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• golf 1.9 tdi p reg 8 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Help, I have recently bought a golf 1.9 tdi 1997 p reg , the car runs fine but it has got a problem it will run ok then it will just cut out, i have to leave it for a few minutes till it will start again. i thought it might of been the diesel but i filled it up and it still does the same. i thought
• skoda felicia starting 1.3 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Had a felicia for years-no problems. Recently:- Symptoms as follows 1)Starts from cold,no problem 2)Runs, cold or hot,no problem 3)SOMETIMES,after 5 to say 14 mins run,if you stop the engine,it will not restart.Starter motor goes ok but no start. 4)Usually,if i try again after 5 mins
• peugeot 306 dt 1997 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  anyone any ideas, ive got a 306 and sometimes if i put my put down there is a scraping sound and a puff of smoke then it dissapears if i to turn it off it will then over run reving up. but then it is ok after that the engine runs fine oterwise can anyone help,there is oil in the airways, iremember
• Fietsa TDCI mk6 running tips req. 20 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  My first diesel very impressed. Would like to know whether I follow same advice as for petrol in regards to oil changes(every 6k), and using Shell or Texaco...
• Air Con in general 20 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The ventilation on my Mondeo stinks. When the air con is running it is fine but when you switch it off the car smells musty and like sweaty socks. I've read in various places that dealers can spray some freshener down the vents to kill the bacteria but can you buy this spray at Halfords etc
• Best Off Road for £6000 4 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I need a (relatively) cheap & reliable off roader (most urban but light occasional off road use), no towing required. To save on running cost I am thinking of getting a diesel (2.0 to 3.0 engine). I have been put off Ford Maverick (too thirsty) & Freelander (running costs). Can anyone suggest
• A car that runs on water ? 11 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Why not ? I know that this has probably been put forward before but think about it.The constituents of water,hydrogen and oxygen,perfect for combustion. Invent...
• Air conditioning in Oct '97 Ford Mondeo 1 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  My Dad has an Oct '97 Ford Mondeo 1.8, and every time he switches the air conditioning on, the car appears to "judder" and runs very unevenly. As soon as it is switched off, it reverts back to running smoothly. It's been checked out by a Ford dealer, who says "surging" is normal when the air
• Rover 114 auto. 24 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  can you throw some light on a problem i have with my metro 114.a strange whine has developed from the gear box/speedo cable connection area that i have failed to track down successfully.the noise is not there when the engine is running but as soon as the car is moving in gear a high pitched whine
• Vauxhall Ecotec 19 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I posted a topic a while ago re running on of 1.8 16v Ecotec engine. Much time has been spent since trying to sort this to no avail. I have found that the injectors continue to pulse when the engine is turning, even after the ignition has been turned off, but the running on can be stopped
• VAG TDi turbo problem 24 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  My 112000 mile A4 (1Z engine) has developed an intermittently running turbo. It sounds normal when it runs, it nearly always works at first but at some point it packs up and doesn't start again during that journey. It may have gone 2 miles or 100 before it stops giving boost. Wow is it slow
• perpetual motion car. 5 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  nothing to run the car. the other thing is a car run by air power. what do people think???
• Granada Scorpio 21 May 2001 (Forum)
  Hi HJ, The cleaning out of the throttle body has solved the surging problem and she is running better than ever. I am amazed that the main dealer did not know to do this. New prob. With the ignition on the window washers deliver a powerful jet of water. When the engine is running the water pressure
• Carlton 2.3 Turbo diesel 12 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  Hi All I have to change the oil pipes running to the oil cooler on my 1993 Carlton diesel. I am considering using an engine flush and then changing over to Millers engine oil as recommended by HJ. As the car has done 150,000 miles will I be wasting my time or will there be some benefit
• Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6 8v 2004 - New car troubles 18 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I just bought a new car (well new to me) and it has a few issues. Basically it reports the wrong temp, the cars running fine and I just fitted a new thermostat like a hour ago and it still runs reports cold however the heating is boiling, the engine has a tapping noise however I have been told
• Vauxhall Zafira B 2014 1.8 petrol - Running rough, engine light on, juddering 3 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  I'd be very grateful for any advice please. On driving off the car started juddering as if it was the clutch, but the engine light came on and it continues to run roughly, sounding like it's running on three cylinders. It's at its worst when pulling off from a standing start
• Mercedes E Class estate 2015 - Mercedes DPF problems 23 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I want to buy a new Mercedes E Class estate. However, I live in London and will be using it around town and rarely on a long trip. I am aware diesels need to go on a run every so often to clean out the DPF. I have considered a 250CGI but I know it will be underpowered. I had
• Ford Mondeo Zetec Mark 3 - Manufactured Dec 2006 - Car Interior Motor Running Sound 10 May 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased this vehicle. I have noticed that when I turn on the ignition but don't start the car I can hear something like a small motor running.  This sound is very quiet and is coming from somewhere behind the dashboard, but it is definitely there. This may
• X Type 2.0d 2005 - Help 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Owned since new - 120000miles. I didn't use it for a few days over Xmas. Tried to start it. It wouldn't. Dashboard lights bright - but absolutely dead as if there were no battery. Called recovery out. Mean while had tried agin a bit later. Car started but wouldn't run properly. Battery
• Rover 420GSi - Rover 420 - 'rough' running 15 May 2011 (Forum)
  .   Suddenly the engine has started running 'rough' intermittently when accelerating. Get the car out, set off thru' town, every time I accelerate it 'hiccups', shudders, jerks (sometimes with knocks/rattles) then goes OK. Out on the open road going above 30mph then usually OK - slow down/speed up no problem