bonet & easy to change? ANy tips appreciated
2 - The suspension is now creaking a bit & clunks round corners. I know nothing about suspension - what are the best / worst / likely causes - so I don't get totally ripped off. i.e. is it likely to be shocks, bushes etc?
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There is a section of road near my home and a railway station that had single yellow lines on both sides to deter commuters from parking. i.e. 0800-0930hrs
Recently one side was changed to double yellow lines.
Twice, over night, in recent weeks, someone has used some sort of black paint and obliterated the outer line of the double yellows
What is the legal situation re parking?
The lines were correctly layed out but are no longer clear to see.
What offence has been committed in painting out the lines?
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Although I've never seen them I'm told that in Ireland there are sometimes three yellow lines.
One line means no parking, two lines mean no parking at all and three lines mean no parking at all at all. ;-)
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L\'escargot.
Had an enforced day off from building work today, so decided to take Leonard (my 12 y/o Defender) for a trip up the A65 to the Lakes, then myself for a long walk on the fells, leaving him with a nice view over Thirlmere.
Just past Clapham I was overtaken by a Cayenne, which I then had the misfortune to follow all the way up to the M6, where it shot off at warp speed on the dual carriageway, heading towards Windermere. My God but is that rear end ugly. It definitely comes second best to a bear with dysentery, and looks like it has been beaten to within an inch of its life with an ugly stick. Twice we had to stop directly behind it..once at KL and also for the new pipeline at Ingleton. Leonard winced.
Before any amateur psychologists same that I am jealous, I am not! Doubtless it has stupendous performance and handling, with interior trim and fit to match, but my terrier could have done a better design job than Porsche on its rear quarters.
Can anyone think of a more ugly vehicle when viewed from behind?
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>> Suzuki X-90 anybody?
I like the Wikipedia article - esp the line "The X-90 was initially a concept car and received wide praise from the public. However, the production vehicle sold poorly . . . "
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Similar experience on my old XUD xantia - changed it somewhere around 150k but didn't notice any difference between old and new. No change interval seems to be specified for my current 406 HDi...