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  1. cliffcoggin
    I somehow doubt we are going to get to the bottom of the mystery by further speculation here. What is needed is some definite measurements of the suspension geometry, so I suggest you initially get the car tracking accurately checked, and if that does not reveal the problem then a body shop can measure the geometry of the whole car from the alignment of the floor pan to the length of the springs
  2. cliffcoggin
    What is it? It has the appearance of a home modification.
  3. cliffcoggin
    Mustapha. Before deciding on turbo repair be aware that a cambelt will add about £700 to the bill, and with 194000 miles on the clock there may be other surprises in store. I suggest you get the car assessed professionally before committing to any repairs.
  4. cliffcoggin
    Well the tracking was definitely wrong to scrub the shoulder off like that.
  5. cliffcoggin
    That advertisement looks suspicious: no engine light on the dash, selling for a friend, brand new MOT, no mention of mechanical condition. However hindsight is wonderful and I'm not sure I would not have been taken in by it. I doubt there is an easy legal way of getting your money back.
  6. cliffcoggin
    Wait a moment, there's something a little odd about this. Why didn't the mechanic who fitted the new bolts set the alignment himself? Why did you take the car to a second person for the tracking?
  7. cliffcoggin
    Sadly an MOT certificate only refers to the car's roadworthiness, and even then I suspect it is not too difficult to forge. To bring a case in the Small Claims Court costs only a small amount, (£50 I think,) but the court can not enforce its judgements. That would need you to then apply to a higher court.
  8. cliffcoggin
    Some possibilities that occur to me: [1] The bushes etc. are the wrong ones or have been wrongly fitted. [2] Other parts of the rear suspension are out of alignment or worn. [3] The wheel bearings are worn. (I would expect this to be detected by the mechanics, but it's worth mentioning.) [4] The car has been in a crash and twisted out of shape. Do all the doors latch easily, accurately, and reliably?
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    Linda. Please tell some more about the noise. [1] Does it happen when turning the steering wheel while the car is stationary, or only when in motion? [2] Does it happen when turning to one particular side or another? [3] Does it get worse when braking? [4] Can you feel any vibration at the steering wheel when the noise occurs?
  10. cliffcoggin
    It looks like you have been conned by an unscrupulous seller. If there is no chance of getting your money back it seems to me you only have two choices: scrap the car or repair it yourself. I have seen reports in this forum in the past of people who have used oven cleaner to clean the turbo. It sounds dubious to me but you have little to lose, so search back in the forum and have a go.
  11. cliffcoggin
    Keith. A diesel engine will turn oil black very rapidly so don't place too much reliance on the colour. Having said that, if you want to use the Ford product as a flushing oil before changing to the right spec. I doubt it would do any harm. More concerning to me is your plan to suck the old oil out of the top of the engine. That would leave any sediment in the sump to contaminate the fresh oil. I would want to see and feel that sediment to check for any solid particles. Why can't you drain the oil from the sump plug?
  12. cliffcoggin
    The limiter is on the motor not the arm, so you should be able to position the arm in a dozen or so angles when the motor is parked.
  13. cliffcoggin
    The wiper arm is usually a spline fitting on its shaft, so take it off when parked, then refit in the correct position.
  14. cliffcoggin
    Glad you got it sorted out, and glad too that you analysed the problem and reported back. It may help others to know what a water leak can do.
  15. cliffcoggin
    A neighbour with a petrol A3 had a similar oil consumption problem. She got it sorted out by an independent VAG mechanic who told her Audi had admitted there was an inherent fault with some engines and replaced or repaired the engine at little or no cost. I don't know the details of the problem or which particular engines were involved.
  16. cliffcoggin
    I believe the Econ mode disables the aircon. Try turning Econ off.
  17. cliffcoggin
    Thanks for letting us know. It may help others who come this way.
  18. cliffcoggin
    The pins in that connector look a bit crusty. I'd try a bit of fine abrasive before the spray cleaner.
  19. cliffcoggin
    Glad to hear it is all sorted. It almost restored my faith in car dealers.
  20. cliffcoggin
    Whether there is a warranty or not, the car is clearly unfit for purpose so you have a right to get it rectified at the dealer's expense. Let's hope it's a reputable dealer who will do a decent job, rather than one of his shadier colleagues.
  21. cliffcoggin
    Sorry I don't know the location of the sender off hand, as it would depend on the engine, which you haven't mentioned. Often the sender will be fitted into one of the coolant hoses attached to the radiator. In any case there may be a damaged wire or other connection into the loom further out from the sender. You will need to find the sender, ensure the plug is fully seated into its socket, and trace the wires as far back as you can manage. I very much doubt any instrument has a fuse except perhaps on the circuit board in the instrument panel.
  22. cliffcoggin
    If it happened when you changed the oil filter the chances are that you dislodged the plug on the temperature sender.
  23. cliffcoggin
    Don't mess about with it Joe. Take it back.
  24. cliffcoggin
    Sorry, I have no idea.
  25. cliffcoggin
    The rear wiper motor has the water pipe running inside it. That pipe has been known to leak and damage the motor. I needed a new motor when it happened to me a in 2018.
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