http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl Car Mechanics Discussion Forum en-us Car Mechanics Discussion Forum Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:53:42 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss YaBB 2.4 Revision: 1.28 30 http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284146946/3#3 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284146946/3#3 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:51:02 GMT Why did you replace slave?<br /><br />It may take a bit of pumping at the pedal<br />Pump the pedal with the pipe connected to slave,then hold down.Release 'horse shoe' clip and move pipe back slightly to release air then refit.You may have to repeat this over a few times but if you have done it this exact way then maybe there is another problem like you say http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284114487/4#4 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284114487/4#4 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:40:32 GMT Done mondeo coil the other day too,had a crack in it,must be from the heat!? http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284139386/3#3 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Miscellaneous http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284139386/3#3 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:23:52 GMT like said either bat, cat or pollen filter? maybe the scuttle seal is going and its gotten wet/damp smelly http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1282986299/15#15 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Diagnostics and Fault Codes http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1282986299/15#15 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:19:17 GMT If you disconnect maf....won't this just cause ECU to use a default setting and mask the problem? http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284116606/5#5 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/MOT,  Servicing and Emissions http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284116606/5#5 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:18:55 GMT if there the tyres i think those pirelli tyres have a inner/outter edge which is'nt cut as deep as the 3/4 central groves <br /><br /><br />plus mondeo are heavy on tyres http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1243108314/1187#1187 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Gossip and Nonsense http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1243108314/1187#1187 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:16:12 GMT <b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1243108314/1184#1184">Nobster wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 19:07:03:</b><br /><div>Awaiting a reply to some questions on this.<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180559019740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180559019740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT</a><br /><br /><br />Go on pull it to pieces. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/huh.gif" border="0" alt="Huh" title="Huh" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/angry.gif" border="0" alt="Angry" title="Angry" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> </div><br />I love it  <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /> I do prefer the whale tail ones though.  <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1262436853/239#239 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Miscellaneous http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1262436853/239#239 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:13:01 GMT <b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1262436853/238#238">motorhead wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 19:05:27:</b><br /><div>cosmic man from 1968 flower power and all that. Its a happy tune anyway <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLDI5lNdRQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLDI5lNdRQ</a> </div><br /><br /><br />I remember that one. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> But I was still at school. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/shocked.gif" border="0" alt="Shocked" title="Shocked" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/shocked.gif" border="0" alt="Shocked" title="Shocked" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br /><br />Listened to these before <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPzv_EwxMl0&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPzv_EwxMl0&feature=related</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiJ2B8PFjqU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiJ2B8PFjqU</a><br /><br /><br /> reminded me of a sponsored bike ride to Belgium in Sept 1992 played on the Ferry in the Disco on the way home. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Smilies/beer.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Smilies/beer.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/tongue.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue" title="Tongue" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/lipsrsealed.gif" border="0" alt="Lips Sealed" title="Lips Sealed" /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284065960/1#1 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/MOT,  Servicing and Emissions http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284065960/1#1 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:43 GMT why not just use plain paper innit. <br /><br /><br />the paper bits arn't really required anyway? <br /><br /><br />but i take your point <br /><br /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284079222/2#2 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284079222/2#2 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:49:11 GMT <b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284079222/0#0">jamereco wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 01:40:22:</b><br /><div>for a person that loves automobiles? are they always in demand? hows the pay? whats your opinion? any tips? any help would be appreciated<br /> </div><br /><br /><br />tbh i done it for years and then fancyed a change, im now training to be an instalation electrician as the moneys great, and you can get your hands clean at the end of the day! <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br />the moneys ok, but not great for mechanics (unless you run your own show) but you can make plenty on the side if you can be arsed and thats what counts. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284057276/12#12 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284057276/12#12 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:48:09 GMT <b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284057276/10#10">shpauly2 wrote</a> on <b>Yesterday</b> at 23:49:23:</b><br /><div><b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284057276/9#9">wheelnut wrote</a> on <b>Yesterday</b> at 23:42:21:</b><br /><div>Like Skipo says there will be a chamber in the exhaust like a silencer and near the engine, it should have two small bore pipes connected at either end. These lead to sensors that measure the pressure differential across the filter. It might also help if you use ACEA C3 oil. </div><br />iknow a mechanic who when has blocked dpfs he takes em off and flushes them out with boiling water ,reckons it does the trick!always replaced them myself if manual regen dosent work <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /> </div><br /><br /><br /><br />also heard you can steam clean/power wash them for a temp fix http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284144231/0#0 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Trade Talk http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284144231/0#0 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:43:51 GMT has anyone seen these yet? <br /><br /><br />just checked one out today in the fiat workshops <br /><br /><br />the hydraulic inlet is a brilliant idea i think. <br /><br />i guess it spells the end to cam shafts and timing belt/chains in the in near future   http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284047527/4#4 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Diagnostics and Fault Codes http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284047527/4#4 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:33:28 GMT Try the online tests on this site.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoshop101.com/" target="_blank">http://www.autoshop101.com/</a><br /><br />Brush up on ohms law.<br /><br />Learn how to carry out a volt drop test.<br /><br />Although the technical exam is important, you also need good appearance and communication skills and most important of all show some empathy towards customers when you do the breakdown simulation, its so easy to get lost in the fault and ignore safety and well being at the roadside. If you want any pointers let me know <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284139311/2#2 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284139311/2#2 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:56:39 GMT Make sure you declare the wheels to your insurance company. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1277124780/11#11 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Cars for Sale http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1277124780/11#11 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:54:24 GMT <b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1277124780/10#10">BlahBlahBlah wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 13:59:20:</b><br /><div><div>129 page views</div><br /><br /><div><b>26 <s>stalkers</s> watchers</b></div><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> </div><br /><br /><div>190 page views now</div><br /><br /><div><b>27 <s>stalkers</s> watchers now  <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /></b></div><br /><br /><br />I see you've got a bit of interest and one's from my home town. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/huh.gif" border="0" alt="Huh" title="Huh" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/rolleyes.gif" border="0" alt="Roll Eyes" title="Roll Eyes" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/lipsrsealed.gif" border="0" alt="Lips Sealed" title="Lips Sealed" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br /><br />Just been having a nose at what else your selling. <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1283981111/4#4 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1283981111/4#4 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:31:13 GMT right girls and boys<br /><br />so bloody easy to get the box out. The hardest bit was the two bottom ball joint bolts which sheared. now we all slag fiat but this was an absoulute dream a think I was 45min and the box was on the deck.<br /><br /><br />Theres always a but tho. Clutch is wrecked thrust bearing has collapsed and wrecked the clutch fork. i presume these are off the shelf dealer spares. Also I take it the brass bush at the top needs abused to get it out. Some help here would be great guys. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284126050/1#1 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Mechanical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284126050/1#1 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:05:36 GMT <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284051634/16#16 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Miscellaneous http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284051634/16#16 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:05:35 GMT <b><a href="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284051634/15#15">mac 54 wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 17:03:34:</b><br /><div>Welcome Teddyy , good luck and keep posting, <br /> <br />ps , used to work with a bloke called Teddy he was gay and jumped off the top of a multi storey car park,  <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/embarassed.gif" border="0" alt="Embarrassed" title="Embarrassed" /> <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/cmm/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> </div><br /><br />I'm gay, but I will die in style. <br /><br />Internal bleeding from a mass orgy. <br /><br />Jk, straight as a roundabout I am. <br /><br />On a genuine serious note, I am straight... <br /><br />Thanks for the welcome's everyone, much appreciated. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1283458988/6#6 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Fuels,  Oils and Coolants http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1283458988/6#6 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:53:42 GMT Yep, as with the above post DONT use additives. The only thing they are good at is destroying the quality of the sump oil. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284055828/9#9 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Gossip and Nonsense http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1284055828/9#9 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:04:15 GMT The problem is that the public have seen a move over to a more "retail"-based shopping culture. That is you always buy cheap new over quality s/h and if there's a problem/defect with the product it's up to the seller to sort it rather than the buyer to have spotted it before purchase. While there are "dodgy dealers" about I'd not say they were anything more than a minority, but these are the stories that make the news, not the thousands of sales made every day with no issues. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1283970006/1#1 Car Mechanics Discussion Forum/Electrical http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1283970006/1#1 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:53:46 GMT Just needs to be plumbed in and radio told it has an aux socket. (Programming using tech2)