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• Vauxhall Signum 1.9tdi (120bhp) - V'hall Signum - EGR valve - crystal balls anyone? 7 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  So, two questions: Assuming the swirl actuator valve is the problem, would something like redex or using premium fuel lengthen its life? Should I cut and run, getting another car? The Signum was brought with 7k on the clock, in the knowledge it's a high depreciator (I got a lot of car for the money) my prefered intention is to run it for another 3 years putting a further 75k on the clock.
• VW Group - Characterful PD Engine Note 25 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I was (am) interested in engines, and my father, the Chief Engineer, told me to stay put while the full starting sequence (required by Lloyds insurance) for all the auxiliary generators and compressors, then the main engine was run through. By the time the main engine was running, a two stroke blown British Polar, I was absolutely deafened (no ear defenders in the 1950s) and could not really hear anything but could feel the air throbbing.
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  Can you recommend a low-cost, reliable small car? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A member of my family is having to drastically reduce outgoings but still needs a car for local journeys. I realise that there is no such thing as a "cheap"...
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  Which first car would you recommend for an 18-year-old for £2500? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 18 years old and don't have any no-claims bonus (I just passed my test two months ago). I'm looking for a used car for less than £2500 if possible....
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  Would the Honda CR-V be a good replacement for our S-reg Audi A6? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have to replace a much-loved and travelled S-reg Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro and need a 4-wheel drive car - something good value, economical to run, roomy...
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  Is it safe to 'chip' my Volkswagen Bora to increase the power output? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 120,000-mile Volkswagen Bora runs perfectly with 90bhp, but I would like more power. A professional auto-tuner has quoted £200 to chip the car to 120bhp...
• nissan primer p11 144 - revving problem 16 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  hi, i have a nissan primera 2l 16v se+ 1999, the other week the engine management light came on but the car run fine, so the other day i had it put on a computer to find out what was wrong, it came back with bank 1 lambda sensor down (was told this was the 1 on the top of the manifold) so drivin around yest to see if i could find 1, as i was driving around it started playing up and wouldnt rev over 4k rpm and was abit spluttery, then it dropped down to 2k rpm and struggled to get up over a small bridge, i managed to get the car home and today i brought a universal 3 wire lambda sensor and fitted it, but the engine management light still on and it still not running right, i started the car and it ticked over on around the 1k rpm but when reved spluttered up to around 2k and then dropped just below 1k rpm and was verry spluttery thanks dave Moved to technical
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 07 2.0 Surging after running out of diesel 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Two weeks ago I ran out of diesel (because I didn't want to have to wake my newborn son to go in and pay - silly mistake). I called Peugeot Assist & a...
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0 slight misfire and poor idling between 1000 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Mechanics say one minute car runs fine then 20 min later once again missing slightly ??? By the way car did not show any faults on dash when i took it in for repair and also had full service less than 100 miles ago. I have spent £500 so far trying to get fault fixed, can anyone help me here that may of had the same fault or any new ideas ????
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  Coupe climax 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a new/nearly new car early next year. My budget is £20k-£25k and I fancy a coupe or a cabriolet. I want Something economical to run...
• Summer soft-top/classic 18 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I am put off with the idea of constantly battling rust on the two BL cars...but I like the idea of running one. What does everyone think. Anyone got any experience of running one of these. Thanks
• Does aircon normally run when heater is on? 23 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  My car's heater control valve packed up about a month ago, which means hot water never gets to the heater matrix but the blower and a/c work fine. I'll...
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  Uncover operation 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My Jazz is 3 yrs old at the end of August and I'm considering whether to replace it (before the bills start) or extend the warranty. If I went, for instance,...
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 00 1.8 Grinding/drooning noise - but not turning 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  It seems to get slightly worse when i turn right, but disaapears when i turn left at that speed. When i first noticed it i thought tyres. I am running Conti 2's on the front and they are lowish on tread but i have run lower with the same tyres with no problems. The pressures are all fine. Also, to add to the confusion, i recently had a service by Dean at 4 rings and he never noticed anything, and i trust his judgement.
• Morris - Minor 1955 998 water in the oil 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  I took off the oil filler cap and it had white sludge on it. With the engine running there was a slight water leak from the corner of the cylinder head at the gasket, just under the tie-rod. It had leaked there when I boiled the engine and before I changed the gasket. Do I have a cracked cylinder head or have I blown another gasket?
• Skoda Felicia (1995 - 2000) - 1999 1.3 intemitent starting problem 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  when the car starts its on the button but when its playing up its in the hands of the gods. i feel its a problem with the automatic choke but am not 100%. when it wont start: i turn the key and it starts but cuts out, i then have to remove the key and start again, sometimes if i put it in gear and turn the key ( start it in gear ) it starts and keep running, when it is running its a bit lumpy sounding and when i clutch and brake to come to a stop the revs drop to 500 from 750, sometimes thay drop to 400 and the car cut out but thats when the engines cold. the plugs are good and the ignition is good, the engine has only done 32000 when its hard to start and it starts the smell of fuel is heavy and if i stall the engine and try to restart it it hesitates like its flooded. there is no plug in diagnostics and cant afford a mechanic and cant afford to buy a throttle body and thats not the problem.
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 93 1.1 Cutting out and wont start when hot 29 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a little Pug 106 1.1XN 1993 which when cold starts first time and runs very well however after about 10 mins (ie when its hot) it then starts to cut out, then dies totally and cannot be restarted. I removed one of the plugs when it was hot and there was NO spark? So its clearly an electrical problem.
• Rover - 95 1.14 thermostat changed. engine overheats 25 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  the metro again had head gasket changed car runs ok for some reason car was over heating with thermostat in without thermostat car dosnt overheat. fan comes in just before it gets to max temp on temp gage this morning tried new thermostat and still car over heats with stat in fan dosnt come on have changed fan swith new stat as well could there be a problem as having stat in causing head gasket going in the the first place without stat in car runs ok and when gets hot fan comes in hope you understand what i mean you help thks header given a less vague title again!
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - Two Years With a BMW 320D 13 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I had the first service last month at the supplying main dealer for a fairly reasonable £230. I was however told that I needed four new run-flat tyres (it was interesting that front and back had worn at the same rate) and was offered fresh Continentals at £480 fitted. I held on that and found some Hankook run-flats online for £230 and had them fitted and balanced locally for £60, a total saving of £190 and can report that the ride quality is a whole lot better with no detectable loss of grip.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.8 TDCi 35-40 MPG on run?? Please help 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, I've bought a Ford Focus sport 115 bhp 04 plate a few months back. Its now done 90k and since I bought it in December it has yet to impress me...