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• Land Rover Range Rover 'Classic' (1970 - 1995) - 3.5 EFI - Erratic idle 19 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, can anyone advise I have a range rover classic 3.5 EFI that runs on LPG when it starts from cold the choke kicks in and revs at aprox 1500 once warm it ticks over normal at about 500 revs but when you brake it wants to stall as the tick over drops right down. however this doesn't happen all the time it often runs sweet .
• Romanian adventure... Logan's Run 26 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I am off to Romania a week on Monday, and am just finalising the arrangements. We decided we wanted to hire a car and I have found the best deal on a...
• Rover 25 running out of fuel 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me. My Rover 25 (52 reg) ran out of fuel yesterday, when I eventually managed to get some fuel back into the car...
• Manual or Electric Oil Extractor? 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I've seen it recommended here to change your oil using a vacuum oil pump like the pela, and I was looking to buy one when I saw a 12v electric version of these that run from the cig. socket or with croc clips to the battery e.g Draper 73319. The price is roughly the same but I was wondering if it would be detrimental to the car battery to run the pump from it for up to 5 minutes with a current draw of 8 amps and 83 watts with the engine off?
• fiesta gasing up 19 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  my dad has a ford fiest 1.1 L reg...the car starts fine some days but then other days when i start, it starts then dies.....then i try again then nothing happens....but i have found a way of setting passed this by starting it then when it dies take the fuse out and start the car again, it runs then cuts out(no fuel going through)then put the fuse back in and it runs a dream.....a garage told me that its gasing its self but they dont no why.....any ideas would be great.....thanks
• 1994 Audi 80 TDI Erratic Running 12 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Here`s the scenario..... Within 30 sec of start the Engine Oil Pressure Light illuminates and remains on. 30 Secs later the Engine Management Light (Orange)...
• Computer Related Questions - Volume 79 4 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  What am I doing wrong? Can anybody help before I run out of things to throw at the wall?
• 1990 Audi 80s Auto Central Locking Failu 3 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I had an air leek on the fuel flap locking mechanism, now the pump isn't working. My Haynes Manual says if the bi pressure pump unit (located right hand side of boot) runs for 35 secs (which it did) an internal control unit will automatically turn it off. Does Anybody know how to get this system back up and running properly ? Is there anyway of swithing the bi-pressure pump back on ?
• saab9000cde-erratic idle 28 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I've cleaned the idle control valve for him but no good. Any ideas he hates to hear his car run so fast when cold!
• Why be bothered about fuel consumption? 5 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  It seems a lot of people buy a diesel but dont think about either depreciation or cost of servicing, or just other general running costs. Sometimes it appears that people are so set on getting a diesel they dont think about alternative petrol models that might either a) depreciate less or b) cost less to run on other costs.
• Volvo S80 Headlamps 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I also find I get a warning bong bong noise when I turn on the ignition. I'd appreciate hearing from any other S80 owners on how best to run the car headlamp wise Thanks in advance
• Honda Civic 1.6LSi Non VTEC 27 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a V reg Civic AeroDeck (Estate) and am considering having it converted to run on LPG I would like to know if anyone has had their Civic converted to run on LPG. Are Honda engines OK for Conversion?? Any Horror Stories relating to Honda Engines and LPG. I changed from a 1.6RT Renault Scenic that had an old Gas conversion on it (Non Injection type)and had problems that were quite costly.
• Tyre Life - Budget or branded 6 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 'V' reg 1700cc diesel corsa (bought last September), which is used as a cheap to run motor. It now needs a pair of front tyres. Now, ordinarily I would go to my local fitter & buy the cheapest they have, but I am wondering if this is false economy in the long run? What us the general concensus of opinion regarding tyre life of budget tyres to branded?
• horn wiring..any car 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  okay ive purchased some airhorns for my car, the instuctions suggest i i earth the compressor and run a live into the car to a switch via a relay id rather wire them like this if its safe..fused power wire from batt to compressor, then run a earth wire into the car to a switch rated at 20A which is what the specs say anyone see a problem doing it this way with proper amperage wire,fuse and switch??
• Cavalier hesitation 30 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  My Cavalier 1.6 petrol 78,000 miles, has started to hesitate when accelerating under load especially when going uphill. It acts as if it is misfiring. It also very occasionally runs on when cold, when accelerator pedal is released. Apart from thse problems it runs very well. Plugs, plug leads and distributor have been checked. It never gives any trouble starting. It has been suggested that I replace the sensor which fits into the back of the inlet manifold.
• Kia Picanto - do you have one? 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  We've had a decent test drive and we're very impressed. As the car will be shared with SWMBO I'll be using it every now and again for a 125 mile each way run that is mainly motorways and dual carriageways. I'd appreciate real life feedback anyone can give me on their experiences particularly on fuel economy, how it drives on long runs, does it keep up at motorway speeds, comfort and if you've had any problems (hopefully not).
• Metro exhaust blowing 7 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Call me stupid if you will but I have a question that is probably soo darn obvious but Wifes 1993 Metro (cue laughter), runs fine when rolling along, when stationary (ery?) engine runs a bit rough, has been known to cut out, have just noticed small holes appeared in silencer from corrosion. Would I be correct in thinking this could be the cause of the problem, has been fine until past few days and have coincedentaly noticed exhaust blowing?
• Terrano 2 tyre wear 26 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone out there running a Nissan Terrano 2 built within the last couple of years? Do these cars still leave the factory with the front wheel geometry mis-set, needing re-alignment by the dealer to prevent horrendous and uneven front tyre wear?
• 94 Supra TT a good buy? 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Am I barking mad even considering such a car I really dont want to end up with a money pit. At present Im running a yaris for running to work and an 1100 virago for weekend blasts. The Supra is for sale at £8k which I think is a bit ott the only mods are an induction kit and performance exhaust. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks, Mark
• Jeep cherokee with U/S lpg conversion 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hello all, anybody got the knowledge on LPG conversions? Its a Millenium system about 3 years old. It will run the car ok for a few miles then almost shuts off. ( Car will just idle only) Car runs ok on petrol. Diagnostic inconclusive. Ive re-earthed the solenoids, renewed the stepping motor and substituted a new solenoid for each of the 3 in turn.