December 2009
Hi,
Headlight bulb went, gone to replace in a rush cos it was going dark and raining. I replaced light bulb, turned on to check new one worked and it did so was quite happy. I went to put it back within the head light casing (whilst illuminated) and it made a funny noise and I assume I have now blown the new bulb as its stopped working I assume I can just get a new bulb and replace, I wont have done any greater damage will I? Have I just made it short or something? Thanks Read more
I've bought a 2000 Suzuki Jimny with less than 40,000 miles on the clock. The service book says the cambelt should be changed at 60,000 miles. I have very little mechanical knowledge but constantly read that if the cambelt breaks - that's very, very bad.
I can't see any record of it having being changed in the past and wonder is the wear of the cambelt solely related to mileage? That is, is the age of the belt also a factor? Should I consider having it changed soon or am I being over cautious?
Is there a way of telling if a cambelt needs changing other than the mileage indicator?
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Thanks all - I think I'll get it changed as soon as possible.
I was reading up on the Ford 'Essex V4' engine from ford and this got me thinking.
What is the advantage of a V4 configuration (packaging smaller space) ?
Wouldn't a V4 need balancing shafts ?
Why not just use the 'Essex V6' instead ?
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The 1.8 was a 6 cylinder version of the 1.2.
The 2.0,2.3 and 2.8 were all made at the same time and were made by different combinations of stroke/bore.
The 2.4 and 2.9 were uprated versions of the 2.3 and 2.8.
Some advice, please. We're travelling to London from the midlands on 1 January with two other families, staying overnight som we can see a matinee on 2 Jan. So should we ...
travel by train (risk of delays/cancellations given the dates)?
drive down and park somewhere overnight?
If the latter, where can we park in or on the outskirts of London? I seem to remember in the 90s driving to Watford and getting a train from there, though we didn't park overnight.
Hotel (Travelodge) already booked.
Any ideas gratefully received.
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Doesn't seem worth paying to park in Lambeth when he can park in Southwark for free...!
;)
Hi there,
I'm prone to waffle so I'll try to keep it short!
I've read the related threads on this subject and think the problem is either the Throttle Position Sensor, gunk in the Knock sensor...
But I know virtually nothing about cars...
The biggest clue I have (red herring?) is that the problems started immediately after I had a 'Repair' pipe fitted to the exhaust. I've just spoken to the guy who fitted it and he said that is the proper name for it and there are no sensors in that bit...
Anyway here are the symptoms:
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About 10% the car is fine (particularly when the air is very dry?).
70% it just revs too high, but will sometimes drop back down to normal revs for a while. Sometimes the revs are strong enough to drive the car along by itself in gear with no throttle.
20% it will rev up and down like a boy racer waiting at the lights. This results in difficulty crusing along at low speeds with minimul throttle input as the car will 'bunny hop'.
It's not consistent and will vary during a journey.
NB Also independant from what the revs are doing if I'm holding a cruise speed the power/torque will frequently just vanish until I either press the throttle down until it 'catches' again or just quickly de-clutch like I'm changing gear. It seems to do this at higher speeds. 30mph+
I don't think that it's the ICV as the car can drive itself.
I suspect the exhaust work possibly got gunk into a sensor somewhere but the man from the garage hasn't even heard of a Knock sensor...
So over to you guys if anyone thinks they can isolate a problem I'd be very grateful!
I'm skint and am scared to let a garage loose on it as others on these threads with similar problems have changed loads of different parts before solving the problem.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry for the waffle!
Tom.
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i am having the same problem iv replaced gaskets plugs now im told its the idle speed control but its had one of them to the diagnostic thing said thats the problem but you can here it sucking air in if you spray the engine with brake fluid it runs fine any ideas what the problem could be :( thanks
I have just bought my teenage daughter a Corsa B (W Reg - 2000). It is fitted with a radio cassette which she wants to change for a Ministry of Sound radio/CD player )pink).
I tried Halfords to arrange fitting and they say to come back after Christmas. Its meant for her Xmas present so I want to try it myself.
I have the necessary removal keys, also an aerial adapter (if needed) and an ISO adapter (if needed). I found a useful video clip on the internet showing how to remove the radio and fit a new one. My problem is I`m told it could effect the dash display for day/time/temp etc. I`m worried in case I ruin something.
Anyone know it this will be the case, or is it as easy as its made out to be. Read more
Thanks for the advise folks - finally got it done and was able to do it myself. Works a treat - daughter well pleased.
I need two new front tyres (so I get one good spare too) and my current spare is outside as the tyre has a puncture and is also ten years old. I itend to replace it with a brand new one and have the wheel on the front of my car the problem is it has a bit of rust on it. Can I safely sand the wheel down and respray it? Read more
As suggested try ebay for Corsa 13" steel wheel. Plenty there that have never been out of the boot from cars that are being scrapped so are as new. I've just picked up a Corsa B steel wheel that's never been on the road with tyre and unused jack/tools in bag for £16.
Hi,
I am looking to do a total respray for my landrover but I dont no much about spraying cars and I would like your help.
I am going to hire a sprayer looking at a cellulose sprayer would this be ok for spraying a car?
What paint do i need to prepare such as primers, basecoat, topcoat. thiners, etc.
Can somebody please give me some step by step instructions on how to do a total car respray on a car please.
You also can email me on danielshaw235 at googlemail.com
Look forward for your help.
Dan
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Forlkifts & many other plant are hand painted and the same rule applies they looked stunning when done you could not tell so give it a go preperation is the key.
I'm interested in a Partner or Berlingo around 5-8 years old. Probably 1.9 or 2.0 diesel depending on what's avaliable for the funds I have to spend.
Problem is I have a duff left leg so although I can drive manuals it's painful. I have, however, got an unused Mobility autoclutch I intended fitting to my old Land Rover that I now intend using on any new car.
I dropped by the local Citroen dealers and asked the mechanics if Berlingo clutch was cable or hydraulic operation - they didn't know !
Question therefore is can anyone tell me if an old model 1.9 / 2.0 diesel Berlingo and Partner had cable or hydraulic clutch operation.
Thanks.
Paul H. Read more
I accepted, and believed, what people said that modern cars don't rust during the Fiat discussion and had been looking at Fiats Panda / Grande Punto until I learned more about the Duralogic system and decided too big a risk for me seeing there are so many negative reports about the system that make main dealer a steady income.
Anyway we've now bought a car, of another make, but now need a van / MPV to replace my Land Rover as a workhorse hence looking at Berlingo / Partner / Kangoo.
BTW already looked at a Doblo but dash fouled my twisted left leg.
Autoclutch isn't a big issue fitting. No worse than installing stereo wiring and changing a metal brake pipe so hardly rocket science.
Paul H
hi all, i have yet another problem with my N reg Fiesta!! my heater fan only works on full blast (number 4). The temp control works fine and there is nothing wrong with the speed dial itself, just the fan only works on the highest setting.
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thank you so much guys, thats a great help!
Im going to give a go during the week, I'll let you know how i get on
Thanks again
Browse
probably new bulb or at worse blwon fuse.
that was a silly thing to do, those bulbs run at very hot surface temperatures, enough to whip the skin from your hand.