March 2019
Hi there new to the forum but been following for a while.
I just bought a 2005 Focus 1.6 with the ti duratec engine 115 HP. I suspect the thermostat needs changing but the thermostat currently on there has three ports but only the two left ports have any hoses connected to them, from what I've been able to find out the far right port is capped off internally?
My main question is can I fit the later thermostat which I think was fitted Jan 2006 onwards that only has two ports, the connection to the engine seems to have holes in the same locations and seems to have same shape housing to the engine too.
Main reason I want to fit this two port thermostat is because it's cheaper.
Thanks for any help.
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Does anyone know? Read more
Oh! Sorry, my mistake. I am not used to this forum layout.
I apologise Galileo.
Good morning everyone.
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3724.
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The £175 comes from seat.co.uk website. Its £295 for a major sevice. These prices are stated as maxima from "participating dealers" and based on time and mileage servicing. They list several additional benefits including breakdown cover.
As for £239, maybe you had some extras in yours ( or got a bargain if it was a major service?). Or maybe your dealer doesn't "participate".
I agree about scrabbling around but I saved about £50 in Honda dealer costs by buying OEM air and pollen filters and fitting them myself in a few minutes. But I still get a basic £165 official service every year (with free MOT and breakdown cover) and add on brake fluid changes etc as appropriate.
Locally no good indie can match these prices. The sums and quality calculations may work out differently for you of course.
What can I do about a number of children aged between 2 and 7 running around my drive where two cars are parked. The front is open with 2 parking spaces which is my drive, but there are no front gardens and the neighbours also have their own parking bay in front. You can't blame children for playing at the front as they don't understand boundaries and it is worse still as it is housing association so some parents aren't bothered around the adjacent properties. BUT if you happen to look our the front window and see a 3 year old dragging his bike up the side of your car on your own drive you are of course going to be concerned! Where do I stand legally if a young child damages the car as I guess there is a certain age of responsibility and it isn't under 7! Yet their parents do not take responsibility. Any information would be helpful, thank you
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Not the wanted answer but you need to live in a house that has very evident grounds marked out with gates etc. I lived in a similar area to you but now live on a private road with electric gated entry for the driveway etc. The law is against the person that suffers damages in my opinion and it is not by accident. Things will not change the law has no interest in being of help.
I agree with you Carl, that old saying good solid fences making good neighbours has never been more true, lockable secure gates are the icing on the cake.
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Hi all,
If you receive 12 points and lose your licence, do you have to re-do your test? or do you lose your licence for the disqualification period, and get it back at the end of the 6 months? Read more
You don't "get it back". Any disqualification of 56 days or more sees the licence revoked and the driver has to apply for a new one. However, so long as he is not subject to the "New Drivers'" legislation (six points within two years of first passing a test) he can apply for a full licence covering the groups his old one did.
The court does have the power to "Disqualify until test passed" for any offence which carries points but it would not normally be used in the circumstances you describe....
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Just fit the thermostat that is the correct part for your car - it's simple really!