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• Land Rover Discovery (1989 - 1998) - 1996 3.9 Gases in the cooling system. 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  That didn't cure it. Gases are still getting into the cooling system and after a few miles looses the coolant. The garage says it must be the block. So is it scrap or is there anything else to look for? It's used by the old lady for towing horses so must be reliable.
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 2003 1.2 Losing water 22 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, my wifes 53 reg Punto seems to be losing coolant by about 1-2 inches per week, i've checked for leaks but cant see anywhere its leaking from, have noticed when revving it at standstill when cold i can hear a gurgling noise from the heater area as if theres an air lock, so wondered if it was sucking air in from somewhere, any ideas please?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 Car constantly steamed up 16 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  That much that i need to wipe the water off as the window heater and blower cant clear it. Is there a filter i need to check and maybe the coolant level?
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '97 - 1.25 identical to 1.4 ? 11 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Guru's My car knowledge inept son believed the only thing you had to put into an engine was petrol, Therefore the lack of any form of lubricant (and coolant) has resulted in crank damage.. It is currently a 1.4 Zetec-S, a breakers locally has the 1.25 version. My question, would you know if the 1.25 will drop straight in? Would the 1.4 gearbox/ecu etc be suitable?
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 95 Diesel radiator problem 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  hi I have a 1995 diesel and have noticed steam coming out of from of grill occasionally. On looking the coolant level was quite low and radiator seems quite corroded. Have topped up and used radweld. Any advice on anything else I can do to help. A new radiator not an option for me right now. How long do you reckon be ok to drive like this?
• Renault clio head gasket failiure? 5 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  It looks like the head gasket or something related to this has failed, as I have water mixing with the oil and the coolant level keeps dropping. As this is such a young car with low milage does anyone know if I have a case against renault, because i don't know whether its a knackered gasket or a porous or cracked head?
• How Do I remove a rusty old jubilee clip 26 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I was wanting to change my engine coolant today but theres a slight problem. One of the jubilee clips clasping the hose on the raditor is really badly corroded...so bad that when I tried to unscrew it the thread jsut went all "Mushy". Now how am I supposed to get this off.
• Corolla 2001 - Full Service Bill 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  Is that a ripped off for the following: 4-year Full service done last month - 270 + VAT Details:- Local Private Garage (London Zone 3/4) Corolla, Y reg, 22k on the clock MOT Engine Oil Engine Coolant Spark Plugs Wipers (£30) Labour Cost Where do I find reasonable price & quality work, if that is a ripped off? Thanks.
• SAAB 9-3 Tdi 1999 8 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Any major repairs are likely to be close to the value of the car and I am wondering if this something that it is safe to ignore? It is not related to any other warning lights, (oil, elec, coolant temp etc) and seems to mean nothing except that it is mostly off and very occasionally on.
• '98 primera-couple of niggles 19 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  After a recent service I was told that 'both front cv cracking'.Is this expensive to sort out. I am looking at changing the coolant myself for the first time-I am not particularly mechanically minded but thought I should give it a go.Is it simple? My boot is getting difficult to open.I should just be able to push where the key goes in ( if unlocked obviously ), but recently it has just pushed in and not opened.
• PUG 306 Nearly Stalling 20 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Recently I have had the lambda sensor replaced as it was knackered and causing it to stall regularly. Before replacing the lambda sensor, it has also had a new stepper motor and engine coolant sensor. Any ideas or advice very welcome.
• Mitsubishi Colt 1.6 servicing (Y Reg) 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Does anybody know where I can get basic servicing information, like, where the coolant drain points are, where does the pollen filter live? I do not need to rebuild the engine but a Haynes type manual would be useful. The Handbook and Service book only tell you how to change light bulbs.
• \"Airbag & tensioning\" light. Vectra V6 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Me again... On top of my coolant system problems, just the other day my \"Airbag & seatbelt tensioning\" red warning light came on and won\'t go off now. After ignition, it goes out for half a second or so then comes back on...
• Need help diagnosing problem. Fiesta. 3 May 2004 (Forum)
  Well its making thumping noises from the engine especially when i give it a bit of throttle, this is when idling. Also the coolant is disappearing fast and fairly thick white smoke from the exhuast. I reackon a blown head gasket but there doesnt seem to be to much liquid around the seal. Another option could be overheating.
• Cylinder Head Gasket ? 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I suspect the above. Vaux Corsa L Reg 1.4 LS 82PS Started losing coolant a couple of weeks ago. Today started general hesitation and loss of power. Mayonaise in oil filler cap. Oil leal (first time) from top of engine block near rightmost sparkplug. Bubbling sound from behind dashboard (heater matrix ?).
• A LEGGY OMEGA FOR A GRAND 31 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  It has been used to transport Civil Servants about. With 102k, knocking bushings, a loss on power at low revs, loosing coolant through the water pump, warped brake discs. What Have I done
• Stalling Golf Mk 3 10 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Starts OK from cold but then splutters and stalls. It'll restart OK and runs fine when warm. Had the coolant temperature sender unit replaced but still not fixed. My mechanic cannot fix it and suggest VAG dealers who have the diagnostic machines. Somebody on a previous Polo problem message suggests the manifold heater?
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  I have bought a 2006 van and the engine keeps cutting out - what is the issue? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Last night, my brother bought a Ford Transit Connect, 06-plate, 180,000 miles. When he pulled away from the seller's house, there was a big cloud of black...
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  Starting a car that has been standing for a long tim 4 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My relative has an original 1993 mk1 1275cc Mini which has been sat unused for two years or more. What would I need to do before attempting to restart...
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  Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra - which is best? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm torn between buying a 2014 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost or 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4-litre Turbo GTC. Both cars have good history and in good condition....