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CChannel Hopper replied to the thread Alternator issue?.The battery acts not only as a power source, but also as a stabiliser. When removed the alternator has nowhere to send the majority of...
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CChannel Hopper replied to the thread 2012 CW3 2.2 Diesel Estate Tourer burning a lot of oil.Then it could be advanced wear anywhere inside. You might find changing the oil again is the cheapest way of improving things, or not...
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OOmniWalrus replied to the thread 2012 CW3 2.2 Diesel Estate Tourer burning a lot of oil.150,000 miles A history of neglect (oil I pulled out of it was sludge (there was no real service history)) 1 owner before me
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Whilst warping of a solid disc is uncommon, I've noticed that by changing a wheel from one side to the other (or front to rear ) often... -
CChannel Hopper replied to the thread 2012 CW3 2.2 Diesel Estate Tourer burning a lot of oil.Mileage. Service history How many previous owners ?
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dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Right, so with the fully charged battery the engine started and kept running fine w/o any jumpstarter and the charging voltage reading... -
OOmniWalrus posted the thread 2012 CW3 2.2 Diesel Estate Tourer burning a lot of oil in 8th Gen Accord.As mentioned, I'm getting very high oil consumption on my CW3. I get puffs blue exhaust smoke on hard pulls in first (say at a junction...
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Hi, I have a 2004 ctdi and have just fixed my boot for about the 4th time over 3 years. This may help. The problem for me has always... -
Rrob88 replied to the thread Was this a good buy?.I also have bit of rust on arches, as my car's not worth anything I just remove rust best I can, kurust, fill them, quick sand prime and...
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Rrob88 replied to the thread Was this a good buy?.Lovely looking motor, I've an old 2004 pre facelift on 230,000 and she still purrs. Wonderful engines. I only use 0,30 fully synth...
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Rrob88 replied to the thread Power tailgate problem.Hi, I have a 2004 ctdi and have just fixed my boot for about the 4th time over 3 years. This may help. The problem for me has always...
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dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Will do: thank you. No it's a standalone jumpstarter here, not another car. In fact I no longer need it now that I have the battery...
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dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.A cheapo 20-year old one like this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396128682720 - but I'd expect its DC voltage readings to be good...
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Richard B replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Measure the voltage before you start the engine, and with the engine running. You will get a good enough reading to see if the voltage... -
Richard B replied to the thread Alternator issue?.The car battery with jumpstarter battery in parallel is a working battery. Voltage output of the alternator can still be measured.