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• 98 Passat 1.8 20v engine vibration 9 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I refitted recon head myself. Used new stretch bolts and all new gaskets. Torque 45/60/180degrees. Initially seemed to run fine and compression ratios were all OK. at 7 bar Also needed to fit new catalyst as old one snapped at ball joint (probally due to standing outside for 6 mnths!). Vibration started to appear after a few hundred miles.
• Mondeo TDCi CR pump info 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  A Lees, 'Menzies' and Phantom have reported CR pump problems and now jkb080553 has resurrected and old thread in which roly93 quoted the following Technical Service Bulletin: This of course relates specifically to cars that were built at least four and a half years ago and this clearly has not been an ongoing issue over that time however the TSB may provide ammunition for these guys in their respective approaches to their Ford dealers: ________ Model: Mondeo 2001 (Build Date: 10.2001 - 05.2002) (Build Code: 1K - 2J) (Engine: 2.0L DuraTorq-TDCi) Focus 1999 (Build Date: 05.2001 - 05.2002) (Build Code: 1B - 2J) (Engine: 1.8L DuraTorq-TDCi) Subject: Engine running erratically or does not start, due to contamination of fuel injection system caused by cam roller/shoe failure. Summary Should a customer express concern that the engine is running erratically or does not start, a potential cause (within the above mentioned manufacturing time period) is that the fuel pump is unable to deliver the required fuel rail pressure due to wear of the rollers and shoes.
• Ford Focus - Exhausted 28 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hello all, Not so much a question just a story. Get in the car before, drive off out of the estate and I think to myself, "running a little rough today". Get onto a main road, open her up....nothing. Second gear, running like a tractor. Very odd. Carry on for 10 seconds and as the road inclines, the car...declines. Pull over, turn the engine off and checked for any fault codes.
• heard this on QVC - Surely not! 10 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  If so presumably we no longer get a jack or wheelbrace with said motor? I have always assumed tyre weld to be a temporary emergeny repair, I would not fancy running at motorway speed with a tyre full of epanded styrofoam.... If you can run at motorway speed with tyres full of this stuff, surely manufacturers would be filling the tyres at the factory and claiming puncture resistant tyres as standard???
• Is it just me or is old age creeping on? 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I did consider writing to the Royal British Legion and advising them of the address of the ASA but thought better of it, and I didnt see the ad run again. But at least they werre subtle about it, unlike Honda. The implications behind this Honda advert are about as obvious as they can be. Now I enjoy a laugh and a joke, but do others just find this tacky, unpleasant and demeaning.
• Rover 420 30 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I bought an old 420 (about 1995 I think) for my Brother in Law to use as a run about while he's visiting. It had been standing outside unused for about 2 months before I bought it having been part exchanged. Its in excellent condition with no rust or accident damage and has a service history for its whole life.
• BMW Cam lifters 9 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Am I right in thinking that this is an oil starvation problem rather than a tappet problem - If the tappets are worn wouldn't it be noisy all the time? After a long run on the motorway the engine runs relatively quietly, except when I am waiting at lights or travelling slowly in low gears. I have taken the rocker cover off and briefly turned the engine over to see if the oil is correctly lubricating the cam and there is a spray from the oil pipe onto each cam eccentric indicating that there isn't a oil blockage.
• Alternator Problems?? 26 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Symptom as below: Start engine, battery charge light on dash is dim, rev engine, light get brighter. 1. check Voltage over battery with engine off = 12v 2. check voltage over battery with engine on = 12v 3. check voltage over battery with engine running, plus lights, blower, rear sreen, radio etc running = 10v 4. check voltage across alternator feed to battery, and dash light feed = 5v I changed the regulator/brush unit over from the old alternator, and still no luck.
• A recent car similar to the Ford Galaxy? 4 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Criteria: * high sitting position * similar amount of space at the back, or more * comfy interior * manual transmission * runs on diesel or petrol * driver sits on the right Would be nice: * both front seats able to swivel through 180 degrees * three equally wide seats in second row Doesn't matter: * whether it looks ugly from the outside TIA for recommendations, Dave  
• Peugeot 5008 2023 - Peugeot 1.2 engine 24 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I'm considering purchasing a 2023 Peugeot 5008 with the 1.2 PureTech petrol engine. But I'm put off by the fact the rubber cambelt runs in oil.  I've heard quite a few horror stories of these belts failing with the debris clogging the oil strainer resulting in total engine failure. My Sons own P208 suffered in this way, fortunately he listened to my advice and didn't drive until it was rectified.
• Estate or SUV 11 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  Hi Looking for a  bargain suv or estate ideally under £3k We have 3 dogs ( 2 medium and 1 small ) and hence the reason our last car was an XTrail but it became expensive to fix/maintain. Also we shift stuff occasionally and use it for tip runs. We will only do about 4k miles a year so want a petrol ..now the question.. do I go for a reliable old Mk2.5 CRV or similar or a reliable estate such as an avensis/focus or even a subaru otuback.
• Ford fusion - Looking for a replacement for my ford fusion 1 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  I've narrowed it down to a honda jazz,c3 picasso or a Skoda fabia. But I'm wondering if there's a estate that I could get in and out of,cheap to tax and run. Mainly i just go about the town but I need the room for grandkids and the dog. My budget is £2000 it's all I can afford so needs to be cheap to any suggestions?
• VW Golf 1.9 130bhp - Rough Start 29 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  On my 1.9 tdi 130bhp mk4 golf i recently purchased its got a problem starting  warm or cold the issue is there It doesnt cut out when driving, drives and runs perfect, no smoke The key has to be held on a few seconds extra to start than normal, sometimes this then puts the EML and flashing glow plug light on the dash 'emissions workshop' fault code says p0321 engine speed sensor intermittent Have changed the crankshaft sensor but no different tested a battery from another car that is working good, again no different 096 is the battery size, could this be upgraded to a bigger one?
• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 - Vauxhall dealers booked up? 11 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  My stepson visited us yesterday, among his other problems his Astra apparently has three temperature sensors strewn around the engine: one failed, had it replaced but it seems a software update is needed, which is a10 minute procedure at a Vauxhall dealers. Until this is done the cooling fan runs constantly (overcooling the engine and no heat available from the heater) and a temperature warning light is on, The four Vauxhall dealers in West Yorkshire tell him they can't fit in this 10 minute update until December 8th at the earliest  (this also applies to a North Yorkshire dealer miles away.
• Estate - Car for occasional use when in UK 5 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  So my question is what car should I be looking at - budget probably £5-7K but can be flexible, and thinking petrol would suit better. When we’re not there, we have a place to park it and I can get someone to give it a run every so often to keep things ticking over. Any advice much appreciated, cheers.
• VW Beetle 2.0 year 2000 - Emissions help MOT Failure 13 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any ideas how I can improve the emissions on my vintage VW Beetle the car has failed MOT on Emissions only.. it runs lovely no rust has lots of new parts including a 3-4 year old cat. Its had redex and the premium petrol always E5 the only thing it hasn’t had for a while is a new exhaust system. but I don’t want to pay for a whole new exhaust system if it will make no difference to the emissions because as far as I can see the exhaust looks good .. will changing it make a difference
• Citroen DS3 - Temp engine fault 29 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  The car isn’t overheating and it drives fine it’s just the fault light is still there and the fan runs constantly. anyone have any experience with this???
• ANY - No entry except for authorised vehicles 15 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Neigbours 18yr old son saved up, parents and gramps helped get a car, Passed on 2nd attempt,and used car for a few weeks, the 2 weeks on the Costas with family. Came home to multiple  tickets for going through what many use as a rat-run where the local council have started enforcing using CCTV. Bank of mum and dad have told him pay yourself. He is an apprentice brickie so when not in college earns a fair bit. Chastened young man.
• Swift as a replacement for my VW Golf? 26 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  I'm looking to replace my VW Golf 1.9 TDI and I want to purchase from a garage/trade with a max price of £7k. Ideally looking for a petrol and something cheaper to run. I was wondering what people think of this Swift - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208178886049? I drove it and its seems nice but I can't image how it would feel at speeds of 70+mph on a motorway.
• Honda Accord 7th gen - Where to find an elec power source (for accessory) 26 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  This accessory sits inside the driver's door so I'm wondering if it's more a case of splicing this red wire in with an existing cable which already does the same thing? How/where could I find such a cable? Or....do I really need to run a wire all the way from this box of tricks to the physical battery in the engine compartment?