TBH with the right tools it is a 15 minute job getting the rad out. The spanner for the fan is constructed thin enough to fit between the water pump pulley and the viscous coupling IIRC it is something like 32 or 33 mm but don't quote me, many mechanics just put a long screwdriver against the...

Get onto it now then as depending on the dealer when you return a few weeks later and start warranty claims ect they expect you to start paying towards the cost with 'it's fair wear and tear' ect. Notify the dealer in writing if need be and start the process, especialy if you are not good with...

If there is an air lock then normaly the heater stops working first and then eventually the engine overheats. What model do you have, this thread is running overtime and I just cannot keep up? regards Dave

There ya go, some subtle thread hijacking and the tension falls, anger subsides, all the problems of the world can be lifted from our shoulders and everyone loves each other all together now .................group hug.....aaahhhhh don't you feel better now lovey?:D:D:D:D:D regards Dave

OK as pointed out the stat is cheap so replace anyway. Next it is ok to take all the hoses of however, pouring water in from the top of the rad is pretty pointless, you need to take the rad out and flush backwards (rad upside down if you get my meaning?) Also while you are there disconnect...

I did not know the minicabs had to have 6 monthly MOT's. I do know about the black cabs though and they are virtually rebuilt each year in the suspension/brakes/steering department ect. regards Dave

Well if you have read this thread all the way through you now have some leads, hope you get it sorted. regards Dave

Hi all, I just thought I would mention that 4x4's here in spain if registered as 'Toda Terrano' and over a certain age the MOT is every six months :( Would it be a good idea to start this in the uk? I know it just adds to the running cost's (I hope Mr Brown is not reading this) but it would...

First you have to allow for the gauges being a little bit slow so the engine could have been hotter or even cooler than you think. Second, a head gasket can fail in all manner of ways for example, the oil feed through the head can fail allowing oil to leak out of the side of the engine and...

I hope I am not the bringer of doom but if you were stuck did you see the red overheating light come on at all? If not it is possible that the extra heating up has caused partialy blocked tubes to loosen the crud and it has blocked them completely now it is possible you need to recondition...

The rad can look 'fine' all day long but it is impossible to confirm this visually. The rad 'fins' can be fine i.e. what you can see looking from the front through the rad however, it is the tubes inside that crud up which you cannot see without the rad being dismantled. If you consider this...

Yes but can ALL the people working at the post office read English? No not a racialist jibe but the damn truth! Let's face it Glasgow/France they sort of sound similar! :mad::mad::mad::mad: regards Dave

It don't have a spare tyre:D regards Dave

And just what is the colour of your tongue?:D regards Dave

As mentioned elsewhere, I use them (living in Spain) and have had two problems in three years. First was from a long list of parts a slave cylinder was missing, made a call and it arrived three days later. Second problem was had a set of wheels and tyres sent over and on one of the wheels...

That is soooooo good and correct! regards Dave

Sorry mate, no idea. regards Dave

They are a bolt in item IIRC, no special tools needed. Keep dirt out of open connections and refill slowly until reservoir is full, some steering boxes have a bleed nipple on the top, if so loosen untill fluid come out. Start engine and slowly turn lock to lock a couple of times to get air...

As if we would call you 'sado'................................anorak!:D Seriously, replies like that are exactly what you need, nice one. regards Dave

A hairline crack in one of the exhaust manifolds can cause the noise you are talking about, you could look all day and might not find it untill it get worse and opens up a bit. The gasket at the manifold can also cause this noise. Get a small drop of redex and gently poor some down the inlet...