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• 1987 Opel Kadett 1.3 - Carb to injection conversion 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  In the tv program Car SOS they converted a Triumph Herald from carbs to fuel injection. Does anyone know where I can buy this conversion, as I have a 1987 Opel Kadett 1.3 that I would like to convert to this system Thank you for any help. Ray
• Ford Focus - Slow starting, 1.6 petrol 23 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Having slight problems with car when starting from cold.   It has always started to date but is very sluggish. Ok once warm! Was possibly thinking fuel filter, but is a petrol so not sure if this would be cause. Any ideas or advice welcome as i'd like
• Peugeot Expert - Van won't start 23 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help me I got a 1999 expert van I was driving and it just cut out there int getting no diesel to the fuel filter but it will start if I put diesel in the filter then cuts out again I even was pushing the manual pump on the filter but it don't pump no diesel up
• Daewoo Matiz se+ (year 2000...800cc) 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any ideas on uneven tickover and also seems 'jerky' at low speed, ie when stuck in traffic queues. Replaced plugs,checked distributor/ht cables etc. Air filter ok.Bought replacement fuel filter but haven't found it yet. Any ideas anyone please?
• 2003 Vauhall Movano - Engine warning lights Vauxhall Movano 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi guys, need a little advise, i was driving along the other day when the orange preheat warning light came on and the engines power became very intermitant, i have drained the fuel filter but no water was evident. can anyone help out please
• SAAB LINEAR SPORT - CUTTING OUT 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  My 2006 saab keeps cutting out with strange messages on the dashboard ie "water in the fuel tank"  "traction control failure" "telephone" It will start again if I wait around 10 minutes but may on ly travel a hundred yards or so before it does it again with anothr strange message. can you
• Ideas needed to replace our Saab 12 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Challenge: I need help to decide which is our best option to replace our Saab 9-3 TiD. Criteria: Preferably estate Under 50,000 miles As recent as possible Well equipped Not too dull No fuel preference Prefer German or Japanese Hope you've got more ideas than me!
• Citroen BX - Injector return pipes 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hey guys, This may seem like a silly question. The return pipes on my injectors are connected in series. Injector 4 returns to injector 3 which in turn returns to injector 2 etc etc. My question is this, is there an "in" and "out" on the fuel return ports? (each injector has two return
• 2003 ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR CDT SE DIESEL AUTO BL 27 May 2012 (Forum)
  I've always thought of Rovers as old mens cars, but just seen this one and it's great on fuel as it's a diesel, in a nice black and silver, with leather seats and has done 64000 miles and they want £3000. mot due in aug though. Any thoughts?
• 2005 B5 VW Passat 1.9PDI 130 - VW PDI fed on Diesel found in Africa (Kenya) 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hello. Does anyone have any info on running VW's PDI diesels on diesl found outside Europe? Word is that the diesel fuel sold out here is not of the same quality. HELP!
• Citroen Xantia forte 2 hdi x reg 2000 - car will not start after leaving battery of 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  hi all, i left the battery of the car for a couple of months when i tried to start it it just turns over but will not start,the fuel is getting there but still not starting,anyhelp out there
• Skoda Octavia vs VW Passat - Skoda Octavia vs VW Passat? 21 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I've narrowed it down to one of the above. Which would you go for and why? I'm after a diesel automatic with reasonable running costs/fuel consumption, and looking to spend around £10k max (second hand) but I'm not sure which... Thanks :)
• VW Crafter 35 TDI - Economy Tuning Chip Box 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All. I'm considering buying an Economy Tuning Chip Box for my VW Crafter, can you tell me if all the claims are true? More power, 15-20% on fuel economy & can they do any damage to the engine
• vauxhall vivaro - knocking noise 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
   vauxhall vivaro , ran realy slugish today ,got back home and  checked usual things , eg air filter ,fuel  filter ,all usual plugs airflow  put air box back on and it seems to have  cured itself but nowas a diesle knock ,didnt have it  when i parked it up
• Vauxhall Zafira - New Zafira 1.9 Auto - do you recommend it? 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I am looking into getting a new Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 diesel (120bhp) automatic. What are your views? I know it is heavy on fuel compared to manual version but just fancy an automatic and this is within my price range. Thanks in advance for any replies
• peugoet 206 - cant rotate crankshaft, can i rotate camshaft??? 22 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  taking the fuel pump off on my 1.9D, the problem is im struggling to take the crankshaft cover off, the haynes manual is not to helpful on this matter, i can get to the camshaft sprocket tho, can i rotate that instead or is it far too risky? thanks
• 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 - Accelerator 20 May 2010 (Forum)
  Recently our 1998 seat arosa has developed a strange problem. When driving at light throttle the pedal vibrates (that is moves up and down) of it's own accord. it is not loose in any way and there has been no change in fuel consumption or performance but clearly something isn't right. Can anyone
• Audi A3 Sportback - misfuelling prevention device 18 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Anyone purchased/fitted a Fuel Angel (as advertised on Dragons Den by entrepreneur who got £500,000 he wanted then changed his mind)? Costs £29.95 plus £5 p&p, direct from manufacturer. They say easy to fit, effective etc. Any first hand experiences here?
• Urban & Extra-urban figures 28 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Firstly, why do manufacturers always quote fuel economy figures for Urban & Extra-urban? Can they just not say "Town" and "Motorway" instead? What does "Combined" mean? 50% town + 50% motorway? Secondly, at what speed these figures are measured? How nearer to these figures one can go under
• JLR - Plant closure. Another nail in the coffin. 24 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  of generally fuel hungry vehicles. Discuss .................