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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 95 1.9td fuel system 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  could any1 please tell me what to do my car starts after turning over 5 times . starts with smoke. smoke clears car runs fine for about 5 mins cuts out . i have changed the fuel fillter primed it up. started it again started first time but then did the same and cut out. the priming pump was flat (sucked in)
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.8 engine smelling like brake pads 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  When I raise the clutch to engage the drive shft a rubbing noise happens. The brake pad smell is there from just the engine running. The biting point does feel at a good point when lifting the peddle as if the clutch isn't gone. Any ideas anyone? Thanks in advance
• FIAT Bravo and Brava (1995 - 2002) - 00 1.2 Lack of power 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  right i'm dealing with this bravo 1.2 16v which when you put your foot down the revs pic up but nothing realy happens, i'm thinking something along the lines of throttle possitioning sensor or a blocked fuel filter, but i can't seem to find it, the engine manegment flashes for a while but eventualy goes, the problm is more likely to happen when running cold. thanx
• Comparative reliability 18 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  That presumably means they are either very reliable, or have all been scrapped as hopelessly unreliable. Does anybody keep a running total? Would it tell us anything useful?
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1994 1.9 - Dead when turning the ignition key 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  When I turn ignition key nothing happens, but battery is fine and when I run a direct live feed to the solenoid the car starts and drives ok. Mechanic suggested that either the ignition switch or the starter relay is faulty, but I cannot locate the starter relay, any ideas where it is located or has anyone had a similar experience.
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - Fumes/smell in car 16 May 2008 (Forum)
  Had the exhaust system checked out for any leaks & that's fine. Can't smell anything under the hood when engine running. Are they all like this letting in the traffic fumes? Leaves a taste in the throat. Any advice words of wisdom?
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 98 1.5D - Can hear water while driving 8 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I can hear a lot of water running around in my car when I'm driving. It sounds as if a large amount of water is rushing from the front of the car to the back and vice versa depending on whether i'm reversing / going forward/ going up or down a hill.
• Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (1980 - 1993) - 81 1.5 Freeing a seized engine - techniques? 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Mk1 Golf 1.5 Cab - parked in a garage in a fully running condition. Left for four years. Engine now seized. Nothing has been done to it since it came out of the garage. What do you suggest, BRs? Car has 86k, FVSH, sound hood, one wing to be painted and I've bought it for £300!
• Mercedes Benz - C-Class Diesel / Oil Smell 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently purchased a 04 reg merc c-class saloon c220 CDI diesel with 90k miles. Car runs fine but there is always a lingering smell of diesel / oil in the cabin and outside the car. Patriculalry if you put the blowers on full when starting the car. There are no apparent leaks and the engine looks clean underneath the bonnet with no oil spills apparent.
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 1.6 54 (115)40.6mpg on motorway any good 28 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  ive had this car a month and been reading that the mpg is shocking on this car just done a 60 mile run on the motorway and got ,1st 30 miles at 75mph at 27mpg on the dash read out ,then the next 30 miles back home at 60mph was 40mpg is this good i think it is ,whats your thoughts regards tony
• Budget - VED changes Volume 2. 17 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  All I can see from the extremely long thread on VED increases that quite a few of us have strong views about the retrospective nature of the changes. In case you don't know, there is an e-petition running which objects to these changes. It can be found at the web address below. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/UNFAIR-VED/ I know it won't do any good, but it still made me feel a bit better having signed up to it!
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 1999 HDI 110 engine vibration 14 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The engine in this car used to run like silk. However it developed an irritating vibration about 2100 revs and this has developed into a general roughness with another vibration high at just over 1000 revs. (The crankshaft vibration damper was replaced before this problem started.)
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Zetec - Poor Fuel Economy 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Help! My Focus is only delivering 23-25 mls per gallon on a run and some town work,115,000 mls, new plugs, leads, air filter, replaced so far. Would new injectors help or is this normal MPG, in the real world,for this model? No problems with performance, doesn't use oil, any ideas, experiences welcome!
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 1998 2.0 CD Petrol - Electrical Fault 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  When the engine starts cold the Dashboard & all Lights & Electrics flash for approx 90 seconds. which makes the rpm jump slightly every second, sounds similar to a choke upping the rev's to warm the engine up but it makes a noise as if something has switched off in the engine when is decides to run normal after the 90 seconds. can it be bad earth or relay??
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1994 1.6CL - Clutch Pedal Removal 6 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I have a VW Golf Mk3 1.6cl 94 ABU engine, and I have to replace the clutch pedal urgently because the steel tube fixed to the mounting bracket where the clutch cable runs through is breaking off. As anyone ever took one off, and if so how. Anyhelp regarding this would be helpfull (Diagrams or instructions) cheers bob
• Renault - 1.5dci common rail engines and cetane boosters 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I run two vehicles with 1.5dci engines and am interested in the long term effects of using cetane boosters such as Millers or premium fuels which also claim to have a higher cetane rating. Is any benefit short term as in it's great for a few k then the engine will suffer from premature wear or failure or are these things good for long trem ownership?
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 01 1.9 TDi, cooling fan won't stop 17 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  The cooling fan just keeps running even when the engine is shut off and will keep going until the battery is flat. I suspect a stuck thermal switch somewhere from my experience with previous cars. I've just got the Galaxy so I'm not familiar with its systems.
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Clutch judder in cold damp weather 16 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I wonder if any Backroomers can provide a scientific explanation as to why we have always noticed quite a marked clutch judder when taking up 1st gear when the weather turns cold and damp. It disappears after running the car for 10 mins or so but is very irritating!
• BMW Z3 Roadster (1997 - 2003) - Is it a good buy? 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I get a feeling that over a couple of years and another 25000 miles it could still depreciate quite heavily as well as potential wear and tear running costs. A member of my family thinks it is a good deal ! Please help!! Meldrew
• My first MOT. 19 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I think I may know the answer to this question but may I pose it anyway. My Golf is coming up to its 3rd anniversary on Dec 16, the day it was registered. My Road tax run out on 30th Nov before which, no doubt, I'll receive a reminder. Am I correct in thinking that I will NOT require and MOT certificate to renew said tax? No doubt they will remind me that an MOT certificate will be needed to drive the car after Dec 16th, however.