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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9 td - cam belt changing 19 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  hi all new to the forum, my question is as above really. i have just bought a gates cam belt kit which has a cam belt, tensioner plus another roller. i have also bought a new auxillary belt. the car is a 306 1997 (face lift) d turbo 1.9 right im going to do this myself and have not changed a belt on one of these cars before so i thought i'd ask on here before i try if there is any specail tools i need, or if there is any info i might need while doing the belt (left hand threads, things that are a pain).
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  Can I run an EV charging cable across the pavement? 2 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a quiet residential area and can nearly always park at the kerbside on the street immediately outside my front gate. What are the laws regarding...
• Ten uses for old engine oil 5 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Use in chainsaw for blade lubrication (but not for 2stroke fuel) 7. Brush sparingly onto bicycle chain 8. Oil gate hinges 9. Rub into wooden front roller of mower 10. Mix with weed killer to paint on leaves - sticks on them longer
• Jaguar XK - Cranks but won't start after a stormy night 23 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  This 2009 car was running smoothly with no issues. It was a very strong wind here last week, a storm. So at night I moved the car from the gates reversing slightly up the hill and parking sideways. Was a quick move, didn't let the engine run properly. Next morning it cranks but won't start. Recharged the battery as the first suspect - no luck.
• N/A - School Run Traffic 15 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Besides the volume of traffic a lot of the issues seemed to be caused by totally inconsiderate parents ignoring the rules of the road - often parking in dangerous positions. And why do strapping sixth formers have to be dropped at the school gate - I used a sports moped (Honda SS50) paid for by a weekend job). I was wondering if there were any figures for the increase in traffic during the school run times?
• KIA Sedona - KIA Sedona 2005 2.9 CRDI Cambelt whine 5 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  I tensioned it correctly, lining up the pointer in between the two marks on the back plate. I have changed quite a few cambelts, mainly gates and dayco but never used INA before. Is it due to the quality / what the belt is made of? Should it settle down with use? Its only done about 50 miles on it so far. Starts perfectly, runs well, just get the whine when its warm.
• Jaguar X type 2.2d Automatic - Turbo Charger Actuator 22 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Took it to Jaguar who gave fault code P132B and quoted £1500 for new turbo, actuator and waste gate. I had the turbo charger actuator reconditioned for £240 and all was okay until after about 150 miles (not continuous) of driving the faults came back. The company who reconditioned the actuator took it back free of charge and identified the output motor was not correct and changed it.
• VW - How best to pay for my new vehicle? 30 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  The company I am buying from is established and reputable and I have absolutely no evidence of any difficulties they may be in. However, what if something goes wrong between now and when I drive it out of the gates? Section 75 of the credit act covers purchases up to £30000 so even though I paid the deposit by credit card then it doesn’t apply. Section 75a covers up to about £60000 but I’m not sure that applies in my case.
• ford focus estate tdci 115 03 - rough running focus that garage cant explain! 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  my focus started playing up about 4 months ago so i took it to my local garage to get the ecu read. the fault stored said the waste gate solenoid was at fault and so changed but this did not solve the problem. 4 months on and they still dont know what is wrong. it starts and runs fine for about 2 mins but then runs lumpy and rough and will not rev past 2000rpm and kicks out a hell of alot of smoke as a result. if it is switched off and restarted straight away it will run fine again for a few mins and then starts running rough again. i suspect injectors but it is an expensive trial and error, and have lost faith in my local garage.
• Peugeot 207 (2006 - ) - 08 1.4 Accident repair paintwork problems 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all I am hoping to get some advice from some experienced professional painters out there. I recently scrapped the side of my car on the gate post and used the insurance companies approved repairer to get it sorted. The car has come back and i'm not happy with the paintwork. Along the bottom of the door, the paintwork had a dry and uneven appearance (it was glossy but with an uneven surface which you could feel).
• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 2002 2.2dci - Tailgate jamming 2 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  All electrics are AOK as all the doors and rear tailgate window unlock and relock on the plip key. I would love to take the rear panel off the tail gate but to do that I need to open it !!! Incidentially those avid readers of Espace Diesel problems will remember I reported "limp" mode last summer. I am delighted to report that I have had no further trouble since I changed to the expensive diesel and occaisonally rev the engine to the limiter in 1st gear.
• Peugeot & Citroen cooling fan motors 11 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I am talking about a 1999 306 1.6 petrol, but there seems to be lots of PSA models covered by these parts. The two types are either GATE or ECIA. Even the main dealer asked which type were fitted to my car (some help the chassis number is to them!) Does anyone have "chapter & verse" on this issue? Are the drive shaft diameters the same (so I don't end up having to buy a new fan blade also)?
• Is this a road? 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My neighbour some years ago paid our local council to provide a concrete ramp from the road to her rear garden intending to replace the fence with a gate and park her car off road. She never did this, but the ramp is still there. Her son in law parked his van on the concrete ramp prior to taking his family to Australia for a year, having completed a SORN notice and intending to return and continue his carpentry business using the van.
• My next car ... 28 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I don't want to sell the Synergie privately, I am not comfortable in a Mondeo and I will only have another Volvo if the gates of Hell freeze shut. What other cars would you knowledgeable folk have me look at? Hawkeye ----------------------------- Stranger in a strange land
• Citroen C3 - bad experience with mechanic 3 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  When she got back she said he'd had to swap the tyre in the boot with the front left as the front left was damaged due to the broken spring but a new inner was put in it and everything was ok. She also told me she reversed into the gate on the way out as the yard was packed with cars and the gate was half closed and noone was there to help. She said the owner then guided her out but instructed her to reverse into the gate again (lol) but it wasn't bad and the owner said it was hardly noticable.
• Crossland X - Gearbox linkage problem 23 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  This is an intermittent problem, but it makes me nervous to drive it when starting off now as I am never sure if it's going to fly back!   A mechanic friend has suggested it has a linkage issue or the gate between reverse and forts sometimes stays up. Can anyone shed any light on this please?        I  
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  How much does a new cam belt cost? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was charged £700 for the fitting of a new cam belt kit on my Ford Focus. Was I overcharged?
• 635 - Old barges 29 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  For a such a huge floorplan, the actual cabin isn't huge-and it's strictly a four seater. The dog leg box was apalling-long throws and vague gates-maybe it was just worn.  I doubt the handling was much to write home about. We weren't pushing it hard. The clock can't be turned back, but for a little while it was nice to pretend!
• 03 Alhambra - Turbo problem ? 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  This problem does not arise without caravan and vehicle will accelerate sharply. the car has been diagnosed and no fault with air mass meter or waste gate has been found. a soggy fit was suggested between bottom pipe at turbo and intercooler has been suggested. has anyone experience of this as reluctant to dispose excellent car. Tweak to subject line - PU
• Car Park Management 17 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Finally there is one user, who has the spaces for members of the public who are clients (he is a physio) so needs easy access. Any ideas for improving the matter without spending fortunes on electronic controlled gates? -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?