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by dcikev
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: where is a fuel filter for petrol 1.6 2004 mk2
Replies: 1
Views: 3887

Re: where is a fuel filter for petrol 1.6 2004 mk2

It's built into the fuel tank and you can't change it,should last the lifetime of the car.
by dcikev
Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: noisy top end!
Replies: 0
Views: 1079

noisy top end!

2004 scenic 1.9dci f9q engine has developed a loud mechanical noise from the cylinder head area,the noise started of as a ticking sound which gets progressively louder the warmer the engine gets. Thought it might be worn shims on the valves but the only way to truley identify this is by removing the...
by dcikev
Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Knock From The Front - New Wishbones!
Replies: 22
Views: 30806

Re: Knock From The Front - New Wishbones!

There is no need to remove the wishbones to replace the inner track rod ends,you should be able to replace each side in around 30 mins and then have the tracking checked
by dcikev
Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Frightening Scene!
Replies: 6
Views: 3106

Re: Frightening Scene!

i've seen this happen on a year old volvo xc90 on a roundabout with a family of four inside!
by dcikev
Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Locking nut lost and need to change tyre.
Replies: 11
Views: 8274

Re: Locking nut lost and need to change tyre.

For £30 i would take the car to the garage and get the job done! hassle free..
by dcikev
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Locking nut lost and need to change tyre.
Replies: 11
Views: 8274

Re: Locking nut lost and need to change tyre.

i bought a lock nut removal socket from Halfrauds for about £17. Once you have removed the nut it is then useless and you would have to replace the full set of locking nuts!
by dcikev
Fri May 04, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: WHICH BALL JOINT
Replies: 6
Views: 3483

Re: WHICH BALL JOINT

have replaced two balljoints without removing the arm. knocked the old joints out with a bolster and bfh and pressed the new ones in with a 4 inch vice and socket ,job done in less than an hour!
by dcikev
Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: change rear pads on 2005 ren magane
Replies: 16
Views: 7875

Re: change rear pads on 2005 ren magane

I would agree with yhe last post,I have to replace my osr caliper and bought a second hand unit which i have cleaned up,the bleed nipple was seized solid and i spent a good twenty minutes working it back and forwards with a 9mm socket and plenty of penetrating fluid,defo take your time but be prepar...
by dcikev
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: Egr placement on Megane 1.6vvt 05 plate
Replies: 4
Views: 4378

Re: Egr placement on Megane 1.6vvt 05 plate

The 1.6vvt engine is petrol and won't have an egr valve which is only found on diesels!
by dcikev
Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Good mornings work?
Replies: 1
Views: 1418

Good mornings work?

Replaced dogbone engine mount and two complete driveshafts this morning in less than three hours just as the heavens opened. Hardest part of the job was removing the engine undertray! Three of the 10mm bolts just kept on turning had to eventually cut them out. the two driveshafts were bought of flee...
by dcikev
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: autowipers
Replies: 11
Views: 5005

Re: autowipers

fill in the bit between the sensor and the bit that comes into contact with the windscreen,the guys that refitted my screen used the wrong gell which was full of air bubbles and therefore caused the problems
by dcikev
Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: autowipers
Replies: 11
Views: 5005

Re: autowipers

i had the same problem with my auto lights and auto wipers after a windscreen replacement,remove the sensor behind the rear view mirror and fill the sensor with KY jelly (buy it from ebay) there was no way i was buying that from the chemists.That was six months ago and it is still working..
by dcikev
Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Knocking noise when fully turned
Replies: 3
Views: 2304

Re: Knocking noise when fully turned

could be the cv joints!
by dcikev
Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Fuel Cut Switch
Replies: 11
Views: 6635

Re: Fuel Cut Switch

probably better to stop the car from starting before it gets stolen,imagine the car being driven at speed when you activate the fuel cut off switch,pretty dangerous for other road users i would imagine.
by dcikev
Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Parts and Accessories
Topic: lower balljoint
Replies: 7
Views: 5184

Re: lower balljoint

next time!lol

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