August 2011
I have a Toyota Avensis T3-X 2004 which had a short block replacement because of the problem of using oil in July 2009 under warranty, (service in February of that year), In June 2011 the car suffered complete engine failure which seems to be down to timing chain failure and now needs a new engine. The dealership is saying this can happen at any time (has only done approx 60,000 miles) Has anyone else encountered this problem. Frann Read more
Just a quickie,
Mother needs a new fuel pump for her '52 2.0 TDCI (130) Auto Mondeo.... Read more
In response to the "restore capital punishment" petition on the government website, a rival petition has surfaced: "keep the ban on capital punishment". Erm...? Read more
Someones opened their crackers earlier.
Two nuns, a giraffe and an Irishman walk into a bar, the Barman says 'what is this some sort of joke?'...
Is it me or do kids just get too much time off these days? I remember summer holidays when i was a kid they seemed to be over so quickly, but now, it seems like it goes on forever. They're everywhere. Everywhere i tell you. Read more
This thread has gone far enough and I'm locking it.
We don't want personal comments, but Davmal's last one was provoked and reasonable in the circumstances.
Hi, I just bought a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. I am looking for a Haynes type maintenance manual for it as Haynes don't cover that year. Does anyone know where I'll get one? Thanks, Marcus Read more
Although when cold my astravan will start ,after a run it will only start after 30-40 secs cranking which cant be good for the starter or battery. I have added a fuel sytem cleaner and changed the crank sensor to no avail. Its as if it needs to self bleed but not to bad on initial start up. any thoughts.. thank Big Kev Read more
Ive just had to call the RAC out as temp sensor was at max while driving back from work and the engine management light came up.
It's been diagnosed as a radiator leak (the guy showed me exactly where it was leaking from)... Read more
Decided to just get a new radiator installed. I phoned all the garages aroud (6-7) and from the sounds of it they all use the same supplier (one garage told me that their supplier has been asked about this models'd radiator 6 times already today lol).
Because of the complexity of the removal (front bumper has to be taken off - much like a passat) the labour accounts for 2/3rd's of the price. £300 including VAT - does that sound reasonable...
Hi folks, I have 2001 vectra B 1.6 16v with a bad misfire, I have changed the plugs and the coilpack but misfire still persists. The EML does not come on but i did the brake pedal and accelerator thingy to get the codes and this is the codes it threw up,
0650, 0400, 1612, 0300, 0420, 0304, 0400(again), 0351, 0352, 0353 and 0354.... Read more
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When my car first starts there is no power until the engine is warm. Once warm it runs fine. Just got back from service still got problem, so not plugs Read more
I was involved in an accident on July 26th. A Range Rover let me into a queue of traffic and then hit my car from behind.
We both stopped and exchanged details, but he said that someone had hit him from behind and pushed him into the back of me. He made no attempt to find this other driver and the traffic was moving very slowly because of diverted traffic from the M5. I was very shaken and concerned as we were leaving the next day at 10am to go away for my Husbands 40th Birthday celebrations, by neithr myself or my children were badly hurt. The passenger side front bupmer of his car had collided with the rear drivers side of my car, suggesting he was turning the wheel to the right when he hit me.... Read more
Hi Bonzo
Thanks for your reply. However, when I tried to call my credit card provider, I struggled to explain my circumstances. I could claim if the exhaust had been damaged during the accident, but as the car has been written offand the exhaust was usable, they will not budge. Unfortunately English was not the first language of the call center operative I spoke to, so I may go into my bank and try there....
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