November 2013
I ran my poor old Astra with a dirty EGR for months but I had it removed stripped and cleaned for MOT emissions six of months ago. It had been running good for its age since then.
Until last month I did a couple of 150 mile round trips over three days and the car started playing up again as if the EGR was chocked so I thought it was the EGR. I left the car sitting for 2 weeks until I could get someone to round to clean it again but when we went to start it wouldn’t turn over.
We have done the following eliminations... Read more
The link refers to a crash where a new Range Rover (with just a broken headlamp) had the roof cut off, while the Peugeot 107 driver walked away. ... Read more
Yeah it's things like that which will make me leave injured people in the middle of the road, unless the Fire Service wishes to pay for another Jaguar. Upgraded of course.
Hi, can anyone offer any advice on the reliability of the 2.0TDCI engine?
I'm looking at buying a 2.0TDCI Focus 2009 with 54K and ford FSH, but seeing all the bad stories about the 1.6 has put me off a bit .... Read more
You've had some replies to the thread in Technical so let's leave that one going and close this.
Hi, can anyone offer any advice on the reliability of the 2.0TDCI engine?
I'm looking at buying a 2.0TDCI Focus 2009 with 54K and ford FSH, but seeing all the bad stories about the 1.6 has put me off a bit .... Read more
Was there a point when the DPF regeneration system on these engines changed from additive (Eolys) based, to the non-additive type?
For example, the 2.0 TDCi motors in the Mondeo IV from 2007 onwards all used the non-additive type....
Where are the heater bleed screws,the heater blows cold after antifreeze change and has a airlock. Read more
Subject. Says fiat idea.
I've posted on here so may times that these insurance-type warranties aren't worth the paper that they're printed on that I've now given up saying it.
(Oh no, I haven't quite, have I!)... Read more
The reason why one of the richest men in America is where he is now is because he owns insurance companies (among other things). If that does not tell you something about insurance then nothing will!
I'm waiting for the typical responses to used RX8's.
The wing or whatever it is over the rear wheels should come in handy for neutralising cyclists, you could clip then good and hard with it and shout "I'm only emitting water vapour" as you drive off. Read more
really - I look forward to writing off this £500k papermache contraption with a good thwack from my padded lock if they drive like arseholes. Got 3rd party insurance if they want to contest anything
One of these. www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C453649 Read more
The Citroen LN and Talbot Samba were basically the same car, although neither was popular. The Citroen wasn't quirky as other Citroens of that era were, and Talbot never took off as a brand (although it was respected in the 1930s).
Basically a 3 door 104....
Hmmm, would be interesting trying to source body panels, lights, trim etc in the event of an accident eh !
Bet insurance for it would be a nightmare !!!! Just hope most of the mechanicals are the same as a Vauxhall/GM ?
Hi Iv just snapped a bolt in the egr valve when refitting it after cleaning I'm going to buy a new one but do they need coding into the car or is it just the case of fitting it and I'm on my way any help please Read more
Does anyone know if you can get these bolts from Ford ?
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You need to check if there is any fuel pressure at the engine fuel rail.Unfortunately this engine is not very reliable and I would not be surprised if the timing chain has jumped.hth