October 2010
has anyone had problems with these vans mine went in for gearbox problem & engine problem bearings were changed in gearbox selectors was advised by dealership that the clutch still had 20.000 mile left on it but was advised to change it at a cost of £363.00 for the clutch kit they ended up having to give me an exchange engine because they could not remove injectors three month on now the slave cylinder has gone this is going to cost £600.00 i need info so i can get in touch with vauxhall if the slave cylinder is a major problem the van has 60,000 mile on clock Read more
Hi, I'm brand new to the forum and have a couple of questions about changing the Timing Belt (Cambelt) on a 2001 (Gen 1) Honda CR-V. Firstly, does anyone know of any common problems with doing this? I am a competent DIY mechanic but have not done a timing belt before. The next question is a bit strange, but is the crankshaft bolt left or right-hand threaded? Just wanted to check as it's probably going to be difficult to get out - so it isn't going to help if I am cranking in the wrong direction ;-)
I have a genuine Honda workshop manual, but I would be grateful for any tips/hints that anyone has about doing this job on this vehicle. I am planning on documenting this job in case it is of use to anyone else - I have done this sort of thing before, so the final product should look something like this:... Read more
Hi all in abit stuck ive got a Vauxhall astra g mk4 1.8 16v about 4week ago I stupidly drove through some deep water up to my head lights no water got in the air filter the car drove fine afterwards an hour later I parked it up for the night the next day it all started when I drop my clutch not all the time three times out of ten the revs just drop and it dies starts back up everytime no problem it also splutters when I accelerate alot more if I set off up hill I don't and haven't had an engine management light on it does work tho it showed no faults on the tech2 Diagnostic I'm fault finding blind the spark plugs were nice and golden brown before this now there all black and sutty (dry) I've had three sets in the things I have done are as follows
1) Spark plugs changed
2)EGR valve cleaned out+blanked all ok
3)Coil pack new and taken bk old ok
4)All electric unplugged wd40 over nite
5)diagnostic test no faults known
6) new air fillter
7)mass air flow sensor new
8)striped cleaned throtle body
9)fuel relay
10)cleaned crankshaft sensor
11)changed camshaft sensor
12)cleaned lambda sensor
13)new thermo (stuck open)
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Car now runs fine thanks alot
We have just had our 4th child (4 boys!), and now realise our Ford Galaxy (2001 model) is not big enough!!
When I say not big enough, what I mean is it seats the 6 of us no problem at all, but even with the 7th seat removed, there is not enough lugage space. As in a Phil & Teds buggy folded up fills the vacant chair space, so boy No. 1 has to climb over it to reach his seat. Not good, as not safe.... Read more
Don't worry about the op, that's a breeze. It's the 3 or 4 days afterwards when it feels like you've been kicked in the nuts that's the issue.
Good luck with it!
Hi, I need to change the brake discs and pads on my car. I all the equipment, however I am stupmed as to how I go about jacking up the car and placing the axle stands under the side jack points - surely if I jack up the car, I will be using one of the jack points and therefore not be able to place one of the axle stands as the jack pint where i am supposed to place the axle stand is being used by the trolley jack. I thought about just doing one wheel at a time, however the safety guidelines specifically say that I should not support the car on one side only - both sides should be supported by axle stands.
Is there another jack point underneath the front of the car which is not mentioned in the manual or haynes book I have?... Read more
No disrepect to your mechanical ability but if you cannot find a place for the axle stands should you be doing the work in the first place.
my wipers on my scenic 2 stopped working, I checked and replaced the 25
amp fuse in the fusebox under the bonnet but it blew up again as soon I turned on the ignition, I removed the wiper motor and connection changed the fuse again but as soon as I turn the ignition on with the wiper switch off the fuse blows again. the windscreen wash and rear wiper which are operated by same switch still work. It's probably a short circuit but where?... Read more
thanks for taking interest in my problem,but the problem is that I'm not sure where the relay is,even the Haynes manual doesn't give a clear indication if it lies in the multiplex module or somewhere else.Thank again.
I heard costco doing good deals on michelin tyres. I need a full set of 4 tyres before winter and have always had continental premium contact 2 or michelin energy
I was wondering if anyone knew a recent price for tyres as they wont give me a price before signing as a member. (Keeping in mind I would have to pay £23)... Read more
Thanks for the replies about 20% offer
ill make enquiries...
Hi,
I've recently purchased a 10 plate Honda Jazz 1.4 from a Honda garage and have been offered a deal for servicing the car. They are proposing £500 for 4 years servicing or £ 550 for 5 years. Unlike my previous Honda, which had to be serviced every 12000 miles or 12 months, the on board computer would indicate when a service is due. I am an Advanced Driver (female) and I do approx 11000 miles a year. I live in the country but commute to work using both city roads and motorways. Does the servicing schedule represent a good deal?
I look forward to hearing your views and advice.
Lisa W Read more
Given inflation on oil and related products is likely to be well in excess of RPI, and a basics service can rarely cost under £100, bite their hands off for 5 years..
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Hello, today I purchased a car from my local British Car Auction for the first time as a trader. Following payment I was handed the v5 with the leasing company's name on as the registered keeper.
I then drove to the nearest post office to put tax on the vehicle, which is where the initial confusion began! The rather stern woman behind the glass refused to tax the car for me unless I applied for a new v5. I now realise that it is pretty difficult to tax a car as a trader without doing so having just performed a search on HJ Backroom.... Read more
Re. taxing it tomorrow using the V5c2, will it not put off potential customers when they see that the v5c2 has someone's name on it?
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Just found i have been driving around with no coolant (no warning light), i topped it up and could see i had a major leak on a pipe that goes to the heater matrix.... Read more
Hi,
I just did this job last night. You don't need any special tools, just twist the bayonet end and pull the rear collar forwards over the green plastic circlip type thing. Just keep twisting and pulling and it will come. I think I turned mine at least a couple of times before it gave, so perseverance is the key....
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I too have an 01 crv and had it changed at 7 years old even though the mileage was only about 50k. My local indie did it for me and it needed an airgun to undo the crankshaft nut so not really a diy job in my opinion. I bought the belt and tensioner plus all 3 auxiliary belts from a Honda dealership as these are a pain to change without undoing the nearside engine mount and slightly raising the engine.
If I recall it cost me around £300 in total including his labour charge, so not what I'd call extortionate. If you plan on doing it yourself, have a look round www.hondasuv.com; they're a friendly bunch based in the US but there's loads of info on their site. Good luck.