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• VW Golf Mk5 1.9TDI - Pressure in the coolant expansion tank 30 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Could there be air in the coolant system which is causing both of the above? The car is running fine and soon gets up to standard 90degC running temp.  The coolant also hasn't been changed/emptied in the past 18mths that we've had the car.  
• Ford Powershift - Is this right 26 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  When one guy asked what oil he needed for his Powershift dual clutch box he was told in no uncertain terms to RTFM as the Powershift is, unlike the VAG system, dry and simply runs two conventional clutches die-by-side." Can this be true. I know that VAG produce a wet clutch as well as dry clutch DSG box but to suggest the box runs dry is surely not correct.
• peugeot 206 1.4 petrol - clutch problem 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  hi, just replaced clutch cable on my daughters 2002 1.4 206, clutch worked once and then a bang and now pedal goes to floor but doesn't disengage clutch, making an awful noise when engine running. Have checked cable and it's working but the clutch arm on top of gearbox can now be pulled with one finger.... Any ideas what is the problem now? Is it likely to be the clutch itself or summat like the release bearings, the noise with the engine running sounds like something is grinding...
• mondeo 1.8 2001 - under heating 30 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  my car runs fine but temp guage hardly moving,then it could be after 40 50 miles temp guage showing normal then goes back to cool,it does this every so often,when I put heater on or check engine by hand it's only I would say hand warm.As I've said it's running fine,but noticed tick over a bit fast when showing cold on guage then down to about 700 revs when guage decides to work.
• Kia Ceed & Rio - Technical Questions 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
   Does anyone have any feedback as to which overall is the better purchase for mixed driving around town with a fair number of long motorway runs.   I am looking to keep the car a very long time 10 years plus and will likely run the vehicle for 150k miles plus.
• 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci - glow plug relay 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I bought a 2011 ford Mondeo 2.0tdci. The car is running really well but I have discovered that the lead  from the glow plug relay that runs down past the alternator shows some damage just accross from the alternater bearing. i would like to replace this cable but I am not sure if its part of the engine wiring loom of if a section of this can be replaced.
• Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi xline 2005 - Sluggish/Smoke 2 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I picked up this car only a month ago, it's under warranty but I need a little help. It starts fine, runs well too for the most part. The trouble is that when I'm driving around either locally or on a run, when I accelerate (usually between 30to 50 mph) the engine feels really sluggish, as if blocked and there is black smoke blowing out of the exhaust.
• audi A4 1.9 td - audi A4 1.9 td (98) wont start 2 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all 1.9 td audi A4 s-reg 98 wont start. When you turn it over it WILL fire up and run for about 5 seconds then will die it will do that all day but will NOT stay running and ive lost my odometer reading,the clock stopped working then it works then it wont and ive lost some ignition lights,has any one had this trouble before or can give advise please thanks glyn.......
• Xtype jag - Non starter 2 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My x type jag wont restart after its been running for 5 mins onwards. It takes at least 5 or 6 attempts before it kicks in. Also the water in the system has run out completely over the last few weeks on a couple of occasions with no apparent leaks anywhere.
• 2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing 5 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  hi is there any way i can test the air flow meter in my car to see if it working i have tried a continuity test between live and earth on the maf using a digital voltmeter but their is nothing the car is running like really rough at tick over and driving at slow speeds but is ok when the engine is running above 2000 rpmand it is the same whether i have the maf connected or disconnected regards melvyn          
• Police To Monitor East Anglia Level Crossings 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14370085 I watched this on BBC Look East and it was accompanied by a clip supposedly filmed today of a group of young children maybe around 6 or 7 all running under the barrier just as it comes down to all sprint across. Add that to the clips we've all seen of mothers running across with their prams and the guy who vaulted the barrier and lost his shoe etc How stupid are these people?!
• Audi A3 1.8SE petrol 1998 no turbo - Breather pipes & hoses 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I recently purchased an Audi A3 and was miffed finding out how many breather hoses were removed and the car was still running smoothly with power. Please can someone suply a photo or diagram of the layout of the following hoses. Oil breather hose running from the back of the oil filter up to the camshaft cover. Then from the camshaft cover on to the main air intake hose.
• classic - Durable car ownership 19 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I am interested in whether durable car ownership can be a reality.  The blurb from some car restoration retailers would have you believe that running an infinitely repairable car is much cheaper in the long run than any new eurobox. The problem is that such refurbished cars start at £7K plus. Is there any web site/ book / review that can give a balanced opinion so that I can judge whether going the sustainable route is an option for me?
• Seat Ibiza new shape 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Another advantage is the dealer is just down the road and has won SEAT dealer of the year awards several years running.
• Peugeot 806 1.9td 1996 - Engine still runs after switching off key 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I have just changed the alternator on my 806, after refitting and charging the battery I managed to get the car started [after a few alarm/immob issues!]...
• VW any - VW VCDS what is different to VW own diag? 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I think my 130PD PAssat is running a bit rough (as per other thread) and it has been suggested I get diagnostics run. However someone has told me that I should get a vcds rather than VW diag. Can someone explain to me the difference, why is one better than the other (surely VW should know how to diagnose their own faults).
• Citroen C5 2.0 petrol - Citroen C5 wont stay running! 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  i have a c5 2001 saloon the other day it died and would not start again, after a tow back home and quick look i noticed a broken air pipe on the ...
• citreon c5 2lt hdi diesel - engine power 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  hi i am having problems with my car from startup.it takes about 5mins to get to full power from start up.when you start initialy it feels like the car is draging back limited power once running it is ok .however i can run it for hours switch it off for 2mins and it is the same  problem for a few minutes.i have had it serviced all filters changed and oil.i have also had a deisel addidive added but it is still the same any ideas anyone plse
• Citroen Synergie - Synergie blower won't turn off?? 20 May 2010 (Forum)
    When turned on the climate control works fine, can change the blower speed, direction settings etc. Turn it off though and the 'off' button lights up but the blower keeps running blowing air out of the vents.   The blower shouldn't run at all though should it when I press the OFF button?? Anyone had this issue before?
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 02 2.0dti hard to start with new glow plugs 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  hi ive got a zafira 2.dti 52 reg run realy well easy to start but garage told me it needed new glow plus so let them fit them now car is hard to start in the morning and run lumpy for a few minuits can any one help have had codes read and it comes up with no faults have taken back to garage and was told there nothing wrong and that all zafiras are like this