January 2008
I know that one piston ring is definetly collapsed on my Ford Fiesta 1997 R reg.
I did use some piston sealant on it, which has stopped the excessive smoke and generally made it run a lot better. Starts first time now and doesn't miss fire anymore. Drives well.
However, the engine is still a bit noisy, I wonder if anyone might suggest anything that might make it a bit quieter? Im told that adjusting the tappets could help?.................
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my wife's 1.4 polo automatic 04 has started pinging every time the ignition is turned on. we've had the car for 6 months & i do all the servicing myself when it pings a spanner symbol appears next the trip mileage display i've tried resetting it manually following the owners manual to no avail it says i should go to a main agent! (over my dead body) does anyone know any tricks of the trade etc? thanks in anticipation.
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maltrap
That's the one; the secret is holding it in before turning on the key - then follow the instructions above.
Auto versions can be a pain; you may still need a scanner to reset this one.
Every time it rains hard,my 1998 Saxo i.i x cuts out at low revs when approaching junctions,roundabouts etc.
My garage cannot find the fault.
It restarts after a minute or two and behaves normally afterwards.
HELP !
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Thank you very much--I will take it into my local garage to be checked on Monday.Much appreciated.
Morning all,
Thinking of selling the plate that came with the Merc'. Would propose to use e-bay. Does anybody know the charges involved with the dvla etc. and how do I go about getting another reg' and at what cost/time scale etc.?
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Have a look at:
tinyurl.com/yp7j7h
The transfer costs £80 and the Retention Cert. is £25.
DVLA will supply you with a replacement number.
Yes, it does run on air.
Cost from 3.5K Euros. Max 110kph range 200km
Refuel for ONE and a Half Euros.
How will the clunking fist tax O2 ?
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mj
Yes; that would work - if you were only about two feet from home.....
Astra Club Estate 1.6 8v Auto w. LPG conversion
w reg / 2000
Engine; X16SZR
Gas was playing up so I switched between Petrol/Gas a few times and now car won't run on petrol at all. When switched to petrol car will not start, starter turns but not firing at all. But it Starts and Runs on gas ok after about 5 second starter delay.
I have checked fuel pump and relay - both ok. Doesn't seem to be a seperate fuse for the ignition system. I've checked all the main fuses and all intact.
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Thanks for the update - maybe give the new one a little umbrella....?
Well, with all the technologies about that are prommising to save the world, trust the French and Indians to come up with this one!
Far too many curries if you ask me! Despite my current 3.2l my next car has to be greener, this hits several targets:
Range
Time to refuel
Cost to refuel
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I have a Y reg Honda Civic 1.4
The clutch has just failed. Before I go and get quotes what would be a resonable amount to pay for a clutch change? How many hours labour is involved?
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You are looking at 3.5-4.5 hours for the labour and a bit more than £100 for a decent clutch kit (not OE, but something like LUK). So I would say something in the region £280-400 depending on how much you are paying for labour in your part of the world. Of course, if you go to a franchised dealer and have the OE part fitted then you could be looing at up to £700.
As a follow on to the "Police with attitude" thread. While working alongside the police (a shift of 12 servicemen and 2 police) for a few months, one quiet evening we were ribbing the cops about harrassing poor innocent sailors returning from the pub. The result was a poll, as in subject. Only one of us had spoken to a cop inthe last year (speeding ticket), current job accepted. The police told us this is normal for the vast majority of the law abiding public, and they had their regular "customers" who they knew well and saw on a regular basis. Read more
< pedant > ...and we don't have cops in this country...< /pedant >
Need an alternator for my AX GTI (1.4) and have seen one second hand going cheap. However it is from a 1.1 Memphis AX. Would this alternator be suitable for my car?
Many thanks
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Browse
If the engine is very tappety sounding, it could be the cam followers. They are very prone to wear.