September 2016
I own a 12 year old Peugeot Boxer campervan with a 2.0 HDI engine. Last week the rocker arms on cylinder 1 suddenly broke while I was driving on the motorway. I wasn't speeding up or changing gear or anyhing, just cruising at a constant speed. At first I thought that the exhaust had blown and I pulled over. There was a knocling noise from the top of the engine. I called the AA and eventually I had to be taken back to my home on a recovery truck as the guys could not definitely identify the fault on the roadside.
My mechanic eventually identified the issue and has replaced the broken rockers. So what would cause this to happen? Engine has about 38k miles on the clock. 12 years old. Does not get used much over the winter months except for short local journeys. I had the timing belt replaced just before this happened and had driven about 60 miles but the mechanic said everything was OK, it had not jumped a tooth or become damaged. But unfortunately I didn't actually see the belt either on the engine or after he took it off. He had the whole thing sorted and rebuilt before he told me he had solved the problem.... Read more
I'm thinking about a new car and seen some ex police BMWs that are cheap - Does anyone have any experience in running one?
The adverts all say motorway miles, but I'm sure they get properly used..... Read more
Not going to name and shame but there's a place up North that sells ex police cars and has a pretty poor reputation.
Gibbo is that the place that advertises VED rates being much lower on ex police cars than would otherwise be in the top band if civilian cars....
This is my first post on this forum and if anyone could help me out I would really really appreciate it!
I bought a new Sandero Stepway in June this year and have had quite a few issues with both the car and subsequently the dealership too. I have currently reported a fault with the vehicle but the dealership have returned it twice to me claiming that there is no issue and that it is normal.... Read more
OK i got a Renault same system yes it does drop but the system compensate when the load goes on the compressor and up when the clutch lets off and mines an automatic so as long as the engine does not out there is no problem !
Hi, the radio in my 2011 seat leon is not working. It was working fine before I left it to my mechanic to do some work so I am guessing he removed the battery connections? Itll not go on at all so I can enter a code etc. Does anybody know what could be wrong? thanks Read more
What could be wrong :
Fuse blown. Loose connection....
Hi All,
I’m after a bit of advice on my 2010 Insignia. The DMF is hanging on by a thread, the thing sounds awful and I’m worried that it is now damaging the gearbox.... Read more
it has to be said the fact the engine pulls like a train form 1500 rpm helps.
Yes that is half the battle won, nothing worse than an engine with nothing up to a certain rev point, often around 2000rpm, then all hell breaks loose for a 1500rpm rev band if you're lucky...
I'm considering changing my 11 plate Micra in the next few months as it's low on driving enjoyment and would like something a bit newer and more fun to drive with similar running costs.
The local Nissan dealer also sells Suzukis and Hyundais and the newer shape Swift looks quite tempting and retails for about the same as a Micra. I did have one as a courtesy car 3 years ago and found it quite good to drive if a bit stuffy without aircon( it was an SZ2). Also it returned 50 mpg on a short journey.... Read more
The Swift is far more reliable car than a Mini. It's genuinely one of the best small hatches you can buy.
I agree. A very underated car. I've had the 1.5GLX and now own the current model.
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I have a VW 2015 2L Tiguan TDI BMT 4MOTN with a DSG gearbox.
Yes you've guessed it, in June the software was changed (23R7) under the Nox recall and resulted in a significant rattle when under power at ~1500rpm.
Back to my main dealer, VW Lancaster (Ayesbury), who recommended I took the car out on a test run with a technician. He confirmed the fault and the Service Adviser booked my car in and provided me with courtesy car free of charge.
Contacted by the dealer the next day and told 'the computer is showing no faults' but they would contact VW HQ in Milton Keynes for advice.
The following day I was telephoned and told the car was ready for collection which I did and the fault was significantly better.
Today, I took it for a longer trip and could just detect the rattle but once it warmed up, it was back to it's old self; I can live with that.
The original upgrade was coded 23R7 but the dealer said the software they had most recently used was a new version.
Make of this what you will but in I think main dealer followed a sensible procedure and now I have back a car which is a joy to drive.
Good luck if you have one! Read more
I have summer run flats on alloy wheels. In winter I put on winter tyres on steel rims. Is it ok to use the same wheel bolts Read more
I wonder why BMW continue with bolts rather than studs. Are there any other manufacturers using these?
When viewed from the front, it looks like a squashed Gremlin Read more
Farming contributes 0.7% to UK GDP. In other words, it is actually just a hobby - mostly for rich folk anyway, and they will love this. Chuck in the footballer's wives and the school run mums and another winner for JLR. We could only hope it is a tad more reliable.
A a Defender and D2 owner, I don't mind. Time moves on. The Defender died and its replacement seems to be quite late in arriving and whatever it is, it won't be a Defender. JLR lied about the need to discontinue the old one (the G-wagen continues yet is essentially the same type of vehicle) - in reality it was just too labour-intensive and had too slim a profit margin. Shame the motoring press let them get away with it for the most part. Might have something to do with the advertising budget...
A good looking little car that could well add to Suzuki's current successes.
The 1.4 boosterjet with 4 wheel drive could be fun! Read more
Looks like something from Russia, liked previous Ignis but not this abortion.
As you seem to have conveniently lost your way to the other current thread on the subject of cambelts John, any chance of finding all (or any) this lovely evidence that other regular people are coming around to your way of thinking ?
Or will you suddenly lose your way to this thread too ?