Vectra V6 coil pack
(4 messages)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 11:30:09 +0100
Hi all,
I'm replacing the coil pack on my 1997 Vauxhall Vectra SRi V6, and part
of the procedure is to remove the inteke manifolds. The manual says
"decrease fuel pressure with Fuel Pressure Gauge KM-J-34730-91 via
checking ...
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car pulls to the right
(5 messages)
Date: 15 Apr 2005 13:31:39 -0700
hi, my ford escort pulls to the right when you let go of the
steering.i checked the tyre inflation and they are all equal.
i read some posts here suggesting swapping the front tyres.now the car
swerves to the left! i cant ...
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OT (slightly) - Has anyone had any experiance of purchasing a car from Germany ?
(5 messages)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:31:50 +0000 (UTC)
Hi
I am looking to purchase a LHD car that I can use abroad.
Germany seems to be a good place to buy.
What paperwork do the germans use as registration certificates. ?
And how easy is it to get the deregistration certificate ...
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Oil disposal
(27 messages)
Date: 15 Apr 2005 09:04:58 -0700
I just read something from the National Tyres website which says
"Recent environmental legislation dictates that only a carrier
registered with the environment agency can conduct the disposal of
waste oil - effectively putting ...
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Honda Accord 2004 - Brakes & Discs
(8 messages)
Date: 15 Apr 2005 06:23:50 -0700
Hi all,
I'm after some advice as I'm a novice when it comes to car
maintenance. I have a 2004 Honda Accord 2.2 I-CDTI Exec and I got the
car serviced in Jan 05 at 12,500 miles. Whilst it was at my local
Honda dealer I was ...
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Micra - align torque converter + driveplate?
(3 messages)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:59:37 +0100
Re my previous thread about vibrating exhaust after engine transplant.
After thoroughly checking exhaust and paying more attention to engine, I
think the engine is vibrating more than it should. :(
Manual says when separating ...
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Rover 25 Turbo Diesel - What does this oil pipe do ??
(7 messages)
Date: 15 Apr 2005 03:34:13 -0700
Hi,
I need some advice about the Rover 25 Turbo Diesel...
I loaned one of these cars (W Reg) from my company and it suffered a
rupture of an oil pipe external to the engine. I had to get it fixed
at a local garage and ...
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Mondeo TD cambelt failure
(6 messages)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:41:29 +0100
Its a bit of a long story but we took my lads TD to a local garage for a
cambelt and tensioner change. The car was difficult to start after this
was done and we took it back suspecting the injection pump timing was
out.
They ...
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does this help fain the cause of the misfire?
(2 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 23:33:17 GMT
Hi all
Last few days the car has been fine, i have kept the revs low and not put my
foot down, so today i did a return trip and the car ran fine. I thought i
would burry the throttle and see if it would misfire.......guess ...
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Escort front suspension
(19 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:22:03 +0100
My 98 Escort has a slightly clunky sound coming from the front suspension.
It only happens if one wheel hits a bump and not both at the same time. I
suspect the anti roll bar bushes - I took the front wheels off today and
had ...
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Saxo VTR induction kit?
(2 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:11:00 +0000 (UTC)
Will an induction kit noticeably improve the 0-60mph of my Saxo VTR (2001)?
Or will the performance increase be negligible?
If it will significantly improve the performance, then by how much? And
which is the best induction ...
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Fiesta Courier Diesel Prblem
(1 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:30:46 +0000 (UTC)
From: "griffmonster" <griff.chamberlain@stats-nnc.com>
Subject: fiesta courier diesel problem
Date: 14 April 2005 14:36
I have an unsolved problem with my fiesta van concerning a loss of
power. It starts no problem, but ...
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Purpose built dual fuel cars good or bad?
(26 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:21:39 +0100
I was wondering if these purpose built duel fuel cars are a better
idea than buying a conversion, maybe not after all.
From what I read the vauxhall ones seem to have a lot of problems. And
I suspect the main dealers won't ...
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Xantia indicators constantly on
(5 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:40:36 +0100
Hi,
I have a problem with a Xantia 2.0l petrol, 'M' reg,
When the remote keyfob button is pressed the indicators come on and stay on,
not flashing but on permanently. The engine starts as usual but the
indicators remain ...
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No blow backs in closed loop systems?
(5 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:23:09 +0100
Is it true you dont get blow backs in closed loop LPG conversions? ...
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Servicing
(16 messages)
Date: 14 Apr 2005 08:30:25 -0700
Honda have just quoted me 脗拢240 for a 48k service on my 02 Civic, I was
expecting a belt change at this mileage so didn't sound too bad until I
checked what was actually done in the service.
Oil, air and pollen filters, ...
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fiesta courier diesel problem
(11 messages)
Date: 14 Apr 2005 06:36:10 -0700
I have an unsolved problem with my fiesta van concerning a loss of
power. It starts no problem, but once the engine is warm it starts to
lose power. When accelerating there is little response with a lot of
black smoke from ...
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loose bits of thread in oil filter
(3 messages)
Date: 14 Apr 2005 06:19:05 -0700
Hi
When I changed my oil at the weekend I noticed that the new Halfords
oil filter had a stringy bit of plastic inside hanging on by on end. I
think it was part of the seal around the filter paper maybe. Anyway I
tried ...
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Ford Escort 1.8 TD (1996) Clutch Pedal Problem !!!!
(3 messages)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:25:53 GMT
Can someone please, please tell me how to change the rachet on a Ford Escort
clutch pedal !!
It's the big one, not the small one found on earlier models !
Any help would be appreciated !
Thanks,
Jamber.
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Fiesta cutting out problems.
(5 messages)
Date: 14 Apr 2005 05:15:33 -0700
Hi. I drive a Ford Fiesta 1.1 L 'reg' and its a fairly reliable first
car. But recently the engine seems to cut out when you come to a stop,
e.g. junction. I was told changing the spark plugs might help, but that
hasn't stopped ...
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