May 2008
Hi. Just testing Shoespy's theory (see Forum layout thread) ! Read more
It might seem a silly question, but does anyone know if the Vauxhall badges on the back door of an Astra van are glued on or if they have locating lugs. Thanks.
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Debadging the boot of an Astra covered here - scroll down a way for topic header www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96753
Well its back to the drawing board for a new car and I think after some calculating finances we are prepared to spend around 10K on a chic car for SWMBO. We have had a MINI so preferably that one is out, the Fiat 500 is not her cup of tea and a bit too small.
We have both seen pictures of the MiTo and like the look and as a closet Alfa fan I am more than happy to spend some money on a car for her that I like as well!
Does anyone have any info on when its likely to come to the UK, prices etc? The local dealer is confident that they will have specs etc in the next 4 weeks but was a bit clueless for the rest of the info we wanted.
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Best thing to do is when test driving have a look on the trip computer for the fuel consumption since last reset - its not overly accurate but may give you an idea. Dont not buy from our experience alone, although I dont think you will get many people arguing that its a frugal car on fuel, unless its a diesel of course.
Im sure the newer ones will be better on long runs as they have 6 speed boxes rather than revving at nearly 4K at 80 on a pre 2006.
I think the tax on the TF is about the same as the MINI - its very strange that the 160 model we have has better emmisions and mpg than the lower 115 and 135 models - work that out :-)
Hi,
I have a 306 hdi and hopefully one of you can help shed some light on my problem.
Basically the other week I was checking over my engine and noticed my MAF sensor cable was not connected.
It may have fallen out, so i plugged it back in and the car seemed to drive with more power.
However I have noticed that when revved from low or idle i can hear a slight rattling, the rattle lasts for a second or so, then the engine continues as normal.
It comes from the rear offside of the engine bay by the EGR possibly. This happens when stood still or when moving and accelerating, it is more noticable under load. As soon as i unplug the MAF and rev the engine it runs with no noise, could it possibly be a problem with the EGR and be potentially dangerous.
Sorry for long post and thanks in advance
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Er engine management light comes on briefly when on ignition, however once running the light goes out, this happens the same whether the plug is on or not. Im more worried about the noise that it makes when it is plugged in, it may have been removed by the last owner as they new there was a fault?
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/7408422.stm
"£250 on the internet. .......a paper counterpart for an extra £100."
"the website which sold the licence to the BBC said in an email it had a "very heavy workload".
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PU, a google search for that wording gives exactly one hit. Took me half a second.
When driving short distance car fine. But when driving on open road and reach about 60ish car seems to loose power for a second or untill you put you foot down a bit more. You do get a strong smell of petrol as well. once it starts doing that and you stop at traffic lights the ideling is a bit ragged. Can anyone Help Read more
As a test,try venting the fuel tank by opening the filler cap slightly.If this improves the situation then you could be looking at a blocked evap canister.(situated in o/s/f wing).Not an unknown fault on this model.hth
For about two years now I've been towing a large caravan (2-axle 1241 kg) with my 99 Audi A4 2.5TDi, with no real problems. Changed to a lovely 98 E-Class estate auto with a 3000TD engine, very well kept.
Now I've been given some advice that Mercedes Auto trans. cars need to have an oil cooler for the gearbox fitted and an upgraded fan, maybe even a new radiator, in order to tow large caravans. I really thought such a heavy and torque-enriched car would do OK.
WhatTowCar.com matches my model (well, nearest model I could find with all the right specs. input) as 5 stars with my caravan, and lists no problems for me.
Does anyone agree I need to do these expensive upgrades? Read more
In reply to my own message, in case anyone wishes to know for themselves in future:
Basically, the agreed opinion from everyone else I asked is that it's not necessary. Older versions of the auto gearboxes may need to be checked, but from about 96 or 97 onwards, even with the aircon radiator fitted, all had oil cooler coils fitted into the main radiator, and this should cope with most situations. Only if I was to tow my large caravan over the Alps on a hot summer's day would I need to be concerned, and even then, just turning on the heating could be enough to keep things cool.
I like the new layout to the discussion Forum. How long has that been in place, or have I been daydreaming?
I understand the number of 'views' and number of 'replies' - I think. But how can you have more replies to a post than there have been views? Read more
I glanced at the seatbelt thread and thought initially there had been 300 odd replies.
I did the same with a few things tonight, before I even noticed there was an extra column!
Must admit though I used to think this was a better site for not having a "thread popularity" column.
Anyone know what caused the huge jam on Saturday around 10.30 am? Luckily I was going the other way. Read more
cleaning my car i dislodged the lead wheel weight off the near side rear wheel which was on the inside of the alloy wheel ive driven it since and can feel no affects at all is it worth getting the wheels ballenced again ( cheeky i know but the F on my badge has come off during the car clean can i stick it back on with a hot glue gun or should i buy a new focus badge with the sticky stuff on the back
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ok i stuck it back on with the glue gun thanks ill report back when it dissapeares lol
regards thanks for the help
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Thread locked - point proved I think.