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• Ford escort - White smoke 6 Oct 2019 (Forum)
   I have a ford escort lx running a 1.8 engine I have white smoke coming from exhaust whist starting up and driving its had a engine rebuild new head gasket o2sensor coil pack plugs leads cat but it's still smoking need help
• Any - Dog in Car 19 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  We were approached by a smiling Policewoman the other week in Dover docks (just by outbound passport control) who informed us that "It is an offence to have any unattached animal in a car." SWMBO was sitting in the back seat with Blodwen on a lead. It was sid with a smile and we were waved on. Hastily bought 2 dog seat belt attachments...
• FUSION 2 - 2006 1.6 PETROL - MISFIRE 14 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I recently had a misfire on my fusion 2 1.6 petrol 2004. I have checked plugs and taken ht leads off 1 by 1 but there doesnt seem to be a misfire when i do this, but the car seems to run ok. Please help
• Peugeot 407 - Manual boost controller install/Peugeot 407 2.0HDI 20 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  If I fit a manual turbo boost controller, can I connect the hose leading to the controller to the large pipe just before the intercooler rather than to the turbo itself, as the turbo is totally inaccessible ? Would it still work?
• 1.8 Duratec - Ford mondeo 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I have changed the plugs and the ignition coil pack (the coil pack wasn't firing on port 3) and still it has the misfire!! Could it be the leads also need changing, or is there something more sinister lurking under the bonnet
• Ford fiesta zetec 1.25 - Engine misfire 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  I have a ford fiesta zetec 1.25 W reg,the engine has recently developed a severe misfire only when the engine is warm. I have replaced the plugs,leads and coil pack all new parts and it is still misfiring. Can anyone help please
• Traffic Cameras 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  And that they are not revenue raising. Well if that's the case, why don't the government introduce countdown markers leading up to them, thus preventing sudden breaking, and making drivers aware that the cameras are being approached. Seems fair and logical.
• Is CB Radio still being used? 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Must be years since I last saw a car equipped with CB Radio, in any country, not just the UK. Which leads me to wonder... Will it ever be as popular as it was in the 80s? Are CB and ham radios covered by the same legislation as mobile phones? (i.e. fines for using one while driving?)
• Driving through puddles. 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Driving through puddles - is it: o - A good thing, 'cos it washes muck off the underneath of the car; o - A bad thing, 'cos it leads to a build-up of muck under the car. Hm? I'd tend to go for the former, especially if it's been raining enough to wash all the flippin' salt off the road - but ICBW.
• VW Polo - 01 - cutting out. 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  it turns over then just cuts out seconds later. i changed the sparks and it ran fine. i tried it bout an hour later didn't work again. I'm going to change the leads next. anyone had similar probs?? Subject line altered to reflect the question - PU
• Inside of '95 Cavalier smells of petrol. 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  HJ says, in his CBC breakdown "Plastic fuel filler pipe between cap and tank can develop hairline cracks leading to petrol fumes entering the cabin when the tank pressurises". Are there any other causes of (strong) petrol smells in these cars (2.0 ecotec hatchback)? Is there a DIY remedy?
• pug 205 starting problems 27 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  The engine turns over fine but won't fire. Have replaced the distributor and cap and put on a brand new coil with a new lead but no difference. Any ideas???
• Citroen Saxo stutters 14 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I was told to change the spark plugs and I did, but it is still acting the same way. My next action is the spark plugs leads or maybe the coil. Apparently my mechanic says this is common with the Saxo. Any suggestion from anyone? Bobby
• VW sharan 2.0 gl 3 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The car 'splutters' when pulling away from cold but also when the car is warm. The car has been taken to a VW dealer and the HT leads were changed but the problem persists Any ideas anyone??
• Rocker box warmers? i.e. Ford's OHV 2 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi With all these problems of blocked breather tubes caused by condensation in Fiesta engines, has anybody ever tried insulating the roker box to keep it warmer in cold weather and hence reduce condensation leading to mayonnaise? If so did it work and what material did you use?
• Polo Air Filter 16 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I'd like help replacing the air filter on my 2001 VW Polo 1.0 It seems to be under a large black plastic cover that has two screws holding it in, but I cannot remove this without undoing all sorts of pipes and leads, which I am nervous about doing. Any help gratefully received!
• Whatever next. Qualified clampers! 29 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  A UK exam board is offering a qualification in wheel clamping. Clampers will be able to take a two-unit course, which will lead to a vocational BTec qualification in "vehicle immobilisation". And frustrated motorists will be reassured to know that "conflict management" is part of the course work. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4055651.stm
• Leaky Punto 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My X-reg Punto with aircon suffers from a damp passenger footwell after rain. This leads to overnight misting and sometimes internal frosting. Under the bonnet, there is a large trough with two drain holes. I always keep these clear and can discover no other leak. Has any other Punto owner experienced this and found a cure please?
• A6 shape Audi 100 2.3 5cyl rotor arm 18 May 2004 (Forum)
  All the better for some new plugs & leads, but still think it could go better (or rather, idle more smoothly). Had a little tug at the rotor arm with a view to buying a new one, and it didn't seem to shift - is there a knack to this? AAR engine.
• Mondeo runs rough in wet. 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  N reg 2 litre petrol is fine when the weather is dry. When it is wet and damp it runs very rough. Plugs/leads and coil have all been changed but no real improvement. Car has done 126K. Has anyone any ideas on what I should check further please?