October 2009

Forum I could fancy one of these

bathtub tom on 22 October 2009

I've recently spent a couple of days in Barcelona and couldn't help but notice these things buzzing around:

tinyurl.com/ykcqfdy
tinyurl.com/yf4ctk7

I reckon they look great fun and could be tempted if they had something like a 500cc engine instead of the 50cc they've got.

Anybody know who makes them, they didn't appear to have any makers badge and the website isn't any more informative?
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bathtub tom on 23 October 2009

It'd be older than me by now. ;>)

Question SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 05 1.6 Diagnosis*/ Excess of polution

doodleB on 22 October 2009

The light for this symbol does not extinguish after starting.
There is no explantion in the handbook what this test does.
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Question Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Sudden misfire on cylinders 1 and 4

shafto64 on 22 October 2009

hi
Car suddenly quit. left it with local garage who Changed the following:

Coil pack
Leads
plugs

These had no effect at all, The mechanic said he disconnected the leads on 1 and 4 whilst running and there is no difference.

His computer apparently said feed 1 and feed 2 at coil not present. he did not give me codes. I have now left it at another garage as they told me they couldnt do much with it as it is a electrical problem.

Any suggestions...........gratefully accepted.

regards

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Armitage Shanks {p} on 25 October 2009

I think ECUs can be repaired by a frim called REMAN. Much running with a misfire may wreck your catalyst, thus adding to your problems.

Question Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - 05 1.2 handbrake travel

banter on 22 October 2009

could you please tell me how to limit the hand brake travel prior to mot test thanks john Read more

banter on 23 October 2009

thanks

Question Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 00 1.6 Will a mk3 Astra engine fit in it ?

heyjude on 22 October 2009

Hi
I have a zafira 1600 16v reg 2000 that has just broken down on me (first time in 6 yrs) the cam belt has broken and i have been advised that it is going to be very costly to repair as all the valves are bent!

Do you know if an astra mk3 engine would fit in my zafira? Ive been offered a brand new astra engine 1600 16v but dont know if it will fit?

Thanks. Read more

Dynamic Dave on 22 October 2009

Doubt it by a MK3 Fiesta do you mean an Astra F? E.g the 1991-98 model?

The Astra F is also known as the Astra Mk3. Not sure where the Fiesta comes into it though? Perhaps a limited edition ;o)

Question Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0t Heated Mirror stopped working

UkCobra on 22 October 2009

Hi,

My drivers side mirror has stopped de-misting, whereas the passenger one clears really quickly.

Anyone have any advice as to what is the most probable cause ?

Thanks

Mark Read more

elekie&a/c doctor on 22 October 2009

Most probably the heating element in the mirror glass has failed or possibly a wire/connector has become detached .hth

Forum Buying car from dealer - help!

DannyC77 on 22 October 2009

Hi all

I am comtemplating buying a VW Golf S 53 plate which seems in not bad nick. However the service history documents which the independent dealer has are blank? I have had a HPI check done and the registration date (which I got from their website details on the car) has come up as an alert. I think it told me the mileage was genuine - nearly 36k

I phoned up VW head office to see if I could get some of the cars service history through them and they dont have a record of the car - they said that they should have it on their system, unless it is an import?

A couple of questions:

If the car seems decent enough (I have also had someone who knows more about cars than me check it) will it be a problem with regards to the lack of service history if I come to sell it in the future?

Also if it is an import is this also a no no with regards to a future sale?
Do you reckon I am being paranoid about all this or should I stay clear. The HPI check came up with no finance owed / or having being written off.

Thanks in advance
DC Read more

nick on 25 October 2009

Choose something else. Why take a risk?

Question Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 01 2.0D Brake master cylinder problem

polecat10 on 22 October 2009

Hi,
Hoep somebody can help...
Just changed the rear brake pads and didn't loosen the bleed nipples before pushing the pistons back but did loosen filler cap on the fluid reservoir.
Now the brake pedal is firm at first but slowly sinks to the floor, so the brakes are not working.
Questions- Does this sound like the rubber valve in the master cylinder has been damaged or inverted, and if so how is the master cylinder accessed?
Or could it be something else?

Any help greatly appreciated- I'm posting this for my next door neighbour who really needs to get the car back on the road asap.
Thanks,
Mike. Read more

davecuk on 23 October 2009

I don't usually loosen the bleed nipples before pushing the pistons back, as the fluid normally just raises the lever in the brake fluid reservoir. Never had a master cylinder fail because of it.

I would bleed the brakes first and check for leaks on the slave cylinders.

Question Renault Clio 1 Diesel (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.9 glow plug relay

smed706 on 22 October 2009

can anyone tell me if the mk1 clio 1.9 diesel has a glow plug relay , seprate fuse or is it run by the pre heat control unit only . thanks in advance .neil. Read more

macavity on 23 October 2009

These people might know:
www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx

Forum Zurich loses customer info..........

Falkirk Bairn on 22 October 2009

DT Story - 55,000 UK customer details lost..............

If you have general Ins with Zurich the following is worth a read

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8320290.stm

{an alternate link has been edited in, as per the reason jbif mentions further down this thread - DD} Read more

jbif on 22 October 2009