March 2008
Me again! Mondeo cooling systems, why do they drive me mad?!
My 2.5 V6 Auto is not overheating at the moment! Yay!
However, when in traffic recently (a long jam!), there was a puff of steam (and a spurt of hot water) from the front of the bonnet, as the engine temp had warmed to the middle of the temp gauge and the fans had cut in.
I first thought it would be the rad or a hose, but since topping up the water (just over 1 litre, the entire system takes nearly 9 litres!) it hasn't happened again - until this morning! (although just a puff of steam, no hot water spurting over the bonnet!)
I have been trying to get it to repeat, by idling it on the drive after getting home from work. Nothing.
This morning, I was not in traffic, but had just come back to the car after having parked it for about 20 mins! The engine was hot, but not overheating.
Does anyone have any ideas what it may be?
It seems like what I would call a "pressure release valve", but does the Mondeo have this?
Does the Auto gearbox have a seperate cooling rad to the engine? Could it be when the auto gearbox is hot and requires cooling?
The water marks inside the engine bay are all at the front right side, clearly some splashing from the front has gone across the side of the battery, the water pump drive belt and other items in that area.
The marks make it look like it has come from very low down and has blown up into thr bay. There is a small rad in behind the front of the lower bumper, in front of the main rad.
Any thoughts would be very welcome!
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I have a 04 megane petrol with a 1.4 engine and it keeps flashing up 'injector fault' when it does this it takes a while to start then runs rough,also when it comes on when driving the car looses power,the light comes and goes and when its not on the car runs fine,i have spoke to renault they want £65 to diagnose problem.
Is there anything obvious i can check myself or am i in the hands of renault?
thanks andrew.
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Coil failures are not unknown on these 16v units. Getting the codes read may indicate which one.
Recently bought a nearly six year old Forester auto (non turbo) with only 6,600 miles on the clock.
The car has been serviced by Subaru every year (having covered around 1,000 miles / year)
Now, looking at the service book, the cam belt should be done at five years or 60K miles. It was last serviced Nov 2006 with 5,684 miles on the clock.
The mileage is now 7,700 miles and I was wondering if I really needed to get the belt done.
Don't want it breaking due to perishing, but would prefer not to spend the cash if I don't need to
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looking at the service book, the cam belt should be done at five years or 60K miles
There is your answer. Low mileage or not, rubber perishes with age, as you've already mentioned. In short it needs changing as per the manufacturers recommendation.
We have the Maxi-Cosi EasyFix base and Cabriofix car seat, and the Priorifix car seat. The maxi-cosi web site doesn't specify whether they will fit the accord. I want to check before I buy an Accord. If anyone uses these please let me know - if so, were they fitted and approxed by a proper child seat fitter? Read more
Don't believe the lists either - you need to check the list, then physically fit the seat in the car. One seat we tried was on a list as being suitable for an Aygo and an A3 - it fitted neither using the Isofix system!
All
I can see from the extremely long thread on VED increases that quite a few of us have strong views about the retrospective nature of the changes. In case you don't know, there is an e-petition running which objects to these changes. It can be found at the web address below.
petitions.pm.gov.uk/UNFAIR-VED/
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I don't understand why I cant just get a new tax disc in March 09
to start on 01/03/09. and let the old one expire (losing 17.50 but saving 90)
Fair point.
I guess they won't make that illegal as well.
Actually you lose more like £25, because that's what a month will cost you in future.
The inconsistency with which punishments are applied defies belief. Do 35 in a 30 4 times in 3 years and you are quite likely to be disqualified for 6 months. Do up to three times the speed limit 65 times whilst giving a V-sign, repent and keep your licence!
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Would a ban be available to the judge in sentencing in that case?
Yes: PCC(S)A 2000 s. 146.
Hi,
I am currently looking for 3 x small 5 door Diesels in Band B with Air Con to replace our work Fiesta's.
Everywhere is quoting 8-12 weeks, which is after our Fiestas are due Major services and MOT's.
Anyone have any ideas who has UK stock in the North east? Any clues?
We have considered Fiestas, Fusions and Corsas. We do 25-35k a year and need something reliable and chep to maintain.
regards
Barry
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Managed to get 3 X 5 Door TDCI Fiesta Zetec Blue at second time of trying for £9500 each
I thought things would have improved if I left it for a while. Still no cars if I wanted 3 exactly the same unless I could wait for 12-14 weeks. Even started looking at smaller Petrol engines but this crashed due to lack of air con
Dont believe its the best deal in the world, but even this was very hard work to achieve
Hi All
I really hope you can help me with a problem with my 2003 C3 1400 HDI Diesel any suggestion would be gratefully appreciated:
Symptoms:
When driving often in motorways driving conditions there is a lack of power the speed will than drop down to 45/50 MPH with no response to the throttle, occasionally the engine warning light also comes on but this does not seem to have a direct connection to the problem. After a few minutes of this lack of power / throttle response the engine usually cuts back in and behaves normally for a few miles before the problem repeats itself
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Duncs
The best way to proceed on this is to get the fault codes read. That will give some clue as to why the light is coming on.
In late March I hope to take delivery of a new E90. The obvious checks I will make - that an engine has been installed, that there's a wheel at each corner, that it doesn't show obvious signs of having been shunted by a JCB.
But what are the less well known checks I should make to ensure it's been built and PDId properly? Read more
>If your new car is a Peugeot check all the bulbs work.. or even exist.
It's an E90. I think all bulbs except for the fog lamps are optional extras. ;-)
Kevin...
When going over any kind of broken up surface eg potholes, choppy tarmac at speeds between about 30 and 55 there is a loud and "hollow" sounding clunk from the rear suspension (which is of the twist beam type en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twist-beam_rear_suspension ). From the drivers seat it seems to be coming from in the boot...somewhere, but it's very tricky to hear accurately behind you! It sounds like someone slapping a large empty cardboard box (the kind a TV might be delivered in) hard with an open hand.
The car has had replacement rear roadsprings (about two years ago, originals had cracked due to build up of salt-soaked mud in rear wheel arches - replacements not OEM - but done by respected local independent) and new rear shocks (Monroe SA-R3888s - done by ATS, possibly a bad idea). Looking underneath the vehicle the rubber bushings where the rear suspension joins on underneath looks to be original - do these wear out at all? Sitting on the boot floor with tailgate open and bouncing up and down reveals no untoward noises (even with 25 stone of me and a mate)
Any thoughts? It doesn't seem to be a serious functional problem but it's not pleasant for rear passengers (or front passengers, come to that) but I wonder if it's indicative of something I ought to get looked at?
Oh, and the car has done 116,000 miles or so.
Thanks in advance!
CMc
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Thanks for the reply DL. Hmm. So for a competent garage, not necessarily a huge job? If it was (say) a couple of hours labour plus the price of the bushings I'd be quite tempted to get that sorted out. Guess I need to get some quotes...thanks!
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There is a pressure relief valve built in to the Filler cap, it could just be weak, try a new cap. Another common Mondeo V6 problem is the water pump plastic impeller breaking up.