April 2012
With the engine off, gear selection is fine. When the engine is started, first and reverse gears won't engage. Could this be a clutch/DMF problem or something else?
If clutch, is it possible to fix a standard clutch kit to the existing DMF? Read more
On the odd occasion would have problems restart engine if only run for short time. It now refuses to start after moving vehicle short distance. Turns over but also note intruments (speedo and rev counter) bottom out while cranking engine. No eng lights - battery voltage 13.5 static and tried both keys. Can you advise please. Read more
This has been driving me mad, has slowly got worse over the last two years.
Car runs fine does around 50mpg and starts OK (but not great) when warm. Is the last of the non HDI versions - Y reg . Has adelphi injector pump... Read more
If you are sure the glowplugs/relay are okay and it is temperature dependant, it might be a weakening injector pump, ie poor pressure/spray pattern. If the compression is okay this is the next think I would look at.
Hi,
I've bought and fitted some LED sidelights, and just had some questions.... Read more
Cheers, no worries. I still have the original bulbs and they take less than 2 minutes to change, so come MOT time, i'll just change them. If I don't get pulled over, then I guess there's no problem either!
I'm assuming I'm pulled, they'll just ask me to change them?...
Could any one help with the radio code. Got the car at auction with no document Read more
Moved to Technical.
Does the AutoData manuals for an Audi A6 detail front wheel alignment per wheel or per axle. Regards Peter Read more
Now that the cost of diesel is going ever higher when I come to change my car I've seriously considered a hybrid.However, I know little about them and couldn't afford a new one.
The model that seems best for me is the Toyota Prius but also Honda have a couple of suitable models.... Read more
You really have to baby Li-ion batteries to get decent life times out of them.
Which is probably why Toyota actually use NiMH packs then.......
Hi,
Sorry for my english. On may Peugeot 306 SR 1997 year 1.9 TD does not work a fuel pump. But I do not knowwhich pumps is fitting with mine engine. My Lucas pump DCP: R8444B584C; Serial: 046563APE; XUD110
Can you help me with that question?... Read more
Now my car is running. Just had to change the plugs. But now i have a new problem. Car does not have the power on the fourth and fifth gear. And perhaps giving the gas engine will sound horrible. As would be heating mixture bad or injectors were spraying badly diesel fuel.
The saddest news in motoring this week is that Ferdinand Porsche has died aged 76.
I am sur that all the forum members will join me in saluting an iconic car designer, Read more
He was extremly lucky to survive in 1945 he nearly joined many of his friends went on to sparkling career in the family business in Zuffenhausen.
my vw t4 2.5 tdi water pump seized resulting in the cam belt breaking but worse still the cam shaft broke in four places, on removal of the head there appears to be no piston damage , just wondering is there a simple way to check for bent valves before re assembly. thanks in advance Read more
A visual check will show any serious problem. If they all move smoothly from top to bottom without any resistance they are probably OK but a definitive test would be to pour diesel down each inlet and exhaust port and see if it leaks out of the valves, a small ammount of seepage is permissible but if it pours out it needs attention.
Browse
This problem is almost certainly due to the clutch not disengaging properly, presumably you are having to push the pedal right down to the floor. I assume its a hydraulic system which means you can't adjust it, but its worth checking the system first before blaming the clutch itself, some clutch slave cylinders are inside the clutch housing so it has to come off anyway.
I don't really know the system on this car so maybe someone else can give you more information.