February 2011
I have had a diagnosis of a broken piston ring on one cylinder of my 2002 Ford Fiesta mk6 with a mileage of 52000. I have been advised by the garage that they recommend replacing the piston rings at a cost of 1000 GBP (600 labour, 400 parts). This is assuming the cylinder hole has not been damaged. Firstly what is likelihood of the cylinder hole being damaged from the piston ring breakage and how much would it typically cost to get this resolved? Could you also advise as to whether you consider this the best course of action or would you recommend replacing the engine with a reconditioned one? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Read more
I have purchased this vehicle from new. It has always had an intermittent problem where it will not go into Drive and only go into 3rd gear. It has been taken back to Suzuki main dealer many times over the 3 years warranty and they have never found a problem with it. They have just replaced the auto transmission fluid.
Now it is out of warranty (by 6 weeks) and has completely stuck and will never go into Drive, 1st or 2nd gear. I therefore have had to drive it in 3rd for a week before a new part could be found. ... Read more
The problem arises due to the total lack of expertise in dismanting any discovering a fault its normally a fit a new one syndrome.The problem with autoboxes is that they are quite a specialised item and save expense your agent hhas been trying to solve this himself and not bringing in someone who knows about the problem now its gone udders up he will be panicking and clutching at straws the only solution is for someone with some knowledge of autoboxes to have a look and repair or replace as they think fit all this should be done at their expense and under the circumstances providing you with a service car.Having to drive an auto around in 3rd for a week could have done untold damage.
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Hi, I have exactly the same problem. It's not the gasket. It's defiantly a fuelling issue, but not exactly sure what? Anyone have any luck with this fault?
Charlie
I have Chrysler voyager 2.5 SE turbo deisel, and it runs fine but cuts out when slowing down and sometimes on cornering as well
The garage mechanic is having headache now trying to solve this at first when he took it for road test previously he said he was fine and never cut out on him but now after I said to him I am sorry but its still cuts out he had it from me properly because it was awkward for me as I had no oher transport to use so my freinds at my garage where I bought the voager from has kindly loaned me another vehicle while he sorts the problem out.... Read more
Did Chrysler sort the problem out? Im having the exact same issue with mine.
Did you get any answers? Mine is doing the same but was not starting again for about 30 mins. I changed the cam sensor and checked the wiring and ill I have fixed now is its restarts right away, but still randomly cuts out. Has anyone come across the problem with a proven solution yet?
Hi All, my vivaro was lacking power at low revs and was diagnosed with a mass air flow problem which I took to a garage to be replaced, once replaced the mechanic started the van up and it ran fine for about 15 seconds then the engine tone changed to what I can only describe as a bag of hammers being thrown around, as a process of elimination he changed the cam belt and pulleys, still no change, called the AA out again and they didnt know what it was so took the van to a 2nd garage, they were puzzled and suggested to change the mass air flow "AGAIN" but the noise was still there, so several people suggested to take it to a well known and very good diesel specialist which I did and after they investigated the following removed exhaust, air intake hose, egr valve, assy, turbo actuator, cambelt cover, auxilairy drive belt and air flow meter to try to identify where and why the van is making such a noise but to no avail. so far the van has as you can imagine cost a small fortune but it still sounds like a massey ferguson tractor. has anyone experienced this or do you know what it is ? please please help, many thanks and thanks for reading, regards allan. Read more
When test driving a 2009 Freelander diesel, the dealer assured me that this age of Freelander (registered March 2009) did not have a DPF and that they were only fitted to more recent versions. Is this true, and if so, when were DPFs introduced on the Freelander, and how can I know for sure whether a car I consider has one or not ? I assume that without a DPF, the concerns about too many short journeys in a diesel car disappear ?
Thanks for any advice. Read more
Road tax charge may be a give away. I have a 58 Freelander 2 and I ordered it new without a DPF, it was an option on the price list !! Why would i want to pay more to have one fitted , then to continue to have it replaced plus the fuel consumption was worse with a DPF, so a no brainer really.
Concerns about short journeys with DPF clogging up will dissapear !...
Hi, I hope someone can help me with this. I have recently bought March 2008 Cooper D and in the service book there is no mention of cambelt replacement. Read more
What should I be looking for? (I'm not very technical!)
Pat
I have been quoted the sum of £428 for a 75000 full service form my local main dealer. Looked on the internet and found a national network called "ServicingStop". They are quoting £228 for a full service and MOT. They organise a local garage to collect the car, service/MOT it, and ring you to pay the bill. Once you have paid, they deliver the car back.
Has anyone any experience of this group and any advice on whether to use them? Read more
I've just found a local mobile mechanic with AA Breakdown background and 7.5 years as a mechnic at a Mercedes dealership. He quoted half the price which I'd pay at my indi for a cambelt using a full kit change and waterpump. He's also given good advice over the phone, which saved me a call out fee from my normal garage when I had a problem last Sunday. He didn't mind being contacted on a Sunday!
I am looking to buy a 3 year old Astra, either a 1.6 Petrol or 1.7 Cdti Diesel. I am swayed towards the diesel at the moment, but am a bit wary because of the potential oil pump failures that is mentioned in the review on this site. Would appreicate any help.
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Thanks for the replies. I will look at the Mazda, though because I've had such reliable astras before I may just stay with them. Old habits die hard.
I really need the fuel economy but am just wary of potential problems with diesels which I've heard can be expensive to fix....
i am just going to cut my story short.
i have been a victim of buying cloned car, this is car is been found in autotrader , i did HPI check it come back all clear, i went 2 check the car the vin much the number plate and i checked the vin numbers they all the same.... Read more
Better advise dont buy from a private buyer. For the sake of spending around £500 go to a dealer. The car should be as recorded, safe,serviced,MOTed and a good chance of getting major faults fixed by them. These kind of issues and Sales of Goods act. Makes it the best £500-1000 (indie-dealer) extra you every pay.
Regards V5 and HPI. The hole point of cloning a car is that a car takes the identity of an already registered car!...
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Swap the engine, its basically a zetec motor rebadged with different manifolds. the have a habit of gaining end float in the crankshaft. this kind of movement can almost certainly cause major piston faults. Ypou shouldnt have any problems picking up a decent second hand motor and a competent mechanic will swap it in a day.