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• VW Golf 1.9 Diesel TDI injectors? 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have just bought a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.9 GL TDI 'M' reg. with 110,00 miles on the clock. I have found that the car judders slightly when under light load. It runs fine at speed or when pulling away and goes really well. It's when cruiseing on a light throttle doing say 40 to 60 that it judders. It's done 110,000 miles, do you think diesel injection cleaner will do the trick or will I need new injectors?
• 2000 Vectra cutting out 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi guys, Looking for a bit of advice on my W Reg (2000) Vectra 2.0l SRi (140bhp). When it gets nicely warmed up, after a long run in gear, I put the clutch in and instead of dropping the revs to idle it just cuts out. The previous owner tells me I need to clean the breather/butterfly behind the air intake. He also said that the air filter may need cleaning (apparently, he put in a sports filter).
• 56 passat MPG problem 17 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 56 plate passat as a company car, its done close to 6000 miles now and the average MPG on extra urban runs (up and down the M6) was usually between 44 and 49MPG, however since christmas eve I'm lucky if I can get it above 39MPG while driving it like Miss Daisy's chauffer !!! its been to VW who cant find any issues with it. 3 weeks ago I went to Belgium in it and it used a full take to get from cheshire to Calais then up to Belgium and back (with a full boot of wine ) and yet it cost a quarter of a tank last week to get to derby and back (90mile round trip)....
• Golf spluttering on acceleration 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I then went on to think it was a fuel fault so added red-x to the tank and took it out for a 20min run and the problem seem to get worse. Whilst idling its fine but from just reving it causes it to splutter, and worsens under load (actually driving it)
• Rover 400 1.6 Electrical Fault Mystery 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Recently bought a 98 Rover 400 1.6l for a run around but its beggining to drive me nuts. Heater control worked only at max (common prob 4 these) so thought to check the heating fan resistor which I discovered had been removed at some point. Am still to buy the resistor but now the electricals are playing tricks on me.
• I turned down a free 91 230 TE ... 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Offered to me for nothing, but my plate is quite full. The only known issues were that it need new rear brake shoes (she said) and it was running smoky. No idea how much oil it was burning - but otherwise good in/out I was told. Was I a fool? Could I have sorted all this for reasonable money and be riding around in a near-free bullet proof motor, or I did I turn down a money pit?
• 2003 Ibiza bushes 12 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Also, how difficult is it to replace them? From what I can see the bush itself is attached to the body and the end of the wishbone runs through it. Thanks for any replies.
• Diesel Fuel Economy & Acetone 11 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, I run a high mileage (>140k) VW Passat 110 TDi and have never tried using additive such as Millers etc. (See previous topics) In September Roly93 mentioned adding 1ml of Acetone for each litre of diesel in a previous discussion thread.
• Missing numberplate scam 1 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  One of my neighbours regularly runs his cars with no front numberplate. At first I thought it had just dropped off but then noticed that other cars he drives also have missing front plates. I've never asked him but the only thing I can think of is that he removes them to prevent being caught on camera from the front.
• Micra K11: cold stall problem 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Any ideas -- is this a auxiliary air valve problem, or a coked up throttle? Also, the previous owner used to run out of petrol now and again -- could it be a blocked fuel filter? Thanks Mike
• diesel particulate filter - Audi A4 (06) 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  C I have even written letter saying they may have to refund for car if it breaks down again. Can I buy an additive for fuel? Is their insistence that car will not run without filter correct? Car done 6000. Whet next?
• Can't understand why 5 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I do laugh quietly to myself when i fill my car up with LPG...full tank 47 litres...£20....300 miles on a run 0.429p per litre......do you do high milage ?...it's a longer service interval, less wear on the engine....quieter than a normal petrol car, less pollutig then a petrol or diesel and lower car tax....whats the disadvantage ???....
• Renault Megane: petrol in diesel engine 4 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  They've drained the tank & fuel system etc and claim it will be okay: I'm not convinced. Any advice - I assume that it will have been running hot on a lower viscosity fuel. Piston rings and valve seats could be damaged. I've also heard petrol can degrade the seals used in diesel cars and diesel is often used to lubricate components due to its greater viscosity.
• Peugeot 106 start issue on cold morning. 21 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi All. I have a 106 xnd which generally runs great however i have the following issue. Back in march on a particularly cold week i had trouble starting in the morning. Weather picked up and its been a dream until last week. I have the following symptons: 1: Car turns over but engine doesnt fire.
• Vectra C DTI 2.2 with PAS Fluid Leak 11 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Any opionins on the source of this leak, and any fixes or costs would be appreciated. It's a vehicle that I would be running personally for 6 months, before selling on. Andy_ok
• Mitsubishi (02) Oil Pressure light 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Just been serviced by main agent. She was complaining that the oil pressure light was coming on. I've just taken it for a ten mile run, and, sure enough, when at the last traffic lights befoire home, revs dropped to 800 (correct tickover?) and oil pressure light came on. Have checked oil level, and it is fine. M.I.L. is twitchy: her last (earlier model) space wagon had the cam belt let go, even after full service history, so she doesn't want major engine surgery again...
• Volkswagen TDI PD "quacking" noises 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The "quacking" noise sounds like air escaping from one of the diaphragms and happens approximately every second at tickover speed. The car is running fine, normal MPG and is using no oil. There is a small air operated valve on the EGR arrangement, this appears to be working normally (operates when engine is turned off for approx 5 seconds and then returns to original position) There are no signs of leaking or split pipes.
• Power Steering Toyota Carina - ouch 5 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The steering sounded horrible and was very stiff. I kept driving it though, and have since let the fluid just run dry. Now it works like a 'normal' steering column - it's not stiff anymore, just operates as would any car without power steering. It seems fine to me - but I would like to know, is it safe to drive the car like this until I have enough money together to get the power steering fixed?
• battery draining - 1998 Fiat Punto 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  A month later and after not driving the car for 2 days the battery was barely starting the car so i took it for a good run (nite time-lights and heater fan on) and disconected the battery overnite...the battery was fine next day so im presuming the alternator is fine and i must have something draining it with ignition off.
• Cheap Replacement for Passat 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I like my cars to be cheap and frugal, and have a habit of buying a car with reasonably high miles and running for a couple of years. I have seen a 2002 (02 plate) Peugeot 406 Hdi 90 LX with 109,000 miles at a local dealer for £2,895. Whilst not the prettiest in non metallic red, it does seem a bit of a bargain, given that mileage adjusted Glasses retail is £3,895.