May 2009
NB, last week I took, as requested, a test drive in what I wanted, a new 1.4TSI 160PS engined EOS. It was confirmed by the VW main dealer as definitely a 1.4TSI 160PS. I thought it drove very well, especially from low rpm, I was most impressed.
On returning home, I realized that the test EOS was in VW's 'Individual' trim, the door sill kick plates were also inscribed 'Individual'. VW literature states that only the 2LTSI 200PS and 3.2 V6 engines can have Individual trim. Do you think I was given the 2LTSI to test drive? Read more
rear suspension wheel aligment out have fitted new bush to top adjustment rods no broken springs or leaking shocks need a good bit of help as i have put on my second set of new tyres getting a bit costly now hope to hear sum good advice regards gordon. Read more
Just had two new rear bushes on my 01 406 estate. Nearside was worse and actually gave the wheel a wobble which i originally thought was a worn bearing. Nearside tyre badly worn and needed replacing.
Indy garage said it was a common problem. The bushes that had worn are at the bottom of the long metal arm which is joined to the chassis. can't think what the bloke called it. Was only interested in houw much it all cost. Presumably the garage has to set the toe in/out or camber otherwise its just gonna keep scrubbing that rubber.
I bought a 2000 Cabriolet a few weeks ago, it has the above engine. Does anybody have experience of this engine?? Reliability? Longevity??
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they are such a good lump the block rots
keep your eye open for this ,especially the core plugs
Hi everyone,
My fathers car has a problem. When he turns the car off a fan or something keeps going in the engine compartment. This always runs the battery flat. Does anyone have any idea what it could be and how to fix it. I have been told that it could be a relay switch. Any ideas out there? Read more
Thank you, i will find out.
I only registered yesterday and posted 2 things which I needed help and have received the answers I needed. Thank you all very much. What a wonderful site! I will be using again, so nice to know there are very helpful people out there. Between me and my husband we have 3 cars and neither of us are very good at mechanics and looking at other posts, we have also learned something else regarding water in footwells in Audi's which we have also suffered, so something else learnt. Many many thanks to all my new friends! Read more
Sounds silly but how do you removethe window wipers on an audi A4 Cab
they are the hard to get off and dont want to break anything
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When Ford had their Cortinas, Escorts etc the new model became the next "Mark".
IIRC The Cortina, for example, went up to Mark V and I can visualise each of them based on that.
However nowadays Audis, BMW, Mercs etc etc all have strange code numbers with each revised model. Why do they not all just go down the "Mark" route?
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I think that its still done, although its not official, eg the Mk7 Golf, Mk3 mondeo although there is the Astra G, Astra F
Hi,
I have been having fuel consumption problems in my 115K SR20 2l Primera. 6 + months fuel consumption has been up from 38mpg to 32mpg. Just this week it has thrown code P0420 (catalytic converter efficiency below tolerance).
I am thinking I will just replace the cat, and both lambda sensors. I can get a cat from a well known online auction site for around £50-60. The front lambda sensor can be replaced with a Universal sensor from the same place for around £15. The only post cat sensors I can find on there are Bosch ones for £50+.
Please can anyone answer the following questions?:
1) Anyone know where to get the best priced rear lambda sensor from? What's the difference between the front and rear lambda sensors?
2) Is using a 'cheap' catalytic converter and universal front lambda sensor even going to work? Or is it total false economy? In which case where is it best to buy a catalytic converter from (barring main dealer) and how much can I expect to pay? The Bosch lambda sensors seem to be around £70-£80 each so they are a lot more expensive than the 'Universal' kind.
I don't care if 'cheap' or Universal parts only last a quarter as long as the best quality parts and need replacing sooner, but if they won't fix my issue then I will pay extra for better parts, so if anyone could advise me that would be greatly appreciated...buying suspension parts, braking parts etc it easy but I haven't a clue about cats and lambda sensors..
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When did a tyre on a stick become the standard sign for lambing time?
Anyway, driving through Westmorland at the weekend we came across a pair of lambs which had got out of their field. They hadn't strayed far but we couldn't tell which field they'd come out of (gate on each side of the road). So we stopped the car and waited. The lambs then ran to one of the gates and, after a struggle, got back in and were reunited with their mother, and trotted off happily (anyone got a lump in his throat?).
This happened twice. Each time, the lambs remembered where they'd come from and with a bit of encouragement went back there. I hadn't realised they'd do it.
Of course, they might have been out again five minutes later.
We also saw a surprising number of dead lambs at the side of the road, but these were generally small ones.
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My ex boss was also a farmer. This had nothing to do with the business I worked for but he would quite often be seen with a sheep or some lambs in his car behind the dog guard. Sometimes he would arrive at work with a sheep in the car and come in to do something, forget about the sheep and leave it there all day. Car stank. Golf GTi as I recall.
I used to be able to get to my local more easily by cutting across a couple of fields. One night on the way back a particularly malevolent ram butted me in the crown jewels. Never really been able to have warm feelings about sheep since then unless the thought includes, mint or korma sauce.
Went to my local Hyundai dealer this morning to place an order for the I10 (1.2 Style). To cut a long story short on the order form i am being charged £200 as an admin fee. The dealer says its common practice and is nothing to do with Hyundai, its just their own policy.
Should i really be paying this?
I was told in certain circumstances if a customer takes out finace with them that fee can be withdrawn.
I do not want finace so i was wondering where exactly i stand as i do not want to be paying a admin fee
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Same story - I couldn't get any extra discount either - not that I'm the greatest haggler.
I think the current deals on SAAB convertibles are maybe worth a look - 35%+ off on Drivethedeal.com, and even SAAB themselves are hawking lesser spec ones for around 18-19 grand.
Even if SAAB goes down the tubes I doubt parts will be a major issue as they are genetically Vauxhalls (which maybe isn't a good thing ?).
Plenty of SAAB indies around for servicing, but is a ragtop rather than a CC so may not be what you are after.