December 2010
Hi there
I'm shortly going to look at a 57 plate Astra 1.6 Club for sale privately at about 1K below book price.... Read more
Hi, I've got problems with my Clio losing power and becoming gutless after driving fine for a few miles. It's an intermittant problem as sometimes it's ok but when the problem occurs it's not just mildly, it's totally gutless. It's a turbo diesel engine.
Any ideas, thanks. Read more
Thanks very much for that, I've googled it and everybody says the same. That's great and thanks again.
Hi Folks,
I live in West Yorkshire where they invented hills.... Read more
Thank you.
Hi thanks for everyone who replied to my previous inquiry and i have narrowed down my search now to these two models.My budget is 5K looking for a petrol version only do 4K mileage a year we have two small dogs and one child. please can you give me some advise which one i should go for should i be worried about high mileage also
Regards Colin... Read more
Well I must have been lucky - it fixed his problem.
Current car Corolla D4D 2003 with 70k. Some cold start problems in this extreme weather, but generally satisfied, but aware that 7 years onwards things can start niggling.
I allways have fancied a RAV 4 , or more recently Jeep patriot with new Merc engine.... Read more
I've had 4 Ravs in 7 years.
Starting with a 3dr, then a XT3 petrol (dire engine) and the 2 XTR diesels, awesome package!...
Hi,
I'm having a problem with the Girlfriend's punto. When I indicate either left or right there is a 2-4 sec delay, and when it does start it sometimes seems to start half way through a 'click'. If that makes sense! There's no pattern to the flashing to indicate a bulb gone, but that was where I was going to start. Am I wasting my time swapping bulbs? Could it be the indicator relay?... Read more
I'll locate the indicator relay and unplug, then replug and test. If still no joy I'll replace.
Thanks Mate
hi can anyone help.
i have a chrysler voyager that was recovered with 2 faults intially cutting out all the time then became non start.... Read more
see my report HJ back room > tech matters . dated 13 Aug 2011
ref fuel heater atop fuel filter, it may be that.
After tightening the cap past the resistance it remains loose. does it need a new rubber washer. Read more
Now then, I'm thinking of swapping the engine in my old escort. I want to swap the 1600cvh for a 1300ohv for several reasons which I wont go in to.
Now I have a reasonable mechanical knowledge, I have changed head gaskets and cam followers etc etc before just by getting stuck in with a Haynes and working it out for myself, always successfully.... Read more
Will the exhaust line up?
Will the coolant hoses line up?...
I own a '57 plate Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Ghia (pre-facelift), bought second-hand and unfortunately fitted with unneccesary 17" alloys. I am considering buying some steel wheels for use with winter tyres but am unsure whether the 15" wheels will fit (my preference).
This model would have had 16" wheels as standard and is fitted with 278mm front brake discs, where the models with 15" rims as standard (1.4 petrol) has 257mm front discs. I'm hoping that the 15" would still fit my car, since they seem to have masses of clearance, but is that the case?... Read more
I imagine they might be a tight fit, you could have problems with stones getting trapped between the wheel and caliper.
Also you need to consider that for insurance purposes you need to stick to the recommended wheel/tyre sizes for your car, or its treated as a modification....
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Well, never accuse me of not listening to your collective advice!
Went and bought a 2007 1.6HDi Citroen C5 today from a Citroen main dealer....