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VW Bora - VW Bora/ Golf rear axle bushes - which way up? 29 Apr 2011 (Forum)
Was quite dreading this job as had read alot about struggling with it so to help others heres what I did and I am a diy mechanic nothing more lol 1. jack car onto a stand 2. unbolt brake pipe bracket at top to give more give in pipe 3. remove axle bush bracket from floor 4. remove axle bush bolt 5. support axle with blocks of wood to stop brake pipe straining 6. drilled out axle bush rubber with 8mm drill 7. knocked old rubber away from and through its housing and out the other side 8. hacksawed 8mm into metal bush sleeve from outer end 9 hacked off bush sleeve with cold chisel and the whole thing fell out need to rig up soemthing to press in new bush Time taken to remove one old bush with axle on car was 1 hour so pretty good really and all done from outside the car not beneath. -
Buying a Berlingo based motorhome 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy the old, 31,000 mile Berlingo Motorhome I have found? The vehicle has had little or no servicing carried out in the last 8 years. Should... -
A gentleman and a Skoda 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just found your VW ABS report online. Having been to the local Skoda Dealership with my 3 year old Octavia, which has been serviced at that dealership... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf losing power? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and have problems with it holding back, and it has no power when changing up gears. It also judders. It's ok for a while,... -
How should we store our Mitsubishi Colt and BMW 3 Series for three months? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January 2011 my wife and I are taking an extended holiday in New Zealand. We will be away from mid January until early April. We have two cars, a Mitsubishi... -
De-hyundrated 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an April 2009 Hyundai i10 Comfort automatic returning 22-30 mpg. My dealer says this is because the engine is still tight (only 1,400 miles to date)... -
Spin doctor 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT in March 2007 and have generally been pleased with its performance. I only drive about 4,000 miles per year and it does... -
Attend shun 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays... -
Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast... -
Back to frontal 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that it is no longer recommended to rotate the wheels (i.e. front to back opposite corners, etc.) to even out the wear of the tyres? I use to... -
Anyone had a Ford Value service? 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
The Ford Value Service includes checks on: Handbrake Clutch Windscreen Washers, wipers Exterior lights and fascia illumination Instrument gauges, warning lights and horn Heating system, blower motor Air conditioning Seat belts Bonnet catch Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel pipes Engine, vacuum pump and cooling system Coolant expansion tank, windscreen washer, power steering and brake fluid reservoirs Coolant Auxiliary Drive Belts Battery Automatic transmission Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints, driveshafts, gaiters Front and rear wheel bearings Engine and transmission Exhaust Underbody Braking system Tyres including spare wheel Wheel nuts Air Filter Oil & oil filter If any work is needed, it? -
All down hill 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
An article in yesterdays paper that recommends, "Never coast in neutral; idling uses more fuel than running in gear on a closed throttle.” I don't understand... -
Sensored e-mail 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am upset about the way my local Volvo dealer dealt with an ABS fault on my V50. I believe there is an issue with Brake Pressure Sensors. I am £1,000... -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 High idle and creeping revs 19 Jan 2010 (Forum)
Engine braking does not seem to be effective either with this fault. It?s clearly a sensor problem, does anyone know what it could be? TPS perhaps? I have heard of 'resonance' as well. Could this be a possibility as well? -
Four into two 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a bad back and took your advice seven years ago to buy a Renault Vel Satis at a discount. The only V6 diesel sold in England I would think. A wonderful... -
Pleased leased me 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought that you might appreciate some positive feedback for a change. My leased 07 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI 140 has just completed 100,000 miles at an average... -
Well soaked 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I noticed water in the rear passenger foot well of my VW Passat saloon. Year is 1999. I am not sure how it got there and I no nothing about cars... -
K sera sera 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have recently been widowed and my husband always used to check our car's "vital signs" as he termed it. My simple query is how often should I check the... -
Whined up 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've contacted you before regarding my Astra estate (regarding a hand brake ratchet problem - now fixed) and I'm sorry to question you again but have a... -
Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2004 1.9dCi Clutch pedal failure 7 Mar 2009 (Forum)
I had the engine idling when being towed the final 7 miles home in order to have PAS and brake servo working. Labour is hopefully going to be mate rate (to be negotiated), but what do you reckon I'm looking at parts-wise? I have horrible DMF and clutch kit thoughts in my head at the moment.
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