May 2009
Hi, when I turn my wheel to the left I get a knocking which sounds like its coming from the steering column, any ideas? had brake pads and disc replaced so not them! no play in steering wheel and drives bril apart from this knocking.
Lorraine Read more
1st of all this is my first use of a forum so please excuse any faults, I own a 04 reg 307sw 1.6 110 HDI. My problem is I am trying to remove the rear upper centre brake light to replace some bulbs. I have followed the manual and also a haynes workshop manual, these tell you to use two screwdrivers and press down on some lugs beneath some trim inside door frame to release the light unit. I can only "feel" one lug (cannot see inside), when I press down it makes no difference and the unit wont budge!
Has anyone had to do this piece of maintenance and if so, any tips/advice? Read more
my sisters escort has the worst brakes ever although the discs and pads and shoes are fine the brake pedal remains really spoungy, the handbrake works great though.
all have been bleed
so i decided to upgrade them by fitting mondeo mk2 calipers and discs theses are much bigger and required some minor modification but im still unable to get a good pedal seems like the front pistons are creeping back a bit from the disc rather than staying tight against it.
just wondering has anyone had the same problem or can help in anyway
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can confirm the servo seems to be working peadal will soften when engine started as for all the brakepipes all 4 flexibles are new and for those who are saying the standard brakes should do the job i wont dissagree with any one but they were terrible they were not even strong enough to make the car skid thats why i decided to upgrade them i just cant get arroung this spoungy pedal, thanks
Looked at a Rover 416 today which is ideal for us but there does seem to be a problem with the excelerator pedal. The pedal is heavy and nothing appears to happen until you reach the last inch or so of "foot to the floor." Has a new MOT, but wondering if this is a real issue, or something easily repaired Read more
Probably in need of a new cable - a very easy straightforward job to replace. You could probably get one from a Partco or Motorist Discount Centre. None of the Rover 200/400 range is known to suffer from a heavy throttle. You haven't said if you are buying private or from a garage - but if from a garage you could make an offer for the car on the understanding they replace the cable.
Hope this helps
Hi can anyone help? saxo 1.5d misfires/runs rough bluish smoke. It does run better the more it is reved. The only obvious signs are air bubbles in the fuel lines inlet and return. It seems worse the hotter it gets. misses now and again on idle. new fuel filter fitted, the old one had rust in it? wondering if the lift pump may be damaged? Read more
Hi, totally agree with you, its finding it? as its not an outward leak. I am going to rig up an auxcillary tank to the fuel filter, at least this will elliminate all pipework back to the tank, or prove where its not coming from. Trial and error again. The things you do for other people. Thanks again
I'm having difficulty following the fitting instructions that come with Metro Beam Benders Ultra deflectors. If I apply the smooth side of the lens down onto the adhesive film as shown at Part 1 (the flat edge of the lens is now at the bottom), I need to rotate the lens through 180 degrees to install the lens (to a 56 reg Honda Civic) as shown at Part 2. The flat edge on the circular portion is now uppermost - not at the bottom as shown. Part 3 gives fitting instructions for LHD vehicles visiting the UK and states that the flat edge will now be uppermost.
Where am I going wrong? Does it matter whether the flat edge is up or down? Read more
I agree Tom - I recall once writing a long but not very complex script for field engineers to do some computer upgrades. I had my daughter, then about 10, test them, and they worked perfectly. Until the so-called experts got hold of them of course.
Glad this problem is resolved.
I am not a biker but I did like this and thie short video clip.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8066599.stm
Quite a lot of Hogs. Read more
Good job it was a dry day else I reckon at least half the hogs would have broken down and the other half would have stayed at home
Here is a very high definition photo I took of a stained glass window. (It`s high definition so you can study it in forensic detail)
Describe the landmarks you would pass as you motored towards it from home (without naming it) and the defining external architectural feature of this particular Cathedral.
A descriptive motoring tour then. Anyone who names it outright steps on a snake and goes to grease Rattles brake pipes. As that would ruin the `virtual motoring tour`
www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sglass.jpg
Pic up for a week or so..
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I've just fitted a Bosal towbar on my 2003 Mazda 323F. I just need to know where I pull the electrics (12N, 7pin) from? Is there a junction box hidden in the car somewhere for the towbar electrics or do I just tap from the feeds to the rear lights?
Any pointers appreciated. Read more
Many thanks for the reply doctorchris. I just needed the confirmation.
I will post my pictures of the towbar install on the 323 with detailed instructions if anyone is interested...
Hi guys, I've got a Grand cherokee 4.7 auto with LPG converted. It's currently developing a problem with auto box.
Everytime when I engage the "D" gear, there is clunk noise coming from gearbox( or rear diff???), but it is fine on selecting "R" gear. It still drives all right but seems not as fast as before and it standing starts from 2nd gear rather than 1st sometimes.
I pluged coed reader in and and it showed the following fault codes:
1. P0884 power at speed
2. p0733 Gear ratio error in 3rd
3. P0731 Gear ratio error in 1st
4. P0734 Gear ratio error in 4th
5. P1790 Fault immediately after shift
6. P0715 Input speed sensor error
7. P0218 High temperature operation avtivated
Anyone has any idea if it could be the fault of Gearbo ECU? as I've been told it is a common fault on this model.
Thanks a lot
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Hi
I would start with the input speed sensor and a trans oil and filter change (2 oil filter). The input speed sensor would give you faults 2,3,4 and 5. and I would do a oil and filter change because of code 7 as the trans is in limp mode you have got the oil hot and I would expect the oil to now be burnt.
Sorry, only when moving.
Ta Lorraine