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by adam03031980
Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0 HDI Xsara 90 Gearbox whine when slowing down
Replies: 13
Views: 4478

Re: 2.0 HDI Xsara 90 Gearbox whine when slowing down

i see some triple qx ep 75/90 oil is that any good and if not what would be the difference
by adam03031980
Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0 HDI Xsara 90 Gearbox whine when slowing down
Replies: 13
Views: 4478

Re: 2.0 HDI Xsara 90 Gearbox whine when slowing down

How do i check the level is it where you fill it up
by adam03031980
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0 HDI Xsara 90 Gearbox whine when slowing down
Replies: 13
Views: 4478

2.0 HDI Xsara 90 Gearbox whine when slowing down

Hi all i have a 2.0 HDI Xsara 90 that whines when slowing down through the gears this disappears when dipping the clutch it has always made the noise since i bought the car in november but wondered is this normal gears change fine. Also how do i change the gearbox oil is it difficult and what type o...
by adam03031980
Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: EGR Valve cleaning ???
Replies: 1
Views: 1651

EGR Valve cleaning ???

Hi All

I have seen some wynns egr valve cleaner and wondered if the egr can be cleaned in situ by spraying down the small vacum pipe as dont particualy want to remove the whole egr valve
by adam03031980
Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot
Replies: 34
Views: 15977

Re: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot

i have notice that if i press the throttle about 1cm or half inch there are no revs but the throttle cable is fully adusted no loose at has anyone else its annoying at a junction as you want a little throttle so you have to give it some more but sometimes its too much and the wheels spin
by adam03031980
Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Air Leak / Fuel Filter Housing
Replies: 9
Views: 5896

Re: Air Leak / Fuel Filter Housing

Is there anyway to fix the solution instead of a new starter would cleaning all the connections and the copper greasing work i have the same issue starter has started to sound pretty sluggish or maybe new bushes
by adam03031980
Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Electric windows still working after removing key
Replies: 4
Views: 1722

Re: Electric windows still working after removing key

Thanks it puts my mind at rest as im trying to find any issues it may have as hoping to get a few more years our of it
by adam03031980
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Electric windows still working after removing key
Replies: 4
Views: 1722

Electric windows still working after removing key

Hi All Wondered if this was a standard feature in the car, i pulled up today to wait for a work colleague turned off the ignition and removed the key but both passenger and driver front windows still worked BUT also the interior light doesnt work without the key in the ignition anyone had the same e...
by adam03031980
Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot
Replies: 34
Views: 15977

Re: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot

Does anyone know where the clutch switch struggled to look for it earlier as everything on cars is made for hobbits, i get a very slight whistle when i blip the throttle 100-200 revs when idle not sure if thats the egr the other very irritating this is the smoke dont get it on the 110 its when i acc...
by adam03031980
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot
Replies: 34
Views: 15977

Re: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot

i guess my low economy is due to the driving at the time as it was around peterborough which is round about central stupid place but when its my turn to drive to work its up and down he A1 but the economy still isnt as good as the 110 i have
by adam03031980
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: lower rear engine mount??
Replies: 7
Views: 3011

Re: lower rear engine mount??

Damn i knew i should have froze it lol, just dont do what i did and let the torque wrench fling off and smack you in the forehead otherwise it will leave a nice 1" gash
by adam03031980
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: lower rear engine mount??
Replies: 7
Views: 3011

Re: lower rear engine mount??

I changed mine in situ cutting out the old one and pulling the new one in leaving driveshaft etc intact but its a bitch to do and its physically a pain in the arse still at least i know next time to take the driveshaft out lol its a pity you cant get the 2 part mounts like you can on some of the oth...
by adam03031980
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot
Replies: 34
Views: 15977

Re: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot

I dont think my maf did anything to it tbh but the next thing i will check is the clutch switch not sure if its relevant but thats another thing, also i have a whistle at low revs when stationary not sure if i have a leaky turbo pipe somewhere
by adam03031980
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot
Replies: 34
Views: 15977

Re: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot

btw the maf was fitted last weekend so probably wasnt too easy to tell the difference at first
by adam03031980
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot
Replies: 34
Views: 15977

Re: HDI 90 Jerky / Hesitation / Flat Spot

Just checked today as i fitted the new maf and after my work run i managed 58.39 mpg but that was doing 60 - 65mph, im going to enquire how much i can get a throttle position sensor and if not too much i will just change i also think that maybe the lower engine mount may be perished causing some of ...