March 2012
hi still got fuel problem i put £10 of diesel in andonly got 47 miles on a run just wondered if changing thermostat and coolant temp sensor and vac pipe will make that much difference , i have serviced it about 2000 miles ago to see if that made any difference but it didnt, hope somebody can help thanks Read more
Hi wonder if anyone could give me some advise? I bought a Renault Grand Scenic Oasis 1.5 dci at the end of January within 30 days I was on the phone to garage I got it from with probloms of a loss of power. I had a new EGR fitted but no change so took it back to where I bought it from, he said he'd sort it and picked it up over a week later to be told a new MAF sensor had been fitte and put a warranty on it. Well low and behold 2 weeks later exactly the same took it to a garage I trust MAF wasn't changed at all, so new MAF sensor fitted covered by warranty he supplied but no change, been on diognostics, turbo tested and nothing!! EGR all blocked up again within a month! So anyone any idea??? I'm totally at my witts end ment to be going on holiday for Easter looks like I'll be going no where! And could anyone advise me where I stand with the Garage I bought it from?? Read more
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I recently took my car for mot and failed on the imbalance on driver side 32% so we bled the brakes and returned to find it failed again at 30% this time checked caliper to find it had seized, so replaced the caliper bled the brakes and took it for retest to find that it was now at 40% so very confused at the moment.
Caliper was second hand and my mechanic didnot change the pads or disks on either side.
Planning on changing disks and pads on front changing flexi pipe and draining whole system and putting fresh brake fluid in ? Any suggestions from anyone else as to what the problem could be ?
Your help will be very much appreciated Read more
Good man, and thanks for coming back with the result.
Hello,
I have a white Ford Focus Mk1 (2000). On the "lower rear bumper" there is some paint damage from the previous owner which I'd like to repair as economically as possible.... Read more
If you rub down the surface sufficiently to take the gloss off the top coat should stick OK.
The old Renault sailed through its MOT today. Clean pass, one minor advisory.
So how dirty is a 16 year old 2 valver running on Asda smart price?... Read more
You must be more sensitive than me, but then I like the smell of petrol!
It should be borne in mind that looks can be deceptive. The visible smoke from an old diesel is comprised of relatively few big soot particles that fall out of the atmosphere in minutes. But the new diesels emit large numbers of small partciles that linger in the atmosphere for a week or more. that's why I think they got it wrong.
Does anyone know how to change front Headlight bulb (passenage side) Read more
Oooo! And we used to complain about Japanese cars! I was just going to say that I wouldn't buy French (I don't even buy French wine) but then I started dreaming about the old Citroen Mehari jeep. I always wanted one. Anyway, the Megane is French, so you've got to take the wheels off to change the headlamp bulbs... You've probably Googled it yourself by now..
Anyone know of anyone good in kent (or reliable post away service?) for repair of the bmw boot fitted 6 disc cd player?
I suspect it needs a laod/unload motor sensors and the ;laser and pinch rollers cleaning it is jamming and not selecting the discs.... Read more
thanks will check them out
Hi All,
I have a 2006 Picasso 1.6 Hdi 90 hp. It has relatively low miles, 45k and is serviced correctly and on schedule. The car is in good condition and I know of no engine faults. I am considering an engine re-map, this is supposed to boost power to around 110 hp and torque is also improved. The main reason I am considering this is that I recently bought a caravan (boo, hiss) and I could do with a little extra power when towing. I plan on keeping the Picasso as it really suits me and the family. Any thought would be appreciated.... Read more
I would do it if a pyrometer was fitted at the time of the remap. That way you can keep an eye on temperatures and change down if necessary. It's worth it for the peace of mind if nothing else.
Seems that ellesmere port and bochum are doomed after 2014 as GM decide to move production to low cost countries.. sounds familiar... Read more
Hi,
Recently the central locking has been playing it. It first started just unlocking when locking it using the key, and now on the drivers side it will only lock that door. ... Read more
Thanks I will look into it
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I just hope your grand scenic has been sorted this time, I myself is an owner of grand scenic 1.5 dci 05 5 speed version. I used to have this problem of power loss, 53000 miles when I bought it and I am the 3rd owner. Given the 30 days warranty, fortunate enough this problem had occurred within 30 days and the garage sorted it out with no hassle,it was found out to be a sticking egr valve. Now I have covered 30 thousand miles and so far so good, the car is the best diesel engine I have ever owned despite of it being a seven seater and only 1.5, It is never underpowered on city or motorway. It can cruise to 95mph with passengers easy and 670miles to a tank is not bad i think..Just do the engine a favor and use the best fully synthetic oil you can afford, I do 6k oil change interval and has had done 4 oil changes in 30k miles use. Renault diesel engine to me is excellent(of course if you treat it right)just makes me laugh to see a tiny golf with 2.0 tdi. Go renault!