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• Volkswagen T4 Caravelle (1994 - 2003) - 2002 Tdi Difficulty Engaging Gears 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The clutch pedal needs to be planted very firmly on the floor otherwise gear selection is nearly impossible. Does anyone know if the clutch can be adjusted on this model? Thanks, Mark s
• Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - Series 1 - Running Temperature 19 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The needle comes up quicky to 90degrees (right on the light) then............. it hovers between going over it sometimes so the whole needle is past the light. sometimes it will stay there others not but most of the time will be over the light. should i be concerned, and if so what shall i do???? Cheers guys Charlie s
• Nissan Almera Tino (2000 - 2006) - Tricky gearchanges 136 gearbox 5 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Going from 3rd to 2nd 4th to 2nd no problem. Before i speak to the dealer any suggestions? Thank you Scot s
• Mk4 Astra Drumming noise 22 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  The tyres are budget (made in Poland) and are at the recommended 32psi front and 28 rear. The rear n/s wheel bearing has been replaced to no effect. Could it be the CVT joints? Tyres? or even the non-standard plastic wheel covers? All thoughts welcome Regards Brian
• When is a fake not a fake? 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  tool room copy?? apparently. There are a lot of expensive Bugattis, Maseratis and Jaguars created in the 1980?s on the market. Seemingly accepted by the FIA and VSCC as being eligible for competition. We had a 1929 Bugatti Type 35 entered on our historic vehicle club run this year. It said Bugatti on the badges and the tax disc BUT a local expert was able to tell us, too late to refuse it, that it was built recently by an Argentine company ?
• Pug 106 Uneven Tickover 3 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi My 1998 1.4 petrol (distributorless ignition and injection) 106's head gasket went a while ago. Had the head skimmed and new gasket. Also replaced Lambda sensor, plugs and HT leads. Am now experiencing an uneven tickover, seems worse when engine is hot and I sometimes think it misses a little at slow speeds around town.
• Porsche 996 Key stuck in ignition!! 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently bought a 1998 996 Tiptronic S and sadly yesterday the ignition barrel has collapsed with they key remaining stuck inside. I tried several locksimths and then an idependent dealer who all pointed me in the direction of the main dealers.
• Mk3 Mondeo Steering - bulkhead cover 19 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  If anyone has a similar model can you confirm if there should be a black rubber cover over the steering column? Just look under the dash and you'll see what I mean. Thanks in Advance S.
• New Mini Clubman 15 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  But this new version, only one rear passenger door and the two van-like doors at the rear? Surely the new Mini appeals to the type of buyer whao aspires to have a Cooper S or similar, not to someone who would want the practicality of two swing doors? Or will BMW produce this in limited numbers to try and make it a cult classic?
• A good laugh on e-Bay! 19 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  And I may live in a house the same size as the ass you?re sat upon. No, only joking. The house isn?t that big. But it?s been fun trading national stereotypes with you."
• MINI (2005) - strange knocking noise 8 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Our 2005 MINI Cooper S has developed a strange knocking noise. It happens when you touch the accelerator pedal or ease off in a low gear. There is just one 'knock' noise, almost as if something is rolling around in the boot (which it isn't!!).
• 406 HDI clutch? judder 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm assuming that this is probably worn engine mounts rather than the clutch. Is there any one in particular that is prone to wear. Is this a common problem with 406's. How difficult are they to replace? As far as I know the car has done mainly motorway miles so I thought the clutch should be OK.
• Fulda Carat Extremo - anyone have them? 30 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  78.20 delivered a corner - 49% off their RRP. Does anyone (tyreexpert....) have any experiences of this brand/model, as it´s not one I´ve used before. I´m particularly interested in its wear rate, as the vRS is a bit of a tyre muncher. Size is 205/45 R16 83W. Thanks in advance, Barchettaman
• Foreign car and headlights 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm an expat Brit who will be driving back to Blighty in a month or 3. I would fly, but driving is more attractive just now, and I can fit more Tesco and M&S goodies in the car then in hold baggage... :-) Anyway, I digress... In the UK, are beam deflectors compulsory or recommended for left hand drive vehicles? I ask because it's not compulsory in all EU countries.
• Mondeo 04 TDCI oil filter 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hello Can anyone tell me where the oil filter is located on the 130 TDCI mondeo. 04 plate zetec S. Having bought the oil and filter from Halfords I am at a complete loss. It isnt on ramps yet so I may yet find it but the weird thing is that the oil filter is an open paper thing looking much like an SU air filter although about 3" across.
• Is it likely to be written off? 1 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  crashed my S-reg fiesta 1.3 finesse last night, value approx £800-900? skidded on a corner and hit the kerb with the passenger side wheel, wheel buckled and looks like it's pushed the wheel mounting (?) back, with the tyre impacting onto the wing behind the wheel and pushing that back so that the door can't be opened. front part of wing un-damaged, rear part slightly pushed out of shape, but no idea on the stuff that keeps the wheel on (?)
• 307 110 Hdi were is it? 16 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hello i'm trying to find were i fill up the diesel additive, as i'm getting the warning on the dash 'diesel additive minimum level' i've purchased a filling kit for £30 but can't find were to attach it, i've looked on the fuel sender unit under the o/s rear seat but can only see the fuel feed and return lines, please please can anybody help, i understand you have to take the vehicle to a st ealer to have the ecu updated that it has been replenished, is there a cheaper alternative?
• Salvage parts? 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Anyone got any idea where I might be able to source two new doors/door-skins (n/s front and rear) for a platinum 05 Mondeo Ghia (i.e. chrome handle tips, and chrome door sills etc)? I've tried the autotrader site but all I could find was one rear door, and that's got a crease down the side...
• wheel bearing - Fiat Coupe (W reg) 18 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My car has recently started to make a "howling" noise which starts off at about 25/30mph.I have checked all the usuals like clutch in,gearbox in neutral,brakes on/off with no discernible difference.My own suspicion is that the n/s front wheel bearing is on the way out as there seems to be a slight reduction in noise on roudabouts (turning right effectively). Is there a foolproof way of isolating the culprit wheel? I have already tried rocking the wheels from side to side but they all feel ok.
• A rumination on abandoned cars 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  Now we all know the price of older cars has dropped through the floor. But outside the front door of Tescos Guildford is an abandoned blue Fiat Punto S. M registered it has good tyres (please note good not just legal) a good exhaust clean body with no signs of rust and all round looks in fair nick. Certainly a world better than the MK1 Escort which was my first car.