November 2010
Surely if one happens to be away abroad for some time and a speed camera ticket is issued [to which one cannot reply], one should not be arrested immediately on return?! Read more
My son is nearing the age to move out of his baby carrier, however I have been researching rearfacing car seats on rearfacing.co.uk, very interesting reading. Hence I am considering a rear facing seat.
I have a new mazda3, but I find the rear doors are slightly short on headroom - i.e when I lift baby into the car he is very near the roof! I have an MX5 which I'm about to trade in for another car (possibly a berlingo -slidy doors look good to me, or laguna? haven't done a test drive with either of these though) I wondered if anyone could advise me on their experiences of rear facing seats? I will look towards ISOFIX versions probably. TIA Read more
OB- I know it's crazy isn't it?
Absolutely, I don't get it at all, when I hear statements like this:...
I own a "P" reg 306 XTDT. A while ago the engine started to loose power and only managed to get to approx 80mph. When i looked at the engine i noticed alot of oily spray from where the intercooler connects to the inlet manifold. I removed the intercooler to find that the seal between the cooler and manifold had expanded and i think that is what caused the oily spray. I also noticed that the pipe that goes from the front of the intercooler to the diesel pump had a split in it as did the pipe that goes from the vaccum unit (end of camshaft) to a little black unit that then sends a pipe to the EGR valve. I replaced the seal between the intercooler and inlet manifold and the 2 pieces of split pipe. I still have the problem..! Also if i remove the pipe that goes into the fuel pump from the intercooler it has alot of OIL in it..! I've removed the pipe from the turbo to the intercooler and i get a good flow of air and a nice turbo whistle, i've driven the car like it but its very flat...NO BOOST. Also that pipe and others have traces of oil in them too. Can anybody help and is it terminal...Thanks Read more
I think on yours if my memory serves me right you have a pipe ( very small) that comes from the manifold to the top of the diesel pump to a diaphram unit, you need to make sure that is clear & not leaking as its possible that the pump is not getting the signal to increase fuel with the turbo boost and it will be very flat. If you can hear the turbo whistle it doesn't sound like its seized although it may be tired,
Oil is common to find in all the pipes but if the intercooler is full of oil & blocked then the turbo's failed...
Getting an error on the mrs 307hdi, "Diesel Filter Blocked" I hope some one can help, had it a week and just forked out £380 for a new clutch and a full service .......
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Took it to Peugeot this afternoon - turned out to be the Fuel cap and Sensor??????
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I have received a Notice to Owner for an alleged parking offence.
I remember the day of the alleged offence well and the road that it occured, the vehicle in question was a 7.5 tonne which is 32 feet long and 8'3" wide and I was driving it.... Read more
They made a mistake.
If you appeal it the chances are the council will withdraw it. If not appeal it to PATAS and you will win.
Ive just got my car back from its diagnostic at a pug/cit specialist.
He told me there were a few problems. 1st ill quickly explain the symptoms.... Read more
thanks for the advise injection doc.
I think im going to struggle getting the mechanic to clear fault codes as he seems pretty struck on the regulating valve being the problem....
Hi,
Firstly I'd like to thank everyone for helping me fix those little things. I regularly visit Honest John when my car's poorly and the advice has helped every time!... Read more
I managed to sort the problem out. The replacement heater control valve was faulty as well!
It just goes to show that - when it comes to repairs - you should always buy brand new replacements....
I had my car put through the mot last thursday and the only thing it required was a new nearside front wheel. I filled the car up the same day.
Since then I have noticed a sharp increase in fuel consumption. The main issue being for the first 5 or so miles (It will often register as having used 15 or so miles worth of petrol on the trip computer over this distance) of any trip.... Read more
Thanks Guys
I took the car in to a local garage that i trust and they ran a diagnostics test on it, which came up completely clear!...
I "bought" a golf Mark V 1.4 fsi yesterday at 8pm (except that I require a definition of bought), part exchanging a car for it. The test drive was on Saturday, the car was fine with no warning lights. There was about 1/4 tank of petrol in it. The car was paid for by bank transfer on the Saturday, but the dealer would not release the car until last night. I arrived at 7:15pm, the final sale was signed at 7:50, and then another hour was spent filling out the V5's and the part exchange details, checking through my old car. and that all the bits were there. At 20:50, I got into the golf to find that there was no petrol it was on the last bar, and that the engine temperature was at more than 47 degrees which was odd because it hadn't been driven for at least the two hours I was there.
Because of the lack of petrol I stopped at a petrol station, turned off the ignition and filled up. Having had a golf before I made sure the petrol cap was turned till it clicked. Got into the car turned on the ignition and the exhaust system light that normal goes out didn't. Drove the car home, next day the exhaust system light is still on. Have a diagnosis at VW tomorrow morning.... Read more
Seems to me a suitable case for rejection & money back
Good luck
The engine temperature warms up as normal in a few minutes. The blower temp is warmish but blows cold if I turn the fan up to de-mist the windscreen.
Is there a thermostat somewhere that needs replacing? If so where?
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I've only had the car about 6 months so I don't know.
I will try flushing it at the weekend.
Thanks
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Failing to respond to a camera speed offence CO is not an arrestable offence.
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