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• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 02 1.2 - power fails, stalls, no power 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Sometimes there is a temporary lull in power which goes away again, many times this leads to stall with no power for few minutes, sometimes longer. Diagnostics found nothing. Ignition replaced under advice but still happens. Doesn't seem weather related Apart from immediatelyt before a stall there doesn't seem to be any issue with idle speeds or rev rates?
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1995 1.6 no spark!!!!!!! 9 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  hi guys my dads got a rover 416 sli L reg with what we beleive to be a handa engine , trouble is there is no spark at the plugs , weve tried different plugs leads cap still no spark , is it down to the coil if so what make of engine did rover put in these , also someone suggested that it could be the crankshaft sensor , but we`ve looked and looked and cannot find it , any ideas welcome thanks
• What does a failing cambelt tensioner sound like? 7 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Leading on from a previous thread in which Mapmaker did advise that he was able to tell that his cambelt was about to give up, I'd just like to know what this sound is exactly? Specifically on GM engines if there is a difference I've been thinking that it may take the form of a rattle at high revs, or a screeching noise potentially, or even a regular ticking noise.
• Ford - Model T Ford 28 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  The owner had the bonnet open to show the engine and I could hardly believe what I saw. In place of the HT leads was rusty barbed wire. The engine actually ran as it was driven to the site. Just thought it might be of interest.
• Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 W201 (1986 - 1993) - 1991 2.6 Idle/Engine cutting out 19 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  This usually happens on slowing down for a roundabout/junction or low speed manouvering.Idle is 600/700 revs most of the time but sometimes hunts between 400 - 1500. I have had the throttle body cleaned and new plugs and plug leads fitted. Any pointers would be apprecated.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 08 1.4 Windscreen damage 14 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Just had an idiot driving down the middle of a road in the hatched area between lanes and threw up a stone and chipped my windscreen approx 4mm round area of windscreen 4 small lines approx 7 mm long leading from chip, my question is can it be repaired as its a heated screen will it have damaged the elements,has anybody any experience of these repairs. Cheers Tally
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 98 1.3 - judders, more so when cold. 5 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, my mum has a ford ka with the old croosflow pushrod engine, haven't looked at it yet, just want to get an idea of what could cause this problem, im thinking plugs and leads, just wondering if anyone has come across this problem before and what was the cause??? Thanks in advance !!!! :-)
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 1993 2.0E - Hesitation when cold 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  This only lasts for about 20-30 secs and after that it is fine all day. Is this something electrical (HT Leads or plugs)? TIA
• Missing engine 10 May 2008 (Forum)
  It's missing from the current Focus range, but the last brochure described it as 'fresh and exciting' and 'leading the engine line up'. Not such an anoraky question as it sounds, because the extra 15/20 bhp over the standard 1.6 made a big difference. The Ti-Vct also used less fuel, so it seemed to be a winner all round.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Zetec - Poor Fuel Economy 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  My Focus is only delivering 23-25 mls per gallon on a run and some town work,115,000 mls, new plugs, leads, air filter, replaced so far. Would new injectors help or is this normal MPG, in the real world,for this model? No problems with performance, doesn't use oil, any ideas, experiences welcome!
• Unleaded fuel additive 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have an engine which has not been converted for unleaded fuel. I have been using Carplan/Tetrosyl lead replacement additive. This was a manganese based product, which they now no longer manufacture, Carplan do another additive which is potassium based. I have read on a Historic Vehicle site that you should be consistent in the additive that is used; presumably this means the base element, rather than the manufacturer.
• mondeo misfire 5 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi everyone can anyone give me some advice on my mk2 98 mondeo it is misfiring in idle and generally at or below 1500rpm with poor mpg around town but still 45 - 50 mpg on a run we have changed the plugs ht leads and coil pack but still no joy, it was also up on co in mot. have been told a possible vacuum leak but how do you check this? we have also checked the maff but thats fine. thanks everyone
• Stupid designs maintenance wise 2 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The failure of a starter motor on a friends A class has inspired (?) this question. To have this fixed the engine must be dropped to enable access thus leading to a large bill. I'm sure I read somewhere that to change half the 'plugs on a certain model of Japanese sports car requires the engine to be dropped. How many other 'stupid designs' can members think of or know of or dealt with?
• Police filming bikers or not... 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Interesting lead article in this weeks MCN. Police apparently now filming bikers at bike meets looking to identify those bikers who speed past forward facing cameras. In an interesting twist one biker approached two guys who stated they were from South Wales police and produced police ID.
• no guts 'popping' vw v6 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  initially wouldn't start, got car to start but was running very rough. removed & cleaned plugs and fitted new ht leads. car will start ok but is running rough (no power) and 'popping' at low revs. can anyone please offer any explanation as i am totally confused and can't afford to pay ford £500 to sort it out.
• Flat R Reg Zetec Escort 29 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My R Reg 1.8si 16v Zetec escort has power loss at around 2000 revs when accelerating in first and second gear, I have recently changed plugs and HT leads aswell as air filter but this has has little if any effect. wondering if anyone has any ideas, have also noticed in the past couple of days that the temperature dial on the dash does not move, could this have something to do with the fault.
• Pay under warranty ? Mazda misfire 26 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I was told yesterday by a friend of mine that I might have to PAY if they can't find any fault, I was astounded. Is this true ? Also, any idea as to what it could be ? (HT leads ? spark-plugs ? the car's just under 3 yrs old and has only covered 25,000 miles)
• Loss of drive - 98 Mondeo 28 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I'm having problem with the accerlation on my Mondeo and even after replacing the complete exhaust (including the Cat), Distributor, Plugs & Leads did not fix the problem (thanks a lot). Just been to another garage today and they said no fault on the ECU but it "might" be the Throttle Sensor. Any advice before I fork out more money. Thanks in advance.
• BMW X5 Loadspace liner for dogs 26 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  However the X5 has a split tailgate where the lower half folds down. What I want is something to protect the leading edge of this as 3 dogs scramble in , anybody got any ideas? thanks for any suggestions
• SL500 96; what is this part? 12 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have a slight ticking noise coming from a small (about 2 inches across) unit mounted on a rubber mounting bracket in front of the ABS pump on the n/s inner wing; there is a 2 pin electrical lead running to it and two pipes; one running into the unit and the other out of it - there is a mark on the top with an arrow with the word MOT on it (motor?). I can feel the unit pulsing at the same rate as the ticking noise - any idea what it does?