April 2010
Hi,
The screenwash on my 1996 MK3 Fiesta has stopped working.... Read more
Well, I'm in the mood for a 5pm G&T after my 11 year old BMW E36 Convertible sailed through its MOT test this afternoon. 88000 miles etc.
Enough gloating, but on speaking with the mechanic I was surprised to see an 05 Megane sitting in a corner requiring many £££ to pass:... Read more
3 months ago I exchanged my 11 year old high mileage Rover 75 for a 54 plate Ford Focus, which seems to be a good all-rounder with the exception of its very hard ride and the thought of a 300 mile trip down the motorway is very off-putting. Despite the loss I would be facing,, I am thinking of changing again for a comfier car. What 1.6 auto would readers recommend in,say, the £4/5000 range ?
Yanto (Wirral)... Read more
We haven't heard from Yanto since his first and only post five years ago. So I doubt he'll get the benefit of this new wisdom.
Guys, thinking about getting one of either of these, which should be the best long termer.
I would be looking at the 90 bhp focus, or the 105 bhp octy, thereby hopefully minimising the chance of a BIG bill.... Read more
Fear of a big bill for a diesel car is the main reason that I havent yet bought one! Did also look at hyundai I10 and panda earlier this year, but just dont think I could live with something that small!
Since some weeks ago, my Berlingo has developed this problem. The gear lever has excessive horizontal travel and although gears go in without a problem, it is sometimes difficult to find the exact gear position. An example going up a hill and I need to drop a gear say from 3rd to the 2nd gear, Accidentally the 4th will go in causing the car to lose all power.
Anyone came across this problem?? I have already replaced the gear lever assembly but the fault remained the same.... Read more
can any 1 tell me why my mondeo turbo diesel kangaroos intermitantly and blue smokes when it does its on a w 2000 thanks in advance Neil . Read more
Is this the older IDI engine? if so sounds like something interupting the fuel supply, have you changed the fuel filter recently?
engine wise its a 1.8 turbo diesel 8valve duratek i think and yes fuel filter changed around 12 weeks ago . but only noticed problem a curing in last 2 weeks . it will start and run perfect from cold when it starts to warm up it gets quite bad blue smoking when it does it but seems to get better as engine get to norm running temp . thanks for your interest in this matter any further assistance would be appreciated thanks again in advance . Neil .
I have a major crack along the windscreen and am looking for a replacement.
I live in the Essex (Woodford Green) area, can anybody recommend a good company to deal with.... Read more
I am trying to locate the pollen filter for our 1994 BMW 525i. This is the 1st BMW we have owner and it is German spec. The air flow for both heat and A/C is really bad. I was told it is the pollen filter. Anyone know where to find it? Read more
i bought this car 8 month ago, it was a CAT C car, repaired at the rear end right side of the car. it was fine until few days ago noise started when i took five people in the car . when it go over bumps or holes right rear side of the car make big noise, its like bang...bang.
actually the garage guys said they have already repaired it to high standard but i thought shock absorber is gone, i took it to them but they said they only give 6 month warranty on the cars they sell... however they looked at it and replaced the bushes and they said it will be fine but they wont do anything if it happened again... few days later the same noise started and i noticed that when i look at the car from behind right side of the car is lower than the left side....... Read more
Sounds like a broken spring
Hi Everone !!!
Driving home last week and the engine management light came on, dash board went BEEP and car cut out! Left it for 5/10 secs and started fine (light still on) went for about 5 mins, cut out again, left it and re started fine, managed to get home after another 5 or 6 cut outs.
I also have a 90 bhp Hdi of the same year, so I....................
1 Swapped the low pressure Bosh pump in the tank, 2 Swapped the relay next to the ECU under the bonnet, 3 Done a like for like swap of the vacuum solenoids on the bulk head.
SO TO SUMARISE,
My 90 BHP now has all of the above parts fitted to it off of the 110 BHP, it goes fine!!
The 110hdi will tick over for hours, but when driven will cut out in about 300yds, the engine light is still on and it will not rev over 2800 rpm.Untill this happened, the car was running fine.
Thank you all in anticipation
Phil Read more
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Had an E36 BMW 316i(1991 model) from 1994-2009. Final mileage was around 180000 miles when we got rid of it. Had it from 3 years old.Since I had it only 4 shock absorbers, front discs and exhaust was changed (once).
The rest was all original, NO other parts replaced except for oil,filters,plugs,pads,tyres etc....