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• Cambelt Question 22 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I'm wondering whether to get the cambelt changed on my passat. I was looking through some old receipts for the car (not long before I bought it), and saw one listing the following: Tension Roller V Belt - £75.00 Drive Belt - 4 pK 850 - £5.00 Timing Belt - £17.00 Labour - £80.00 Are 'timing belt' and cambelt the same thing?
• Peug 309D many miles 15 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  My car has done 165000 miles I haven't had it from new but have the old receipts. I acquired it at 98000 miles. Beside the things that come up on MOT I was just wondering what could start packing up soon.
• Ford key question 23 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Today my key decides that it's too worn to work anymore, so I use the red one instead for now. Now as the old key is more or less redundant, I thought I'd take it apart. I found a little glass tube with a little copper coil and what looked like a couple of diodes in it. The car still starts without this little contraption in the key, so what is it supposed to do ?
• Who's got the hump then? 10 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Given it's the Middle East as well, it brings to mind that old one about a camel being a horse designed by a committee......
• oil choice for a classic porsche 911 7 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  what oil would you guys recommend for a moderate miles 30 year old 911 engine FYI I'm getting about 22psi at 2200 when I should be getting about 30-35ish thanks
• Which new Primera? 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  My dad has been offered a good deal to upgrade his two year old Primera to a brand new one. His current car is the 2.0 petrol, but he now has a choice between the 1.8 petrol and 2.2 diesel. The published figures and HJ's roadtest imply the diesel is the one to pick, and I suspect it might suit his low revs driving style.
• What, no snow circus this winter? 16 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Nothing serious you understand, no basis for Schadenfreude , just good entertaining stuff. I wonder if lessons were learned? The lesson I learned (yep, the 'old blowoff' allegation is true): I left my car in the garage. Oz (as was)
• Focus - rear wheel bearings ? 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Wife's Focus, 3 yrs old, 26K miles has started making a whining noise from the rear end. This rises and decreases in volume with road wheel speed. I've checked under car for trapped debris / loose lines etc. to no avail. I've come to the conclusion it's likely to be one / both rear wheel bearings.
• Clarkson on Diesels 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Any adverse comment about diesel cars seems to be regarded as heresy by many in the Backroom. Mention of Jeremy Clarkson is also guaranteed to get adverse reaction in this forum. Therefore his report on the BMW 530d in today's Sunday Times will upset both camps.
• Blocked washer jets 7 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Is the root cause of the problem anything to do with the washer fluid I use? ~ approx 10% (stronger in the depth of winter) Halfords own brand. The car is 4.5 years old so is the problem now inevitable? I know that algae can breed in my bottle of diluted product if it is continually left in daylight. -- L'escargot by name, but not by nature.
• Dead Battery under Warranty 22 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I had my first experience of 'modern' sudden & total battery failure the other day. As it was a 36mth warranty 'Car Jack' (exide) and just 26mths old I took it back to Makro, with the receipt. I was half prepared for them to say something about a proportional refund, but they swapped it without question. Only thing was, the price has now increased by £2.35, and they charged me this on the exchange.
• Clonking noise on Corolla vvti brakes... 29 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My 2000 (old shape) Corolla recently had a seized front brake disc - corrosion had 'welded' the pad to the disc, according to the RAC man who fixed it - which he did by sanding the disc down. Only problem now is that I think the corrosion spot is still there - the car sounds like something is clonking at the front - but isn't apparent if you rev the engine with the clutch out.
• VW Caravelle TDi battery light 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  sometimes after starting up the battery light on my 7 month old caravelle glows very faintly for about a minute (even when driving). I've had the car for a month and during that time have had a towbar fitted. Unfortunately, as the wife uses it most of the time I do not know if the problem was there before fitting.
• abs sensor output 4 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone know how to check the voltage outputs of the abs sensors on an old honda Prelude? Problem: Alb warning light comes on and stays on after car has travelled a few metres, perhaps indicating sensor fault. Where exactly do I put multitest meter probes? What should meter reading be doing and would you be turning roadwheels in turn by hand with engine running?
• Intelligent road signs 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I slowed down and lo and behold a car whizzed round the corner.
• Mercedes C220 CDI Diesel 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Despite an exhaustive search on the web I cannot find many details on this model. Some people seem to be of the view that the old style C Class is not a very good car but I would be grateful for any views, in particular on the performance etc of this engine (the 125 bhp). Thanks to the great community out there in anticipation.
• 1.8 T Passat Estate 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I run an 18 month old Passat which has given me no trouble over 8000 miles but I am due to take the car abroad for some high mileage driving. I am a little worried about all the info on USA websites regarding faulty ignition coils on this model and wonder if some knowledgeable person could give me an opinion and advice.
• Golf VR6 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone out there know anything about VR6 camchains/tensioners? I own a VR6 (5 years old 65K miles FVWSH). The car is making a nasty thrashy rattly sound which I understand is the camchain tensioners wearing (after 65K miles!!). Trouble is, garages, even main dealers & specialists say 'don't worry about it, they all do that'!
• Mondeo ST-24 1 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Also, any other issues which a potential owner should know about. I am planning to own the car for 2 years, adding another 40k or so. Many Thanks
• Mazda 323 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have an old Mazda 323 H Reg and since the bad weather started I have had problems with the electrics. Every morning the car does start but the engine keeps missing and I end up feeling like a kangaroo. But what is strange is that after stopping and turning off engine for 10 mins then starting up again the problem is not there.