November 2013
hi when my car starts from cold it has black smoke from exhaust which does fade when warm .ive noticed a popping noise like sucking air from engin aswell.it dosent overheat but smells like burning rubber when driving and the engin feels hot if taken on long run the tempreture goes from half way down to quarter any thoughts many thanks...it has 139.000 on clock Read more
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Many thanks for your comments.
i have the engine number of the replacement engine.
How can i find out how many miles it has done... Read more
If you have the VIN and reg numbers for the donor car you may be able to get the info form the old MOT's.
Other than that the previous owner of the donor car may help....
My Tigra oveheated and the temperature guage went above the red line. I checked the water level and the tank was completely empty. I stopped and topped the tank up, however the next day the tank was completely empty again.
I don't think the problem is with the head gasket as the oil has not mixed with the water. I think the problem may be with a hose. The water is leaking from the back of the engine and I have been advised that the engine needs to be removed to get to the source of the leak.
Can anyone advise on this, I have searched the forums but can't seem to find an answer.
Thanks
Caroline Read more
If the HG had not gone it probably has by now.
I have no connection with this car.
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That's interesting, RT. By coincidence, that Capri vendor has recently sold a development XJS - very striking it is too
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Not bad looking. Just hope it comes with lots of cameras/audible warnings for the blindspots. Such a chasm for visibilty compared with one of these. w124.co.uk/carsforsale.php?page=detail&id=2007...4 Read more
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Not bad looking. Just hope it comes with lots of cameras/audible warnings for the blindspots. Such a chasm for visibilty compared with one of these. w124.co.uk/carsforsale.php?page=detail&id=2007...4...
Do homosexuals struggle with 30mph?
Sorry, just struggling to see the relevance.
Driver's mirror has clouded over so ordered a new one. It's meant to operate with the heated rear window I understand. Just driven about and noticed it's warm despite being heated rear being switched off ... maybe this has made it go in to decline?
The n/s one doesn't seem to warm up at all.... Read more
On my MB lorry the heated mirrors are always on when ignition is on.
Most unusual that, never come across a lorry where they were permanently switched on before...indeed most won't switch on until the engine is running, presumably to help prevent battery running down....
Are there any Scottish folk on here who could give us their thoughts on this? From my viewpoint down here in Southern England it is very difficult to take Mr Salmond and his arguments seriously.
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My two penny worth, for what it's worth! Born in Scotland, Scottish father, Irish mother. Dad in RAF so moved around, settled in England after dad retired and got a decent job. Lived most of my working life in England. Worked a lot of my working life in Scotland in construction. Scotland is a great country with great people, but so is Ireland and England. Can't speak for Wales, only been once but I am sure it's the same. People are much the same eveywhere with the same interests and worries and you get treated how you treat other people. Most Scots I know and work with don't have any time for 'Slippery Salmond' (there nickname-not mine). They see it as an ego trip. Most are fairly happy with the independence as it stands although they complain as much about their politicians as we do here. Most are aware that to untangle the current arrangement is a can of worms of unintended consequences. If it ain't broke-don't fix it still holds true.
As for the sporting banter, this must be taken with a large pinch of salt. If you rise to it they will rag you forever. A bit of banter back about there sporting past usually quietens the situation and is taken in good part too. The Scots have a rare sense of humour, it is much more fun to go with it that to bridle against it, then when it is your turn to take the michael they take it on the chin. Altogher a sound race who can see Salmond for what he really is- an opportunist shister. Cheers Concrete
It was announced yesterday that motorway tolls for cars will be introduced in Germany starting in 2014 will the UK be next. Read more
It is about time Dartford crossing is sorted out what a mess.
It was part of the last labour governments election manifesto to remove the toll once the bridge was paid for and like all political parties they renaiged on this as soon as they came to power ....
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Could be something and nothing I hope it is but be prepared these engines pop HG for fun and be can very expensive this would account for your temp gauge problems and black smoke and the Vanos is a nightmare to fix.