November 2014
I need some advise please, my Ford Ka's battery died a few weeks ago ( one cold morning) so I purchased a new one.
It's been fine until this morning (cold and frosty) and it wouldn't start again:... Read more
I have a Ford Mondeo mk4 2.0 diesel on a 59 plate and have very stupidly managed to dislodge the auxiliary belt off one of its tensioners.I cannot get the belt back on myself so I have a mechanic coming tomorrow morning to tow the vehicle to the garage but i was wondering if the experts among you could help with a question i have.
Rather than towing the car to the garage without running the engine could i do the following....... Read more
The car can be driven with aux belt off.You will have no alternator and a/c and no pas which may be a struggle.The water pump is cambelt driven and the oil pump is not a problem.
I have looked on the Sky site but not able to find the answer. If you want to have a communal dish installed for a block of flats is there a minimum number of subscribers required ? Also what costs (other than subscription charges ) are there for installation and future maintenance ? Obviously these will be variable, looking for approximate costs.
I would be grateful for responses - especially anyone with personal experience. Read more
Thanks - that's very helpful indeed. Its not only present costs but future expense to consider as well.
This is a block converted before satellite t.v.
Hi. My recently purchased car comes with the correct 'special edition' 17" wheels and 205/45 17 tyres.
The 'standard' version of the same car comes with 15" or 16" wheels (not sure) - and a somewhat softer ride.... Read more
I have had my c3 Picasso since Jan 2010, same wheels and tyres, I have just fitted Kumho tyres tgat have revolutionised the ride. 30 in 4th? Use your gearbox, you should be in 3rd!!!!
hi on my mgzs td iv got a knocking noise comeing from top off engine , was told this was timing solenoid on pump so got one from scrappy fitted it but still the same , could it be injectors or manifolds thanks Read more
hi with reference to my thread about engine knocking been told it could be timing to advanced does any one know how to adjust it thanks
I bought a car and it needed a nee battery got thus changed an now my stereo is askin me for the keycode an I cant find it anywhere if anybody can help me id be sooo grateful thankyou in advance :) Read more
First you have not told us your stereo model so we cannot really start to help.
Having said that read the answers provided on this link:...
Hi, wounder if anyone can help. looking for the radio code for my Ka. Radio number is M011834. Thanks in anticipation. Read more
Hi, wounder if anyone can help. looking for the radio code for my Ka. Radio number is M011834. Thanks in anticipation.
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What are Backroomers opinions on buying car spares off ebay? Personally I have doubts about the provenance of some of the items. I don't have a problem buying some cheap pattern parts as long as they are not safety related, but if it's a branded part at a pattern price, that makes me suspicious.
As an example, I've been looking for Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited H4 today. ECP have them for £17.99 and autobulbsdirect for £18.45, both with free delivery. A search on ebay brings up prices from £10.99 delivered. Many from sellers with 99%+ feedback scores from thousands of buyers.... Read more
There can be some genuine cheap parts on Ebay and there can be some fakes sold for about the right price so as not to arouse suspicion.
I found a part I needed on Ebay for a reasonable price and the company selling it was a big reputable independant Vauxhall specialist. When I questioned why their price on Ebay was cheaper than they sell them for on their own website and at their trade counter, They said it was to attract sales on Ebay and that it was sold on a break even basis just to get a larger customer database (market share). It must work as I've since spent alot of money with them over the years....
Came across a brilliant idea on a US forum to overcome the issue of range for EVs when you need to do a long journey.
Using a powertrain/suspension from a FWD car with conventional engine, they build a trailer which acts as a "pusher" to give extended range but only on the occasions you need it.... Read more
But you couldn't use that as an electric city car - the suggestion is aimed at getting the best of both worlds.
I'm having a new cat fitted this week and I've been advised to fit new lambda sensors too.
Just looking online at prices - is the pre cat sensor exactly the same part as the post cat sensor? The ones I've looked at for my car don't seem to specify whether they are pre or post. Can I just order two sensors and they'll work fine?... Read more
Why do you need a new cat,and why does it need new sensors.?On this car the front and rear sensors are different.
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I had a few older cars that done this, a mechanic told me to stay in 3rd gear a while on short journeys as this charges the battery better, in the end with two of the cars it was an alternator I needed. May not be the same problem with yours but worth a try.