November 2010
Hi,
im writing on behalf of my friend.... Read more
My mondeo has become a nightmare to drive when the engine is cold.
When I start the engine the car drives normally for about 60 seconds. After that if I stop at a junction or any other time I put the clutch down for more than a few seconds the car stalls and has diffculty firing up again. It carries on likre this for about 5 minutes until the engine warms. During this time the engine has very little power and I have to drive in 2nd to stand any chance of keeping to a resonable speed.... Read more
My mondeo has become a nightmare to drive when the engine is cold.
When I start the engine the car drives normally for about 60 seconds. After that if I stop at a junction or any other time I put the clutch down for more than a few seconds the car stalls and has diffculty firing up again. It carries on likre this for about 5 minutes until the engine warms. During this time the engine has very little power and I have to drive in 2nd to stand any chance of keeping to a resonable speed....
Any reason so many (very) old threads are getting dug back up?
Just start a new one!!! Read more
I'm sure that's right , AS. As moderators we try to spot and hide the spam, and it's helpful when people report it to us via moderators@honestjohn.co.uk.
There's nothing wrong with resurrecting a thread if there's something interesting to add, but it's a waste of time helpfully trying to answer a question asked several years ago!
I recently changed the spark plugs and leads but forgot what order they came off in i know the firing order but i'm not sure where they go in what order on the dis cap. Can anyone help tellin me from top two t bottom two where they connect over Read more
Would you know if this has a Bosch distributor?Usually identified by a brown dizzy cap.
Another 'which car to buy' post, I'm afraid. I'm taken by the VW group's 1.2 TSI engine (105bhp, good performance, good economy). This is available on the VW Polo and the SEAT Ibiza. I was looking to spend around £12k new, so the SEAT is within the budget but the Polo's a little bit more (judging by broker prices).
Buying new, what would you go for? I'm looking for a decent driving car (daily commute is 18 miles each way, semi-rural roads) but reasonably practical for reliability, servicing, economy etc.... Read more
I'd be looking to keep the car for 4-5 years. The £250 3yr service package is a great deal - although SEAT are doing 0% VAT so there's a benefit either way! True about the residuals...
Having done some sit-in tests at the dealer, the Polo feels a bit classier; the Ibiza is rather plasticy.
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
Failing to respond to a camera speed offence CO is not an arrestable offence.
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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.
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I commuted 154 miles a day, 3-5 days a week for four years. this was done, whilst driving a Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 petrol. I had this car for five years and it was so reliable and good to drive cross country and on the motorway . Driving like a vicar I regularly acheived 37-38mpg (40+ on V-power). Michelin Primacy HP's exceeded 35000 miles per set. I would recommend for your money that you look for an 04-05 reg 1.8 TS which you should be able to pick up for £3K-£4.. with 50-60000 on the clock. With a good service history should easily be able to stick another 100K on it. My car at 95000 miles felt just run in and if it hadn't been for a growing family then I would not have chopped it in for a new Mazda 5 last year.