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Ford Focus Zetec 1600 Petrol 55 Reg. - Leaky Core Plugs 13 Apr 2016 (Forum)
Correspondence regarding water in the spark plug tray suggests a leaky core plug, apart from water ingress from a leaky bonnet. Surely, if it was a leaky core plug, then the coolant in the reservoir would go down. My Focus has never ever needed topping up by me despite a three thousand mile trip round Europe and yet my garage is trying to tell me it is a core plug. I don't believe it! -
volvo s40 1999 t reg - sloshing sound from gearbox area 21 Mar 2015 (Forum)
Within a few miles after collection ,i noticed a sloshing sound coming from around gearbox area. Looked underneath car as well as under bonnet . Coolant level and engine oil normal . Car is dry ,no spills etc . Any ideas ? could this be linked to new tensioner pulley, or just coincidence ? Just sounds like water, oil, fluid etc escaping -
toyota celica 190 self revving /high idle 2 Nov 2014 (Forum)
vvtli 190 celica 2002.I have a problem when the engine gets warm, when I bring the car down to tick over,it revs at 1500 and blips the throttle to 2000,on off, like someone revving it for you, it then will suddenly change, drop down to 900 and runs sweet, few minutes later it's at 1500 again revving to 2000, could this be a problem with the coolant temperature sensor, iacv? Maf? Can't find. Any vacuum leaks as such, please give me your knowledge. Thanks,j :-) -
Nissan Pathfinder - automatic transmission 27 Sep 2013 (Forum)
Has anyone had problem with Nissan Pathfinder atomatic gearbox. Coolant mixing with trasmission fluid causing gearbox failure and have you had any satisfaction from Nissan as we seem to have hit a brick wall.My Pathfinder is a 2005 and has done 70 thousand miles but since i bought it in march 2012 i have only done 6000 miles when gearbox went it started with a shudder and was told it was a wheel bearing at a cost of 511 pounds.I have since found out that there is a problem known in U.S.A by Nissan but denied in this country. -
Ford focus 1.6 - cooling system hoses/ high speed temperature 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
Can anyone advise what each hose connected to expansion tank or radiator are, or provide a diagram. Also any idea how much i should pay for a flush and replacement of the coolant. Thanks -
Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.9tdi engine cuts off when warm 3 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Iv taken it to a few agarages who cant seem to diagnose the problem, wev had the obvious things changed i.e. fuel filter, coolant sensor etc but still got the same problem. has anybody else had this problem, any advice would be appreciated. -
Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 electrical connectors 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
I'm about to change the coolant temp' sensor on my golf engine code BFQ. i've tried removing the electrical connector (4 pin) without any joy so far. Do i need a special tool to get this connector to dis engage from the sensor. -
Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 No warmth from heater 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Have topped up water in anti freeze bottle a few times & beeping stopped. Then the heat failed later on.. would a low coolant level cause NO HEAT. Any suggestions appreciated. Cant afford dealer prices. Have friend who is "Hands on", as Im a total Newbie with Cars so will be a DIY ..Im into PCs..Nuff said..lol -
Hyundai Accent (2000 - 2006) - (00-06) Maintenance questions 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
DO I have to reset the car alarm or anything when I replace the car battery? 2. How often does the battery need to be changed? 3. Are there different types of coolants? 4. I have not changed the gearbox and brake fluid for 3 years, is it time to do so? 5. How can I test whether it is the battery or the alternator that needs to be changed? Many Thanks for your help Sumit -
Volvo S40 temp guage 27 Apr 2007 (Forum)
So I've got the water pump (and the cam belt) changed (not from Volvo). Car is driving perfectly now, there isn't any coolant leakage or anything but the temperature needle is still in the red zone. When I switch off the car the needle drops down to bottom but as soon I switch it on it shoots up to the red zone. Could it be a fault sensor? -
pug 406 erratic idle 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
Hi Folks I drive a NOV 97 406 1.8 lx . I have recently had the car serviced with new coolant and i have noticed that the car has started to idlle erraticly. It often hovers between 1000- 15000rpm before settling at 800 after about 10secs. Has this got something to do with a service? i must admit it did happen once before the service but i just seem to notice it much more after the service. -
Pug 306 knocking on startup fixed 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
Thought this may help others with similar problem. Symptoms are car makes knocking/rattle type sound on startup. First thought it was the coolant pipes knocking aginst bulkhead wall, but that was all secure. Finally located problem with engine mounting bracket on timing belt side. Had to remove bracket by supporting engine with jack. On removal, problem was very apparent as the threaded rubber mount had worked loose. -
Rover K series - 1400 29 Jan 2006 (Forum)
So my question is: Is the 1.4 K series OK and is it just the 1.8's that have the HGF problems? Or are they all rubbish? I've done a forum search, and noted the advice to check the coolant etc. TIA -
Punto heater 13 Nov 2005 (Forum)
When you use the heater on my wife's Mk1 Punto (no A/C) we get a light film deposited on the inside of the windows. I am wondering whether the heater matrix has a small leak. There is no noticable loss of coolant. Years ago I had one leak and that emitted a cloud of 'steam' when it was used - this hasn't reached those proportions - yet! Question is, can anyone think of another cause? Getting at the matrix to check it is a major facia out job, so one to be avoided if possible. -
Clio 1.5 DCI Radiator Bleed Problem 31 May 2005 (Forum)
Hi, I've just changed the coolant on my 1.5 DCI Clio (2001) and I'm worried there is an air pocket in the top of the radiator I cant bleed. The top hose that connects to the radiator is about 3 inches below the top of the radiator itself, and I cant see any bleed valve to bleed the air out of this area. -
Faulty Lambda sensor (?) in PUG 306 28 Jun 2004 (Forum)
Also driving on the motorway the engine management light will come on for ages when going 60MPH+ Below 60MPH the engine light does go off. I have checked MAP sensor, put in new stepper motor and engine coolant sensor. Before I take to get the code read is it worth changing the lambda/oxgen sensor or could it be somthing else? -
Golf MK2 GTI Heater matrix? 16 Jan 2003 (Forum)
PS there are no obvious leaks, dry carpets etc and condensation is much worse on starting to use demister to clear windows. Sometimes a sweetish smell. But no significant coolant loss! Any other ideas? pmh (was peter) -
Head G'skt & Belt Update 2 May 2002 (Forum)
They think it might be the water pump, but they need to have it in to investigate. Which will probably be next Tuesday. But driving to work this morning the coolant warning light started to go off?!?!? Doesn't it annoy you when you book your car in for work and it still goes wrong!!! Grrrrr...... -
refreshing change, 89 polo stalling 2 Feb 2002 (Forum)
Well loved but sick 89 1050cc polo, Has been taking noticeable longer than usual to start recently, and currently dies after about 20 sec of idling, runs ok with a bit of right foot, suspect the in line fuel filter, any other ideas? Spark plugs ok, rotor arm and distributor carp ok, leads ok, coolant and oil look ok. Has had a habit of getting a strong vacuum in the fuel tank making fuel cap difficult to remove. Recently replaced fuel pump, -
qashqai 1.5dci .. no dpf version - high pressure smoke from oil filler with cap on 3 Jul 2016 (Forum)
car now has 78k on it. it drives all good, no oil loss or top ups needed between services, (12k) and coolant changed at the 4 year mark. also, no white mayo under oil filler cap (yes i been reading lol) altho i said no loss to coolant when first happend, when garage did change the coolant it lost some, so when new, the level was half between min max lvl, when changed at 4 years it was at say the 1/4 level. but ive read this is normal?.