December 2013
When the key is turned no dashboard lights, engine turns and starts but will not run. Can anybody help with this or had the same problem. Thanks Martin. Read more
I want urgent help please can you fit an opel astra 1.6i SE engin 1996 in a opel corsa bakkie that was a 1.4i and if so what must you do Read more
This swap isn't difficult to administer in the UK, DVLA will change the engine number and capacity and issue another V5C - at that age it'll make no difference to VED class. Insurer will need to be notified and additional premium paid.
Are you sure about that having done it few times its not as easy as you make out nor are the insurance companies all that keen to insure an oddball car.The emission test is rather complicated as no data is available for the MOT testing station to use.
Bought this car last January (2013) and very pleased overall except I can't get more than an indicated 37mpg under any conditions, no matter how carefully I drive. Is this normal for this car, anyone know? Or do I need to get it checked? Read more
Thanks everyone for your input, the car is the latest Mondeo, 2011 vintage, Titanium x sport. I bought it for performance and comfort rather than economy but it seems very thirsty, have just driven to SW France at French legal limit and got only 30mpg, whereas I used to have a 2000 Merc 320 Cdi that would do close to 40mpg on the same run. Unfortunately that car had chronic rust problems, but that's another story....
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Didnt know if anyone has any info / experience on the Hyundai / Kia 2.0 CRTD / CRDI engine. I have bought one with a snapped cambelt, and i've had a brief look at how to strip the head off to look for damage.... Read more
I to have only had experience with PSA engines but I wouldn't think yours would be a lot different. A Haynes manual might be the answer, if they don't do that car they may have one with that engine.
Hi after being help out with my radio code and very happy, has anybody got any idea why my mondeo could be struggling to start from cold I guessed it was the fuel filter changed it and seams no better? Read more
Firstly,is the battery ok?Is the engine turning fast enough to start?next step would be to get a cylinder compression test done.hth
Hi can anybody help with a ford 6006e radio code serial number m007833 Read more
Thanks very much merry christmas and a happy new year its worked
I am changeling the engine on my 54 reg ford fiesta 1.4 the engine I am taking out is a duratec and I have been told that a zetec out of a 04 1.4 will fit without any problems can anyone confirm this thanks. Read more
Thank you for your time in setting my mind at ease have a nice new year.
Hi ,I need information on the correct amount of automatic gearbox oil required for Volkswagen polo 2007 model car after draining the oil from the gearbox.Also need advice on the best automatic gearbox oil to use on this car. Read more
Use the castrol site for the type and put back the same amount as you remove.
I've had no radio for months. Please does anyone know the code for it. It's a standard ford 4500 RDS E-O-N. Serial number MO 43168. Thank you in advance.
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Should be 8006
Basically i'm going to trade in a 2007 ford focus 2.0 tdci titanium but i'm undecided about what car to get next.
The ones i have been looking at are as follows:
2010 BMW 320d efficent dynamics, 61K, £11000
2010 Honda Civic EX 2.2 cdti, 45K, £10500
2010 VW Passat R Line tdi 110, 30K, £9950
2011 VW Golf GT Tdi 2.0 140, 41K, £11000
They are the ones i most fancy but which one should i go for? Is the extra mileage of the BMW something to worry about? Im a bit torn between them all so rightly or wrongly i want some more opinions!!!! So what would you buy from that list?
Cheers all. Read more
Sorry to be negative, but I wouldn't buy any of those, for the simple reason that I wouldn't buy a 3-4-year-old diesel. There are too many appendages on modern diesel engines, added in the interest of the environment and/or noise suppession - which fail expensively at higher mileages.
You'll find - at least at the moment - that a petrol-powered version of the same car will cost you less initilly to compensate foir higher fuel consumption....
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Your dash pod most definitely contains the immobiliser.But I would check the fuses both in the engine bay and cabin fuseboxes first.hth