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• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.6 K-Series - non starter 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I went out today, when the car started juddering then cut out but managed to get it going again after a few attempts,after getting home and parking up for a bit the car now won't start,I've checked the fuel that's getting in and there is a spark, and is turning over ok but just not going any help
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 TD - Max speed screw 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Greetings to all, hope you had a great newyear. I wonder if anyone can help me, I know there is a max fuel screw inside the injector pump on my engine (18 70ps with lucas pump) but I need to knoe where the max speed screw is on the pump. The Haynes manual mentions it but doesn't show any pictures
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1999 1.4 Zetec - Running Problems 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  My Fiesta Mk4 has started to lack power and hesitates on acceleration. I've changed the spark plugs & fuel filter. I've also checked the air filter which is a K&N and just been cleaned. When ticking over at 950rpm it feels lumpy and when trying to accelerate is holding back the power. No blows
• cheapest to run / insure but Strong 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Like the subject. If you were doing 30K miles a year, a 6 footer and wanted a good comfy ride. but also very cheap to insure / run / fuel. I know you are all gona scream mondeo at me or mazda6 or focus. I want a good choice, up to £10K. I too would love a mitsibushi animal d4d or nissan 4x4 thing
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - car broke just after warranty expired 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  My daughter purchased a car from a trader which came with a 30 day warranty. Ten days after the warranty expired the car has developed a fault, in fact it will not start suspected ecu or fuel pump problem. Are there any rights that I have although the 30 days warranty has expired to get the dealer
• VaG PD diesels - why are only some noisy 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  . Is it fuel, hard driving, soft driving or just out and out mileage that quietens them ?
• Oversize Wheels - Mk4 1.6, 16V Astra 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Astra 2000 Sept, 1.6 16v LS estate has 15inch wheels fitted. The handbook specifies 14inch only for the 16v version, the 8v having 15inch. Please can anyone shed light on the effects of this vis-a-vis ride characteristics with hard fuel saver tyres, etc., Also would not the speedo, odometer
• 06 Mondeo 2.0-How do I reset ECU ? 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hello I have just purchased a 06 plate Mondeo Ghia X 2.0 Petrol 11,000 miles How do I reset the ECU Can i just remove the ECU fuse from the fuse box will that do the trick. My reason for doing this is that I don't want the previous owners driving habits to lower my fuel consumption. -- (I am
• Toyota Estima Estima 4 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I posted this request yesterday but it seems to have been deleted My Toyota estima import sometimes on first starting makes clunking noises until it finally starts then whitish smoke until it burns off (FUEL?) The car runs great ,and will stat every time without problem until it has sat overnight
• Cruise control - new convert 18 May 2007 (Forum)
  Just drove to Manchester Aiport and back - c300 mile round trip on M-ways - in my 320d. Cruise kept the 'swingometer' fuel consumption indicator on the right side of the 50 mpg mark than I can, and not having to apply pressure to the accelerator was more comfortable on my back (history of back
• xantia XUD pump/ecu/key code 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have just replaced the XUD lump in my series 2 Xantia. It came with a reco fuel pump which I was keen to use. Now I find out that it would appear that the pump is coded to the key/ECU as it objects to the new pump. All is fine if I temporarily wire the old pump back on. So.... how do I get
• 4 x 4 options 31 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  After weighing up options suggested in my previous discussion on what vehicle to tow a one horse trailer and horse, I am now in a quandary as to what 4x4 diesel to buy. I want the smallest vehicle capable of towing a minimum of 1500kg, with the most economical fuel consumption, as I clock up a fair
• 1995 BMW 318i starting problem 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  My BMW (e36 engine)is very difficult to start. This is an intermittant problem. I have tried changing the plugs and coil pack but to no avail. The tank has plenty of fuel and the battery is well charged. Sometimes it will start on the first turn but often it may take five or ten minutes of constant
• SEAT CORDOBA Diesel Vario 1.9TDI Estate 26 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Latest car available in my local area that has caught my interest: 1999 T reg SEAT CORDOBA 141,000 miles Manual Diesel Cordoba Vario (Estate), 1.9TDI, 141K miles FSH, clean well maintained, 2 owners from new, had since 2000. Thoughts on fuel economy, reliability etc for the subject vehicle would
• Peugeot 406 HDi Misfire Smoking 18 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  to smoke horrendous, compression's are all 400. It's as though it's flooding with fuel.?120,000 miles f.s.h. {Shouting amended - DD}
• volvo v 70 7 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  the lock on the cover to my v70s petrol tank has jammed, unfortunately this happened 1 when i was nearly out of fuel 2 when i was on the way to see my daughter in hospital so needless to say i gave the thing a yank & snapped the plastic bit on the cover car is just out of warranty as well has
• filling up 15 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  to dispense the fuel, the lorry diesel pumps are fine, obviously quicker, but why are normal pumps so slow
• Biodiesel 12 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  is how do we know if our vehicles are compatible for biodiesel and is there any need for different fuel filters. Can somebody please help us? Batgirl303
• Buying LPG car from auction 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I will be looking for a replacement vehicle in the next few months. I want to buy a dual fuel vehicle with a factory fitted LPG system. I want to attend a few auctions and see what availability and roughly what price they fetch, ideally the vehicle will be not more than 3 years old. I live
• S/H Mondeo MK3 1.8-what to watch for? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm going to be buying a Mondeo 1.8 MK3 Zetec in the next couple of weeks, and wondered if anyone had any useful tips on what to look for.... it will probably be a 51-52 plate with about 80k miles on it. HJ lists corroded rear brake pipes where they pass over the fuel tank - how do you check