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The timing has belt has broken on my 1992 Renault Clio RL which has over 117,000 miles on it. Without this problem what life was left in the engine? If it were to be repaired what other problems might...
Do I need to change my SEAT Altea's timing belt? It is a 1.9TDI which is four years old and has done 19,000 miles. The SEAT dealer say I should change it either at 80,000 miles or four years old. They...
I currently run a Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 estate (56 plate) - a previous recommendation of yours - and cannot decide whether to stay with Mazda or switch to something like a Mondeo or Insignia. My annual mileage...
I have a Peugeot 2-litre turbo diesel estate. It is a 2002 model and has clocked 58,000 miles. When should the timing chain be replaced?
My 2001 Renault Megane (69,851 miles) has lost compression. It appears the timing belt has not snapped but has possibly lost teeth. I have been led to believe that the repair could exceed £1000. Does the...
When should I change the fuel filter, spark plugs and timing belt on a 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.8i VTR?
I have a March 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0TDi PD estate which has covered 54,000 miles and is on 10,000 mile service intervals, as it does mainly short trips. The car's computer has advised that it will need...
I have done 28K miles and there is a slight 'squeak' from engine at tickover. Could this be the water pump and should I change it?
I hear a noise from my 1995 Ford Escort when at very low speed or when the car stands with the motor running. I open my cover and think the noise comes from the area next to the timing belt.
I had a bit of trouble changing my 2002 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6's timing belt as I didn't know to use a timing locking pin, but after putting in new valves, replacing the head and timing belt, the car starts...
 

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