April 2016
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I live in Aberdeenshire, and I take immense pride in my car. So when this afternoon I was driving home the road quite suddenly and without warning was full of those horrible wee stones. The limit was 30, which was what I was doing behind a lorry. It kicked stones all up my front and my own car was kicking stones along my side. Of course I slowed right down but it was a bit too late. ... Read more
I know I have been a pain in the proverbial with questions about choice of car. Unfortunately, I do overthink I know.
Taking into account many variables the A Class W169 ticks more of my boxes than anything else - I am discounting CVTs. I know I have posted frequently that with an average of a steady 10,000 miles a year diesel is not my better option. However.... Read more
Cheers : I now feel well prepared. I'm quite a sedate driver so hopefully.... Also options increased since I won't discount diesel.
Hello everyone, can anyone help me with the problem i am having with my ford mondeo mk3 2002 model, Actually my mondeo mk3's clutch is too smooth at some time and also while revving up above 3000rpm the clutch is getting even smoother, but the gear shift is smooth too, Can anyone suggest me what would be the problem with the smooth clutch and also wanna get the solution for that problem. Please let me know what would be the problem with the clutch.
Thanks and best regards
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yes i did, even the gear transmission is smooth and also the drive is also smooth but the clutch is too loose.
Hi, i'm going to view a used 2004 Nissan Almera Tino SE 1.8 later this morning and was looking for some advice on what to look out for then looking over it, test driving it. I borrowing some of the money to buy it so, a little nervous about buying a poo box.
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The 1.8 petrol engine was also used in the P12 Primera. So all the same good/bads.
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I set the static timimg at the timing mark on the flywheel with a test light across the points. It was probably advanced out of sight before, something I might try later, once I know what the relationship between circumferential distance on the flywheel and degrees is.
With both vacuum advance hoses off and plugged, started right up, and the spark went north (ie advanced) when revved, as seen via my shiny NOS timing light, suggesting the centrifugal advance is working....
Hi people I did think this was an honest website but things I have read about remapping/ engine tuning are all wrong . If you have used a good Remapper then the file will not brake your car , so do a little digging into the company you would like to use , find out WHO they get their files from (50% buy good quoilty files) if they won't tell you avoid them as it will be a cheap knocked up crap that will damage your car pritty quick . Ok let's say you have your car mapped by a good guy and you have problems it will never be the file its totally down to a problem with your car that the map has highlighted something you need to fix yet people who do have bad experiences always blame the mapper because they chose to have junk they don't look after remapped also a good honest macanic will tell you the same the ones to watch out for are the ones who blame the map as they are just trying to take more money from you because of their lack of knowledge (easy to blame a prob on the map instead of fixing the prob) so never tell them you have mapped your car or before they have seen it their mind is made up ,as an example 2.0 tdi vw engines come from 82hp to 140hp with the ONLY diff is the file everything else is totally the same only detuned so the Best Buy is the 82hp model as you can map it to almost 200hp gaining much better fuel eco too with that much needed extra power . If you car runs perfect get it mapped but by a good mapper with the correct genuine tools . One customer I've had for years always has his cars tuned bought a brand new Merc c class and wanted to wait untill he had 2000 miles on the clock but before that happened his gearbox and engine had to be replaced so who's folt is that Merc putting bad files on cars ,NO it's not he was just unlucky and got a bad egg theses things happen 1000 miles on the clock or 50k if somethings going to brake it will . Also with the VAG range VW/Scoda etc they can now be put back 100% stock only with CMD , with kess it leave a trail the dealer will find and kill your warranty but CMD will not leave anything the dealer can find so even more reason to have a remap so please don't let mr know it all tell you about how bad it is to remap your engine when they pick littler for a living make your own mind up . Ok I've been as honest as I can be hope this helps ,good luck on your remap Read more
This thread got off to a poor start: some people have tried to be helpful and raised the tone of the discussion, only to have it lowered again by Bradmax.
If you want to continue as a member of this forum, Bradmax, please be more polite. I would add that the more clearly you write, the better you will be understood....
Hi, I have be touran with 32000 on the clock and the gear box has a hole. Both the jcb garage and vw UK are refusing any help. Surely such a low mileage car should not be having these issues? There is no oil in the video or on my parking spot, surely there should be? Where do I go to get vw to except manufacturing default? Read more
Is this maker now one that you should shift the vehicle on when warranty expires? if it's not engines shaking themselves apart or blocking EGR's, it's gearboxes.
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Clucth went quickly in my Mazda 6, still not got it looked at, will be a day or 2.
Its a 2005 with 180k miles on it. seeing DMFs around the £500 mark just for it, was also a lux kit with DMF and clutch for 600 oddd. found these guys will doing a little research.... Read more
Thanks tor the replies guys. When i was reading how they go about it and now ive checked the german equivelent i think i have faith they are legit.
Depending on whats my car needs i might give them a go!...
Does anyone have any experience as to what the autoboxes are like in these cars? It is planned as a second car for the other half to use so the transmission would need to cope with mixed conditions around town as well as some long motorways runs of 200 miles plus.
Can spend anything from £2000 all the way to about £5500. Mk6 examples from 2005 seem to be at the bottom end of the budget whilst MK7 cars from around 2010 or maybe even 2011 are at the higher end. ... Read more
Thanks for the details about the Jatco box, were any of these fitted to the Fiesta? Are there any solid autoboxes fitted to Fiesta's made between 2005-2011?
Land Rover Defender thefts are on the increase. Read more
They've always been easy to steal. Just with the end of production, it's come into 'even more popular' territory.
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I would still complain to the roads authority (the council?), especially if you have photographs. The lack of signage is bad news; especially for 2 wheel vehicles. The dashcam video might be especailly useful.