October 2010
Hypothetical question coming up. Volvo recommend a 96k cambelt change, My 2.5diesel has done 86k so what would Volvo do for me if the belt snapped before time?
I say 'rare', but that's only because i've had SO MUCH trouble on getting my hands on them. Ive found a couple of sites specialising in custom wheels, but they either dont stock them anymore or have never heard of them.
They're made by 'Veloche', are called 'Spike 520'. A quick google search will bring you up pictures, but heres a link in case you don't know which one's mine : custom-wheels-car-rims.phatkars.com/images/520%20S...g
As you can see the centre cap is far from ordinary, and it has proven difficult for me to source them, so i have decided to try my luck on some motoring sites to see if someone can point me in the right direction.
I live in the UK, so unless dealers can ship quickly and cheaply from overseas, then the dealers will have to be in the UK also.
It is just the centre cap that i am after. (The spiky bit in the centre)
Thanks in advance for any advice/help you can give me. Read more
in reply to Stu, i agree the wheels are a bit over the top, but that's why i got them. They're perfectly in keeping with the rest of the mods on the car ('in keeping' used loosely). Bought it a couple of weeks ago because i wanted something a bit crazy, and i think i achieved that
My buildings and contents insurance is coming up for renewal and I have got a few quotes. The company I am with at present is in fact the dearest at £314 but I can get about £30 off this I know for a fact, so making it about £285. However all the quotes I have obtained all vary greatly - some are around £250, some £230 and some £210, a couple are really low at around £155, the lowest £142. Now bear in mind these are all very similar policies in what they cover and are all big name companies. I'm tempted to go with the cheapest but as we all know cheapest isn't always the best way to go.
Am I right in assuming that these very low quotes are hiding something nasty if I came to claim on the insurance?? Read more
Looks good Diamond £100 excess have to have a look at these when renewal is due.
All i can think of the low premium they have a lot of customers....
The wrong time of year for heater problems. Temp on gauge normal, air cold. Blower works on all speeds. Have flushed matrix with garden hose. I dont think there is a water valve for the heater on this model, so why doesnt it work??? Have just come back from 300 mile non-stop drive (faultless apart from being cold) so surely not water pump?
Thanks in advance..................................................................................................................mw... Read more
The heater matrix hot water valve is not opening its either ceased or the linkage is faulty.
I'm having an idle surge problem with my 89 VW Golf II. It's a 1.8L 8V manual. Car seems to start fine, and seems to idle fine first thing in the morning, but after I put it in gear and start driving, it goes into surging nearly every time I stop. There are times periodically when it doesn't surge when stopped, but very infrequently. The car seems to run down the road fine. I don't notice any surging at speed on the road, or any lack of power, so my guess is that it isn't a plugged fuel filter. It's an American spec car as far as I can tell, as the speedometer is in MPH.
So far I've changed the spark plugs and plug wires. I have a new distributor cap/rotor on order. I just bought the car so I've not had a chance to take a really good look under the hood. Wondering if it's vacuum related. Any ideas on where I should look? Read more
6670charger- you said- " I have a new distributor cap/rotor on order"
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I have been repairing a cambelt failure on this van and was having trouble with the tensioner (the tab for setting the right tension was bending when turning over on the starter). After speaking to a mechanic yesterday, it seems the crankshaft gets very stiff at certain points (about every 2 1/2 turns) putting too much tension on the tensioner and bending the tab.
As the fuel pump is chain driven by the crank and the camshaft is belt driven by the pump, im beginning to think it could be a damaged chain or sprocket. Could this have happened with a cambelt failure? Read more
I have been having the same problem as you are discribing.
I have repaired my cam belt failure and the engine runs fine at low rev's....
after a short period of driving brakes begin to bind and heat up. Further driving will heat pads and brakes extreme. Pedal moves up and begins to get tight requiring minimal pressure to syop completly, If slowing down at about 5mph brakes will self engage and bring vehicle to a stop then partially release. have tried complete brake bleed and fluid replacement, caliper replace, calip check, replaced proportioning valve, checked master cylinder, replaced ABS, now at a loss for ideas. Read more
That a new one to file for future reference....
Hi.
I just got my car back from a repair shop after an accident on my front right hand fender (corner), got suspension fixed, controll arms replaced. What's worring me though is the intermittent tapping noise that's coming from the engin as it idles. It sounds as a loose bolt, knocking against something, I have tried to find out where its coming from by using a stethoscope, listened to various areas, parts to no avail. Could you please give me some possible leads before I take it to the dealer. The car drives fine, the noise does not get worse with higher revolutions, it stays constant. Any suggestions?, highly appreciated.... Read more
Thanks Peter, I'll have this checked by an Audi Technician to put my mind at ease.
Ford Focus - the speedo, rev counter, temp gauge and fuel gauge suddenly go to zero while driving and then come back to normal. Occasionally the engine warning light will come on for a minute and sometimes the ignition warning light does the same.
Engine performance is not affected.... Read more
This is a common fault affecting Focuses on this period, due to dry soldered joints. Happened to my 2003 TDCi. Ford repaired it out of warranty for a subsidised cost of £100 (complete new instrument binnacle fitted).
I often get bad condensation on the inside of the windows in the mornings. In bad frosts the whole of screen is covered in ice inside. The car doesn't smell damp and there is no sign of moisture in the carpets. Any ideas? Read more
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Where do I find the air con drain?...
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Unless you're going to keep your car to an exact multiple of 96k miles, change it. Now.
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