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  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Just bought a TDCi 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    Just bought a Zetec-S (130bhp 2004) so probably going to be posting a few questions on here. First one is that every picture I've ever seen of the engine bay of a TDCi, the engine has a large plastic cowel/cover covering the entire engine. My car hasn't got one - should it have? I've also got
  • Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - '99 1.6 VTR - Headlight replacement 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, I've offered to change a broken N/S headlight for a friend at work. Does anyone know how to remove the old unit? A thin, flimsy body coloured strip of the radiator grille runs under the headlight and meets up with the wing under the indicator. It looks like the whole grille has to come off
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1996 2.5 V6 - Heater cold at low revs 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    years ago. I wondered if it is more likely to be the thermostat (?) than the vacuum assist on the flap controls? Anyone else resolved this, as it seems to have been a problem for other too! Thanks in advance! S
  • Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.5 diesel intermittent non start. 4 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I have a problem, my 1.5 diesel S reg, starts most times. But sometimes It just turns over but does not fire, like the fuel cut off soleniod is stuck. Been reading various links on this subject. I have found the relay in front of the alternator, not sure if this is where the prob is. or how to un
  • Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Part exchange price? 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Might be looking at a newer car for the daughter tomorrow. What would I be looking at, roughly, for part exchange for this Corsa for a 51 plate Fiesta (2,995). Vauxhall Corsa, 2001, 3 door, 1.0L, 66k, s/h. Car runs well but there is some damage, nothing major i.e: alloys scuffed, rear plastic
  • icy weather 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    just been driven home by the wife after emptying brother in laws sacrosent drinks cupboard (well i only do it once a year ) anyway the roads are icy and i kept asking that she slowed down as all between us and a lampost is 4 footprints of size 8"s and a load of cold air,is it just me or do people
  • Backroom Awards 2007 9 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    it) Most respected BRoomer: Aprilia Best gadget: This website Biggest surprise: Adam (P)'s welcome return Gone but not forgotten: THe Growler, Colin McCrae The HJ "Hat & Tee" Sartorial Elegance Prize: bell boy (in his two week old long johns) (PS: For best thread see Ed V's current thread.)
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Erroneous advisories with MOTs? 4 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Anyone getting annoying and transient ?advisories? with their MOTs? Four years ago, I was advised a CV joint gaiter needed replacing. Just had it done last week after a pre MOT check - no mention of that problem in the MOT?s in the intervening period. Last year I was told I?d slight wear
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 Zetec. Heater fan problem 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    then stopped working altogether accompanied by a burning smell. The fuse is still ok but the fan is kaput. Any ideas? Has water perhaps got in somewhere, I know the pollen filter is a leak point on Focus' but there is no sign of damp in the footwell etc. s Max
  • FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - 2005 - stalls intermittently at idle. 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    revs and it will still happen. If I blip the throttle every time I declutch no problem occurs. Do you have any suggestions as to the cause? Many many thanks in advance if you could advise me. Kind regards, Iwan. s
  • Getting a Vehicle Identity Check 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    or flood damage? has it got an immobilisor installed? you then have to sign his clip board and print your name 10 minutes later he gives you a stiifcat to get a log book quite straight forward really ,but i did glue down the chassis cover in the floor to give him a bit of a sweat on s
  • Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Looking for a 1.8T - anything I should look for ? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    enough handling car and are the engines reliable enough,i believe they are about 150bhp,so would they be good enough for a fast run,not looking to pass out everyone but would like a bit of poke,,,any help appreciated,regards all james s
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.9 dci - EGR Valve clean or replace. 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    just bought the car 4 months ago from a Renault Dealer with a years warranty. Of course, Renault say this valve isn't covered by the warranty because it's a "component"! What do you reckon Honest John? s
  • Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - Petrol SRi 140 Coolant loss 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    from the sides of this valve near the top, from little square holes, but only when the engine is hot. this has never happened before..could something inside this valve? getting stuck?? your answers/ thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! s
  • FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Injector warning lamp ON (1998 75SX) 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    would be much appreciated. s
  • Suzuki Wagon R+ (2000 - 2007) - 05, Vauxhall engine, has broken pipe in engine bay 10 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    direct line of sight to this point. Pipe has broken off where it meets the block and a matching ragged edge can be felt but not clearly seen. Believe this pipe to be something to do with the aircon. Has anyone seen this before please? Thank you s
  • MINI Cooper R50 (2001 - 2007) - Xenon headlight issue and replacing run flat tyres 9 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    be as I think they're just guessing. Also can I put on normal tyres or do they have to be run-flats. Getting different advice everywhere? Please help, I'm a woman in distress s
  • Ford - '02 Mondeo Mk III (not MkII !!) dash illumination? 6 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    as it is supposed to and all is well? Thanks. s
  • Holed windscreen 26 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    with by RAC Windsreen service, i.e. epoxy was compressed into the hole, I was not too bothered. It occured to me though that the damage to my car,or even someone`s eye for example could have been much more serious. In this "worst case scenario" would I have been able to sue the person responsible? I realise
 

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