strange popping noise from engine
(2 messages)
Date: 21 May 2005 04:35:10 -0700
Whilst coming back from work this morning i noticed a strange popping
sound coming from the engine, i first thought i'd gotten a puncture and
was driving with a flat tyre but the tyres were fine. When i had a
look under ...
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Stering rack for passat... where can I get one???? Thanks...
(4 messages)
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 09:37:33 GMT
Hello everybody.
Just need to get my hands on a steering rack for a passat 1.8 non turbo 20V
petrol from 1997.
It must be a reconditioned unit due to the price the main dealer is asking
for a new part being to damm expensive ...
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Thermostat or Blocked Radiator ?
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 10:32:34 +0100
Hello,
I have an intermittant cooling/heating problem in my 2.4 JTD Engine in my
Marea.
Occasionally the temp rises higher than usual, and on inspection, the right
hand side (input) to the radiator is hot, but the ...
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OBD II
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 09:11:29 +0000 (UTC)
Does anyone know what pins I need to short out on a fiat stilo 1.2 16v 2002
to read the error codes??? and the code meanings?
I have the Gunson OBD II code reader for my wifes car - its not listing the
fiat but I think ...
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OBD
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 09:11:29 +0000 (UTC)
Does anyone know what pins I need to short out on a fiat stilo 1.2 16v 2002
to read the error codes??? and the code meanings?
I have the Gunson OBD II code reader for my wifes car - its not listing the
fiat but I think ...
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OT:- Fixing mesh to plastic
(2 messages)
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 08:43:15 GMT
Hi
I have a rover 600. There appears to be an issue with the front fog lamp
cover (Passenger side) coming off. I have had about 5 in the lasy 18 months.
And now its disappeared again. I notice a lot of these vehicles ...
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Wiring to VAG bee sting aerial
(4 messages)
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 23:50:34 +0100
Can someone tell me how many wires are supposed to go into the amplified bee
sting aerial commonly found in VAG hatch backs (e.g. a 2001 A3).
I've lost radio reception in mine and I suspect the amplifier in the aerial ...
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more strange knocking sounds
(3 messages)
Date: 7 Oct 2005 07:37:29 -0700
I've posted about this a couple of times now, although i'm not sure if
this latest development is related to the previous posts. I have an
escort which has had something knocking from the front for the past few
months, basically ...
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Fiesta 1.1 Oil Pressure Lamp
(1 messages)
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 13:07:31 GMT
Hi,
I've been driving my 1994 Fiesta 1.1 for a few months now and have a niggle
with it.
The oil lamp has never come on. Not that I ever want to see it for real! Its
just that it doesn't come on when the key is in position ...
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Problem with insurance
(7 messages)
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:59:26 GMT
I've been very happy with Churchill insurance for some years now, and have
clocked up 9 years no claims or accidents, so I should be a very good
prospect for any insurance co, but but unfortunately it came to a sticky
end.
I'm ...
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Why won't they negotiate?
(2 messages)
Date: 7 Oct 2005 04:08:06 -0700
Yesterday I replace both track rod ends on my car as they were worn,
together with both lower arms. Around 2 hours / side, most spent
freeing the track rod ends and adjusters. Absolutlely smooth as silk
now, you can adjust ...
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Stick on number plates ?
(7 messages)
Date: 7 Oct 2005 03:48:58 -0700
Hi
Just got the missus a Volvo 850 estate and the rear number plate is
discloured cracked etc and needs replacing. It is not screwed on at
all so must be stuck on in some way. I've noticed that it is quite
common but I have ...
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Nissan Primera - collapsed suspension???
(3 messages)
Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:39:54 +0100
Hi,
Wierd one, this; Just been to the pictures ("Serenity" - good film if
you liked the series / SciFi), met a couple of mates there, one in a new
"banger" - around 8 year old Nissan Primera (I think) - anyway, probably ...
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funny noise?
(4 messages)
Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2005 19:16:29 GMT
I noticed a strange noise coming from the left hand rear side of my car
today which only happens when braking. It sounds like a grating/dragging
sound and is loud enough to hear clearly with the windows closed and the
radio ...
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Focus driver window switch
(8 messages)
Date: 6 Oct 2005 09:58:27 -0700
The driver-side window on my 2003 Focus 1.6 Zetec doesn't wind down any
more when the electric switch is pressed. In case it's a simple blown
fuse, can anyone say where the fuses are located?
Any other possibilities?
If possible ...
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Usefull info
(3 messages)
Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2005 14:16:07 GMT
If you use ebay and you want to know a few details of a car. go to sell,
choose car and enter the reg number, it then comes up with some details
about it, as good as the rac site at least. the other good one is the dvla
licence ...
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escort mk3, 1.1 ohv chain tensioner
(3 messages)
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 11:10:51 +0100
Hi, I wonder if anybody knows if you can change the chain tensioner on the
escort mk3 , 1.1 ohv by just dropping the sump. According to Haynes, its an
engine out job! But if you look at the diagrams the tensioner is fastened ...
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ford 2.5di power loss
(6 messages)
Date: 1 Oct 2005 02:33:52 -0700
HI, I have an LDV Convoy, 1999, with the non turbo Transit engine
fitted. Over the last few weeks, top end power has reduced
considerably. The motor pulls fine at low revs, but the top end
performance is rubbish. I have changed ...
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Garage Tried it On!!! Caught Them Out
(4 messages)
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 02:38:26 +0100
Put my Stilo 1.9 JTD in for a 36K service at a Fiat dealership close to
where I work. When I collected the car they handed over my receipt and a
list of operations carried out on which they ticked the relevant boxes for ...
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spark plug change
(3 messages)
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:20:00 +0000 (UTC)
Jaguar S Type, 3l, 2000
The car has a slight 'miss' on acceleration. The dealer had the car for a
day, found nothing on the 'computer' and suggested I book it in for a
service to change plugs , air filter etc - it was only ...
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