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• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - Avon Tyres 1 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I know Avon are a good brand but are they going to be detrimental to the ride, handling of the car etc. compared to the Pilots. It's a second car that does about 8k pa on mainly urban runs incidentally. Opinions please. Thanks.
• Fuel costs & surrounding debates Vol 2 [Read only] 27 May 2008 (Forum)
  Last autumn before the prices were racing up, locally, the price difference was no more than 1p per litre. Why now I am penalised so heavily? yes, I run a diesel powered car. When I next change my car should I look for a petrol one again?
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 1996 2.5 Engine management light 24 May 2008 (Forum)
  Parked the car last night and set the alarm. Car was running normally. This morning the car wouldnt start. The engine management light and battery light stayed on after turning the key and after resetting the alarm. Starter operates normally.I have disconnected and reconnected the battery without success Can an alarm immobilizer cause any problems with the engine management system/light (car alarm locking appears to be operating normally).
• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.8 do i need front engine cover? 22 May 2008 (Forum)
  Removing them has exposed the crossmember, which i can treat, and improved drainage through it as well I think. But ... am I ok running car without these covers?
• Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero (1991 - 1999) - 94 2.8 Engine cuts out 14 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have an imported Pajero 2.8 LWB that runs fine when warm but when starting from cold the engine cuts out after a few hundred yards, if I keep the key turned or leave it for 5-10 mins it will eventually start, it will sometimes do this again before I can drive away and then it will give no problems all day.
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - 1992 2.3 Oil in the Coolant Reservoir 4 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Went to look at a W124 Mercedes 1992 150000 Miles Had a look around the engine before starting the Car their appeared to be Oil in the Coolant It's kind of Dark brown but hard to tell the exact color was wondering if this could be ATF fluid as the Temp gauge seems normal with the engine running. If it's the heat Exchanger in the Rad leaking Fluid in to the Coolant is it an easy Job to Fix always supposing I can get the parts. Thanks Ian.H
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.6 - Starting problem. 1 May 2008 (Forum)
  can any body help my wifes 216 has a starting problem when i turn the key it turns over fires then cuts out and if you keep trying it it will do the same i was towing it home the other night and i decided to try bumping it and it started and run fine parked it up tryed it the next morning and the same will not start again when i tryed to start the car you can hear the fuel pump buzz for a little wile thanks dave
• Citroen AX (1987 -1997) - 1995 1.0 - engine cuts out 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Have just bought a 1.0 elation that has stood for about 10 months in a garage. I have just put a new battery on her and she starts first time but only runs for about 10 seconds then cuts out even when reved she dosnt misfire and there is no sign of smoke i put a fresh jerry can of petrol n her as well am interested to hear if any one has any ideas as to what the problem could be or where to start looking
• Volkswagen Polo (1981 - 1991) - leaky screen ..best sealer? 22 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  ive got a old polo with the rubbered in screen, its started to leak a tiny bit and to be fair i cant be done with the expense of screen out to investigate( assuming its a rust hole but could be a tired rubber?) id like to run a bead of sealer round the rubber to try and stop it...would the non hardening screen sealer be the one for the job? or should i try the permanent pu sealer like tiger seal in the hope that it will stick really well as long as it never needs to come out
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - What is this Golf 9 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Anybody any idea what it is (S, SE, Sport). Is it a local dealer upgrade? Any valid opinions on it as a private buy for £9k? Currently running a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 2.0 on a Y. 130k. Is it worth switching to diesel in spite of the price differential. I do a 40-mile daily round to work on country roads + usual extra trips, hols, visits etc.
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - GTI International - Anyone going? 4 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  It seems a bit pricey but as I have never been i will make the most of the time there. Im particlary intersed in showing my car off in the contest and running the qtr mile strip (no laughs) My question is has anyone been or going? http://www.gtiinternational.co.uk/
• What is your biggest bodge? 25 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My early Mini had a gearlever that dissapeared at about 45 degrees into the gearbox. Mini developed the knack of jumping out of third gear on the over-run. Solution - a plate with a hook attached to the heater housing that captured the gear lever when put into third. Pushbutton on the lever knob actuated a solenoid to release it. It worked very well.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - Diesel engided EML came on after fuel ran out. 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi i nearly run out of deisel, went to the petrol station and put some in and on my way home a message came up anti polution fault the power went but came back really quickly and now i have a yellow light on dashboard i think its the engine light sorry dont know much about cars as i am a woman can you advise me before i take it to the garage
• Volkswagen Lupo (1999 - 2004) - 1999 1.4S - engine stalling 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I mentioned the problem at the last service but they couldn't find anything wrong. It is okay when it is run from cold but stalls after it has warmed up. Could anybody tell me what is the likey cause and what is the cheapest to try first?
• SAAB - 1998/2001 - I'm considering buying one 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi all,,,i am thinking of buying a saab probably a turbo one,,maybe a diesel if i am convinced they a bit better than petrol one,,,but to be honest its only a weekend car i am after,,,so a petrol i reckon be better,so was wondering if they any good,,,a nice looking car though,,and i wont consider a bm or a4 as the whole town full of them,need to be a wee bit different,,,oh and alfas out of running too,,,,,,,thanks james.
• Nissan Almera (1995 - 2000) - P reg - oil and plug recommendations 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Just bought P reg Almera 80000 miles.Mainly short 10 mile runs aroun Glasgow so quite mild winters.Is Chevron supreme 10-40 mineral oil OK?If not;alternatives? Secondly;Denso K16PR-U (3191) plugs OK?Took out NGKRBKR6E but Eurocarparts said should be 5E equivalent for GA14 engine.Comments?
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.7td (Vauxhall Engine) - Bad starter 21 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My son owns a 99 vreg Astra 1.7Td ( Vauxhall engine ) and it is really bad to start 10-15 secs on key,hot or cold,but once started it runs drives perfect.It has done only 75000mls with FSH.It has recently fitted glow plugs.Have noticed it blows alot of black smoke when it starts,but it clears after that.There is no engine management lit.Any ideas Guys ?
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 00 2.5 V6 Heater problems 19 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My problem is that when the heater is on, the only vents that blow out hot air are the rear ones!! That obviously shows the heater matrix is working and that the car is arriving at the correct running temperature at some point. If using the demister or opening the front vents or actually the heater anywhere in the front, I turn into an ice cube very quickly! Any thoughts? Thanks Simon slt
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1997 2.1TD Starting clatter. 16 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Is this just a feature of the extra cold or is it trying to tell me something? Otherwise cars starts well and runs well. Thanks in advance for any enlightenment. Cheers.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 330d - sometimes reluctant to sart when warm. 10 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Before taking BiL's car down the dealer, any views on my theory. The car still runs on its original pair of keys (nearly seven years old now). Would the age of the key battery (both OE) potentially cause immobiliser failure to engage. The keys are designed to re-charge as the car is driven.