July 2008

Question Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCi flat spot problem.

Imagos on 20 July 2008

I have a 2004 mondeo 2.0 105PS TDCi which has a awful flat spot from exactly 2500rpm onwards in any gear. Power at this point drops away as is the turbo was being switched off. Overtaking? forget it! Apart from this the engine is fine. There's no misfiring or excess smoke from exhaust. No engine management lights and it starts easily.

The car has done 194,000 miles though as is used as a taxi.

any ideas?

Many thanks for your replies. Read more

spikeyhead {p} on 21 July 2008

It does sound like a possible turbo failure. There's plenty of hoses round the turbo and intercooler that may have split that could also cause similar issues.

Comment Kit Cars Kids Cars at London Motor Show

carlmarx carlmarx on 24 March 2023

When was it? Is there anything like this available now? I am sure my kids will love it. Especially that there will be a stall with computer games there where they can play. Read more

Question Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 1,9,td meridian air con problem????

andy turbo deisel on 20 July 2008

hi all my air con isnt getting cold went to halfords to get recharged the guy said there was a blocked pipe recomended going to kwik fit so they could discharge the system and refill it . went to kwik fit they say theres a leak and it cant be done with out going to a specialist not knowing much about air con im confused if there was a blocked pipe have kwikfit done something and burst a pipe or something any replys ? cheers all Read more

JohnPug on 20 July 2008

I doubt KwikFit have done anything wrong, the 306's aircon is notorious for going wrong.

Best to go to a specialist, as they will know all the weak spots on the system.

Read this
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=10958

Forum Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - What to follow a 2005 Focus with?

Brianb on 19 July 2008

We're considering changing my wife's 2005 1.6 Zetec Climate 5d Hatch (petrol), shortly (next couple of months). The car will be 3 years old in Sept, and we usually keep our cars within warranty periods therefore <3years.
I thought this would be easier than it's turning out to be.
I liked the look and idea of a 57 Astra 1.9CDTI Design in Motorpoint, as the price was within budget (about 3-4K on the Focus). But the boot was tiny, the spec says 350 litres but no way would it fit a pushchair in.
Read a few reviews on good used buys and they all recommend the Focus, so what do you buy once you've had a Focus?

Criteria, I need a 4-5d car. Fits a pushchair in the boot, reliable and credible (wife would be keen on a Daewoo type thingy) badge. Would love a Golf GT TDI but this isn't within budget, not even the streched budget.

We haven't ruled out keeping the current Focus, but this would then cost more to change in the future. Read more

DavidHM on 11 August 2008

Bear in mind that 2007/07 Vectras are going for £6k now if you're after the 1.8 Life base model, which is adequate but no more - but then a Vectra is not an emotional purchase.

Forum Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 2.0 GTD auto

Lud on 19 July 2008

Had a very short drivette in one of these this evening, a courtesy car with only 1600 miles on it given promptly to a friend by his own insurance after his wife's Golf 1.6 auto had been trashed by a passing lady driver while parked.

Didn't have a chance to really sample the engine of course, but it does seem a naturally rapid motor. Leaving the lever in D, and pussyfooting in the traffic, it seemed to stay in the bottom two gears even when one gave it a little prod and lifted off. Autos usually change up then, but this one didn't. However a harder prod on the pedal made it, to my amazement, change up a gear and bolt forward instantly like a jackrabbit. Wouldn't have minded getting it on the road for a few hours. It really wanted to go quickly. Read more

Pugugly on 20 July 2008

Its probably to bring the CO2 levels down in government testing.

Question Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 2000 1.6 overheating

tonykemble on 19 July 2008

hi bought a rover 416si T reg drove home fine but when i left it running on drive it overheated. any ideas Read more

tonykemble on 22 July 2008

hi does anyone know where the thermostatic switch is on the 416 as i have been told it could be this. i have looked and cant find it. cheers

Question Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 01 1.0 Replacement block

xm07 on 19 July 2008

I have changed blocks on a CG10DE engine with multi coil packs, the doner block came from a distibutor type, obviously I have used original head and Injection system.
The only way I could get it to start was to advance the cam timing one link from the standard settings.
I stoped it after 5 secs now again will not start and sounds like timing fault but this has not moved, anybody come accross this problem.
The specs for the engines are the same bore and stroke but 1kw more at 4000rpm
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Question Vauxhall Astra H estate (2004 - 2009) - 00 1.6 Head Gasket changed, won't start

MrsG on 19 July 2008

Hiya I need help:

My dad just changed the head gasket in my 1.6 Astra Estate.

He knows what he is doing yet now its all changed the car is not sparking and wont start!

I am now hoping it not the immobilisor is this possible?

Thanks
Kate Read more

MrsG on 20 July 2008

Thanks guys... after double checking there was infact a plug left out... how silly and simply rectified!
Panic for nothing!!!!

Forum Birds!

malteser on 19 July 2008

What's with all these feathered friends as punning headlines to H.J.'s column in today's D.T? Read more

Alby Back on 19 July 2008

Just a "flight of fancy" I should think.
Or maybe he's just sold a car to Bill Oddie.
Or perhaps he's been rummaging about in the undergrowth with Kate Humble......and who could blame him ?
Maybe he is Bill Oddie.

;-)

Question Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - 2006 onward 1.5 Harsh Engine Noise

Zeiss on 19 July 2008

Hello all.

I have a Yaris 1.5L petrol which has done 68,000miles in 5 years.

Recently I have become aware of a medium-pitch growling whilst driving. The noise is louder with increased 'speed', and is louder if I am in too high a gear. If I am traveling at 70mph the noise is REALLY loud, but if I then depress the clutch and keep the engine revving at 3500rpm, the noise goes away!

If the car is free-wheeling in neutral there is no noise. If the car is coasting in gear the noise is still present. So I was thinking it is somewhere in the drivetrain and might be clutch-dependent. Oh who am I kidding, I don't know!

My fuel economy is as good now as when I got the car. Full Toyota service history. Nothing was seen on a recent dealer visual inspection performed alongside an MOT.

Any help for a newbie would be very much appreciated.

Cheers.

ZZ Read more

djjono83 on 3 April 2012

Hello all. I have a Yaris 1.5L petrol which has done 68,000miles in 5 years. Recently I have become aware of a medium-pitch growling whilst driving. The noise is louder with increased 'speed', and is louder if I am in too high a gear. If I am traveling at 70mph the noise is REALLY loud, but if I then depress the clutch and keep the engine revving at 3500rpm, the noise goes away! If the car is free-wheeling in neutral there is no noise. If the car is coasting in gear the noise is still present. So I was thinking it is somewhere in the drivetrain and might be clutch-dependent. Oh who am I kidding, I don't know! My fuel economy is as good now as when I got the car. Full Toyota service history. Nothing was seen on a recent dealer visual inspection performed alongside an MOT. Any help for a newbie would be very much appreciated. Cheers. ZZ

Hi Mate, Noticed your response on this website, i seem to be having a very similiar problem, did you ever get it fixed? if you could let me know of what was wrong, its driving me crazy lol!