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• Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - Gearbox-what can it do? 6 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Snow here tonight in North Devon and a colleague has a 55 plate 'S' type diesel Auto' Traction useless in these conditions. Now I have guessed (and a small wager) that the gearbox has some sort of tiptronic/manual function up the left hand side of the gate thereby allowing him to select a higher
• Find the evidence for a possibly botched job? pic 26 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I`m presenting the pic of the 1.9D again for a new test of detective work by the technically interested. It seems (not 100% sure)a bodge to me and there`s evidence of it if you click and expand the photo up to full size. It`s not the EGR blanking plate - it`s visible not hidden. I was going
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 93 1769 N/S Inner Driveshaft Boot 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Peugeot Diesel 1769 non Turbo. Looking at my split N/S Inner Driveshaft Boot it seems like a straight shaft removal and slip the boot over the Inner joint from the inboard end using the Draper expansion funnel. However the Haynes manual reckons to unpeen the joint cover etc. Mine doesn't look
• BMW 3-Series E92 Coupe (2006 - ) - Replacement "normal" tyre pressures. 7 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Having just switched from RFT`s to conventional tyres, the tyre supplier was not 100% sure as to the correct tyre pressure, they have inflated to the same level as the run flats. Could someone please confirm if this is correct or not ? Incidentally, I know H.J. is an advocate of RFT`s
• Horn location on 98 S-Class 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I am trying to find the location of the horn on a 1998 S-Class. I suppose I should get in quick and say that I am trying to find it to fix it, before somebody suggests listening to where the noise comes from :o) !! I have taken the plastic engine bay surrounds off both wings and had a good
• Air Lockage - Fiat Punto S 21 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Fiat Punto S, 1999 (X reg). I have experienced difficulties with it as the car overheats minutes after igniting it in this cold chill. The radiator water level requires to be topped up almost everyday with at least half to one litre of water. As the water tank is transparent I noticed
• S Type misfire after car wash 4 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  about 6 months ago i left my 1999 3.0 S Type Jag at an outdoor car park for 2 weeks whilst on hols. on return the car had a nasty misfire and spluttered for the next few days but it slowly got better. however it never totally dissapeared. then this week i put it through a car wash and the misfire
• BMW 330CI Sport or X-Type 3.0 Sport 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Hi there, I\'m new to this site and have a question. I now want to buy either one of the above. I\'m particularly keen on the BM as it\'s rear wheel drive, coupe body, holds it\'s value well and is a real driver\'s car. The Jag is not as pretty, has too much Mondeo in it but is much cheaper. I\'m
• Zetec-s hesitancy AND cambelt service 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Two questions for y'all... 1. I have recently purchased a Fiesta 1.25 Zetec-s and am very impressed, apart from a slight hesitancy that feels as if the engine is "missing" when under load around 4000rpm. Any suggestions to what this may be? 2. The car has a FSH and has currently 61k
• 2015 Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDI - Judder - Clutch and DMF replaced under warranty 24 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, I thought I'd just share my recent experience with you regarding clutch problems with my 2015 Peugeot 308 Allure 1.6 BlueHDI 120. Firstly a bit of info on the car - I purchased it at the end of October from a Peugeot dealer. It had covered 43k and I am the 4th owner. It has full
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  What checks should I do before buying a Cat S car? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What paperwork should I ask for from a garage if I'm buying a Cat S car? Must I have a structural report? The car my son is looking at is less than 3 years...
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  Why can't I achieve real world mpg in my Porsche Macan S diesel? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2016 I bought a Porsche Macan S diesel. The claimed mpg by Porsche is 46.3. Obviously I did not expect to get anything like this but my normal...
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  How much is my Ginetta G33 worth? 15 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What would the trade consider my car is worth? I've owned it for 26 of it's 32 years. It's been driven regularly - usually every 3 weeks max and is in...
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  Can you tow a caravan with an electric car? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small caravan, 1200kg max. I’m looking at changing my Nissan X-Trail to an all-electric. Would you advise I hang on for a bit or what EV would...
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  Buying a used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - petrol or diesel? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need an MPV for multiple children carrying to replace my beloved but ageing Citroen C8. However, our journeys are mainly short - often much less than...
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  Need a car for a once a week commute? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a reliable commuter car for a once per week Fri/Sun commute of 240 miles via A-roads. I've been looking at estates due to the need to cart...
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  Should Citroen contribute to cambelt failure bill? 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Broken cam belt on 9 yr old car 109000 miles caused engine damage... car serviced for last 2 years by good independent garage but no recommendation was...
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  Electronic handbrake issue on Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso failed its MOT on "handbrake hold". Investigation by the dealer showed a complete failure of cables and motor costing £1000...
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  Has the the head gasket gone my Polo? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Has my 2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI blown a head gasket? There is water build up in the tray at the front driver's/coolant tank side of engine. The car...
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  Can you recommend an SUV that's cheap to run? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the most economical 4x4 to tow a trailer with two horses. It must be automatic, low tax and cheap to insure. Any ideas?