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    Injector problems.

    Thanks buddy, will wait on new washer as annealing didn't work fully, I'd try the helicoil in a fix, cars old now but want to keep it in the road as it's a good runner
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    Injector problems.

    Hi and happy new year to you all, Does anyone know if annealing the injector washer will restore any imperfections, my one is blowing, took the washer out and it has a slight indent I guess the diesel is escaping at this part, will annealing restore this? I have new ordered one but won't be...
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    Highest Mileage

    210,000 diesel estate 2004, would love to get to 300,000 :)
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    Tourer rear Brake change

    I've just changed my rear discs at the weekend, nightmare if you don't release the shoes via the cog, also if using the screws to push the disc off will need longer ones than the two holding the hose on that people use. Best bet is to just rotate the cog and release the shoes, doesn't take much...
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    Tramlining

    I use the turkey blaster method but once is not enough, I do it every day after a good driving, probably end up doing it 5 times, fluid is very clean and it makes a big difference to the steering.
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    Help, Accord ICTDI failed MOT on emissions

    Hi there, my accord failed a few years back on emissions, here's what I did and do every time before mot, put in premium fuel upto a week before mot, ( not sure if this helps but just something I do) put can of cataclean before mot, give car a good blasting down the motorway, get it nice and hot...
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    7th CTDI. Heater cold on drivers side

    Thanks, good info, will give this a go when the weather warms up.
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    7th CTDI. Heater cold on drivers side

    My 2004 is the same, heats only passenger side, drivers side gets slightly warm but not as hot as passengers side. I've learnt to live with it and wear extra clothing in winter.
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    Survey: When Do You Change Motor Oil???

    Hi, just checked it's £35 delivered to your door for 6 litres, very good quality as well. Been using it for a few years now and no problems.
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    Survey: When Do You Change Motor Oil???

    Once a year, 2004 diesel Accord, oil is fully synthetic £30 for 6 litres a5/b5 Ow30. I don't do mega mileage just commuting, engine runs like a peach, approaching 200k.
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    Belt tensioner issue 2.2 cdti

    Use a Long swan neck 14mm? Doesn't have to be swan neck but as long as possible. If it's rounded off I reckon can still push it with a bit of thought and a long bar possibly.
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    Knocking noise front end.

    Replaced tie rods and front anti roll bar links, seems to have cured the problem. If anyone is thinking of doing the tie rods I bought a £10 removal tool off Amazon that works great instead of paying out for a proper tool, will need a breaker bar and extensions. One other thing is I bought the...
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    Knocking noise front end.

    Replaced nearside upper control arm, noise still happening. Had another good look and I have a feeling it's the tie rods as they seem to have play. I don't want to keep replacing parts so need to really find the cause of this. I will investigate further, I'll update the thread as this may help...
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    Knocking noise front end.

    Managed to have a good look after work today, the only thing I noticed was my nearside upper control arm ball joint looks shot, it has movement and looks dead, will replace it and see if that is the culprit. I was thinking the struts but will replace the arms first.
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    Knocking noise front end.

    Hi everyone, the other day while driving I start to hear a clunking/knocking noise from the front end of my 2004 ictdi, possibly passenger side. The engine, braking and steering all seem fine, this may be made worse by going over bumps. I haven't had a good chance to look yet but will later...
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