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  • Rover 200SDi not Revving No Power ! 22 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    I've got a Rover 200SDi diesel (1998 46K on the clock). I was driving it down the motorway and it was running great then it suddenly lost power and the red engine management light came on. I pulled over and took the car out of gear and realised the engine was still ticking over so I turned it off
  • The "Frying Squad" 13 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    to avoid paying high government fuel taxes. Three Welsh motorists have already been caught and fined for using waste oil from restaurants selling the favourite deep-fried dish, the Times reported on Wednesday. "I have halved my motoring costs since I started running my Subaru on cooking oil," the paper
  • Deathwish kiddies. 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Hi all, There have been a couple of recent threads on cars hitting young kids which l glazed over not wishing to get too involved lest l pulled back a bloody stump. (Feelings run high on these issues quite rightly). In Norwich, especially in the immediate suburbs there appears to an increasing
  • POLO WARNING and more advice sought! 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    somebody and the revs shot well past maximum for about 10 secs before I could 'safely' turn off the engine to avoid seizure, then had to coast to a layby. -Also, see 'polo running very strangely' for running probs (although please don't respond to that thread) I'd guess that a better one, say G/H reg
  • Ford Fiesta - What next 11 Feb 2024 (Forum)
    I have a Fiesta  Fiesta 2011 ecotec diesel, sitting on the drive, it's running fine but has a cracked cylinder head. I want rid of it. Can anyone advise please?
  • Any - Comfort 20 Mar 2020 (Forum)
    Can anybody recommend a smooth, soft riding used hatchback? Currently running a C3 Picasso as a second car (which is excellent for ride quality) but I'd like something that is taken a little more seriously on the road.
  • any - Robots 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    Elon Musk was right about his prediction and this is only the start, fancy one in your house? http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/05/11/boston-dynamics-terrifying-robots-can-now-run-jump-and-climb.html
  • vauxhall - vivaro timing 20 Dec 2016 (Forum)
    My son has tried to change the timing chain on my vivaro ,before removing the old one he marked everything up as it was and then replaced it but now its running its chugging any ideas  
  • How to Defend Your Defender 21 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    ...or buy a Japanese equivalent that won't break down, can actually drive on-road like other cars and has sufficient security, all at a lower price (including running costs) than the LR.
  • BMW 118D - Winter tyres Wheel bolts? 1 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    I have summer run flats on alloy wheels.  In winter I put on winter tyres on steel rims.  Is it ok to use the same wheel bolts
  • citroen zx. 1996 - muck in radiator 29 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    ;light brown  muck in  radiator/cap and  under engine oil  filler cap. is this a headgasket problem? the car is starting and running well..no loss of  puling or acceleration power. thanks,
  • Audi A2 - Misfire on Audi A2 20 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    Update on previous narrative.On running car at high revs the car does not misfire.Lower the revs to tickover and the engine warning light comes on and the car misfires.Anyone any ideas??
  • Citroen C4 Picasso - Citroen C3 or C4 18 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Currently run a citroen picasso desire 1.6 diesel, looking to replace and have choice of new C3 or low mileage C4, any comments?
  • Audi a3 diesel - Engine cus out immediately 16 May 2014 (Forum)
    Hi my names capy my Audi a3 has brake failure message and engine only runs for a second. Any ideas?
  • SEAT Alhambra 2004 - wiper fault 21 May 2011 (Forum)
    having trouble with my wipers, they don't work sometimes or they go slow----today they won;t work at all  but i can hear the motor running on both speeds??  
  • ford cougar v6 - flashing/pulsating headlights 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    flashing headlights and slightly overcharging on alternater,also not running as smooth as it should,already had new alternator,still the same problem..........help guys.....       steve7423
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.3 misfire 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    my 1.3 endura fiesta is running rough change plugs and leads no difference,it misfires on high revs,any help appreciated. andy
  • Rover - Two reliable rovers 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Two rovers - still running (albeit with one or two problems) some 20 times longer than the warranty period. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7808917.stm
  • Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 2000 1.6 overheating 22 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    hi bought a rover 416si T reg drove home fine but when i left it running on drive it overheated. any ideas
 

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