March 2009
Maybe I am to young, but what is the spirit about ghia? Read more
My 1996 W124 convertible has a factory fitted immobiliser with sensors on drivers door and and boot lid. Unlike the coupe version there is no internal sensor.This is very inconvenient and will mean for example if say waiting in a long hold up the ignition is turned off the immobiliser shortly kicks in and the engine cannot be restarted without getting out the car locking and unlocking. I should be very greatful to know if this problem has been solved. Otherwise a great rare car.
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Many thanks for kind responses to the problem if only for the confirmation that nothing much can be done. I have owned this car for 2years and have experienced no reel problems.
It drives lile a new car after a total of 90 thousand miles. I rarely see another one.Any idea how many were sold in this country?
Time and again on here we see the statement that diesels have great shove, but run out of steam as the revs run out at 4.5k.
I just don't get this at all.
What is relevant from a drivers point of view is how much of the rev range is useable, not the absolute revs - that's just a number on the dial that could be changed if you wanted.
So, on a couple of typical cars:
My Honda 2.2 diesel.
Useful min: 1600 rpm (35%) (defining this as when it starts to pull hard and is useful to overtake).
Useful max: 4500 rpm (100%) (the red line - it pulls all the way).
My last car (1.8 Xsara VTR)
Useful Min: 2600 rpm (37%)
Useful max: 6500 rpm (92%)
So, my diesel is useable through 65% of it's rev range, my previous petrol through 55%.
Both cars had 3rd geared to be good for about 80 mph. So, in my view, the diesel is slightly better in terms of in-gear range, both in terms of my perceived driving experience, and on paper.
Now, I realise a Honda is not that typical when it comes to useful power up to high revs, but my main point is that the 4.5k redline is irrelevant - write 7k on the rev counter and you'd only be considering % of max rpm, which I think is fairly similar for both. Read more
James, you've just proved my point. Sort of.
Doesn't matter which is petrol and which is diesel.
Your diesel works from 40% to 80%, so a 40% useful range.
Your petrol works from 25% through to 100% (110% perhaps given your description), so a 75%+ useful range.
The fact that the diesel runs out at 4000 is immaterial, it's the fact that the two engines have differing useable power bands (in % terms) that makes the difference.
Can anyone provide details , or even better a photo/diagram, of the location of the oil pressure switch on the D5 engine.
I have had a look at the Volvo dvd technician manual , but it shows it low down on the front of the block near the front engine mounting, which has a blanking plug fitted on the car I am looking at.
Thanks in advance,
Legacy. Read more
help!!!!
I got my van out of the yard this morning despatch 2004 no problem, it started as normal i put it outside gate went back through house got in to go to work and it will not start turning over as normal deisel smoke coming from exhaust but will not fire any ideas i have had a look there is some sort of box fixed to the offside inner wing with two grey connector plugs into it which appear to be wet with the rain last night other than this i can see no obvious leaks or disconnections
any pointers please ? Read more
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7919110.stm
A Suffolk motorist contacted an enforcement agency to help cure his "irrational fear" of speed cameras.
Colin Gant, 41, of Lowestoft, who drives more than 500 miles a week in his job, was forced to take detours to avoid the detection devices.
He then approached Norfolk Safety Camera Partnership for help.
Inspector Marcus Rowe said: "We were more than happy to help by talking him through the process and introducing him to the people who operate it."
Mr Gant's phobia grew despite never having been caught speeding, said Mr Rowe.
"Although there's a lot of information on the internet about speed enforcement, it really helped him to have a personal touch to just explain a bit about the process."
Mr Rowe added: "It's recognised that if you drive past a fixed site camera the average person will probably check their speed to make sure they are doing the appropriate speed.
"Colin's reaction went beyond that and he felt anxiety and stress." Read more
I've seen jibbering wrecks stopped on the approach to the Humber Bridge. Its about a 60 odd mile detour.
" I too have a severe reaction to any speed detection device My right foot goes to the floor. Just cant help it. Me Lud " :-]
This petrol merc has a misfire on no 2 cylinder, compression is good, coil packs and plug leads all good. using the laptop all seems to function as it should but it counts the misfires and then puts the management light on. The local wizboys are stumped ,and now we have removed the head to check for problems to no avail . Do the ECUs go down and if so can it affect just 1 cylinder ?the people im asking say they cannot test this ECU Read more
More than likely a faulty injector or could be a plug lead breaking down.
Hi,
The front headrests on my N reg car seem to flop forwards at the slightest provocation leaving them irritatingly pushed into your neck. They then need to be pulled right down to the end of their adjustment in order to spring back again. Then you brake a bit and Hey Presto! the damn things do it again.
Can anything be done apart from arson?
Do the headrests from other models fit, that don't auto adjust?
Otherwise it is a good little car. It's only done 35000 and I think I now know why.......
Thanks for any positive suggestions....
Mark Read more
BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2009 will be hosted by the Met
One of the UK's largest motorcycle safety shows is to be hosted by the Metropolitan Police in London for the second consecutive year.
Following the success of last year's event, the National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2009 will return to the world renowned Metropolitan Police Training School (Peel Centre) at Aerodrome Road, Hendon, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2009. Entry and parking is free.
Chief Inspector Dave McLaren from the Met Police Traffic Unit said: "This event is a must for motorcycling enthusiasts and promises opportunities for riders to learn about the latest developments and gain some new biking skills. There will also be plenty of fun activities and entertainment for the biking novice - a great day out for all the family."
Bringing together the industry's top professionals and offering a range of activities and entertainment for riders and families alike, the show is the highlight of the BikeSafe London calendar. This is part of the national BikeSafe initiative, a commitment by police forces across the country to promote rider skills and road safety awareness, and reduce biker collisions and casualties.
Officers from the Met's Motorcycle Tasking Team, working in partnership with motorcycle officers from across the UK, will be on hand at the event to provide safety advice and offer free rider skill assessments, scooter tryouts and demo rides. These can be carried out on the rider's own bike or with a bike on loan from an exhibiting manufacturer. Displays by many of the Met's specialist departments including Dog, Horse and Helicopter Support Units will also be on show throughout the weekend.
In addition, the event will showcase stunning displays including the Royal Signals White Helmets Display Team, stunt riders and the Motorcycle Wall of Death, as well as a skid pan demonstrations by the Met Police Driving School and the popular collision reconstruction. These presentations, by the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service, use a real car and dummies to demonstrate how the emergency services work together to extract people trapped in the event of a traffic collision. Leading motorcycle manufacturers and dealers, classic bikes, specialist motorcycling merchandise will be represented at stands and refreshments will also be available throughout the day.
The National BikeSafe show was first hosted by West Mercia Constabulary in 2002 and has grown steadily ever since. Last year saw over 17,000 people attending the show at Hendon and a total of 310 assessed rides carried out by officers from around the UK.
Chief Inspector Dave McLaren continued: "This event is about celebrating the fun and excitement of motorcycling while also supporting riders to ensure they can continue to enjoy biking by improving their road safety awareness and skills with the help of free expert advice.
Unfortunately, statistics prove that motorcycles are the highest risk mode of transport. Although motorcycles, mopeds and scooters make up less than 2% of vehicular traffic in London, they account for 24% of all fatalities and 18% of killed and seriously injured combined. While many of those collisions may be due to external circumstances or individuals, it is always beneficial to raise awareness of the risks to motorcyclists and how they can improve their skills to reduce those risks to themselves."
For more information visit www.bikesafe-london.co.uk
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Hi all,
was replacing the front discs and pads on my Fiesta today.
While working on the off-side assembly, I had to push the piston in by hand, in order
to accomodate the new pads. However, while doing this, I noticed a trickle of fluid coming down from the engine bay. This could only have been brake fluid.
I've checked the fluid levels and they are right up to the filler cap. Should I be concerned?
rgds
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I do not like those clamps and seal the header take with a plastic bag over the filler and then the top screwed back on. Regards Peter
Browse
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This says a lot about what Ford really think.... I love the use of the word "coinciding"! : )
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