July 2010
Can anybody tell me how I can get to the air filter?
I have removed the engine covers, scuttle panel and rear plastic cover. I have also removed all the allen bolts around the air filter housing (before it enters MAF sensor).... Read more
Evening again,
I posted for first time in general discussion forum so wont go into first time details etc ........ Read more
Just so you know, I know very little about engines! I have a 1999 Mazda MX5, which has done 75,000 miles. About a week ago it started making a rattling noise when accelerating at low revs, and I thought nothing of it, it just sounded like the exhaust as loose or something. Yesterday it got a lot worse and sounded like it was coming from the engine. I checked the oil and it was almost out, despite the car being serviced only 2 months ago and no signs of a leak. I filled the oil and tried driving to a local garage but within a mile it stalled when the revs dropped low, so I called the AA.
The garage has said their engineer has looked and the cam shaft is fine, and is convinced it's something in the bottom end which they can fix by stripping the engine for £1,700. Does this sound like a reasonable price, and is it likely that they will be able to fix it? Read more
Hmmm, that was what I was thinking!
turns out my timing belt snapped 2 days after i bought my car, so the garage will strip it all down tommorrow to see the extent of the damage, but they have recommended it may be more economically viable to get a new engine
my question is, the engine in there now is a DW8 1.9D but due to the popularity of the HDI engines in the french cars these days i might be able to pick up a turbo diesel engine cheaper... Read more
Hi, is it a straight forward swap if im fitting like for like on a 1.4 206? using the original gearbox?
Hello,
Can anyone give me information regarding what I can fit on the hood of a car, so that both edges of the front side of the car are visible from the drivers seat?... Read more
Hello All,
Sorry to re-open an old thread....
My daughters Almera Tino 2.2 Diesel wouldn't start.On investigation I found that when I turned the key the starter turned but not the engine as if the starter was not engaging.I had the starter overhauled and the same thing happened.I took the vehicle to the place that repaired the starter.They checked it again and found all ok.This afternoon they informed me that the ring gear has moved about an inch from where it should be.Has anyone ever come across this problem and any advice will be appreciated.It is an X reg/2000 model with 98000 miles. Read more
The ring gear may have cracked so is now loose. Regards Peter
Hi All!
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Why would anyone want to spend £14k or want a "nice" Galaxy for lugging stuff around? I'd not spend more than £2300.
For boxy shaped items an older Berlingo Multispace would be a dream. For easy roofrack loading plus interior space I'd still look amongst the old Volvos, though beware of a diesel and what expenses this could encur in parts. Still a good selection of Omegas left around too.
Hey guys,
Do you think Is the 36 mpg in city an acceptable consumption,or is it to high for a 1.9 pdtdi Bora 6 speed,130 bhp?
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I'd be lucky to get 32mpg out of my diesel Octavia for such a short journey.
Unless you are disabled, walking might be better for you and the car.
Hi i have a golf 5 R32, and lately at startups the electro-mechanical power steering light goes on. after a number of startups the light goes off and power steering is back. This light does not appear while driving but only at startups. everything else in car is working fine and it doesnt seem like battery is low. a new battery has also been replaced. I have a feeling theres somthing wrong with the steering rack. Can that be the problem? can u please help me? and would replacing a steering rack come under warranty? thanks Read more
Get a competent auto electrician to check for voltage drop between the alternator output terminal and the battery. There is an ill-designed and located fuse in this circuit which develops high resistance joints due to the effects of thermal cycling, poor location and very bad detailing.
If the system voltage remains low after start up due to this problem, the steering assist may be lost....
I've just bought a draper slimline oil drain pan so I did an oil change on my deisel bmw yesturday. I let it drip for ages but when I refilled with oil the castrol website specifys 6.7 litres of oil yet I've poured in 6.4 litres and the level is now in the middle of the marker on the dipstick.
Should I put the remaining 3 litres in?... Read more
Sorry, an offensive post I`m just about to delete from `oilrag` is not from me - my account was hacked into overnight
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Tom sorry my mistakes, its a 1.5, typo.