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• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - 1998 2.5tdi Quattro tiptronic - Gearbox 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  down to 3rd, the revs increased as I went past it got close to 4000rpm so some way off the redline when I felt like I was going to go through the windscreen, the power failed massively, I pressed harder on the accelerator and the car slowed even more causing a problem as the car behind me saw no brake
• Recent purchase - obtaining a refund? 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  a trader had let this car out for sale. 1.The head gasket had been incorrectly fitted and was leaking. This was only the start of it, I took the car to another garage to let them have a look at it,they told me the car would not pass an MOT and should not be on the road. Corroded brake pipes,corroded
• My first BMW... 24 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  did six plugs, oil , fueland air filters, brake fluid and coolant, plus fixed a dodgy earth to the number plate light) for £120 all in, and found no other issues. I'm not at all convinced by the 119k mileage though; it has service history up to 88k in 2001 and since then, nothing. It is possible
• Cars easier to service, DIY declining 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  of modern cars. Regarding the former, I started DIY with cars of late 50s design and the time, effort and skills needed then, in the early 60s were considerable. The following ( manual brake adjustment/tappets/head removal/decokes/lapping in valves//greasing/contactbreakers/frequent spark plug replacement
• 2004 C-Max 2.0 TDCi fueling probs 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Just thought I'd share our exprience of our C-Max bought in Nov. 06 with only 13k on clock. Bought the car from one of the {edit by DD} large car supermarkets and was initially pleased with the car. After a week or so the wife said it was driving "like it had the hand brake on" during
• Yamaha MT01 1670cc V-twin. 26 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  braking, useful for rolling on/off the throttle over-takes though I reckon it would be easy to lock the back wheel by going down one gear to many on a wet, greasy road. Although in car terms probably nothing would stay with it to 100 mph or more, and safe overtaking is just a flick of the wrist
• Warranty direct - anyone used them? 13 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  and selector shafts and forks, Extension shaft, Torque convertor, Automatic transmission clutches and brake bands, Oil pump, Bearings and bushes, Valves and valve block, Governor and servo. TRANSMISSION Crown wheel and pinion, Differential gears and bearings, Bushes, Half shaft and half shaft bearings
• Legal experience sought 15 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  and there was a very loud clicking noise from the selector when pressing the foot brake. Without leaving the forecourt I informed the guy behind the counter and explained the problem and told him I was taking it up the road to test it. Drove a mile - it wouldn't change gear so returned and told him of the problem. I
• 18 seconds 1 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  mercilessly out of your way. Then, despite the fact that I was moving at a speed at which I was making good progress (as I think the term is), you accelerated as hard as you could until you had to brake to prevent yourself hitting me. You were so close I couldn't see your front number plate. Then, you
• Faltering Nissan Cherry 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Reverse and reverse a few yards as I apply the brakes and put my clutch in ready to do a hillstart in first and drive off the car stalls. I then just repeat the above (clutch in, turn the key without touching the accelerator) and it fires but then feels like its running on three cylinders so when I put
• keep 306 or s/h almera-primera-mondeo? 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  . Brakes, cam belt, coolant was done last year. Oil is changed 3 times a year. I have done 164k miles in it in just over six years and am doing about 16-20k miles per year at the moment. This year I'll probably do the same including a 3k mile round trip to France, 18 miles per day commute and numerous
• How to get a traffic hazard recognised 10 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  . It wouldn\'t be quite so bad if the right-hand lane users did the decent thing and did a full loop of the roundabout, but they always barge their way in, often racing for any tiny gap that is left. Today, I was very lucky to have fairly good tyres as I was almost forced off the roundabout and had to brake
• Collating BR FAQ on TDi chip upgrades 11 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  variable vane turbo makes?) Cambelt? injectors? Suspension/shocks Brakes Wheels? Flat spots at lower revs? I'm also aware that different engines (eg TDi, PD, HDi etc) will all have different tolerances. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me could give some guidance in terms of how likely/unlikely
• Omega running costs 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  first oil change at 27K miles, I asked the garage to look at the brake pads, which they estimated to be 6,000 miles from the knacker's yard. Still going strong. Even now, when I go out of my house in the morning with a long drive ahead, *every single time* I look forward to getting behind the wheel
• Letter from Lagos 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  collected a stationwagon at one stage, and only frantic braking and swerving avoided the collision. Lovely. We are being driven about in a Nissan 4x4, whiuch is quite a useful vehcle for the roads here. Airco is essential, as the outside temp is pushing about 35-40, with humidity to match. The roadside
• Peugeot 306 Electrics/lights problem! 10 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  ) for about a week. Everything else worked fine including brake lights,indicators, reverse lights etc, I just had no Side/Dip or main beam & rear lights. I took it to my local garage, who could not find the fault, so I was restricted to driving in daylight hours only. I now have the opposite problem, i.e my
• End of Life Vehicles - Lost opportunity? 1 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  , and then think of all those wiring looms, replacement brake pipes, cylinder heads and other fittings that simply seem to get lost in the process, one does wonder. Don't forget those items that can be reconditioend. The going rate for a popular engine of gearbox fit for reconditioning is around £10 to £20. That's
• Dark evenings and dangerous drivers 2 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  lucky the car behind them braked as I had done. I know this stuff happens all the time - but in the last week I seem to have had to do so much evasive action, much more than usual, and wondered if any others of you have experienced the same? Is it the night falling in quicker that is causing more
• Weird, or what! 28 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  pull out I will hit the one on the side. If I brake the rear two will hit the back of my car. None of the bikers have looked directly at me. The situation is so bizarre that I decide that no eye contact is a darn good idea. As we progress I become a little uncertain as to what their game plan
• martini publicity car by viotti turin 18 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  of Franchorchamps, the races at Zolder etc At the end of the forties, the car was technically outdated, the cable brakes did not stand up to the modern demands and it was decided to place the coupe on a more modern chassis. Unfortunately they did not find a chassis that was large enough to take the coachwork