July 2011
I would appreciate your views on the Handbrake system on the new BMW X3 as it is button operated instead of traditional handbrake lever.thanks Read more
Im looking at a Boxter amongst other similar,
Ive done HPi checks on a few and they all come clean.... Read more
Does an HPI check offer a guarentee against this?
2 weeks ago, I had my Head Gaskett changed, Waterpump, Thermo and Timing Belt changed, not to mention a full service and other wear and tear bits and bobs done.
I had been at a McDonalds Drive Thru and white steam billowed out of the bonnet and lost a lot of coolant.... Read more
All I can say is that the initial garage are evidently manned /womanned by incompetents and I recommend never using them again.
I’ve now had my B class 4 months so thought I’d provide an update because I know Avant likes owners reviews!
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Has any one had a problem with a faulty clutch in their B class?.
I had a new clutch at 34,000 miles and that has worn out again at under 42,000. neither my wife nor I have had this problem in the past. A previou Astra of hers did 80,000 with no clutch problems and I had a 5 series BMW which had done 120,000 when I parted with it on the original clutch....
Posting here as a matter of record.
Usually the stock diagnosis is timing chain tensioner - as it may well be.... Read more
Thanks for this.
Over Christmas we bought a 2010 1.2 petrol corsa, 15 months old and 15K on the clock, that makes a pronounced tappety noise at idle (audible within the cabin). It only makes the noise when the engine is fully warmed up, not from cold....
My ABS light comes on intermittently.
Have checked sensor continuity and output (with a digital multimeter from the ABS unit multiplug)... Read more
I am glad to see my deep distrust of French wiring is justified.
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Hi All,
I am thinking of buying a diesel car. I drive mainly urban for about 40 min, the max. speed is 30mph and the distance 10 miles (one way). With this particular type of daily commute will I have trouble with the DPF?... Read more
Among the cars I have mentioned previously (ford mondeo, hyundai ix35, kia sportage, skoda octavia), which one do you think has got the most reliable diesel?
Hi,
I'm trying to find the manual gearbox oil spec for my 2002 Nissan Almera 1.8 and was wondering if anyone had any idea?... Read more
The handbook says: Nissan XZ gear oil.
It's been discussed for Primera years ago: www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=34725
Hi
I was wondering what would be the best oil for an 80K 1.4HDI, looking in the handbook 5W 40 is recommended, however some websites are saying 10W 40, and some 0W 30. Would Castrol Magnatec 10W40 Semi Synthetic be suitable or do I need specific Turbo Diesel oil?... Read more
What has been put in it during the past?. 5w30 C2 spec is a good one for these engines.
I have the above model & I like i & had it for years.Isuzu supposed to be a great diesel engine
In December 2010 during that cold spell,the engine overheated and blew a hose together with the head,I took it to a garage & they guessed it must be the water pump,so I had the head shimmed and had it replaced ,together with the water pump & cam belt just for fun.........alas...still the same problem,so they guessed again & said it must be the thermostate? alas,again same problem.Now Im over £500 (new gaskets)... Read more
Agreed RT - classics are what I had in mind.
Although....I have a 10-year old Z3 'fun car' which isn't quite a classic, or not yet: would I spend money on, say, a new engine or gearbox? Debatable. I think I would, if only because without it the car would be fit only for scrap, and that 'costs' about £5,000....
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Fair comment.
BTW-that economy is stunning....