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• Vauxhall Astra GTC - What else if not head gasket? 1 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hi All,  Wonder if anyone had similar issues. I have a automatic, 1.4 Astra GTC, petrol car, 40k miles, 2016 plate.  I had coolant problems since last year, some hoses were changed last year as the coolant leaked out. Then it was fine till like September, I noticed when
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Clicking noise when releasing clutch 16 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, About a month ago I noticed that the car's transmission was less smooth along with a groaning/clicking noise when bringing the clutch back up after changing gear. It seems to be coming from the back end of the car, although I'm not 100% sure on this. It was noticeably between 1st and 2nd
• Daewoo Matiz 800cc 2001 - Daewoo Matiz no power!? Engine check flashing 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  haven't got) My brother who sadly lives in austrailia so isn't here to help, said the spark plugs should be fine as they were only changed in march and to check the oil tank for 'mayo' which indicates it being the head gasket, I've done this and it looks fine. Having read another post regarding
• Nissan Almera N16 (2003) - Nissan Almera Brake Problems? 25 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  for an oil change and the pads looked like they had a lot of life in them. However the mechanic did point out some markings on the disc to suggest they will need changing at some point soon.  I intend to have the discs and pads changed fairly soon. However, I'm not convinced
• Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.0 Engine timing 20 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  that there might be something wrong with the timing. In the Engine ECU i think that its just not sparking the Engine oil or fuel. what do i do? I looked at this post and i am thinking should i change my Spark Plugs and check out my Air Filter ? http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=38204 Please
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  Rescue service liability? 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, a few weeks ago we were in Blackpool to see my niece in a show, as we were leaving Blackpool I noticed smoke coming from the back of the car, considering...
• Warranty claim / conflict of interest for garage 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  garage have to me under the sale / supply of goods act, so contacted them. They recovered the car and diagnosed the fault as a blown turbo which was changed under the warranty and they had cleaned the various oil pipes which had become blocked over time causing the heavy breathing. They said
• Hyundai i40 tourer 1.7 active 115ps - Reliability/Economy/Maintenance 3 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  .    Notwithstanding the above, the car in general has been fault free, and has only had routing servicing... Note... despite the 20k service intervals, the car has an intermediate oil and filter change every 10k. Also note that the car requires C3 spec oil, that is Low SAPS/Low ash oil... vital to prevent problems
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  X marks the mot 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The MoT on my 2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0l Sport Manual expired on Wednesday. Last week I booked it into an MoT centre in Bath and took it there on Monday....
• 2000 1.25 Zetec Fiesta - 2000 1.25 Zetec Fiesta - What gearbox do I need?? 22 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  I need to get my gearbox changed in my 2000 1.25 Zetec Fiesta manual, and am trying to source a second hand one to replace it with.... I have been told that I can fit ANY 1.25 Zetec engine manul gearbox upto 2008 model, as the zetec engine didn't change for all that time
• citroen xsara Picasso - starting problems 25 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  hi I have a y reg xsara picasso. first the power steering pump went so change that. then realised the oil had leaked on alternator and broke that so changed
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.8TD - Potential problems? 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  (apparently) changed just before I bought it. 3) When driving over 65mph sometimes a 'washing machine on spin' noise comes from the engine. Its not very loud, but noticeable. On investigation I discovered the engine had too much oil, so got some drained, and it didn't seem to make the noise for a few weeks
• Well worn subjects! 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Reflecting on another year of HJ membership and posts I have decided it could go on forever as when you think the embers are dying a ?well worn? subject will come along and keep it alive! Here in no particular order are my top 20 1. Petrol v Diesel 2. Auto v Manual 3. Oil change regularity 4
• very slow galaxy 1.9 tdi PD 24 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  For the last 6 months my Galaxy has been very slow on accelerating and top speed of about 75. It really caused problems in Wales !!!! I have changed the MAF sensor twice - Fuel filter - air and oil filters - and checked intercooler and as many pipes as I could find. The symptons were: acceleration
• Citroen Xsara Clutch/Gearbox 27 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  to my driving... I'm not harsh on the clutch or anything, it just seems to be the way it is. As of today, the gear change has become extremely smooth (like a really good auto) yet I haven't changed my driving style at all. Not only that, the gearlever felt like it has immersed in oil and went
• mazda 6 diesel 2000cc sport diesel - mazda 6 2008 2000cc diesel noisey engine 13 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  ok 4.Should I get oil changed and let the car run and see if it smoothes out and uitens down 5.Sell as spares repair and if anyone has an in idea of a value for one of these with a shot engine I know the crusher will give 300.00 but am
• 2.0 VVT-i T25 - White Smoke Avensis 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  for hours in traffic without any issues. The coolant level hasn’t dropped at all as I have marked this on the expansion tank and the colour is nice and blue. The oil was changed by my mechanic about 1000 miles ago and looked fine as is the replacement oil. Dipstick looks good, oil filler cap looks good. I
• Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI S (2005) - Oil Pressure light, dealer advised 'drive on'... 17 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I am posting this article on behalf of my partners father  who is not the forum type! He owns a 2005, A4 (B7, 2005) 2.0 TDi S.  He appears to have tun into the oil light / wrecked engine issue
• Toyota Previa 2.0 D4d - Coolant in sump?!? 19 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  even treated her to a main dealer cam belt / pulleys, water pump, coolant and oil change just over 5000 miles ago.. However over the weekend cruising along at 70mph on motorway, the car just stalled (no smoke, no warning lights, no buzzers, no prior indication anything was wrong!) coasted to hard
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  The garage didn't service my car properly before I bought it. What should I do now? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan two years ago. We have had snow today so it's the first bad road conditions since I bought the vehicle. The four-wheel-drive...