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• Cavalier 1.7d - Tight coolant hoses 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hello I have a 1990 registered Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7 diesel nonturbo I have recently noticed that the coolant hoses are very tight. Also when it has been running there is a slight weep of coolant coming from the small hose which returns to the coolant tank at its connection at the radiator
• citireon c2/ 2003 automatic - Citireon c2 gear box 28 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  my citireon was not running for 2 months, when i started battery was dad get a jump start, then its run ok for 1st,2,3,4,5 gear BUT the reverse gear did NOT function or work means the car went not reverse I heard it can be a Linkage gear problem can the oil others said can
• Peugeot 205 - Peugeot 205 1.4 engine dies after warming up 30 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all! There maybe someone out there who might have experienced similar issues than i am. Got an 89 205 with 1.4 engine. The problem is that it used to run really well, but after replacing one alternator brush problem started. Not right after but few time went past and then after
• Jaguar XJS 3.6 - ? Head Gasket failure 17 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello All. I have a 1991 XJ-S coupe auto. Got it 8 mths ago and run it occasionally. It had previously been laid up for just under a year, but fired up and ran fine. I have restored the interior (was very damp due to leaking screen and door seals). I run it 2 to 3 times a month
• Mazda6 2.0 petrol - Pinking when hot 27 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Backroomers.   I have a 54 reg Mazda6 2.0 petrol with 124k on the clock. Since about 100k I have noticed quite a lot of pinking, worst when hot and in hot weather. The car has been used mainly for long runs. It also feels a little lethargic and definitely feels hesitant
• Ford mondeo, ghia x 2.5 v6 - Help, cuts out when tank still a third full 5 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  pain to re start on 2 occasions leaving me stuck on a dual carriageway. I'm currently re filling when half full, but not ideal for longer runs. Any ideas or advice greatly appreciated. It runs like dream when there is plenty in the tank. Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link
• Audi A3 1.8t - Audi A3 non starter?. 4 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My 1998 A3 1.8t has an intermitent starting issue. Most days it starts and runs fine then all of a sudden it just wont start. Ther engine cranks over but wont fire. Sometimes if left for several hours it will start without fault and run/start fine until the next time it happens?. Ive read about
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo/Vectra 2005 - petrol or diesel? 24 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The old faithful s-reg Mondeo petrol estate is still running like a swiss watch, but the rust and tyre situation probably means that funds to nurse it through the Mot would be better spent elsewhere. we are usually short runs (10 miles return) with occasional big trips, but like
• Hyundai i20 - Honda Jazz or Hyundai i20 or Toyota Yaris 4 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, I need some advice on the best option for a cheap and reliable second hand run around (will be used to go to the train station, ferry small kids around locally and maybe the very occasional two hour motorway trip). Roughly the options are: (i) Hyundai i20 - 2010
• vauxhall astra 1.7 dth 2007 - no fuel at injectors 1 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  i have a 2007 astra diesel 1.7 dth which is getting no fuel at the injectors. i bought the vehicle half stripped due to it overheating but was running fine before this. i rebuilt with new parts but now no fuel at the injectors. when doing the pump timing does it make a difference
• Golf Mk 7 Diesel - Golf Mk 7 mpg levels 18 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I have a 2013 Golf Mk 7, with the 2.0tdi engine attached to a dsg box. I traded in my Mk5 2.0 tdi 170 dsg for it. I wish I had not bothered. The mpg in the new one - supposedly much higher - is actually much worse. I run it in eco mode, I turn off the aircon, and i do all the sensible
• Volkswagen Polo - Car suggestions Polo sized run around £1600-£2400 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  4 years ago I bought a 2001 Polo 1.4v 5 door,  my daughter learned to drive in it, and has driven it "as hers" since she passed her test about 2...
• Honda FRV - General advice for air conditioning 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  car is used mainly for local urban journeys with occasional longer runs at the weekend. We fortunate to live close to work, schools and church and most journeys are less than 5 miles/15 mins each (Yes we do use bikes when we can). We don't have any specific need to run the climate control all
• Peugoeot 306 sxi 1.6 r reg - Puzzle 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  the injector breather valve and let it run for about 20 mins. Idleing fine but the same problem. Any push on the gas pedal it just cuts out. Update. Disconnected battery and left for 10 mins. Started engine back up and now it seem if its not running on all cylinders. Update. Have checked sensors and sprayed
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec 2002 - Fan is running when Air Con is on 22 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  When I switch the air con on I can hear a fan runnng, can hear it a bit in the car but its a lot louder outside the car, its coming from the front...
• Honda Shuttle 1996 - Honda Shuttle problems -lots, not sure if linked 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  . Replaced this and all dashboard lights come on with no keys in the car. Also when you start it and remove the keys, the engine keeps running. If I take the fuse out, the car runs fine and the keys turn the engine off etc.. but still have D4 flashing.   Firstly, are the 2 things
• Ford Focus 2001 - Ford Focus Help 8 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi..I have a Ford Focus 2001. Car runs fine on short runs. On longer journey e.g. 30 minutes and when cruusing at constant speed of 40 or 50 the car suddenly jolts as if loss of fuel. No engine lights comes on. The car then picks up again and generally is ok.  Feels
• Winter Tyres - Now or never? 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  , but that was enough to defeat the car during the worst of winter 2010/2011. The need for better traction is higher this year, with increased school run activity, and an elderly relative who needs regular assitance.  However, we intend to keep running the FR-V for at least another 3 years (great car btw
• Vauxhall Zafira - ecu problem 15 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I have a i.6 zafira 2001 the engine light came on the dash a while ago and i had a friend check the codes with his snapon reader, it came up lamba sensor, hed removed the codes and all seemed to be well a day or two later the engine seemed to be running a little lumpy and the rev counter stopped
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Can i get refunded from dealership for fault 5 May 2011 (Forum)
  I purchased a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra from a dealership in March. I drove the car for 28 days and racked up approximately 1000 miles on the clock when the engine began running on three cylinders. I went back to the dealership and they have attempted a repair, replacing a couple of components