August 2006
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Hi,
Similar to one about a Vectra. My "spanner" light has come on recently, seems that the 30deg heat may have had an effect. Unformtunately it is now happening even when it is cooler, but after driving a fair distance, and probably when i am going over 3500 revs - although I can't be sure of this. Switching the engine off for a second clears the fault. An engineer friend check the fault code and said it was something to do with the throttle housing. It has happened a few times since its original appearance.
Can anybody advise whether I need to be concerned about it, and if so is this likely to be a software or hardware fix please?
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I am about to replace my Pug 406Hdi and have decided on VAG 2.0 tdi engine as it seems the only modern diesel which is not common rail.
I would like an automatic but are faced with the above types, neither is the proven auto technology. I want a car that I can keep for years without major expense, hence not wanting another "common fail"
Are these new auto boes reliable. I hear of 7 plate clutches now being fitted to multitronics, does this cure the earlier problems they had? I do not want to be a guinea pig...again!!
John
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Could someone tell me why common rail is a backward step
I don't think it is. Like anything if you have suffered bad experience you might like to
avoid.
PD system can reputedly generate more pressure but apparently it is not really
required (unless you want to use the fuel line to cut out 1 metre thick blocks ice to make
an igloo...)
Hello everyone, I am thinking about bidding for this Land Rover, ebay item 150017236953 . Would value peoples comments as to what you think I should bid to.
Thanks in advance
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Looking at the advert again I am quite pleased I didn't get it. I will follow your advice and head to an independent and/or keep my eyes peeled for a nicer one.
Just curious how you do it these days? Is it hard to do? Read more
I dont like french cars at the best of times so no chance of me bagging a Renault! I think perhaps the cheaper end of the small auto market seems to be the best - there just doesnt seem to be enough cars to go around.
I think I will look into just doing Suzuki, Daihatsu and maybe older VW Polos. I dont want to sell cars with faults or have boomerangs all the time, so they sound like the safest bets.
I see there is a 14% rise in maximum recommended price from early October. So if you test is due after this date, it may be economical to take it a few weeks early.
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14 % in line with inflation then.
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RPI - no; CPI - no; inflation - yes (i.e. gas, electricity, petrol, council tax etc)
can hear a definite whine from rear....suspect rear wheel bearings.....can bearings be replaced or do you have
to replace complete hub assys................abs by the way
cheers..stevenage
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no, i'm not 100% sure because i was only able to do a quick road test before my daughter headed home, 120 miles away.
will be able to do a more thorough investigation next time she comes home.
also found a breaker who will supply and deliver for £90 a side.
Hi I am new to this site, have a question, about my sons Peugeot 306
xldtl, desiel engin car,
let me explain he was traveling up motorway, engin over heated, hot water, coming out very hot ,got car home eventually. .it has been looked at tried to put new starter motor, no luck, seen by someone else, been told the valves have bent, the cam belt faulty, should he buy new engin, or new head, any surgestions as to what he should do, get rid of it maybe,? help thanks. john Read more
most common problen of this engine is head failure this is due to overheating and head warping is it goes any further then engine siezure is likely you need to remove glow plugs or injectors then turn engine over by hand I repeat over by hand to see if water comes out if this is so then head or head gasket failure is likely if no water is detected then partial engine siezur likely [megradad]
Trying to decide which one to get - Mondeo handles nicer, Honda has a nicer image !
I'm looking at getting a 4 year old one either way - both seem around £4k for a 1.8L (old shape Accord) - anyone got any experience with either of these at this age ?
Will the better build quality of the Honda make it cheaper in the long-run ... Read more
I wouldn't have thought you'd go too far wrong with either.
Both have a great reputation for reliability and longevity. The Mondeo will be slightly better to drive, the Accord probably slightly more reliable.
www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cooling.htm
he is better going to this site and asking ......
only "google" has the answer........... Read more
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Did you not get charged a fee for paying in cheques in US dollars?
When I first started on ebay 5 years ago, I told a buyer from the States that I wanted payment by £GBP money order, but then a $USD cheque arrived. I tried my bank, the post office, and a travel agent bureau de change, and they all wanted around a £8 to £10 processing fee. The value of the cheque was only around £50 IIRC, so I had to tell the buyer it was unacceptable. Might be different with larger sums of money? Good job they invented Paypal...