April 2010
My handbrake has long travel (15+ clicks) before it locks rear wheels.
I have to pull handle right up and think it's probably near maximum travel.
Checked rear brakes & pads are ok.... Read more
I need to replace a drop link on my 2001 focus. It has aluminium drop links fitted. For not much more than the cost of one aluminium link, I could get a pair of steel ones and replace them both. Are there any reasons why I shouldn't do this? What are the advantages / disadvantages of aluminium Vs steel links? Read more
Hi i have a e39 525d and now and again it tends to jump out of 4th gear the other gears are fine, can some one tell me whats wrong with it plus, how much are rear suspension bushes for these and how much fro a front wheel bearing.
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I would do the same myself.
After 3 years of well maintained, troublefree motoring, one day she stopped.
Reversing up my drive, which has a 20 degree incline, she cut out. Thinking I was too low on fuel, I put 5 litres in to show quarter full, but she has not started since and the battery died from trying. I have put a new battery in, and now she wont even turnover. Just goes clunck when I turn the ignition key, and all dash lights go out. Noticing that the Hydraulic pressure warning light stays on, and the STOP command light stays on, after I turn the ignition on and enter my security code, I check the fluid level, and the yellow disc is right at the top of the glass. So I top the fluid up nearly to the top of the reservoir, but the yellow disc does not move at all. and she still does not even try to start.... Read more
www.frenchcarforum.co.uk - register, then you will find an activa specific forum - more info than you can shake a stick at. It does rather sound as if the engine has seized though...
Bought new in 1985 - did 28,000 miles in one year under my ownership and then sold as a favour at below trade price to my Father who had a 10yr old Mk2 Escort - the floor of which had virtually rotted off.
I nodded sagely at that - because the Polo followed two basic Fiesta`s - of which I may write later.... Read more
For various reasons I need a big estate car, with space, economy and reasonable performance. I'm presently running my third SAAB 95 but what else really fits the bill for load swallowing and comfort .... ? Read more
x types fetch less than a similar mondeo the reason they took everytrhing that was rubbish from the mondeo and put it on a bodged up affair and called it a Jaguar and then wondered why it did not sell.Look on the various x type forums before you through your money away.
Can anyone tell me how to turn the service light off after a service. Read more
Great Stuff Peter. Many thanks for that.
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After ongoing issues with my car and the dreaded flashing glow plug light, the diesel specialist garage has said that it is the boost pressure wastegate which is the problem. They have said that they cant be bought seperately and Ford will only sell it alongside a new Turbo unit for £1000. Is there anywhere where these can be obtained? Read more
There are plenty of people on ebay offering good deals on turbo units.To clean the EGR you must remove it and chip all the carbon of it takes about an hour easy job,Its situated on the front left jand side of the engine at the top.
I have a fiat brava 1.4 (97) When I was driving the gears suddenly refused to go into first or second. The clutch pedal went very heavy. Any ideas as to what it could be. The master cylinder and slave cylinder are not leaking. Read more
If you can engage the gears without the engine running sounds as though the clutch has gone faulty.
Thanks. Have taken box off and clutch has eaten itself. I am now trying to find out how and where the model number is located. Any ideas ...
Suggestions from within the motor trade that a certain manufacturer is carrying out audits and financially penalising dealers who innocently point out to customers any defects they have come accross during routine maintenance and inspection.
This is very alarming as the vehicles are still under warranty but the manufacturer,it would appear,are acting with total disregard to their customers and are putting lives at risk by discouraging dealers from highlighting potential flaws and defective components.... Read more
The garage would have a duty of car to indicate any defects they spotted which may pose a safety risk. Were they to be financially penalised for doing so by association with a delaership then it would be a matter for Trading Standards and may be subject to competition legislation. I would be interested in more details.
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Yes, send me a picture, that will help.
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