April 2010
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Has anyone had the DPF removed from their car, if so where did they get it done, how much did it cost and what do they think of the conversion.... Read more
Injector storage
I've taken injectors off a toyota camry, but I am wondering what is the best way of storing them for future use. A bag and lots of rags sounds like a plan, but does anyone have further ideas?
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Just keep them clean and oily, a cardboard box will do, mainly you don't want them going rusty.
I have an N reg Honda Civic 1.6 auto that is getting through loads of coolant, it has also broken the radiator cap assembly (springy bits etc) twice.
I stopped today to park and steam was coming from the front right of the car where the rad and coolant tank is, seems like the coolant is being blown out of the coolant reservoir from some sort of pressure build up. The car doesnt overheat or anything, just gets through coolant and radiator caps like anyones business.... Read more
I currently own a Peugeot 306 HDI Meridian, it's X reg and has done 185,00 miles. It's due for its second cambelt change soon and also needs a new speed sensor as the speedo occasionally drops to zero and stops working.
I am wondering whether to sell it and buy another newer diesel hatchback or keep it, but will have to spend money on it. Newer cars would be something like a Ford Focus, Seat Leon, etc up to around £2000.
I currently do around 600 miles a week in it, I use it for long motorway journeys once a week, about 300-350 miles. This is business mileage. The rest is short commutes to work.
My worry is that it will get more and more expensive to run the 306. But if I buy a newer diesel would such things as dual mass flywheel failure make keeping the 306 a better option? I could buy another 306 with less mileage.
I get paid mileage for the longer journeys, so running costs are important. Would a switch to petrol see me better off? I'd get more petrol car for my money than a diesel car..
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
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Unless the pump has been recently replaced, I would change it. The inconvenience of a breakdown coupled with the possibility of secondary damage to the fuel system caused by the swarf it generates makes this advisable. If it's the original, you've had your money's worth.
Watch also the main fuel filter on these cars. If you just open the plastic "pot" to change the element, there's every possibility of the debris trapped in the filter entering the HP fuel system... It's a stupid design - either change the whole filter assembly or do the job on the bench under clean room conditions, after having drained out the filter housing....
just had air con expert out, regassed car all good, no leaks, pump working as it should, but only blowing warm/cold air not at the temp as it should be, he mentioned might need a new blend door? but he was'nt sure, ford said might be pollen filter but just had major service with ford and odour filter was part of the service, any more ideas please......
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no, after regassing my man said he did'nt know the problem. he said the reading's were all ok and the pump was working, but i have noticed that the pump only spins at the end for around 3 seconds then after 40 secs does it again, should the pump spin for longer?
Hi everyone
Im having some trouble with my clio. For a few weeks now its been misfiring badly. It was misfiring a while ago, but was solved with new plug leads, distributor cap and rotor arm. About 3 weeks ago, the misfire returned.... Read more
I should perhaps also add;
Ive had the haynes manual on the case and tried to test the flywheel sensor as described. It says to unplug the sensor from the throttle housing then test terminals 4 and 5. There are only 4 terminals within the plug. Which, then, are terminals 4 and 5?...
I have just started with broadband at home and would like to know if I should leave the router switched on all the time or is it ok to unplug it when I am not using the computer. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks.
I always unplug my modem from the BT socket just in case something detrimental comes up the line. This was a habit ithat came from the savagery of lightning strikes in South Africa where I lived for a couple of decades.
Oh dear! It’s those tiresome folk again. You know, the ones that wouldn’t normally give you the time of day. Here they are on our doorsteps, beaming phizogs, outstretched hands…
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I am surprised how much has been posted through the door - either flyers or actual letters. Each party with a fighting chance of winning the seat where I am at the moment have done this several times now. It is all costing us.
Having said that... nobody has knocked on the door (yet)....
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Opinions please...... Read more
Yes and no... it doesn't have to be "sent off", you can get it changed at your local DVLA office (plenty scaterred around the country)... I did it when I purchased an Escort that was "tax free"... just took the apropriate forms, insurance and money and got a new tax disk within the appropriate band... the V5 then comes to you showing the new tax band...
Look it up on the direct gov site, it tells you what to do....
fuel gauge not working. The needle doesn't move with ignition on or off. I only picked it up yesterday so haven't had chance to familiarise yet.
Can anyone suggest the obvious places to look?... Read more
I've found a wiring diagram on-line and they appear to share the same fuse as a number of warning lights which I know are working (at least they show when I first turn on the ignition so I assume they are working). However, the temp and fuel gauges are fed from the fuse, through a voltage regulator. So I'm guessing it is the voltage regulator failed or a lead off this.
Anyone know where this is hidden?
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the manafactures cant get them to work properly on cars so there is no chance of them working on busses,they need a minimum rpm and road speed to regenerate properly which busses would not be able to achieve,at least the ones that chug around our towns and citys,Regards TB