June 2017
Hi guys - had a browse around but can't find anything so I'm in need of some help with this one please... 08 plate, 51k miles, petrol.
First problem was: When driving at a constant speed of anywhere between 50-70mph on motorway (with obviously a small amount of throttle) I would get this lagging/chugging feeling, like it was struggling, until I give it more gas
Second problem: The car will feel like it's about to stall doing 20mph in 3rd, or going up a slight hill in 2nd
Third problem: When idle the car chugs, until I give it some gas
Also, my fan only blows out at max setting (4), but I assume this is resistor/fuse related and nothing to do with the main problems here?
Recent work includes (and I have full service history from 1 year ago +)
- Oil filter
- Air filter
- Oil pressure switch
- Stabiliser link bar
Cheers in advance! Read more
Quick question. ? When setting up twin cams inside rocker cover for a vectra cdti 2006.( When using the vx timing tool. )
Should BOTH pins / spindles that fit onto the alan key slots front and back click into place at same time. Both click into place together.... Read more
Hello all. New to this so not sure if im posting in correct place. Any help greatly appreciated.
Here we go. All started a cuple of weeks ago when the crank pulley broke sending the alternator belt behind pulley and bang. Car stops going. After getting towed home looked and seen pully wheel has totaly came off jammed the belt.... Read more
The subject of EGR has been covered in another thread very recently. The answer is yes, blanking the EGR will initiate limp home mode. The ECM expects to see an air flow reduction when it commands the EGR valve to open. If it doesn't then it won't know it has opened. Since the purpose of the EGR is to reduce NOx levels the ECM will do that by reducing engine power. So remove the blank plate and get the EGR valve working properly.
I'd welcome some advice on my latest buying cinundrum please - contemplating changing from 13-reg Focus 1.0 Ecoboost estate to a Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel estate. Been offered nearly £6k on the Focus with an overall price to change of about £4300. I do about 12k miles pa.
My reasoning is based on negative views on longevity of the Ford 1.0 engine. Mine has done 54k and had a new water pump earlier in the year. I just fear a bigger bill on the horizon. Petrol estates of suitable size are thin on the ground at my price & age points, Diesels have their downsides but, with a further 3 years on the warranty and only 11k on the clock, I reckon the i30 should give me peace of mind for a few years. Deal or no deal?... Read more
It looks fresh and is barely run in. To be honest I've more faith in Hyundai's Diesel engines than the 1.6 BM diesel in the Auris and Avensis too. In petrol form that would be reversed however. Nothing negative about the Hyundai's petrol 1.6 but Toyota's petrol engines are hard to kill.
Another worthy option would be the Honda Civic estate. The 1.8 petrol is very longlived and is faster than rival normally asperated 1600's while the 1.6 diesel is outstanding. Excellent on fuel (we can better 60mpg in the much larger CRV with the same engine) and it pulls very well. Haven't heard any problems with this engine to date and resale will be easier. Our CRV has never flagged up a DPF warining in 3yrs despite regular short distance local driving. Watch out for clutch judder from cold however, seems to be commonplace on Honda diesels for some reason so make sure you drive it from cold. If they've warmed the car up by driving it first then you know it's likely to be doing this. Not the end of the world as in most cases it passes as the car heats up. Some are so bad they need work however. But get a good one and it'll be a good workhorse and I can't stress just how good that 1.6 DTEC engine is.
Seat Leon estate is another worthy at this money too, particularly the 1.4 TSi SE. Near diesel economy but no DPF to worry about. Nice things to drive too but it's a complex engine and must again have dealer history.
With a good healthy budget to be honest the world's your oyster but I agree offloading the Focus is a wise move. All of the cars listed here will be a safer bet.
Do any backroomers have experience of waterless car cleaning preparations. I did some TV channel hopping a few days ago and got the back end of somebody who was demonstrating a substance that he just sprayed onto to a very dirty vehicle, wiped it off with a microfibre cloth and produced a sparkling 'as new' finish. Is it that easy and, if so, what are the best brands?
Thanks in advance. Read more
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And...
Why will Consumers not be protected?
Because the insurance industry still need to make their profits selling damaged vehicles to the "salvage trade" Read more
Sounded like a good idea until...
"It is not bound by legislation. There is nothing mandatory to enforce anyone, let alone insurers, to comply with it."
It may be just coincidence but my wifes Citroen C3 1.6 blue developed an air con noise due to a faulty pump ? Its currently being repaired under warranty Read more
My brother has one (a 306 1.2 turbo petrol). However, he asked his local Peugeot dealer to investigate why the car made such a racket from the rear.
On inspection, they immediately told him not to drive it, informed him that he needed a new torsion bar and supplied him with a free courtesy car for a week while they replaced it free of charge....
A relative of mine has recently sold a 1992 BMW through an advert in a car magazine .
The story sounds bizarre, in that a collector in the US bought the car but arranged for a relative in Poland to collect it.
He even sent a video of him working in his garage on Classic BMWs.
The money has been deposited in a pay pal account before the car was collected by the agent who flew in from Poland
But is there a scam somewhere I.e can the money be transferred out of the PayPal account after the transaction? Read more
Let us know how it goes, if you can.
I have skimmed the agreement, and it does say that motor vehicles are excluded from "Buyer Protection". However, items that have been collected are not eligible for "Seller Protection". I'm not sure where that would leave a vendor if the payment had been made fraudulently (i.e. by someone other than the account holder)....
We are travelling to Belgium in the car in a couple of weeks, car prepared, dog prepared, lots of stuff to keep her happy travelling and rest stops programmed for pipi patrol....
Seat harness fitted etc. Dogs welcome Hotel!... Read more
Thanks. Good to know ¡
If you are ever near Colchester come for a pint.
It would be more interesting to see out of the 10,000 votes how many were for each car.
Many of the makes or models doing well here are not exactly big sellers, so the percentage vote is easily skewed up or down by relatively small numbers of votes.
It is also if any survey is to be believed highly unlikely that someone like Honda that is always at or near the top of reliability surveys has suddenly crashed in the ratings as it has here ? Read more
Before I retired I was a 30k/year driver
Audi 100 bullet proof at 150k
Scorpio every service a major cost/faulting module
MB 300TD reliable but dealers very snooty & expensive
MB E a major problem within the first year that the MB dealer tried to say wasn't a warranty claim, but I put him right on that. After the repair, broke down as they hadn't fitted a gasket correctly. Had to threaten legal action to get money refunded for the other repair
Lexus LS only kept for a year as the service history was incorrect.
Replaced with an MB S Class - an unreliable expensive nightmare at 50k
Now on my third Lexus, and will be staying with them
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A stuck open or partially stuck open EGR valve would not be unlikely. Try removing it and giving it a clean. Then put it back and see if it improves.