June 2007
Hi,
I would really appreicate some advice on the following:
SWMBO has a 2001 Fiesta Freestyle with a 1.25 16V Zetec S engine.
It has covered 24,000 miles from new, we have owned it since it was 6 months old.
A local mobile mechanic has serviced it very well, annually for the past 3 years.
He and my local Ford dealer are adamant that the cambelt only needs changing at 100,000 miles or 10 years.
I seem to remember reading on the Forum that it should be replaced at 6 years, regardless of mileage.
We would like to keep running the car for another 3/4 years.
Many thanks for reading.
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Morning all,
My Pug 306 (1.6) R reg has just started making a strange grinding noise when I lift off the accelerator. Seems to be coming from the front, I think from the right (drivers side) area.
Only really seems to do it when slowing from 40+mph then goes when the speed drops below that, or I accelerate again. I also notice a very faint squeeking noise when turning the steering to the left.
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Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
Barry Read more
BAD NEWS MATE IM AFRAID THE PROBLEM IS YOUR DIFFERENTIAL IN YOUR GEARBOX DO AS THE MAN SAID JACK YOUR CAR UP PUT IN GEAR AND TRY STOP WHEEL WITH FOOT BE CAREFUL THOUGH LOL
I have posted several queries about this car (citroen xsara 2.0. hdi 2001 {added to subject header - DD}) and followed advice given I think I am close to solving it. cleaned engine bay, jet wahed engine, secured oil filler cap all as previously advised now can see where oil is coming from took injectors out this weekend and they are coated with engine oil they have copper washers at the seat end, and rubber/plastic
collars at the top end do these act as seals that could be worn? now that I can see the cleaned engine after a short drive of about 10 miles there is evidence of oil in the valleys of the cylinder head casting where the injectors fit and upon removing them I found the oil on them as previously stated What is going on here?????? Read more
I have been sufficiently alarmed by previous posts mainly screwloose to follow the advice and have ordered the components injector pipes etc,here tomorrow cost £50 to basically replace 4 copper sealing washers ( no wonder most people leave the job unattended) however reading other posts and even the the guy at citroen said they dont always change them but there is the riisk of a leak if not resulting in loss of diesel and a breakdown was how he put it. which seems more acurate than diy people dont touch common rail or you DIE that was my feeling after reading early posts, This is a great site with access to trades people with invaluable knowledge for guys like me who are capeable of carring out repairs but just need pointing in the right direction I will certainly come back again. but please a little less drama please it reminds me of the guy in dads army you know the one
were all doooomed .
thanks a lot guys back soon
I recently bought a Ford ka collection . Unfortunatly the clutch seems to "slip" slightly. is it possible to adjust this type of clutch .. or as it to be replaced Read more
should last far longer than that- at least 100K
It should, but if it was owned by someone like the "mature" lady I watched in the local Waitrose car park the other day, 40k is good going.
I've never seen smoke coming off clutch plates when reversing out of a space before.... I reckon she had 4,000 RPM on easily, and the car wasn't even moving at walking pace. Poor thing.
Cheers
DP
whats the best way of getting a close as possible match for spraying a car with spray paint, such as that sold at halfords, i imagine cars have some sort of colour code stamped somewhere, i dont mean to spray the whole car but to just go over scuffs and scratches in general..... thanks Read more
Have an old hair dryer handy and pre warm the panel before spraying and if metalic waft lighly with warm air so avoid metalic flake sag it sets the flake before sagging. I actully use a dryer with solid colours as well. Regards Peter
Hi all,
My Mondeo mk3 1.8 zetec (51 plate, 74k miles) is driving me mad with a tinkling / clinking noise coming from the engine. The noise is sometimes heard for a second when starting the engine, and also when pulling away or changing up a gear, most noticable in 1st & 2nd gears between 1000 - 2000 revs. It doesnt seem to make the noise when slowing down, only on acceleration.
To me it it sounds like something is loose, or a clutch problem?
Any help or advice appreciated.
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Sounds as though the butterflies in the inlet manifold may be coming loose. i would get checked soon if i were you otherwise you could be looking at a new engine if one of the butterflies decides to make its way into the engine.
Hi
I drive a GTM K3 Rossa and the seatbelts are tight to say the least. I have just found out the wife is expecting, are the use of seatbelt extensions legal? Is it worth buying one? I am reluctant to change the belts as the car is getting a major overhaul next summer and these will be done then.
Any advice will be welcome.
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>>......are the use of seatbelt extensions legal?
It would appear that they are but...
Perhaps Securon, Winchmore Hill, Amersham, HP7 0NZ, ENGLAND could advise you.
( They seem to be reluctant to supply a phone number / email on their site)
www.securon.co.uk/fitting/extras/seat_belts_extend...m
Shows two types and they appear to be to approved
"Comprises of parts as used in the manufacture of Seat Belts to European Standards and is manufactured in an ISO 9001: 2000 Quality controlled environment."
They also state ( in case you are not aware)
"Webbing should pass across bone structure i.e. the lap or centre of the shoulder.
The Buckle should lie just on or below the hip.
There should be no slack in the webbing when the Seat Belt is worn.
Lap and Diagonal Belts with retractors should have approx. 30cm of webbing on the reel when the wearer is in the normal sitting position."
www.safetybeltservices.com/extensions.htm
at Bedford tel 01234 330450
"Our range of seat belt extensions are designed to assist with the seat belt fitment where the belt is too tight, and to assist pregnant women...."
Prices vary a lot-
tinyurl.com/yvc7hu for a bolt it yourself type @ £5.95 = p&p
Bestbits.co.uk for a simple plug in extn at £17+ p & p
up to (on another site) an eye watering £102 reduced to £97.51
Securon prices are - 227 for a simple plug in Extender £ 25.88
& 228 Extender £ 25.88 (not the usual simple plug in extension)
I drive a 2002 1.9 dci scenic with 41000 on clock with full service history.
7 weeks ago the turbo blow up with no warning light etc, as discribed by other drivers it there was no way to stop it, key out of ignition didnt stop managed to stall it but not before smoke/noise frightened my 2 young children and dog. Motorplan warranty premium plan refuse to pay as they say it is my fault I must have known there was a problem. Any one else suffered sudden turbo blow up. Local Renault garage where I bought the car last October are not helpful. I realise I have a fight on my hands what is the Yellow OTS any advice appreciated?????,
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Assuming no damage to the engine then you will need a new turbo, EGR valve, intercooler, associated pipework and modified oil feed pipes to the turbo. Anything less than this is not doing the job properly.
Hi all.
My Grandma has been complaining about her Fiesta. It apparantly idles quite high for the first few minutes or so when cold, and in that time the gear selection is difficult if not impossible. It will take some doing to find 1st, and is notchy into the other gears.
Took it for a spin, admittedly when warm, and found no problem with syncho on all gears, would sync into 1st from 3rd no problem at about 30mph. Clutch bite point is not high.
We're struggling to find the route of the problem. Is it to do with the high idling? Any other suggestions?
Thanks
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Managed to get a brand new clutch kit fitted in the end from supplying dealer - looks promising so far. Invoice includes lots of nuts and bolts which I'm sure they could have re-used.
Thanks again.
Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to this forum. I've done a search on drivethedeal.com, which comes recommended by Honestjohn, but can't find any reports from people who have bought cars through them. I'm looking to do so in the next few weeks and I am aware they source cars from UK dealers. If there are problems with the car I presume my redress is with the dealer rather than drivethedeal and am slightly concerned about buying a car from many miles away and then being left with problems I have to turn to my local dealer to fix under warranty - and he is not likely to be keen to help!! Is there anyone out there who has bought a car through them, and particularly has anyone had any problems, and how were they dealt with?
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Gates belts.
I fitted one to a Perkins diesel. I couldn't get enough tension on it, despite moving the tensioner to the second optional position.
Of course, something may have been done to the engine I wasn't aware of, such as a head skim.
I bought an original spec belt, it was visibly thicker. So when it went round all the wheels, it was tighter.
I think this was the first time in twenty-odd years that I've bought something from a motor factors that didn't come up to spec.