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• VW dsg 6 / 7 speed differences 1 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  We have two VW?s with dsg in our household. I have a 1.4 tsi Golf with the 7 speed trans, while SWIMBO has a 2.0 tdi Eos with the 6 speed. I?m aware that the 7 speed is rated for less torque than the 6, and that it has dry clutches rather than ?wet? clutches running in oil. I find that the 7
• Crashworthiness of BMC Mini - Video link. 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  . It stands to reason that a car launched in 1959 would not be up to the passive safety standards of the 90's, even with various upgrades, the mini ran with no crumple zones in an era where rivals had sophisticated survival cells. How bad was the mini in an accident? The HJ write up states they have a very
• Info gathering - Engine oil history 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  There was a thread, on the TDI Forum about engine oil and PD engines. (In the lube section) An attempt was made to gather information - something like as below. I thought it may be interesting, to do similar on the range of cars owned by forum members ( not just PD) CAR OIL/S USED (oil heath
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 02 1910 EGR blanking plate - made from what? 13 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I`m stripping off the top manifold/cambox cover on the old 1.9D at the weekend and at the same time want to try blanking the EGR to see if it`s causing a slight hesitancy at low speed. The question is about the actual thickness of material to use to make an EGR blanking plate, rather
• I thought insurance dropped at 25! 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  people who were born in the 90's and it makes me depressed! I want my youth back! {made non make/model specific as this probably applies to any car, and not just a Mondeo II}
• Volvo V50 (2004 - ) - V50. Is it any good?? 15 May 2009 (Forum)
  I am considering buying a used Volvo V50 2.0d, either S or Sport model. I currently run a V W Passat 1.9Tdi 100hp, which now has 167,000 miles on. I have not had a minutes trouble with the Passat. Prior to running the Passat I have run 3 Golfs, all having around 140,000 on them when I got rid
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 98 1.6 Alarm problems 2 May 2009 (Forum)
  My alarm has started to go of randomly on hot days (not often then) I had a bout of this last year, 2 or 3 times, I found a rather large spider hanging...
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 04 2.0 Unenven tyre wear 13 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Had 4 new tyres fitted about 2 years ago. We don't do big miles so they're still in reasonable shape. That is, apart from the n/s rear which got an advisory at recent MOT because it's wearing on the inner 3rd (outer 2/3rds are fine). This is going to need replacing soon but I'm wondering why
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 1.8 Zetec: emissions failure 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  and idled until warm, it let out a bit of steam and perhaps later a small haze of blue oil smoke, nothing much. The exhaust smelt very faint and very clean. The garage was talking piston rings and a s/h engine. But could there be a problem with valve stem oil seals? and would a bit - it only is a bit
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - Citroen Speedo 2 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  this 'temporary' problem? in case it comes back...... I had to take the battery off to recharge, when it was very cold. could be relevant?? maybe something in engine management s/ware reset? AGS.
• On drive oil & filter change at -1c pics 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  ://www.forumpics.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/oilchange2.jpg/ If you look closely at the sealing ring - you can see the snow `particles` This oil change is at only 4,000 miles - last changed in August 08. Images on my own site - valid for 1 week - Photo`s taken with a G600 phone
• Today's auction report 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Todays's auction report shows that used prices are on the rise but I don't think it shows just how much they have risen in the last few weeks. Before Christmas, most cars were struggling to get near "book". Now, to use some of today's examples at Blackbushe: S-Type 2.7 D V6, 23k, Glasses: 12050
• France/Italy or Scotland - Early March or May? 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  of the latter - but need to start planning the March trip shortly Any advice on missing school holidays in March and May in France and on the best chance of finding hotel vacancies (on the day) abroad? Previously we have only headed south from Calais in late May or September. It`s around 500 miles to get
• New car required - help please? 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi BR's, A relative of mine requires a car to replace her old Vento diesel. She requires a mid sized car with liftback hatch or estate for the dog. The budget is around £1500 pound and MUST have a diesel. I have suggested that she spends around £1000-£1250 to save a few £££'s back for repairs
• Heater switch - inside story + Pic 3 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  on the shaft in engagement. I notice that there`s no grease on the ball or the housing on the right it works in. Grease it? Modify the spring tension - putting it outside design parameters? Incidentally - I fitted a new one before noticing the old one was designed to be DIY friendly (£20 ;-( notice those
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - Tyre Time 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Car has done about 16k now and tyres are around or below 3mm so need to get them all changed. They are low profile and, even though I've never kerbed them, still seem to have worn on the outer n/s edges. Anyway, the alloys are new and mint so, in the north surrey area, any ideas??? When the Mazda
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 very sluggish 110 hdi 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  on a motorway and try to accelerate it will not get above 80 without me dropping into 4th and putting my foot to the floor. Once it hits the 2800rpm power band in any gear the car suddenly picks up and she,s off. as long as i keep the revs up hi it drives fine . but its just not right and its also thirstier
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Front Suspension spring broken - just passed mot! 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Dear All, I've recently put my car through it's mot and passed with flying colours. All was well, then on a cold morning my front o/s suspension coil broke off and lay there on the road! I've read some of the discussions and this appears not as uncommon as I would have thought. On closer
• The courtesy of `comrade` vans and commercials 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  too, to some extent. Pop out in the other, car version of the Punto though and there`s a marked difference - it seems to be visible in the pecking order of cars and no longer a comrade to commercials. The odd neck turns in traffic with the old Punto car and you occasionally detect that supercilious
• What is it island lane markings ! 12 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  you follow them, deliver you correctly to your turn off. There?s a lot that don?t though, one local island has three lanes around it. If you are taking the third exit off, you start on the inside, then pass the second exit, where the lane you should be in is suddenly on the outside of the island. What