December 2009
I seem to have diesel fumes coming into the car when in traffic or standing still, unless I press the recirculatioin button then the fumes stop. Can anyone help as to where I should start looking to try and find the cause?? Seems as well as soon as I use Eco mode the car mists up very very quickly. Read more
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Can anyone tell me what type of nuts/bolts/washers are needed for fixing the front lower suspension arm to the crossmember? I'm replacing the arm and understand that these these nuts/bolts/washers should be replaced once they've been undone. I'm struggling to find this info anywhere.
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Hi i have a problem with a honda cg125 1978 and i wandered if anyone could help me once it has warmed up it misses and back fires, so i have changed the plug it made no difference so i changed the points and set but now when it starts it ticks over really fast i have tried turning the idling screw which makes no difference and i checked the accelerater cable and it is not sticking any ideas would be greatly appreciated Read more
I will try these next thank you
Hi everyone, I have just brought a Ford Focus ST170 but seem to have a problem getting a repair manual, my husband and son (mechanics) have just fitted new cambelt but it would have been easier with a manual as this is my first Focus ST170 It is a 2 litre 2052
great car. Thanks Peggy. Read more
Got an occasional starting problem on my '02 TDCi - fine once warmed up, but sometimes takes a couple of goes in the cold. Also, I have also a bit of a 'rumble' sometimes on engine switch off, and I'm wondering if these both could be the starter motor .... ? Any ideas welcome! Read more
One thing though - the glow-plug lights stay on for a (short) period of time no matter what the temperature - makes me wonder if the ECU is reading the temp properly?
It is an auto very low mileage. Ticking over is OK, but increase revs slightly and a noise is heard sometimes.
I am no expert, but it sounds like either steering pump/alternator/belt tensioner as they are all off the same engine drive.
Is the main money on the tensioner, is there an easy way to find out? Thanks
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Local Radio reporting that the road will reopen tomorrow.
The South Circular is bad enough without this chunk out of action!
An original report & the location for info below.
"A205 Upper Richmond Road (South Circular Road)London Wandsworth: Road closed and queueing traffic due to gas main work westbound between A3 West Hill and A219 Putney Hill congestion to A3209 Putney Bridge Road until Dec 14" Read more
Hi, my heated front (quickclear) screen doesn't work
the switch both illumintates when pressed and backlights
the engine revs drop a little when the sitch is pressed to on
The relay clicks when the switch goes to on
any suggestions please Read more
fit new windscreen.
Which SHOULD be more reliable and durable on budget upto 5K? Read more
Really dont need something that big Avant!! my 626 is quite big enough!!
Only reason Im thinking of getting rid is because of rust issues and the fact that the parking brake is crap! Dont fancy a big bill to fix or repair the calipers when MOT is due in July!!
I have come to the conclusion that some counties are more honkers bonkers than others. Since moving to Somerset I've noticed the locals keep beeping for no real reason. Visiting a relative or friend it's beep! beep!. Passing a friend in the road it's beep beep beep! Sometimes when I look out of my window to see what all the beeping is about and can see no apparent reason, which draws me to the conclusion they just like to test their horns to see if they are still working. Read more
Better than a system in use in parts of S London.
We were visiting last night. A bike (SV650 I think) arrived to pick someone up from a house up the road. Very obnoxiously loud pipe.
The rider stops outside a house, and proceeds to do 10 or 15 backfires, until their pillion comes out.
Antisocial at best, but does sound quite like a firearm. Could lead to serious unpleasantness, methinks.
BW,
Alex.
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A visit to your local Ford Main Dealer is you best bet. They should have them all in stock and can just look up on the computer what they are supposed to be.