October 2009
hi ive a astra van 1.7 cdti 2004.was running fine today ,parked up or 5 mins ,then set off a minute later battery light come on and no power steering ,ive had van for 2 months and the last owner said it was a new alternator ,any ideas ,would a alternator off a 1.7 dti fit ? Read more
I know this is a car orientated forum but I'm desperate for any sort of help.
I have a 2001 Renault Mascott 5.5t RWD twin-wheel minibus with diff problems. I'm having trouble locating a rear axle as these are pretty rare. does anyone know if an Iveco axle would fit ( just guessing really as the engine etc. is renault badged iveco, not renaults own ).
Any help is appreciated, even if its only a referral to another site or forum that can help me further. ie. van owners forum, van mechanics forum, van parts interchange forum/ website etc. etc.
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Endura 1300 1997
If the car is idleing, and I floor the accelrator pedal it chuffs air from the engine bay either sucking or blowing dont know which, but it makes the engine hesitate before revving
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Badly leaking inlet manifold gasket maybe.
Had ten years no claims discount until a bump earlier this year that has not been resolved yet.
My insurer says I will loose two years NCD until the accident is resolved in my favor
How many years no claims have I got then? Read more
Had ten years no claims discount until a bump earlier this year that has not
been resolved yet.
My insurer says I will loose two years NCD until the accident is resolved in
my favor
How many years no claims have I got then?
Ah, everyone goes for the answer without reading the question.
Lets change the question to "I have 10 apples and lose 2". How many apples have I got?
Simple really aint it :)
PS Just moved from one insurer to another, those I was leaving let me no I was entitled to 7 years NCB, the one I was joining said at least 5 years. My last accident? 1987.
Anyone used them?
Loads cheaper then my current insurer but looking at some reviews they seems to score poorly. Read more
Many thanks! I insured with them now.
Next year I will look again
1.3 Endura T reg, the car had no heat in the cabin, I removed the usual electronic valve took it apart turned the shaft whilst blowing through it until air flowed freely.
I refitted the valve and left the plug disconnected.
The strange thing is I only get warm air as i rev the engine, the temperature is directly proportional to the revs, if i let the car idle it goes cool.
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Should be 88 deg. c on this car(92 for Scandinavia and other cold climates-Uk can be fitted with either).
My son's Mk 1 Fiat Punto has an aftermarket Meritor sunroof that has started leaking. Before I get my garden hose out to start investigating can anyone confirm whether this type of "cassette" sunroof would have been fitted with drainage tubes or not? Read more
I've had some success sealing similar by cleaning the glass and rubber, then applying a very light smear of silicone grease to the rubber.
HI guys,
I have a 15 year old Clio which qualifies for scrappage and I'm looking for another car.
While I wasn't planning to buy a brand new car - I now see this as the only opportunity to squeeze maximum value out of my existing car as on the secondhand market everyone wants it for free. Which I can then put towards the car I really want.
So, your challenge today is to advise;
What make/model of brand new car should I go for under the scrappage scheme in order to then sell it quickly as a 'Brand new used car with delivery mileage' on the used market - so I can make a profit (more than I would get just by selling my 15yr old Clio & at the same time removing a polluter from the streets)???
I was thinking cars which are trendy - Mini, Fiat 500....
OR
Under scrappage, is it to possible to pre-order something like the new 2010 Astra?
Basically, something which even if I offer for £1k less than the dealer price (hopefully leaves £1k profit for me) there will be eager takers...
Thanks,
Mark.
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Crikey thats an ambitious plan just to make £1K, especially in the current climate.
I think its a bad idea and I would leave it alone if I were you.
Diagnostics messsage originaly highlighted ABS pump this was changed.Now getting a Regeneration Valve error - does the ABS pump need recalibrated or is there a separte regeneration valve that the diagnostics are picking up ? Read more
Did you actually change the unit or did BBA or an independent garage
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Have you considered having your current diff rebuilt at a tramsmission specialist? I can't imagine that trying to change from Renault components to Iveco compenents is going to be an easy or viable task.