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by TerryG
Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Modern 1.8 Zaffira coolant loss - any ideas I`m stumped
Replies: 4
Views: 3516

Re: Modern 1.8 Zaffira coolant loss - any ideas I`m stumped

I had a similar issue on my focus a few years ago, there was a weep when at temperature from an o ring where the heater hose joined the thermostat housing.
Are you losing water while the car is standing or just while driving?
by TerryG
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1169301

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

The advert's a bit old but if you don't fancy a space ship, how about a space cruiser
https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota ... 1177629452
by TerryG
Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: clio diesel
Replies: 133
Views: 157458

Re: clio diesel

You've been papped going about your daily business while the clio is out of action:
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by TerryG
Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: clio diesel
Replies: 133
Views: 157458

Re: clio diesel

You don't have much luck with automotive electronics Rich. Maybe it's time to hang up your spanners and use a gallon of unleaded and a match to solve all the cars issues ;)
by TerryG
Tue May 30, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: RRC losing coolant (sent to the admin email account by britfan101)
Replies: 3
Views: 2505

Re: RRC losing coolant (sent to the admin email account by britfan101)

Hi Ade, At that mileage if the heads haven't been off it will be failing head gaskets. Rover (Buick) used 14 head bolts (on each side) and the uneven torque applied to the heads by this design makes head gaskets go much sooner than in other cars. If you want to keep completely original you can repla...
by TerryG
Tue May 30, 2017 11:38 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: RRC losing coolant (sent to the admin email account by britfan101)
Replies: 3
Views: 2505

RRC losing coolant (sent to the admin email account by britfan101)

Hi guys, I've been around Rover V8's since '74. Now the one I've got is a matching number, ( Heritage Trust certified no: 2016/3339 ), Range Rover Classic 3.5 EFI with a genuine 106,000 on the clock, my problem is that I keep seeing my rad almost run dry over a few days of use, the expansion tank ra...
by TerryG
Mon May 29, 2017 11:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1169301

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

How about a custom car with a sequential gearbox

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by TerryG
Sat May 13, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: clio diesel
Replies: 133
Views: 157458

Re: clio diesel

You can even pick what colour interior I put in it as I haven't bought it one yet ;)
by TerryG
Sat May 13, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Too new for this site 2006 MK5 golf
Replies: 46
Views: 18142

Re: Too new for this site 2006 MK5 golf

Hi John, My ebay special ELM327 and the paid for version of torque connect and work for live data but don't show any faults. A cheapo OBDII reader is the same, connects and shows no faults. This other handy app (with the same ELM327) will read fault codes for free. The paid for version can clear the...
by TerryG
Fri May 12, 2017 10:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: clio diesel
Replies: 133
Views: 157458

Re: clio diesel

I have a nice golf you could buy to replace it with if you fancy ;)