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• 309 1.9 d-turbo-s - bypass lucas pump immobiliser 9 May 2011 (Forum)
    can somebody please help me! i carried out an engine change 3 weeks ago on my 306 turbo diesel and have since then been trying to get it to start...
• Jaguar S-Type - AC Compressor 9 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  This is the second problem I experienced on the same day. Following the window winder failure (my previous post), within one hour my AC packed up and...
• Renault Espace (2002 - ) - three way swap advice 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  However we no longer really need a full 7-seat version so are looking at C4, new pug 5008 and Grand Sceinic. We know that p/e values will be poor but we have a plan. Our friends have a s-reg Espace, which they too like, but they can now get ours for whatever trade offer for it. In addition we also know another a couple with a P-reg 806 which is pretty abused, but runs. Plan is friend 1 has the 06 ESpace, friend 2 has the s-reg Espace, and I take the 806 as the P/E to offer against new or nearly new smaller 7-seater, possibly as scrappage. is there anything I need to consider in this?
• Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - 02 2.7 Tiptronic Main Oil Seal 24 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Had this car since new (March 2002) and at 4 years old ( March 2006) dealer advised that main oil seal was leaking which meant gearbox out to change seal....
• 7.5t driver - Future employment options? 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have been driving for a living since my early 20?s and currently work for a medium size general haulage firm (approx 20 vehicles) in the East Midlands. All of the drivers have just been balloted on our second pay cut in 4 months and talk is of redundancies if things don?
• Further damage to car while in garage for repair 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  They then tell me that my car has been damaged by a car delivery wagon... The new damage and proposed repairs new rear bumper Fill to small dent in rear tailgate new n/s rear light unit new front bumper repair to small scratch to front n/s wing I am obviously not at all happy about this (particulary the dent to be filled in the tailgate) But the damage has been done....
• Tales of repairs on old motors 26 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have been prompted to post on the basis of a fascinating description given by John S on how to repair the bracket that holds the engine top stay on an old style Mini, posted in technical. His post was a form of literature that will soon be lost forever. He described a lengthy and complex repair involving relatively cheap parts that these days would not be done, the car would probably just be scrapped.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Gazole - Yes or No? 17 May 2008 (Forum)
  t use it, I have a VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2006) which I thought would have been setup to accept this kind of fuel. I?m sure other BR?s are running this type of engine so should I ignore the info on the flap or not?
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2001, 1.6 zetec s high pitched noise when idle 8 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I noticed a couple of days ago when my fiesta is warm (doesnt seem 2 make the noise when its cold) there is a quiet whistly type noise coming from...
• Company car advice..... 8 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I would love a 3 series, but due to my band, its out of the question unless I buy it myself. So, the cars I'm contemplating are: BMW 120d SE Audi A3 Diesel Sportback 2.0 TDI 170 S Line 5dr Mini Cooper S Hatchback 1.6 3dr (Chilli Pack) Seat Leon Diesel Hatchback 2.0 16v TDI FR 5dr Does anyone have any advice on these? Pros? Cons? Tips about some of the additional features?
• Perception of quality - Standing the test of time 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  "Posh trim is more to do with vanity than real quality, a bit of niceness you?d like to surround yourself with. And it?s so easy to fall for. The only real test of build quality is time." This is part of an interesting article in Car on trying to differentiate between the so called perceived quality that you touch versus the real quality of car that stands the test of time in terms of reliability and durability.
• Road congestion...who's fault?? 3 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  was talking at work the other day... in the 70's when the golf 1st came, it was X inchs long...in the 80's when mkII came out it was X inchs longers in the 21st century, the golf is now X+X+X+X inchs longer(they get bigger each time) so if this trend is consistent with each car...which it is...
• Audi A6 flat battery error 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Audi A6 1.8T 98 R plate AEB 20 valve engine 40,800 miles. I have been keeping this car down south at my MinL?s and on a recent visit the battery was completely fault ( five years old ) I charged the battery and eventually it fired up with no errors but the battery would not hold it?s charge so popped into a local garage and had a new battery Exide 096 fitted.
• Peugot 405TD Brakes 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  This is all that needs sorting now for the free restest! Also, could anyone tell me which model of car would use the same ABS unit? I know a lot of 405's used it. Maybe early 406's/Xantia's?
• Everyone's Favourite - Car Insurance 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Or, I?m guessing, if I don?t take them up on this offer and my answer of ?it?s just the standard on fitted by the manufacturer? doesn?t satisfy them then my premium will increase. Probably by around £35. When I completed the online form I?m sure I?ve indicated ?Standard Equipment?
• Failed Hydraulic Tappet ? (Polo) 1 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Am I right in thinking that it's a relatively straightforward job on this unit? Also, if its only one tappet that?s shot, can you replace just one and in any case, how long do you think it would take an experienced garage to do (then I can work out the cost). Sorry for all the questions (1043cc 1993 Polo)
• 2k to spend C220, Audi 80, Avensis 15 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Avensis, reliabilty and I was thinking the lean burn engine, what year do these finish and the VVTi?s start, I am aware of the engine problem on the VVTi?s, any bigger probs on the lean burn ones. I seem to remember issues with front brakes. I?ve read the CbyC breakdowns, nothing too onerous for any of the above, opinions please.
• Toyota MK 1 MR2 Quarrelling wipers 17 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  ) Unfortunately the main dealers want £123 for a replacement which effectively makes the car a write-off; I have therefore obtained a complete S/H linkage from 24/7 online breakers and this is the sticking point; I suspect if I prise the connecting rod off my S/H linkage, the middle-aged plastic bush will become instantly geriatic and fit as well as the one I currently have, I therefore would like to fit the complete linkage.
• Should I change my auto box oil? 19 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Should I get it changed, if so would it be expensive and what if I don't? P.S. For those of you who followed my tyres thread, the car alas has 4 Pirelli P6000's shodding it's 4 corners. I haven't tried it yet other than a few hundred yards back to work on side streets, but already I feel that there's an improvement in tyre noise. By the way the new fronts are P6000's, I notice the rears are P6000 powergy, is there much difference?
• Greetings from the South ... 4 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  The boys-in-blue have really earned their Xmas bonusses this year, as we have seen a proliferation of S**** C*****s on national roads, catching blokes doing 130 in a 120 zone... as unroadworthy and overloaded taxis, busses, trucks trundle by. The death of the 8 British tourists in a minibus crash, will have made the media in UK ... apparently Mr Nutter was playing 'chicken' with cars all afternoon.