March 2011
Hi,
My Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 53 reg seems to run fine, but when I start the engine there is a rattle that lasts a second or two.
Engine runs smoothly , but I get a slight rattle when I turn the engine off.
I know little about diesel engines, actuall less than little, but did read online that diesel engines can rattle when overfilled with oil.
My oil warning light was on intermittently after I left the car standing for a five week period over the cold christmas period.
After adding a bit extra oil and running for a couple of days the warning light stopped.
Also read rattles can relate to belts / chains.
I bought the car in Feb 2010, the mileage is 91000 and the car has a full service history including a full service in early december.
Any views on diagnosis / prognosis would be welcome.
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Thanks for all the responses, especially turbo11. If a very similar car (which the Mazda3 is) can take the H tyres, and three major tyre manufacturers say it's OK, then I'm fairly happy with that.
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I am looking at an MB SLK at a dealershjp but they have lost the service book.
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Thanks for the replies so far.
I think I'll give the supplying dealer a call tomorrow.
Hi all my problem is my 2004 vauxhall combo diesel van its done 111.000miles and will start fine first thing in the morning but when its been running and got warm it will not start untill after about an hour and half then it will start after a few turns. I took it to a mechanic a few weeks ago( if he realy was) he had it for over two weeks(i know pi** taker) i was fuming he then phone me and said the problem was inside the engine and it will be cheaper to put a new engine in because he thinks its the rings. it does not smoke when its running at tickover and drive fine when its running and does not cut out. this is what he said he had done.(if he did)
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Even though it's a Ford diesel threade, it's worth a read from post entry number 8.
I had exactly the same issue.......ebt...
I'm going to get the cambelt changed on the Mitsubishi (Space Star, 4G18 1.6 engine, nothing too exotic), and priced up the belt/tensioner/pump at around £100 or so. Asked my local garage about it and they agreed that the tensioner and pump should be done at the same time, and quoted about £220 which is exactly the kind of money I was expecting (possibly a little less).
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I did not ask, but I suspect that, given the prices I've been quoted for parts, the dealer would end up charging around £200 for the cambelt by itself.
The tensioners on these cars are metal so I can appreciate that they may well last rather better than the mid-90s Vauxhalls for example.
Now the question I'm now asking myself is, do I listen to my gut (and my local indie), or are Mitsubishi correct on this one?
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My 2003 petrol fiesta NON ABS model has a problem where the speedometer flicks between the actual speed and the far end of the guage e.g. at 70 MPH it will constantly flick all over between 70 and 140 mph! This also effects the auto volume on the radio. I'm hoping its a just sensor that needs cleaning, any ideas?... Read more
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I had the same problem noisy as hell on tick over and when starting and switching off.Bet your bottom dollar it needs a new crankshaft pulley and belt. Mine ticks over like a goodun now(which it isn't ) but it also feels so much smoother. the pulley is like a small dmfw.to absorb stop start shocks.pulley £85.00 belt £15.00 plus fitting.jj