October 2007
Hi all,
A little advice needed please. My wife's Matiz failed it's MOT on a split CV gaiter. I trust the MOT garage but they were too busy to fit me in so suggested I take it to a guy who works opposite. He called yesterday to say he'd replaced the gaiter but that the locking wheel hub nut had broken in the process, and he couldn't get a replacement from Daewoo until Tuesday. Since my wife had needed the car over the weekend, he said that if I was desperate I could take the car in the meantime with the nut tightened but not locked.
So just wanted to check with someone more in the know than myself - does this sound normal and reasonable for the work that was required? Also can anyone give me a guide as to the usual labour time and parts cost for a CV gaiter replacement?
Many thanks in advance.
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Bought a Mazda 6 about 2.5 weeks ago. Did regular checks the other day and noticed oil overfill. I'd say it is quite significant. It goes above max to nearly the same distance as from min to max marks on the dipstick (so I think it is about 0.7 litres). This however wasn't checked on a completely level ground, so in reality it may be a little bit less.
I phoned the dealer that sold me the car and told them about the probelm and they are going to rectify it tomorrow.
Now, the thing is, it was serviced by them about 1.5 months ago, so I think this is when the overfill occurred. The car has done some mileage since (in the order of 700 miles, about 500 of which are mine). There are no leaks or anything unusual so far. It drives well. Fuel consumption on the long run was as expected.
I wonder, if the overfill had caused a problem, would it be noticeable by now? Should I request the dealership to check the exhaust gas is up to MOT standards, in case damage to the cat has been done?
Thanks,
Kostic
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Your oil sump consists of the oil level, an air gap, sump baffle and a spinning crankshaft above it.
If the oil level is too high the crankshaft will whip the oil into a foam, which has poor film strength. The result can be lubrication failure at bearings.
With the car level it may seem ok. The moment the car ascends/descends a hill the driver reports "engine lugged" or "note changed".
Example of the latter was a main dealer emptying 5L bottle into 3.7L sump+filter. They normally put a 4L bottle in creating a 300ml overfill (less a bit). That particular engine preferred a 0.3L overfill.
Needing a replacement for the old escort estate.
I've been looking at a Citroen Dispatch van, 2006 plate 2.0HDI with 22k miles.
Any tips or things to watch out for?
I tend to keep my cars until they're ready for scrap, do all my own maintenance etc and need a van that isn't too big and can carry 2 off road motorbikes.
Basically - is the Dispatch any good? Read more
Good luck with the van i prefer motors not too complicated and i think thats what youve bought.
Should imagine it'll still be under warranty for a while NOT that you'll need it.
Regards Brian
Help!!!
I own a 1998 106 1.1 that wont start!!! I recently changed the exhaust system and when i tried to start the car....nothing. I checked the spark plug but no, there was no spark!
I assumed that the coil was history, so i replaced it but still nothing!
Anyone have any ideas? cause i've run out.
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This is the model with the faulty immoboiliser coil...
First, do some diagnostics
Does the fuel pump work?
If so, check the Low tnsion feed to the coil works..
madf
hi all.
im possibly going to buy a w reg 2.0ltr petrol automatic estate mondeo. 80 k, fsh, 2 owners. it is the first time i will have bought an auto, is there anything i should know about the model itself ? what should i look out for regarding the auto box?. i currently own a 98 petrol mondeo verona and cant fault it!!! but as i have another baby on the way and a border collie a estate is a must, any help is much appreciated.
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What about the Galaxy auto? Is that a VW or VW sourced gearbox?
Yes I have a feeling it is, although all recent Fords will be fine as Ford gave up on autobox-building a few years ago. The Mondeo the OP wants would be one of the last Fords with Ford autoboxes.
Wouldn't that be cool?
How long is the M25?
How long would it take them to get round?
How many fuel stops would be required for 1 lap? Read more
we could have it on Nov 5th and burn all the bendy buses in one big bonfire at the same time?
OK, I've been a little busy and haven't visited for a while, Work has been manic for the last 4 months.
But life goes on, the family is on the increase and my Bora is getting a bit long in the tooth. I've decided that the MPV thing is great (Love the Touran), but I'm looking for something a bit bigger.
I've had a look around, and in terms of size/value/practicality, the C8 seems like a good deal. The HDi 120 (non-FAP) seems like the best engine for price, and I've read HJ's review, but it was quite a long time ago.
Has anyone had experience of the C8, and if so, what are the upsides (and the downsides)
Thanks
Charles
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VW Bora (51) 2.0 SE
VW Touran (54) 1.9 TDI Read more
Alot depends on how you wish to use the seating. In our case we frequently travel as 6 plus luggage which means removing a rear seat, in the C8 and Galaxy and Espace this is a reall ball ache, not least cos the seats are really heavy, and then clutter up the hallway (we don't have a garage). So we wanted a car with fold flat seats in back row.
Zafira and Grand Scenic too small for us, the kids (4) are growing up and the elder ones are as full size adults.
Many of these factors may or may not be relevant to you so one mans apple pie is someone elses bacon butty!
Eventually we chose a Mitsubishi Grandis, and nearly a year on are still thrilled with it.
See my reasoning in detail - including comments on many cars we considered along the way.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=48948&...f
Guy
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I understand US auto philosphy was:
If it's small , make it slipshod. SO buyers buy our bigger cars.
If it's bigger, most of our owners are idiots. So live rear axles and simple does it.
If it's big and expensive, it does not need to go round corners. (Ever heard a US car cornering on US rubber?)
What's fuel economy? It's for wimps.
A pick up is a symbol of national engineering achievement.
And finally: if you want a car with doors that shut properly, a reasonable interior and an exterior with any resemblance to tasteful styling, buy an import.
Apart from that, US cars are the epitome of carp.
madf
HELP
My sister is about to start a new job and she has been told to eirher private lease as an option or given to accept a company car
Does anone know the best 5 things to look for in either deal?
She does 15k miles per year and can deposit £2k as a down payment
I had a quick look at the LEX leasing site and mileage seems to be the requisite that affects lease costs
What are the downsides of this option?
(typical isnt it when your little sis asks big brother the only question he cant answer)
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Quite often, companies deal with just one provider, and they rarely get the best deal.
I opted out of the company car scheme, took the money, and leased a CLK for the same kind of money which the other guys were getting Peugeot 307's and suchlike.
Subsequently got rid of the Merc, got a 3 year old Laguna with leather and all the mallarkey, and it's fine. The Renault will pay for itself if it manages to hold itself together for 12 months!
Yeah, I know!
New Citroen Nemo van details available on www.citroen.com. They insist that it is an addition to the range rather than a direct replacement, but I suspect the Berlingo will soon fade away. It looks good to me! Read more
The Peugeot is coming to the UK as the Bipper May 2008.
Bipper? Blimey, can't see that name going down too well in 'white van man land'.
Sounds more like a public school nickname. What-ho!
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>>Says the new one's just been delivered so fingers crossed!<<
Hopefully not the thread on the new nut! :0)