October 2007
Sorry guys,another pierburg problem---My vaux 1600 has a pierburg 2E carb and it's always been a pain.
I don't want another winter with choke hassle so I must fix it.
It fires up ok and runs for a few secs then goes onto megachoke and runs slower and slower until it dies.
I can keep it running by using the accelerator,the engine speed will increase ,but it's still chugging away.
After a couple of mins it will run well enough to drive.
I've checked all the vacuum pipes and the power to the auto choke and vacuum switch-OK.
What else should I be doing??---I also think that the thermostat is stuck open 'cos the gauge takes a week to get going and the heater is never really hot but I don't think this will effect the cold start problem--will it??
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I have a 1991 seat ibiza olympico, the front wheels are leaning in at the top, does anyone know what the problem is? Read more
cheers for your help, will give it a go......
I'm aware of the JD Power survey of customer satisfaction by car brand - is there any equivalent by dealer.
I'm now very seriously considering buying a Hyundai Santa Fe and have 9 franchised dealers within striking distance of Tamworth, Staffs.
I can't even find any anecdotal evidence of workshop quality, good or bad, let alone statistical evidence.
My past experience of Vauxhall and Ford dealers is that any relationships with sales is worthless when trying to sort out workshop issues.
I realise that "past performance is not guarantee of future performance" but I would like something better than sticking a pin in a map! Read more
Did you get the Santa Fe in the end? Pick one up next week. Saw 2 dealers, one very bad, and one very good. After a good look round, very happy with the choice. The 5 year warranty, unlimited miles, swung it. Looking forward to getting the car.
These sections are now added to this site (see the main nav) and will be added to as time goes on. Useful websites will merge at some stage into the Directory.
Have fun looking around them!
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Stephen Khoo
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I have a vauxhall vectra 1.8 16v.
Every so often when i stop the car it will just cut out. It only seems to do this 2/3 times a week maybe. Does anyone have any info on what could be causing this please.
Also the outside temperature thermostat (located in the front bumper grill) is broken any idea how much and where i can get one.
Thanks
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Leon
I have recently cleaner the idle-control valve, with some success.
( Thanks to 'Dynamic Dave' for the useful photos )
To complete the job, can you send pics of the throttle body breather positions, mentioned in your note of 13th November ??
Thanks
john dot ammundsen dot freeserve.co.uk
E-mail doctored to protect you a bit
I've read the various posts about the MAF sensor but I have a few more additional problems that occur. After the service light in my dash comes on (after 2-3 miles travelled from engine switch on) I have the usual loss of 'turbo like' power on acceleration, and other lights that come on in the dash which are Alternator, ABS and traction control....now here's the extra stuff.
The speedo and tachometer needles both drop to zero and as a consequence my digital tachometer doesn't register any mileage; although the service interval 'countdown' still works when you press the button. I also lose the aircon facility, along with the heated rear screen and all of the cruise control functions.
Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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A few weeks back I changed the car and the Ins Co charged me £20.00 for changing car details from Honda Civic to X-trail.
I wrote a 1 page letter as I was aggrieved at Esure charging me more (I have been with them 5 yrs x 2 cars and no claims) than a New Policy holder - offered me my £20.00 back today.
The Justification for the charge was for time & producing new Documents.
I pointed out the Green Flag breakdown cover did not charge me for the same changes and they sent me me Documents. Esure said they do not charge for changing their Breakdown Cover either.
The logic fails me -
Esure says it costs them money to produce Ins Docs when a change is made (hence the £20.00). On the otherhand the Esure Breakdown Service Produces Documents for Free if the car is changed.
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I bought a can of Wyns intake cleaner, after taking off the hose from air filter to throttle body and finding all sorts of varnish and gunk on the throttle housing and butterfly.
Would there be any risk in damaging the sensors if spraying it in whilst engine running?
I know some cars have those hot wire type sensors (forgot technical name) and they can be ruined.
BTW it's a 2002 1.6 Astra 8 valve so not that hi tech but multiple fuel injection model.
Thanks.
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I've been advised that my Alfa 166 (2000 lusso) needs a new clutch as the old one is very heavy to operate. Was wondering if clutch/thrust plate is most likely problem (or aomething else????) and if so can anyone can recommend a reasonable specialist in Hants or Dorset. I have been quoted around £750 from main dealer and £500 from highly regarded local independent. If someone can recommend a reputable specialist elsewhere who is considerably cheaper I might be able to travel!
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Yep I'm with Bell boy & if it ain't a well branded clutch then go to the dealer. £750 aint dear to have someone who knows what their doing stip it.As bell boy says cheaper ain't always better
Doc
Just been out for quick trip into Marlow, I have passed four cars with large yellow clamps with DVLA on them and a large yellow UNTAXED sticker on the windscreen. Can't think it's DVLA doing it directly but someone's doing some proactive enforcement.
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I saw A DVLA clamp (for the first time) on a car in Wimbledon.
I approve of their action. :-)
Browse
I can keep it running by using the accelerator,the engine speed will increase ,but it's still chugging away.
Is the choke pull down working properly? Looking from the front of the car, into the engine bay, with the air filter off, it's the large black vacuum diaphragm on the front right hand side of the carb. If you suck on the vacuum pipe, you should see the mechanism move, and be able to build up vacuum. If you can just keep sucking fresh air, the diaphragm is split.
Another difficult fault on these carbs is the bi-metal spring in the autochoke can break loose of its mountings. To check this, take the auto choke off, and try and wiggle the central pin which holds the spring to the housing - if it wiggles, you need a new one.
Check to make sure that the choke mechanism is all free and working - it should be oiled during a service, but I suspect many mechanics more used to fuel injection will forget about that service aspect.
Number_Cruncher