September 2012
Has a VW Up Automatic got a suitable gearbox to allow it to be towed behind a Motorhome for lengthy trips aboad?
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Sorry for the daft question I noticed on my 99 Focus TDDI LX one of the belt has some bad cracking in it , it just under the power steering reservoir is this the alternator belt? , what would be the cost of the at a garage.Is it a simple job DIY or a difficult one.
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Alternator belt change at main dealer cost £55 on our Focus TDCi. It was cracking and even thought I normally DIY access looked a total nightmare.
Our ancient (2000) tow-car is a Korando with the Mercedes 2.3 4 cylinder and automatic (4 speed) box. Recently the box has become "hesitant" : put it into drive, give it revs and after a second or two it leaps forward. It can also creep backwards down a hill when in Drive. The car is used only to tow a horse trailer and hasn't even done that for a few months, so I don't want to spend a lot on it but equally don't want to scrap it. The handbook says that the auto transmission and filter should never need its fluid changed. It needs Castrol TQ95 which isn't available as far as I can tell. My questions are as follows:
1 Is there any point in being optimistic about trans fluid being the problem?... Read more
the radio when switched on just says phone and does not work Read more
Remove power lead from radio and hope it resets itself the alternative is you can buy a new one with sat nav cheapish on ebay.
hi I was considering 2 cars , 1 is a 2008 6 mazda 6 owned by a company with full service history and 86,000 miles 2.0d ts2.
the second is a mazda 6 2009 with slightly more mileage and 1 owned private. its a 2.2 diesel.... Read more
I have now covered 10,000 miles in my 6 and have nothing but praise for the car. It is a comfortable car to be in for long periods,is quiet at legal motorway speeds(and above,but whisper it not!). Fuel consumption is reasonable at between 35 and 37 MPG.just knocking about locally.On a long run it climbs to over 40. The boot is huge,with spaces for small items such as torches etc. Unfortunately,Mazda have neglected to fit a spare wheel,electing instead to provide a stupid container of goo. Build quality is very good,and probably on a par with anything in this class for the price. A word or two to the OP: if you do get one,avoid the diesel at all costs (too many horror stories). My experience with the Mazda agent (RRG in Stockport) have been nothing short of excellent.
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Late models audi vw etc how to rev engine to check smoke emissions for mot test.Have done several lately and engine will not rev above 1000 revs so smoke meter cannot detect emissions. Earlier vans Merc vito I think gave instuctions to overide anti rev system but I have been unsuccessful with audi and vw. Can anyone help please. Not a good move to ring vosa helpdesk if we can avoid it. Tester 0033. Read more
as an MOT tester you should know what to do and what you enter on the advise sheet.
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Is it me, or have the designers been allowed to run riot? Headlights set in the bonnet like searchlights, windows like pill boxes, tyres like the rubber trees are endangered and wheels like combine harvesters.
Most of the new launches make me hanker after an old 240.#... Read more
I blame the customers. They buy the rubbish that Renault produce...
Went to Souhtampton to catch ferry but arrived too early told to come back later so went to nearby car park but all public spaces full so sat in car waiting for a vacant space after 1/2hr still no spaces so decided to leave...Have now recieved a Parking Charge notice from Parking Eye for £75 if I pay early or £110 ..This is just for waiting in a full car park.What should I do...Appeal or Ignore it..or Pay up HELP!!!
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If the "offence" is 1st October onwards you have to say.
Before them keep quiet and ignore everything sent/threats, court, credit report affected....
Hi All,
Am thinking of getting a 2003 Berlingo 1.9D. Will it run on waste veg oil and what mods will it need to do so? I understand that the Bosch VE fuel pump is up to the job, but is it fitted to all 03/04 cars with the 1.9D engine?... Read more
A friend of mine had a pug 106 diesel a few years back and ran that on veg oil.
He had to get a in-line pre-heater(probrably of ebay) wich helped it start , And run it on a 75% mix. ...
I looking to bay con rod piston with rings just for one cilynder but vw doing just set of 4kit can sombody now where am can get ? Thanks Read more
Tells you all the info regarding towing in the Handbook failing that ask VW.