April 2009
the metro again
had head gasket changed car runs ok
for some reason car was over heating with thermostat in
without thermostat car dosnt overheat. fan comes in just before it gets to max temp on
temp gage
this morning tried new thermostat and still car over heats with stat in
fan dosnt come on have changed fan swith new stat as well
could there be a problem as having stat in causing head gasket going in the the first place without stat in car runs ok and when gets hot fan comes in
hope you understand what i mean
you help thks
header given a less vague title again! It would help us (as well as you) to give a brief description of the problem in the header, rather than something like "help please desparate".
1. It saves us having to edit it.
2. It gives people a clue as to the question you're asking.
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Hello there,
I recently recieved the renewal papaerwork for my car insurance broker. Reviewed the docs and gave the company a phone call. Verbally agreed to renew based on a revised price and left things like that. My insurance by the way expires at the end of the month so I had 5 days before it officially kicks in.
Now I've had a change of plan and have decided to cancel the insurance before it is scheduled to kick in as I intend to sell the car before then. I called the insurance broker and they have told me that I must pay a £40 fee due to cover their admin fees so far because I've verbally agreed to proceed with the insurance.
My question, do I have to be forced into paying this fee? Read more
Whilst I agree with mustangman that many insurance companies are following the "RyanAir" way of charging - low headline rates & high fees for any amendments, in the case of car insurance there is some justification:
Lots of (most?) people do not bother to check out alternative insurance providers & costs until the day of renewal. They then "verbaly agree" ie BUY over the phone and renew, thus ensuring they are covered. They THEN, shop around.
It is, to relate a well known ruse, like buying a dress from M & S on a Saturday morning, wearing it for a do that night, then returning it on Monday saying it isn't suitable. Well, M & S may not object, but I sure would & I don't see why my insurance premiums should increase because of this common & deceitful practice.
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How well is your handbrake functioning?
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I'm sorry for the individual, but the sight of a Smart floating away fills me with joy.
You know how it is - getting on a bit - feeling the heat and cold more. You think all the best DIY savings were in your youth 40+ years ago...
Then a quote from a Fiat dealer - £340 to fit new locks. because Fiat don`t supply single locks and you have to buy a `lock set`. Then there`s labour - and this is cheap, up North labour.
What to do? So back to the scrapyard that`s been there since youth and you still strip parts yourself. You start to strip a passenger door - wanting that side for the likely pristine tumbers..
The heat (yes this week) is on your head, you feel a shiver too - as you do these days as a draught blows by.
Yes, reluctant to admit it but frailer... frailer than doing this aged 17yrs and the body shudders at recollections of ageing clients being admitted to residential and nursing homes. How much longer.. can you do this?
Then, back to the reality of today and flat on your back as the pliers let go of the leverage on the circlip.
It`s off. Charged only £3 by the Gentleman in charge - as lock without key - or perhaps out of pity..
I`m going to leave the detail out here - about how I caressed the tumblers of a passenger side lock with tools and assembled a working lock to the cars existing key and fitted to barrel and sheath on the drivers side... Smooth as silk - the original having worn out (despite oiling) due to 50 door locking/unlocking a day - Home Care duties.
Up and down, crawling around the doors - scrapyard and drive.. I literally had to lay on the sofa most of the next day...
But only £3 cost - following a £340 quote or £130 (approx forgot) for parts... or even £7 for another scrapyard lock with a key (but different key and worn drivers side tumblers)
So what`s your own biggest percentage saving DIY?
Regards
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>So what`s your own biggest percentage saving DIY?
97%
Quoted £68 by Peugeot dealer to replace washer motor on 106, bought one (off a Sierra) from a scrapyard for £2.
I saw an article in one of the weekly auto magazines saying that Honda are going to stop development of diesel engines in 5 years. I only had a brief look and I can't remember which mag it was.
Anyone else see this?
If it's true then I'm really surprised. The 2.2 in our CR-V is a lovely engine. Read more
I don't think its the technology that makes them "gutless", but the choice of output. After all there are plenty of gutless diesels. The Lexus that swept by me out of a corner some while ago was a hybrid: I wasn't flat out but it was an impressive turn of speed that was mustered.
Peculiar problem, when I select Auto climate control when the engine is cold the electric cooling fan cuts in straight away, the only way to stop it is to select the "Econ" setting. Its probably one of the temperature sensors, but which one? Anybody out there have any ideas. All suggestions gratefully received Read more
Thanks guys for the info. The electric fan sounds a bit noisy when the engine is idling, maybe its because I haven't used the AC over the winter months, but if you say its quite normal I'll go with that. Thanks again
the problem is when you either go to pull away or when your driving there is no power like petrol starved then if you keep the gas on suddenly it will start to pick up, really dangerous at junctions it just wont go, get it on the motorway and it will gradually get up to full speed but you can feel it judder every so often, ive changed the petrol filter, air filter, plugs,..... any ideas ta dave. Read more
The cat and or silecer is known to clog on this model.
Check the ehaust gas flow at the tailpipe if it is at all resticted this will be the problem
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{Please stop SHOUTING!}
Ok so at dinner time my speakers were working fine, parked my car and that was that. I finished work 3 hours later, jumped into my car, engine on and no sound was output.
Now ALL my speakers are completely dead, the radio says it is on and I can see the visualizer going up and down but with no sound. I've tried my ipod and CD's in the car also, it's definitely the speakers.
Ideas please? :(
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yes
look for in line fuses that might have blown for the power amp
Hi All
I have a little Pug 106 1.1XN 1993 which when cold starts first time and runs very well however after about 10 mins (ie when its hot) it then starts to cut out, then dies totally and cannot be restarted.
I removed one of the plugs when its hot and there was NO spark?
This model has a carb and not fuel injection.
I thought this problem might be the coil, but this has been replaced and the problem is the same, i have also checked the dizzy cap and rotor arm (these are by no means new but seem ok.. and seeing as it runs fine when cold didnt think this would be the cause? )
I dont want to start chucking money at it and buying new bits its just not worth it... has any one had the same problem or might beable to help me diagnose whats wrong??
Thanks
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I would start by checking the air filter and then the choke to see if it has been left on, or stuck on if it is an automatic choke. hope this helps.
Just as I feared...
Cars are too good for most of us now.
Modern diesels are fitted with particulate filters that only work properly if you drive the car at moderate speeds at least part of the time. If you crawl pathetically about mimser-style and never let the thing breathe, it clogs up and costs you money and makes you whinge about it. But it's your damn fault.
So I suspect is damage to dual mass flywheels. You have been taught to abuse the clutch by your driving instructor and are too damn thick to stop doing it. And it costs you. And you whinge.
Same sort of thing with firm, sporting brake setups. Mimse around town in your 911 without ever giving it a proper blast on twisty roads and the rear discs get severely corroded through total lack of use.
Wouldn't most of you be happier in buses and taxis? It would cost you less and you wouldn't have to cudgel your brains trying to get compensation from car manufacturers or sympathy from the thugs who post here. And you wouldn't be in the damn way any more either.
Get rid of your cars now, and stop being a pain.
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flat-out acceleration, squealing tyres, hot brakes
to RAAAAS man! quite right nick, the real thing....
(are the said tyres crossply? Those American racing ones? I do hope so. But if not, No Blame as the I Ching often says...)
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I hope you bought a different make. I never fit a stat without testing it in boiling water first. Regards Peter