October 2010
This is a reasonably complex situation so i'll lay it out in steps. In summary I part-exchanged my previous car for a new car from a car dealer a few weeks ago. In the process I asked for my private plate from my p/x car to be retained and filled in the relevant forms when I collected my new car and handed over my old car.
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I think it may be a loose nut on the pump output pipe to the common rail. Has anyone tightened one of these in the past? It is in a really tight spot.
Andy
I've been a muppet and misfuelled my focus.
I realised after about a mile when the engine was juddery, but still going, just. I had it towed and the tank drained. I then read on tinternet how much it could cost and panicked and called my insurance company. They said they would pay out, but my no claims discount was gone. Since then it started sounding okay and is now with the garage, being sent to the ford dealer.... Read more
My TDDI died at 30K. I'd bought it second hand. Injector pump failed!
So to thousands of others nothing to do with mis fueling just a rubbish unit.
As from today all premium ix35 models will have a £700 increase on 2wd models, and a £1000 on 4wd versions. karl. Read more
Can you blame them,the far east have been looking after the far west for a long time and they are starting to put the squeeze on Supply and demand Out for Nout,:)
my ford fiesta is not good. it generally starts and runs but dies when i approach a junction in first or second gear. it does restart but is a tad dangerous. any help appreciated ta
When was it serviced last.?
Throttle body may require some attention like a good clean etc.
Hi all,
I have a 1998 Mk4 Ford Fiesta but have been having some trouble with handbrake efficiency. Sorry it's a long story! My MOT was due and the rear brakes were getting worn so my girlfriend's dad fitted new rear brake shoes, new pistons, a new handbrake cable and adjusted everything as best he could.
Took it for it's MOT last month and it failed on handbrake efficiency, the reason the garage gave was "you fitted a non-genuine handbrake cable, it's too short which affects handbrake efficiency".
This seemed a little odd - how can a cable being to short make the handbrake less efficient? Anyway, they cleaned and degreased the drums and it squeaked through the retest.
Unfortunatly I live in a hilly area and often have a full car which can make hill-starts rather exciting as the handbrake won't hold it. So I'd quite like to get it sorted.
Following the warning from the garage I went to the Ford garage and explained my situation, they couldn't explain how a non-genuine cable would affect efficiency and said either a cable fitted the car or it didn't.
So what could my problem be? Any suggestions on how to solve it?
Currently my handbrake travels around 8 clicks if I in a standard amount of effort - but goes to around 11-12 if I try harder. Could simply readjusting this solve my problems? Read more
The brake shoes have a automatic adjuster which is well known to be rubbish!
They wear and often don't work very well automatically, Your supposed to pump the brake pedal and they move into position but often they don't...
hi guys,
my focus is losing powering then cuts out. but when i stop it starts again. very strange. can it be a sensor? i took it to a garage and got new exhaust and cat, but didnt solve it.... Read more
hi guys. its petrol yea. dont know if this helps but when i got my cat changed the mechanic said that it was very dirty?? its like total loss of power. u know its away to happen as the revs start decreasing on the rpm counter. then it cuts out. after few mins it starts again. the relay sounds promising.
Hi Guys. Can anyone help me with the removal of an alternator? i cannot clear the lower securing bolt from the alternator as the viscous fan is in the way, must this be removed? How?
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Moved to Technical: you've already had one helpful comment from an expert - you never know, you might get some more.
My Nissan Micra 1.3SLX 16 valve has developed a high pitched whine in the engine. A mechanic seems to think it is a dry bearing either the water pump or the power steering, but having oiled and/or greased all the parts it hasn't made any difference. I find that when the car has been standing for a few days and I drive it it doesn't start for about 5 miles. If I use it every day it starts whining immediately I start the engine. While I'm driving I find that if I put my foot down (about half way) on the accelerator, the whine stops and starts again when I release pressure on the pedal. Do you think it might be something to do with the petrol/accelerator? I would be grateful for any ideas.
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Could be something simple like a slack fan belt
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One of the exemptions from the CC is that you were not the keeper at the time of the incident.
I would consider writing back to tfl explaining that fact as you have done in the post above ^^^^^ ...