June 2010
my 2000 1.8td ford focus has started reving high. It doesnt do it all the time and not when its cold, it can be driven with out using the accelarator and when the clutch is dipped the revs go higher then drop back down. It had a clutch fitted 3 months ago. Im just wondering if anybody has any ideas what it could be? ive taken it into the garage and they said let it get worse. cheers. Read more
Walker, Timax, or Bosal are available but which is the best product? I have received different responses from exhaust fit garages. One said Bosal should last a few years longer, another said Walker boxes were better fabricated and had less warranty claims, a Bosal stockist appeared genuine when saying these systems tended to fit better.
Prices are similar although some garages are quoting more for Bosal, and some are saying they may no longer be able to get the Bosal parts.... Read more
<In my experience these stainless steel systems do not last as long as the original systems.>
I don't believe it! After replacing several tailpipes - possible timax - on my 1980TR7 I eventually bought a stainless steel exhaust from Rimmer bros in Sep 1993. It's still going strong nearly 17yrs later....
The aircon in our 3+ year old Colt wporks very feebly now. Can anyone recommend a special;ist fixer in the Dorset area or nearby please? Read more
It was a hot summer Morning as I sat by the Cathedral, backed by a little patch of grass, over the graves of the worthy - these two hundred years gone.
You hear them on the final approach, that whoof whoof - as in soft feathers beating the air - the delight of childhood with their little ringed ankles and excitement waiting for the eggs to hatch and to see the chicks.... Read more
Animals and birds seem to adapt to deformity from birth or deformity from trauma so much better than us Humans, and they do it on thier own. They dont have hospitals, social care, or rehabilitation as such (unless they are pets) they just get on with it - do or die! - tis natures way! Of course Mans "dirty modern day habits" such as food strewn about the streets, can help them to some degree, especially at first while they learn to adapt.
Would be interesting to see how "we" would cope in the same circumstances!
i have got a creaking front door problem (both of them). it happens when they are open wide. i have tried spraying some silicone grease but in vain. anybody got any clues what it may be or how it can be resolved Read more
i have used silicon spray. on leaving the can, it is as penetrating as WD40 abd solidifies afterwards
Hi . The rear seat on this mobility zafira is removable, it has a couple of locking type circular things on either side of the bottom of the rear passenger seat which are meant to unlock, trouble is I dont know how it works, any ideas please? These type of seats are fitted to other similar wheelchai accessible vehicles also., I believe it is a standard fitting.
Thank you... Read more
Have you looked in the handbook?
I strongly suspect many people do not know the true cost of running their car. The other evening I pulled into my drive when someone I know vaguely was walking by. He made the comment “You must be a rich man”! I queried this and he said “To put the petrol in that car”. That car is an old (sub £1000) V6 Vauxhall that replaced my old 2 litre Omega. The petrol costs are not really that high as I only do about 5000 miles per annum. I pointed this out and the fact that his car had already lost around £5000 in its first year. He mumbled “You must be a rich man” again and strolled off. It is nearly as if some people think depreciation is not real money as it does not appear on their credit/debit card statement.... Read more
My apologies, my fuel expenditure spreadsheet for the whole of the first year got wiped out so the fuel records only cover 2/08-2/10 whereas my capital/maintenance expenses costs are for the full 3 year period. In that first year I drove 20k miles but now have no fuel expenditure or usage data.
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Hi,
I was banned from driving in 2007 for 3 years and my ban is due to expire nect month. I contacted the DVLA today to inquire about applying for my provisional again as the court ordered my to retake my driving test. The DVLA informed me that the y have absolutely no record of me having a driving ban and as far as they are concerned, I have a full, clean driving licence. They also told me that if I was to be pulled over by the police, they would say the same as they share the same information as the DVLA.... Read more
Hi dvd,
Thanks for your reply. ...
Hi my sons girlfriend has the above car and a few months ago she had the front brake cylinder changed because of the locking on problem and a slight leak ,but soon after the brakes kept locking on which wore down the brakes and the discs which she changes she also took the car back to the garage and they also fitted a new re-con cylinder but the problem come back again so about four weeks ago she replaced the brake sensor all was good untill today its come back ,also there is no warning lights coming up on the dash board,can anyone give me inforation on this problem,Thanks Read more
What experience have owners had in rectifying the A/C controls? Read more
Do you have a specific problem?Most of the climate/aircon system is lifted from Jaguar models.hth
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Hi im new to this site but have read your message I have recently bought a 1.8 zetec in the last week have had problems with high revs when dipping in my clutch and tick over at start was poor and sluggish I have had it in to fords and 4 other garages and to be honest it wasnt worht the time not one of the machanic could tell me what was wrong with my car after researching some of these sites my husband may have found the problem tonight there is a split in the airflow hose going to replace tommorrow so will let you know if this cures the problem