August 2011
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Apologies if this has been asked before but (suprisingly) I can't find any mention of it in a forum search.... Read more
Car won't start when the weather is hot or after a journey or two. I've changed three different sensors; 02 sensor, Cam sensor and lambert sensor. Changed the ignition coil pack which was corroded and the fuel pressure gauge. The VW dealer can't find anything wrong and nothing is coming up on the diagnostics. whatever the problem is, is killing the sensors in the car. I've spent so much but I am ready to admit defeat. Could it be anything to do with the ECU sensor or wiring (?), read something on the internet. Please can someone help! Thank you Read more
Poor starting relating to engine temp is conducive with a faulty engine coolant temp sensor.probably the #1 sensor failure on any vag engine.Often does not show faulty as it is still working within the engine control unit parameters but does not produce the correct temp sensor reading related to engine temp.A typical example of a computor being very clever but got no brain.hth
Could Panda owners please comment on the following list of drawbacks and add any from their experience? Some are from a while back and derived friom this site and may no longer apply but I want to check them out when I take a test drive (probably opting for the 1.2 Dynamic):
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I've just added something but to respnd to you - the air intake system is a disaster. It allows rain and road spray to enter and wet the air filter. WORSE - if the car is aprked looking uphill, rain water runs down the bonnet and drips into the air intake. If snow or hail collects on the bar that runs across the rad grill, when the accumulation melts - water goes stright into air intake ! Terrible design feature.
The guide on a Sicilian tour described the local attitude to driving. If there is some one you want a word with you simply stop regardless of holding up everyone behind and have your conversation, nobody objects as they all do it.Traffic light are obeyed at most times but if the road is clear then you just go....apparently the police don't bother about it at all. in the event of a minor bump in 80% of cases you simply swop addresses and the guilty party arranges the repair somewhere of his choosing.....insurance firms are seldom contacted. The worst driving I saw around Europe was in England.................................................. Read more
Accident rates do not support this assertion. That said, we Brits do like to make a meal out of an accident.
My family have always tried to settle privately-and the cost of the repairs were of the order of a few hundred pounds....
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice. My car has had a rattle/buzzing noise, worst at 30mph in 4th gear. Goes away when you take your foot off the accelerator generally. The garage has decided they think it's the timing belt cover, but are "investigating it further". If this is the problem does anyone know if this is covered by Ford warranty. It's also a Ford direct - the car is 13 months old. thanks very much Read more
I had our Passat listed as an ebay classified ad for 28 days till it expired. The only interest we had was someone wanting to swap it for a Volvo S40.
I'd initially shunned Autotrader seeing as it costs so much to list nowadays and I'm worried that it will cost me so much with no interest.... Read more
It's highish, but not totally unrealistic. The mileage is below average. Interesting that virtually all the advertised Passats were trade sales. Are VW owners too chicken to sell independently?..cluuuck...cluck...cluck.
IS THERE A SPECIAL OIL FOR OIL CHANGES OR DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT OIL I SHOULD USE ? Read more
Ford meet the relevant ACEA(and a number of other specs)- they're quoted on the packaging.This is the oil for most Ford engines for non-extended servicing-they have now intrduced a fully-synthetic to meet the requirements of extended servicing.
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I seem to be loosing water from my radiator coolant bottle.... Read more
Hi Eddie
If there are no obvious leaks check around the coolant filler cap and overflow pipe for signs of dry coolant, it could be that the head gasket is leaking, pressurising the system and blowing the water out. Try the effect od leaving the filler cap loose, this may allow the pressure to escape but it also lowers the boiling point of the water so don't belt it.!
It's my birthday in a few weeks and Mr B has said he will take me on some sort of 'track day'. I had a little google of this and there are so many I have no idea what to go for. Obviously spending £900 for a full day of zipping around in 6 different supercars is a tad out of the price range for us (!) but I wondered if anyone had ever done one of these, whether it's even worth the money, and where might be a good place to go. Read more
I had a good time on a Ferrari experience half day. Bit of a swiz as the Ferrari was only one of four cars we were allowed to drive on an airfield track but I suppose it has more marketing clout? Cars were an Impreza 330 bhp rally car, Porsche 911 360 bhp, Ferrari 360 400 bhp and the winner for me Lotus Elise with 120bhp. Good fun and 4 completely different cars. Not a long stint in each but taken out by the instructors, given really useful guidance and let loose for several "laps." On the last lap it was amusing to fly on past the conservatively positioned braking point markers and watch the instructor shift uncomfortably in their seat. Lottery win - Porsche over the Ferrari every day, and an Elise for the weekend.
From a quick google, Superman: Requiem is a low-budget fan-made film - www.indiegogo.com/SupermanRequiem
Not to be confused with the Warner Bros official film - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_Steel_(film)...
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Many thanks for that - I'll try taking my foot of the clutch next time I'm in a big queue.
Cheers.