October 2009
Looks like I've got to service my Son's Mazda 6 diesel this weekend, so i need to know if and how i bleed the system after changing the fuel filter. Is it self bleeding like my Peugeot or is there a bleed screw I need to undo?
Many thanks in advance
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hi ron from edinburgh here, am trying to sort the rear brake pads on a ford c-max 04, 1.6. Can anyone tell me how you retract the brake cylinder after changing the old brake pads for new ones Read more
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no idea of the quality of this product.
Halfords do windback tools but the fitting might not be suitable.
When using the tool slacken off the bleed nipple, to avoid pushing the fluid back against the master cylinder. Mastercylinders can cope with some abuse but best not chance it by damaging the seals in it.
Hi. I have just brought a renault espace 2.2 dci privilage 2001 on a y plate but i don't get it until saturday.
I'm just wondering what should i look out for and can anyone say who has had one what they are like and what sort of MPG you can get out of them?
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I have a more modern version - Grand 2006 2.2.Does 35mpg around town and 42 on a decent run, 42,000 and no problems at all, Would have another but going to downsize to Grand Scenic very soon if extended test drive proves okay. The Espace is the most comfy car I have driven over long journeys and the kids and extended family love it, Up for sale, but waiting for the right deal,,,
Pug 406 HDi 2.1
Hi,
I'm thinking of changing the fuel filter. After hearing about bits of metal getting into the fuel system, I was thinking maybe to change the whole filter housing including filter which I can get from my local Pug dealer. I'm trying to avoid problems with what is a very reliable car. I could remove it and change the filter 'off car' and give the housing a thorough clean thus avoiding any 'possible contamination. I've also heard stories of the pipe clips breaking and obviously want to avoid that also.
Whatever happens its going to be changed but do i need to bleed the system or just turn on the key, wait till the pump has run and then start up. Does the system self bleed???
Any advice and guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi,
I can confirm having done this job twice on the car now - without any problems. I only changed the element (when i finally got it off). I did clean the head with a can of aerosol brake cleaner although it looked clean enough anyway. All's well and continues to provide excellent service for our family. I will be sad to see her go when she's sold in favour of a Kia Ce'ed estate or a Skoda Superb Estate (SWMBO's choice)....
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Not been on for a while, but was prompted to by something that's been bugging me the last few weeks, having been working away and driving a long commute Mondays and Fridays.
What is it that lorry drivers don't understand about 50mph average speed cameras on roadworks? I have now lost count of the number of times I have seen aggressive driving from them because someone is, er, going at 50mph in front of them through these roadworks and there are LOADS of them at the moment: on my journey: M6, M42, M40, A404, M4... is it because they can't just keep their pedal to the metal at 56 or whatever they are restricted to?
Cutting in and out, tailgating, waving their arms about... can anyone explain it to me please? Luckily it's only happened to me once, and I wasted no time in ringing his employers (on handsfree obviously!) so hopefully the threat of no Christmas presents for his children will make him think twice before driving so close I had to swerve into the middle lane thinking he was actually going to hit me. Are lorry drivers immune to 3 points and a fine or something? What is it they don't get? Would I be uncharitable to say they don't understand what average speed means?
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Any suggestions as to how they got that tyre there?
It looks too small to go over the camera.
A lot of talk on the forum about renewing timing belts and their pullies etc.
Now I am no expert but I would have thought that engines now are well designed, efficient and so on, but it seems that their Achilles? heel is the timing belt. What other component in a car would cause so much damage if it failed suddenly?
Older cars have chains which seem to last the life of the engine and with no need of adjustment.
Also it is not an easy task on some cars to renew this. If it was just a case of slipping on a new belt (like in the old fan belt days), without dismantling half the car, then there would not be a problem.
Why do cars now have these belts, surely there is a more reliable way to design without a belt which deteriorates and a pully that wears out? Read more
>>> IMO, that is best done with the thinnest oil the manufacturer allows for that engine. <<<
Yep! and with a bit of rodent-research, I've decided on Castrol (now there's a surprise) Edge 0W-30 which is expensive @ £45 per 4ltrs but ... a hellova lot cheaper than a new timing chain :)
Thanks y'all for 'steering' me away from Magnatec.
Over the last few weeks, my car sometimes starts with what sounds like only 2 cylinders firing, it idles (almost stalling) at 500 revs, has pitifully little power (it couldn't get up a hill) and reaches 3000 revs around 20mph. Then, a bit later, after the engine has warmed up (but not as soon as it's warm) the problem clears itself and it runs normally.
It first misfired in May and I was told it needed new HT leads (which I had done straight away), plus the plugs were cleaned and checked. It behaved itself after that until a few weeks ago when this intermittent misfiring problem started again.
There are no warning lights on the dashboard when it has this problem. It only misfires when I start it up, never (yet) when I'm already driving and it doesn't do it every time I start it up (about 1 time in 10 at the moment but getting more frequent).
The breakdown mechanic who rescued me last time couldn't identify a problem (the engine was running normally again by the time he arrived) but he suggested it might be a problem with the coil pack, cold start valve or engine management. But I'd need someone to look at it while the misfire was happening for any hope of a diagnosis (and I can't predict when it will next misbehave).
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Having same problem with our MX (W reg). Intermittent back fire from stsart up. Lack of power. New leads has not solved the problem and doesn't show up on diagnostic testing. The garage can't identify the problem but again suggest coil pack. Has anyone had this done and if so, does it resolve the issues?
I've noticed quite a few scooters with two front wheels recently.
Obviously these are lot more complex because the whole thing still tilts.
I assume they are more expensive.
So what is the advantage of having two front wheels on a scooter?
Not having to put your foot on the ground?
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I've been abroad.
Saw a three wheeler, with two back wheels. It looked like a standard Peugeot 50cc jobby, but with what appeared to be a diff in the middle of the back axle.
We had a local case where a rider of one of those enclosed BMWs argued he didn't need a helmet. He won it. Would it have set a precedent?
Hi All,
Just found a dirty great big nail my tyre, took to a garage round the corner from work and they said they would sort it, put a new valve on and re-balance for a tenner.
Sounds like a fair price so I went for it. Anyone know how much such things usually cost?
A mate in work said a "large chain that does tyres and exhausts" that I actually don't mind using for some things would of charged me £14.95 plus £7.50 for Balance and valve? Surley not?
Thanks
Lee
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my local indi charges me £9
i'll bet you £10 i could walk round the block where you live and find a screw or nail inside of ten minutes, try it let usknow how you get on
Some say its environmentally unfriendly, blagh blagh blagh
Misted on thro a paint spray gun, very little needed
I say its recycling ( reduce , reuse etc etc)
it works too.
Is this because the acidic nature of used engine oil "pickles" the rusting steel?
jat
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modern cars all with a design life of (say) 100K miles ?
That's not very many for a modern car!
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Not the easiest one to change as the battery has to come out, its tucked under the scuttle on the firewall. When you refit the new filter fill it with fresh diesel first then when you start up keep the revs above 3000 for about 30 secs. I usually do this job first so the engine is not trying to build up oil pressure after draining the sump from the service if you follow my drift.