November 2010
Hi, noticed corsa was loosing coolant the other day, checked it over found coolant running down front of block from head gasket. my question is are the head bolts reusable, and does the cam carrier have to come off, the head bolts seem to be on the outside of carrier. also does the water pump rotate to tension the cam belt or is there a seperate tensioner. I've done afew head gaskets over the years but not on vauxhalls. thankyou for any replies. Read more
This may be a silly question but I seem to have a low tyre pressure on my car. I have relatively new tyres so its not a slow puncture and it effects nearly all tyres. I park on a busy road where there is a fairly steep camber. I dont drive the car very much so it is parked there most of the time. Is there any chance that could be the cause? Read more
Even if they are damaged they can be repaired plenry of firms look in Autotrader if you go for new ones the worlds your oyster just watch out for fakes and cheap chinese copies.
Hi I have just replaced the cup seal and o ring in my master mechanics trolley jack.
I Have filled it with new oil through the fill + bleed cap. The problem i have is that when i try and jack it up with the handle it wil not lock off so i can lift the handle and pump it again.It just see saws between the cylinder and the handle.Has any one had this problem? Read more
I recently (2 weeks ago), bought a Clio 1.2 Dynamique from a second hand garage. Car seemed in excellent condition, 60,000 miles on clock) I have zero knowledge of cars as this is my first car.... Read more
Take the car back from where it came ask them to repair it which is your right.
hi i opened the oil cap and there was yellow gunk under cap the guy i bought it off said he was a machanic and it was only condensation....? as the car was not getting used regularly....it does not overheat... Read more
I would agree, if the car doesn't get used for long journeys it wont get hot enough to evaporate the water
Below is a quick recap of the original post:
I recently received a parking ticket for an offence that I believe I did not commit.... Read more
They must allow an error factor, because if in his notes he has it down as 6 and 1 then 5 and 1, I would ask them what thair allowance is if they respond with 0 then ask them when is 5 a 6 Good luck
As per title, the vibration/ noise seems to be coming from the front passenger side, but that may well be because i have just come out of the car from that side. I find it strange that the sound only occurs after the acceleration pedal is lifted.
Can any one help me out.?... Read more
s*** a brick! that sounds pricey. is it?
(Repost from General Discussions as only one reply!)
To try to keep a long story short!
Recently bought a 5 year old Daihatsu Charade with 25K miles. The service
record was fully stamped up and the dealer assured me it had been well
looked after etc etc by a local owner and fully serviced by a local,
reliable, garage.
When I got it home I noticed the service schedule stated the cam belt should
be changed at 60K or 5 years so it should have been changed at this years
service. I checked with the selling garage and it hadn't been. I think
he should do it; needless to say he doesn't! His argument is that it is an
'optional' service item and upto the owner. I argue that despite the
service stamp, it had not been fully serviced to the manufacturers schedule
and therefore was not as described by implication. (I do not believe the
dealer intentionally mislead me). I do feel I paid (slightly) over the top
for the car but was 'sold' on the reliability of a small dealer and full 6
month warranty but I don't feel like spending more now.
Have I got a case against the dealer who sold me the car. Indeed should I
worry as the car has only done 25K and cambelts don't deteriorate with age
(his argument, not mine). My last conversation with him resulted in the
manager (owner) agreeing to go halves; on the one hand I don't feel I
should, on the other hand I don't want the hassle of small claims court!
Should I just forget it and renew the belt in a couple of years or so
(mileage will be low)?
Many thanks for any opinions or advice. Read more
That proofs injection doc that sometimes you can't win when people wont take advice.
My glow plug light has stoped illuminating, now cold starting is difficult. I have owned the car for 6 years and the light has always illuminated, even when warm for a split second up untill a month ago. The Citroen hand book also states that the glow plug light will illuminate in warm conditions for a split second. I have fitted a new pre heat relay box and Citroen have fitted a new temperature sensor, but the light and glow plugs will not pre heat. The glow plugs work ok on post heat with the engine running. Citroen are now telling me that the light and the pre heat function should not operate untill the temperature is -15. I would be very greatful for some advise regarding this, thanks. Read more
I am looking to buy a used car and have noticed that there are a few posts that state the trader got the car "direct from the insurance company" - i was wondering what does this exactly mean? Read more
I would suggest that it means it 's been stuck back together again and don't touch it with a bargepole, unless you know exactly what you are doing.
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no special tool required, there is a dog legged spanner but I have never seen anyone use one !
When you fit a new pump just make sure the housing is clean and use some grease or vasaline around the seal and new water pump bolts as the allen key heads tend to wear and fail when you least need it!
If the old pump is stuck just improvise to remove