http://www.honestjohn.co.uk Honest John forum en-gb Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Copyright: (C) www.honestjohn.co.uk 5 hjforum931917 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:18:17 +0000 >> It only takes a single misfuel you know... ) I'm actually becoming less convinced by this. An unscientific survey among diesel driving colleagues confirms a) how common misfuelling is, and b) how many of these so-called delicate common rail cars have simply been refilled with diesel, and gone on to do in one case, on a Vectra CDTi, 70,000 more miles without a single hiccup. And that car was driven on petrol until it spluttered to a halt. I wonder if at least some of the tales of huge bills to replace pumps and injectors are little more than garages spotting an opportunity to make a few quid. I'm not saying misfuelling never ends in disaster, or that it is anything other than a bad thing to do, but I do know that it doesn't necessarily mean curtains for the fuel system. Discussion DP Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931917&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931917&v=e hjforum931916 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:13:41 +0000 As my family now own only Japanese and Korean cars, I would say yes, the Koreans have landed although nobody noticed who was under 65 until very recently. The gap on performance, economy and technology has all but disappeared and yet you can buy say an i20 for about £1000 less than a Fiesta, but with a far superior warranty. Its no real wonder people buy Korean cars now, its only very misplaced prejudice that stops some people. We have three Daihatsus though, the main reason being that they have actually become a budget brand, positioned under even Hyundai or Kia. My dad loves his Materia, my wife loves her Sirion, I think the world of my Charade and my mums Hyundai - its just clicked 50k and my mum has no plans on replacing it, she wont hear of it. These are cars for people who want a car that just needs a service every year and thats all you have to think about. Its worth something even in this throw away age. Discussion stunorthants26 Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931916&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931916&v=e hjforum931915 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:17:42 +0000 Well the Golf 122 drives very nicely imho, perhaps you don't really need 245PS and 400lbft to get along gracefully? (sic), I am a convert..... It's very refined / quiet too. So now we need to get our local dealer to sharpen his pencil, offered a reasonable-ish PX since they don't sell non-VWs but no discount when even What Car suggests £1K off, (with DtD it's more like £2K). Claims of long build times but there are near-matches for spec in the country, can't have our cake and eat it but will push for a more equitable deal. Discussion idle_chatterer Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931915&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931915&v=e hjforum931914 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:32 +0000 >> Hyundai is a Chaebol (Korean Large Company) >> Fascinating organisations Chaebols, usually highly diversified conglomerates with a 'family like' (sometimes literally) culture However, my two-peneth on the OP's topic, I'm sure I read somewhere that VW when developing the Golf VI used the Kia Ceed as a benchmark alongside the Focus - implying (to me) that they see it as serious competition these days. Discussion idle_chatterer Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931914&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931914&v=e hjforum931913 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:19 +0000 >>Might have to resort to brute force tomorrow :-(>> What's the make and model? Discussion Stuartli Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931913&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931913&v=e hjforum931912 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:15 +0000 >>..Lots of money was duly spent >> I've already pointed out the benefits of Miele quality and the 10 year warranty in the earlier thread, but obviously your other half appreciates exactly the reasons for suggesting the brand...:-) We have the Miele Novatronic 864, at £499 the cheapest model at the time, which proves the motto that quality costs but, in the long run, works out cheaper. Even the door catch is rated for a minimum of 60k closures, which works out at around 20 years' average use. Review at: http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/reviews/miele-w864-review.html Discussion Stuartli Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931912&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931912&v=e hjforum931911 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:46:01 +0000 Thanks for the help everyone. Can't turn on power to machine - it immediately trips the switch in the fuse box. Had to break the top off the machine because it needed special tools which I don't have. I can now reach down to the latch mechanism on the inside and feel things moving when I pull the latch, but I can't work out how to open it. Can't find the manual, but I don't think that's going to help. Might have to resort to brute force tomorrow :-( Discussion Focus {P} Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931911&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931911&v=e hjforum931910 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:42:26 +0000 The non turbo engines are not all that brilliant but I would have expected more than 50 mph. Do you have any black smoke from the exhaust? you could have a blocked air filter or fuel filter. Technical matters Peter.N. Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931910&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931910&v=e hjforum931909 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:53 +0000 Found another photo...after exhumation and ready to go. I'm not sure if any bits were salvaged, maybe the chassis plate but I doubt that survived on this one ! I have another pic of one, finished and going off to trimmers and painters. I think I moved a few Bentley Continentals as well...for the same treatment. http://tinyurl.com/ycopwuo I've got a lot of photos, I used to take one of every interesting car I moved. Then my camera got nicked with a full film and I didn't bother much after that. Got quite a few of the 6R4 Metro...but that's another story. Ted Discussion 1400ted Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931909&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931909&v=e hjforum931908 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:31 +0000 >> If we do assume the Koreans have an advantage, can anyone suggest how this has been achieved Discussion Lygonos Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931908&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931908&v=e hjforum931907 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:57 +0000 >>thermal switch? Dont think so. Just a guess! Why does my door stay locked for a minute or so even if I disconnect the power? Discussion bathtub tom {p} Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931907&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931907&v=e hjforum931906 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:09 +0000 Anyone out there know if it's possible to replace the end bushes on the front anti-roll bar without taking the whole thing off the car (as suggested by Mr Haynes!)? The bushes look as if they're 'driven' on to the bar at each end and, with 140,000 miles on the clock I would think they're not gonna come off without a fight! Any advice would be very welcome. (The engine is a C14SE, if it's relevant). Technical matters CH Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931906&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931906&v=e hjforum931905 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:51 +0000 >> Wow how on earth could you do anything with that Ted said... "I think he just wanted it for the title." I assume little if any of this shell was used?? Discussion rtj70 Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931905&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931905&v=e hjforum931904 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:34 +0000 Or none at all !....I almost had a 'head on' this am. Driving up the A65 to Kendal at 07.40 I could just make out a large slow moving vehicle coming towards me. The car coming up fast behind it did not see it until it was too late to brake safely, and swung onto my side of the road in an effort to avoid a major rear end shunt. Fortunately, I had seen the fast approaching car headlights and I braked hard, slowing to 15 mph at most...for some reason I had assumed the worst. It was a tractor pulling a slurry trailer...no lights at all, no rear lights or even reflectors visible...probably covered by cow muck. Typically, no police around to inform of the stupidity of the tractor driver. Gave me a very big shock just thinking about the consequences. Discussion legacylad Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931904&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931904&v=e hjforum931903 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:42 +0000 Wow how on earth could you do anything with that. Looks like a cat A write off without a doubt. Discussion Rattle Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931903&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931903&v=e hjforum931902 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:11:16 +0000 I moved a lot of Rollers in my self-employed recovery days. If I could drive them, perhaps on trade plates, then I did. Driven 1926 20HP, 20/25 and most others including Silver Dawn up to Shadow. Shadows were OK but sloppy...easy to drive with a lovely ' whoof ' of power when you booted them....the whole front end lifted in the air ! Here's one I didn't drive.....I picked it up in Cambridge for a customer in Southport...I think he just wanted it for the title. He was converting them into ragtops and selling them in the US for about £250K at the time...not that he did the work, just wrote the cheques ! Double click to enlarge. http://tinyurl.com/ycopwuo It was a pig to load up, only a hand winch in those days....mind you, they all were ! Ted Discussion 1400ted Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931902&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931902&v=e hjforum931901 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:38 +0000 Slightly off tangent, some while ago I enquired on here about a replacement machine. It gets lots of use....3 girls in the house...so I was delegated 'officer commanding procurement'. Lots of money was duly spent (£910 gulp) on a Miele W3922 WPS from Comet online, BUT it came with a 10 year parts & labour warranty. SWMBO thinks it is fantastic. If you are interested look at the Miele website for current offers....they nearly always have something with this 10 year extended warranty, which, I think, represents good value for money. Most only have a 3 year warranty, and the peace of mind of a further 7 years is worth a considerable amount. Hope this helps. Discussion legacylad Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931901&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931901&v=e hjforum931900 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:10 +0000 ok thanks for your info, i will give this a try and let you know how i get on, cheers Technical matters jakey Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931900&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931900&v=e hjforum931899 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:51:21 +0000 hi there, i have just bought a 97 dispatch 1.9 diesel, when driving i found there is no power, it does bout 50mph flat out and takes about a week to get there, its dangerousley under powered as i found out at a junction, are all the non turbo versions like this or is it just this one, any ideas or if any 1 has had similar problem, any help would be greatley appreciated Technical matters jakey Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931899&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931899&v=e hjforum931898 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:49:10 +0000 The future Mrs L covers quite a large annual mileage...currently 90k on her '07 Passat Tdi. However, one of her colleagues covers even more miles, and his Mondeo required a new clutch after 2 years and 123k miles. It was duly booked in, and he was promised a 'similar' sized vehicle to satisfy his business requirements...he carries lots of samples. Come the day, all they have is a Ka! Come the evening, he arrives main dealer to collect his car. Off he trots, but they have given him the wrong key. Transpires they have given his car an oil & filter change, and changed somebody else's clutch. Back to the Ka. How he laughed...... Discussion legacylad Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931898&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931898&v=e hjforum931897 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:13 +0000 Indeed it is why there are very very few companies in the world making aircraft engines. It is not something you can do in your shed. I don't think I would want a Rolls Royce either, if I had a bit of money it would be an Aston Martin without a doubt. However if I didn't want to drive then I can't think of any where better than in the back of an extended Rolls Royce. Discussion Rattle Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931897&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931897&v=e hjforum931896 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:01 +0000 >> the legacy of the Rolls Royce Aero business But that is what is left of the original Rolls Royce company now I suppose. Well RR went bankrupt I think and Vickers ended up with the car company and the aero engine part was spun off. Had an interesting chat with an ex senior employee of RR aero engines on holiday earlier this year. You then realise how long ago design work on the lift fan of that new F35 jump set started. A long time! Discussion rtj70 Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931896&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931896&v=e hjforum931895 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:47 +0000 RR (Good initials for this thread) If I had enough money for one exotica car, it wouldn't be a Rolls. However if I had enough for several on my driveway, one would definitely be a big huge Phantom! Discussion BobbyG Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931895&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931895&v=e hjforum931894 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:08 +0000 By way of a bit of BR trivia, I once drove one of Elton John's Rolls Royces. Long time ago and a long story. It was a pretty cool car but even if I could afford one I wouldn't want one. Discussion Humph Backbridge Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931894&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931894&v=e hjforum931893 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:36 +0000 I remember a name plate on a building in Hulme where the original Rolls-Royce factory was located. Not sure it survived the redevelop of Hulme years ago - the factory was long gone of course. Sadly when VAG got annoyed they lost RR to BMW they got rid of everything at Crewe to do with Rolls Royce including cars from the museum. Everything. And then years later employed the mastermind behind BMW getting the RR name for little money as the new chief exec (Bernd Pischetsrieder). Discussion rtj70 Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931893&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931893&v=e hjforum931892 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:41 +0000 Wish I knew how to post a link to the Damart website........ Enjoy SH ! Discussion Humph Backbridge Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931892&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931892&v=e hjforum931891 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:13:18 +0000 I've actually seen AX 201 In all its glory. A fantastic car. Sadly RR seemed to loose it in the 1970's and never really recovered. However don't forget the legacy of the Rolls Royce Aero business I know it is a separate company but it was formed from the same original company and now they are one of the worlds largest aircraft engine makers. Sadly in Manchester at least the only thing which remains from their history is the Midland Hotel were they originally first met. Discussion Rattle Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931891&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931891&v=e hjforum931890 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:12:04 +0000 i think this discussion is too polarised. Both trad Euro boxes and new Eastern boxes are good products. And its also a bit simplistic to talk about Korean/Jap/Euro cars. They all share common parts/suppliers anyway. I suspect the pricing will also quickly level out, if there is even any actual difference now. Jap cars were cheap once, now they are expensive. Go figure. If we do assume the Koreans have an advantage, can anyone suggest how this has been achieved? I recall Japan's industrial leap was basically based on bullying the workforce and a unnatural loyalty to rebuilding the country post ww2. Have the Koreans a similar model, does that change the ownership experience? Discussion nick1975 Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931890&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931890&v=e hjforum931889 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:06:05 +0000 i have an 05 1.6 petrol mazda 3 5door and the drivers door one shot dosnt work but the front pass side works ok i have tried what has been sugested and drivers side still dosnt want to work on the auto open or close. tonynw Technical matters tonynw Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931889&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931889&v=e hjforum931888 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:04 +0000 "In many occupations you are not trained and left for the next 40 years plus without continous training so why should driving be any different." As with most things in life I improve with age, experience and practice. I get better and better with every mile I drive. I am a far better driver now than I was as an idiot 17-year-old. I don't need someone sitting next to me telling me "hands at ten to two" and other irrelevant rubbish when I'm trying to negotiate a 4-lane roundabout in Warsaw that has trams, buses, cars and pedestrians wizzing around it. If you'd spent two decades sleeping your way around London would you want your O-level biology teacher showing how you should be putting a condom on? Nonsense. (I'm not saying I never make mistakes - I have two children) Discussion Big Bad Dave Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931888&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931888&v=e hjforum931887 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:55 +0000 Hi, Over a year a go my Clio 1.4 RT randomly cut out as I pulled up to a junction. After restarting the engine, the revs would drop and the engine cut off, it wouldn't hold. After my mechanic had it for about 3 weeks and replaced the idle control valve, which apparently blew up on a cold start and he had to clean and replace my old one, it was returned. He told me it was a problem with the ECU and that it wasn't worth fixing. Every morning, for over a year, on a cold start the revs wouldn't stick and it would cut out until the engine was warm. Almost every time I pulled up to a junction or traffic lights the revs would cut out. 3 months ago a mechanic who is a friend of mine took it in for some work needed for my MOT. He ran a diagnosis on it which showed up as, 'idle control valve open circuit'. He told me he would be able to fix it so he, again, replaced the idle control valve. It then wouldn't tick over at all! He replaced the old valve but the car would randomly rev up and wouldn't pass emitions test. I therefore had to declare it SORN as I couldn't tax it! He removed the ECU and sent it to Renault who reported no fault, informing him it would be the wiring. I’ve now been without a car for 3 1/2 months and he doesn't know what to do now. I can’t even use it for part-ex or scrap page scheme and I’m at my wits end!! Please does anyone know what I can do or try next?? The, KTS, (I think) the diagnosis computer shows 'Idle control valve open circuit' that’s all I know. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Adam Rice Technical matters ricey Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931887&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931887&v=e hjforum931886 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:48:13 +0000 If the warranty hasn't been invalidated, they don't have much choice Rob, so not exactly an act of generosity? Technical matters dieselfitter Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931886&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931886&v=e hjforum931885 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:14 +0000 The manufacturers do set the speedos to over read. Modern car instruments are designed with various parameters which could potentially be tweaked to under read or over read. In practice, the only variable which is adjusted is the tyre/ wheel combination which is set automatically by commisioning software at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. If you change your tyre/ wheel combination you can have this variable reset by the main dealer. There are companies in Germany, for those so inclined, who will tweak your electronic speedo to make it read (theoretically) 100% accurate. Discussion Bagpuss Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931885&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931885&v=e hjforum931884 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:09 +0000 Yes exactly... So nothing to worry about? Technical matters leemssn Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931884&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931884&v=e hjforum931883 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:46 +0000 rattle (when the police start using kias),a few years ago proton personas were used by at least one police force,if i'am not mistaken wr Discussion wagonr Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931883&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931883&v=e hjforum931882 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:34:52 +0000 And the remainder of that company is essentially Bentley. BMW only purchased the rights to use the name from Rolls-Royce. What was Rolls-Royce (which took over Bentley) became Bentley after VAG lost the right to use the Rolls-Royce name. Discussion rtj70 Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931882&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931882&v=e hjforum931881 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:32 +0000 I wonder why people buy them, other than the pose and prestige value? If you had a poll of all Backroomers (genuine petrolheads) as to their money no object car I doubt if many, or even any, would pick a Roller. Discussion Robin Reliant Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931881&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931881&v=e hjforum931880 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:46 +0000 Profile updated to show the loss of the Porsche, and what I've ordered as a replacement. Discussion spikeyhead {p} Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931880&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931880&v=e hjforum931879 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:59 +0000 Its threads like this that remind me why I bought a petrol car this time around... (opens curtains a crack to peek at the Mazda 3 on the drive. Did I do the right thing, he thinks? Only 40 mpg, and none of that mid-range oomf that the Mondy had? I sure do miss that. And then remembers the disturbing conversation with the chap in the Delphi diesel place, his depiction of interesting failure scenarios he'd seen, and his seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of the ins and outs of car warranty schemes. It only takes a single misfuel, you know... ) 40mpg and simplicity will do, I think. Discussion theterranaut Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931879&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931879&v=e hjforum931878 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:49 +0000 I have had a power problem with my 2001 130 tdi sport for two years now. first time it happened I had driven hard for 40 miles and it went into limp mode, I drove another 90 miles and stoped in a garage for fuel. after paying the car was back to normal. this started to happen more and more often but it only happens if I go over 70mph. i found that by quickly switching the ignition off then back on again it resets the problem and is ok. the frequency is now so offten that i really can only drive at less than 70mph in order to keep full power. the car has been serviced regularly. there are no lights that come on. now i only drive at below 70mph and realy have a problem. i would like to sort the problem so if anyone knows what the problem is that would be great. Gary Technical matters garygp3 Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931878&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931878&v=e hjforum931877 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:15 +0000 GB, I looked into threads about bio (whatever that is) on other forums a while back and it seemed there is less activity in mid winter. I suspect a penetrating -7c frost with below freezing daytime temperatures would be devastating. Discussion oilrag Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931877&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931877&v=e hjforum931876 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:21 +0000 hav just spent all nite trying to fix it.still run like crap.starts better when cold??wont when hot.noticed to when checked the spark plugs cylinder 1 is not wet with fuel.looked into and is dry.others are wet.why could this be?changed everything the ecu said was wrong.ahhhh help Technical matters the hunter Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931876&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931876&v=e hjforum931875 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:42 +0000 >> >> Assume for the sake of argument a tyre with a radius of 30 cm >> which >> >> then wears 5 mm so that it has a radius of 29.5 cm. That's >> a >> >> 1.7% smaller circumference so for a given speedometer reading the car will actually be >> going >> >> more slowly. >> >> your argument is not valid becuase you have chsoen a deliberaterly small tyre radius. What >> is it a dinky car? Work out a better proportion of tread to tyre. >> >> ?? I chose 30 cm because that is the radius of my Volvo's tyres. They measure approximately 2 feet across - look on your school ruler, 12" = 30 cm. Volvo estates are not dinky cars! Discussion Cliff Pope Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931875&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931875&v=e hjforum931874 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:41 +0000 The fan switch on non air conditioning cars is fitted into the radiator on the left hand side with a blue wiring connector. If your car has air con, they are controlled by the air con control unit, that uses a temperature sensor mounted in the thermostat housing. It has a brown wiring connector. Technical matters redman Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931874&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931874&v=e hjforum931873 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:40 +0000 Hyundai is a Chaebol (Korean Large Company) Discussion Falkirk Bairn Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931873&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931873&v=e hjforum931872 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:13 +0000 Had it on both my A3s from brand new. It sounds like an emergency vehicle some distance away. Technical matters daveyjp Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931872&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931872&v=e hjforum931871 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:39 +0000 Its not the fuel they go back for its the pasties and sausage rolls! Discussion wade Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931871&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931871&v=e hjforum931870 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:15 +0000 Browsing through an Audi Driver magazine I remember seeing this as a weakness in the 2.0PD engine due to a very poor design. It tends to give up the ghost around 70,000 miles and you have no warning it's going. Technical matters daveyjp Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931870&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931870&v=e hjforum931869 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:39 +0000 Sorry to be pedantic, but it's 'principal' :)) Discussion Pat L Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931869&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931869&v=e hjforum931868 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:05 +0000 I can't remember the figure for mph per thousand revs in top for my A3 (33 or 34mph) but I do know at 2,000 revs both my A3s showed 70mph and the sat nav read 66 or 68mph, so the tachometer figures seemed more accurate than the speedo. Discussion daveyjp Discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931868&v=e http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=931868&v=e