August 2010
What, if any is the significance when buying a car at auction that does not have the log book present, also mileage not warranted?
In other words it is such a big deal?... Read more
Hi all,
My daughter and I were involved in a collision with a Spanish lorry on the M40 earlier this month (August). My insurance company have said that despite exchanging insurance details the Spanish lorry did not have a UK based insurance company to act on their behalf so need to go to the Motor Insurance Bureau.... Read more
Insurers of Spanish lorries almost invariably have a UK agent so in most cases you can deal with them.
My accident team may be able to advise you further. Please call David Blakemore on 07837 426627.
is this a dealer part only? cant find any car parts place to do one, is there a van parthat would do the job? possibley vanette or an LDV? Read more
My 307 has just failed the MoT on emissions. I have no warnings on the dash and my mechanic is unsure of where to start to address the problem. The average Smoke reading is 3.28 (pass is 3.00) with the peak 3.81 and lowest 1.91.
Any advice would be much appreciated... Read more
Hi Robin
Thanks for the advice - will give this a go...
Hello - I'm new to this forum and am in need of some advice desperately...
My Mk3 Mondeo Ghia X TDCI 130 (110k) had a catespophic engine failure ealier today. It appears to be electrical related as the engine doesn't even turn over, instead the dashboard lights up like a christmas decorations, turns the fan on and off and central locking appears to go wild and then settles and nothing happens..!! My wife thankfully managed to tow me home (that was a experience, she's never towed before!) and i've disconnected the battery overnight to see if it resets the issue. I've called in a favour it's having a diagnostic check on Wednesday 1st Sept, BUT i really could do with finding out sooner - any advice or guidance would be appreciated... i've run out of patience and money!
History
I purchased a Mk3 Mondeo Ghia X TDCI 130 privately in February 2010 and encountered an issue with the heating, so i put it into a independant garage who told me that the water pump had failed. I got a brand new water pump fitted, inc. belts as well as a full service inc glow plugs... about two weeks later the engine developed a noticable tapping noise on idle plus a smell of burning rubber. I took back to the garage who replaced and fitted a new crackshaft pulley and v belt. The car has always had the warm-start issue which upon looking at forums like this could be isolated to either a PCM update and injector calibration, or dual mass flywheel (hopefully not!) Read more
SOUNDS LIKE A FLAT BATTERY OR A SEIZED ENGINE
I've just bought an '03 Xc90, and the third row of seats' seat-belts are frayed at points - doubtless owing to a dog chewing at them at some point.
I am confident the webbing is not so compromised as to prevent it from restraining folk in the event of a sudden stop or worse, but am mindful of the fact that their condition is not likely to pass unnoticed on an approaching MoT.... Read more
I wanted oak but have settled for charcoal presently. Thanks for the advice, I'll keep you posted with my progress!
I was considering buying a nearly new Mondeo 2.0 TDCI.
I wanted to know if they have ironed out the injector/pump problems now and whether these have any common failures ?... Read more
Here are my in-depth impressions of my 2008 2.0 TDCi Zetec estate.
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/mondeo-iv-2007/?section=owners-reviews...
i got a mondeo mk3 2.0 tddi i loss all power then white smoke then it stalled and could not start it when it colded down it start but vere lumpy and with smoke then stilled agean do any one no what it is plz Read more
Doe's it, sorry showing my ignorance again.Sounds like retarded timing though, an electronic problem then?
Hey all, this is my first post on this forum.
Im wondering how im able to replace the instrument cluster. the original one that came with my car only has the temperature light and no rev counter and not too long ago my cars inlet manifold failed because the temperature light had failed, car overheated. gone.
anyway, thats all repaired and ive picked up a new instrument cluster from a Y reg zetec, same car same model. and im wondering how to switch them around so i get my original mileage back onto the car. i thought it would be a straight switch over as the plugs matched and were identical, but the new ones older mileage had come up on the dash. so obviously not. any help towards this would be greatly appreciated!!!!
thank you! Read more
p.s. just forgot. they are both the electronic mileage clock.
incase there are any different clocks on the mk4
hi all, i have just swapped my alternator, i cheated somewhat and pulled off the idler to slacken the belt, i know there is a tensioner but dont know which one, nor what tool will fit it, any ideas? I simply cant get the alternator belt back on as is, any help? cheers Read more
Moved to Technical, where hopefully you'll get some help.
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pd, thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
Kind regards, omnipeta.