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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.8 Starting Problem 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  : Spark plugs dirty Fuel injection problem causing engine flooding? Fuel pump Cranking sensor Coolant temp sensor I have a feeling it is something to do with fuel, but not sure. It seems to run fine when its running other than occasional slight (up to 2000rpm) revving coming up to junctions when
• Letter to my MP about motor tax. 24 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  "Dear Sir I see from the recent discussions within the Government that those who suffer as a result of tax changes in the budget are to be compensated (withdrawal of 10p tax rate). The rises in fuel duty and car tax, which have been far above inflation, have cause my wife and I great hardship
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2002 110 HDi - Leak of precious fuel... 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  under the bonnet and I found that the fuel pipe with two nuts going inyto the high pressure pump is leaking albeit lightly. Tried to nip up with open end spanner but no real movement, and in any case did not want to make anything worse on a Sat afternoon! Before I go further is there any dangers
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 HDi fuel problem? 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  it at all. I have tried taking the battery off to reset the ECU, but no joy. I suspect it is either an ECU problem or something to do with the fuel supply? When it does do it and I switch off the engine appears to run on for a few seconds, could this be a clue? Also last night it now stalls when I take my
• Fuel efficiency - when to switch 25 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  test (end of Feb), and would prefer not to haul around a large exec saloon, but I'm not sure there's much we can do about that as it would be madness to buy a second car and for me to drive the fuel-hungry Volvo 70 miles/day while she kept the less thirsty car for occasional trips to the supermarket
• Dealer worthy of medal - Seicento cont 28 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  The last time I saw my Seicento was yesterday at 3:30, pulling away on the back of a low loader. I figured it would be atleast a week before I saw it again, it wasnt like it was booked in with the dealer when I rang up to ask for help with the leaking fuel tank. To my suprise and I have to say
• Astra diesel problem 28 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I've got a 1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTL with a Bosch VE rotary pump, and for want of a better term it kangaroos. It does it as you accelerate, or as the engine becomes under load. This is not an uncommon problem on these models, but to try to cure it I've changed the injectors twice, fuel injector
• Bora 2.ol running probs/low mpg 22 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all Hope someone can help. I have a 1999 2.0l petrol Bora. Recently the car was sluggish and did't want to rev. I changed the air mass meter and it was spot on for a few weeks. Then the mpg went from 40 down to 25-30 and the exhaust smelled of unburned fuel. Next I checked the output
• Renault 19 Problem 13 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Can any one help me with a problem I\'ve got with a Renault 19 GTS-X 1.4 ENERGY. The problem is it will not idle. Other than that it runs great, accelerates normally, it doesn\'t misfire, it\'s not using excessive amounts of fuel or oil, and it starts first time every time. It is a 1390cc
• Vectra DTI fuel problem 29 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  in 50 minutes and immediately suspected a fuel problem. He was correct and after bleeding the Vectra finally fired up and ran smoothly. We discussed what might have caused it and he suggested a new filter even though the present one was changed 4000 miles ago. I mentioned that I had heard of trouble
• Vectra Uneven running 27 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  large amount of throttle. The problem feels like a hesitation and lumpiness as though there is uneveness in fuel supply or an intermittent inlet manifold leak. Reading my Vectra and fuel injection manuals, I suspect either the fuel tank breather system (FSCV) or Exhaust Gas Recirc (EGR)systems both
• The "Frying Squad" 13 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just saw this on Yahoo news: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/021008/80/dberg.html "Frying Squad" swoops on fuel scam drivers LONDON (Reuters) - A Welsh police team dubbed "the Frying Squad" has been formed to sniff out motorists who fuel their cars with cooking oil from fish and chip shops in a bid
• Trafic - Trip Computer Upgrade, Renault trafic 15 May 2015 (Forum)
  Anyone know how I upgrade my tip computer to display Journey Paramters on the Trip Computer to display Fuel used and Mpg etc. I
• any - inline diesel pump 11 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  does anyone know which was the latest production model of any make diesel to use an inline fuel pump or the earlier type rotary Bosch(non electronic,fly by wire) thanks
• Biodisel Consultation Closing 31/08/06 23 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/eftpw This seems to be the only chance to voice your opinion regarding alternative fuels, specifically 'straight' and waste non-processed vegetable oil.
• civic starting prob (urgent) 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  my honda civic 1.5 wont start. it turns over but just wont catch on. i've listened for the fuel pump noise and that comes on. Anyone any ideas what it could be?
• Diesel additives 2 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  This forum has dealt with the use of Miller\'s to add to diesel fuel, but I hadn\'t come across the following - perhaps not available in the UK: http://www.ethosfr-media.com I presume it\'s the usual snake-oil!
• petrol prices,AARRGGHH!!! 2 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  i wish somebody in this country would do something about the cost of petrol, can we not start a revolution, or at least another fuel blockade. any ideas, please let me know.
• Ford Transit - Help with independent dealer 21 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  hand vehicles, common van faults, common Transit faults and the like) and looked it over. One of the fuel injection rods (the number 1) had liquid around the base of it (there's a circle where it had pooled) and on smelling it, it smelt like fuel. I told the dealer and he told me it was fine
• Ford focus econotec diesel 2008 - Car chooses when to start - Help!! 21 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  . He said it was probably the EGR Valve. The car engine turned over but wouldn't start. The car was towed to our mechanic. He looked at at and said it wasn't the EGR Valve. He ran a computer diagnostic test, a diesel injector leakage test, fuel pressure removal, cleaning and refitting, he