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Ford Cougar (1998 - 2000) - 1999 2.5 intermittent engine hesitation 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
Since changing battery the car has developed a low rev hesistation useally between 2nd and 3rd.Changed plugs and leads-no difference. Anybody got any ideas please.Thanks. -
'New' Laguna 7 Jun 2007 (Forum)
Is it just me, or does it look like the current model with a particularly bland and ill-fitting front lifted from a Hyundai Sonata (or worse)? So much for Renaults style-lead design philosophy! Bring back the Avantime! -
crankshaft pulley bolt 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
hi, if you were to put a socket on the crankshaft puley bolt and quickly spin the engine over for a couple of seconds with king lead off to loosen the bolt, could you do any damage to the engine? this is on an engine where the cambelt runs on a seperate sprocket not the crankshaft pulley chris -
Rover 414i cold start problem 8 May 2004 (Forum)
Difficulty in starting when cold, need to turn ignition key for 30 seconds for engine to catch, then splutters and pops before eventually running (30 seconds). Once warm starts fine. Plugs, distributor and leads replaced. Any clues? -
Condensation in Nissan Micra 9 Feb 2004 (Forum)
I seem to have a problem with excessive condensation in the cabin of a three month old Nissan Micra 323. Previous threads lead to changing the "pollen filter" apparently this model does not have one. No water leaks have been detected. What is the solution to my problem? Thanks. -
Rover 416 cured 17 Apr 2002 (Forum)
For those interested (last week) with solutions to rpm dipping below tickover. it turned out -broken down insulation on a plug lead causing shorting. and two !!!orrect type plugs didn't help (from past ownership). O.k now. Thanks though for suggestions. -
Is a ten year old pick-up truck worth buying? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is a secondhand 2010 Mitsubishi L200 worth buying? -
Discussion on Downsizing engines for emissions. - 1.0 and small ecoboost engines 2 Nov 2017 (Forum)
In the most severe cases, LSPI can lead to broken piston rings, damaged pistons and bent connecting rods. -
None - Sister attacked by two cats 10 Aug 2014 (Forum)
I am aware of the different ways in which the law regards cats, as opposed to dogs. Yesterday my sister was out walking her small dog, on a lead and totally under control, in a residential street. The dog was not barking or pulling on the lead. Two small cats appeared, arched their backs and hissed and then attacked the dog, a small Cairn terrier. -
Can I use a diesel car for short trips? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time.... -
Can I fit a conventional dual mass flywheel to my Peugeot 307? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Peugeot 307 SW 1.6 Diesel, and the clutch has started to slip. When I get it replaced, I am thinking about asking if they can replace the... -
Vibration nose from exhaust - what could it be? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Toyota Avensis that has covered 30,000 miles. On tick over I get a vibrating noise from the exhaust; if I touch tailpipe with my foot or increase... -
Advice on Golf 1.4 TSI 122 / 160PS - can you help? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to know whether Golf the 1.4 TSI engines is a sound investment as a second hand purchase? They have relatively low second hand costs, but... -
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Ford StreetKa - muiltypule missfire 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
engine starts fine but after a short time starts to missfire changed coil pack plugs leads and plugs erased fault code but aftter a run fault returns machine telling me muiltypule missfire can anyone help or come up with any ideas thanks -
Ford Mondeo - 2.0 petrol durateq missfire and eggy smell 4 Sep 2010 (Forum)
hi, my ford mondeo 2001 has started a missfire,then a bad eggy smell,along with the engine light coming on. so i replaced the,plygs leads and the coil pack but it wont even start now?????!!! -
Audi A4 - engine miss fire 31 Aug 2010 (Forum)
i have an audi a4 1600 on a 99 plate, i have developed a miss fire on the number 2 plug. i replaced the plugs and it persisted. i then checked the coil pack and the leads but there was no change as it still miss fire's --- any ideas on what it could be ? -
Renault - Renault Master air flow meter 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
The Air flow meter has fallen over and is causing minor probs. I have been quoted £175.00 ish for new. Anyone have any leads or views on the raft of companies that trade on the web? Best regards, Martin D. -
Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 W201 (1986 - 1993) - 1989 2.6 firing order 13 Jul 2008 (Forum)
when changing the ignition leads and distributor cap the cap is marked 1-6 does that mean no1 goes to no1/5to no5 and so on as marked on the cap -
Battery Change 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
If you used say an Airflow Battery Conditioner on the disconnected live and earth cables before disconnection and during, would that be enough to hold the codes for the radio etc, reconnect the leads and then remove the Airflow cables, all codes intact???
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