Recent content by Sword906

Hi all, My clutch is slipping but at 154k can't complain. HH have given me cracking deal on clutch kit but debating whether should get this replaced at the dealer( £465 labour) or at find someone who is specialist in the Midlands area and charge half the price. Does anyone know of a...

Hi, would you take 180? I have to travel very far to get to you and could collect on Sat. I take it the alloys are not cracked and no repairs Than

Car is running like a dream. Thanks for all your help

Just an update It turns out the people who fitted the reconditioned turbo did not follow the fitting instructions. It looks like they used sealant that melted almost straightaway and started to block the return feedpipe. This started to starve the turbo of oil almost straightaway. Even they...

Hi, Both Cats removed and no difference at all As a long shot, we had a spare EGR valve and changed that but still no difference. The symptoms are sometimes it will start straight away and other times shake great deal when starting . Then on the third occasion it will start. again sometimes...

Gents, EGR valve changed and starting issues resolved. The mechanic still cannot workout why the revs are not rising above 2500. The computer is still not showing any faults either. Please bear in mind, this is the third experienced mechanic looking at this vehicle.He did, however, notice...

Thanks guys. No the engine management has never shown a fault until the EGR was unplugged. The light went on but came off when plugged in. he did try to free it off but would not close. The car did not go into limp mode. The diesel specialist previously tested this on HD equipment and it...

Today, the mechanic took the EGR off and found that the valve was always partially open. The EGR was in really good condition. This was causing some of the starting issues when the turbo was renewed. Now it is difficult to start and won't rev up 2,500. The air flow is around 300 to 400 but...

hi All Thanks for all your suggestions 1 Genuine fuel filter changed 3k ago 2. 0w30 fully synthetic used always and changed at12k 3.Been to fuel injection specialist and he has examined ECU. No fault codes shown using HD equipment.He swapped with new MAF, MAP and Turbo valve. no difference at...

hi everyone, I have a 2004 CDTI Accord and had a problem a week ago with a turbo sounding like a siren. Th turbo packed up after a mile of making the noise. I had no issues with the vehicle other than the exhaust manifold replaced under 125k warranty. The car has covered 220k miles, so had to...