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by annie
Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

will get a splitter from ecparts. i have a eurocarparts less than 2mns walk from home so very handy when i halfway through a job and need something else def going to start it when socket comes as i said before this is the last issue i know of and when thats done i'll hasve a good runnning estate wit...
by annie
Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:31 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

been looking on youtube for driveshaft removal videos. going to tackle the job when socket comes... apart from twbar onced the engine mount is done the car has no issues
by annie
Sat Aug 22, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

rear brakes are nearly new. way less than a few thousand miles but adjuster on one was out of line and not working properly. all freed up and greased on the rears and we have stopping power for a while at least
by annie
Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

i like the car and i can see an end to the jobs now... def need towbar so i can get rid of my i30.
by annie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

next thing is getting a towbar. im worried that the cheaper ones on ebay wont be an exact fit and witter et al are way more expensive..
by annie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

just odered the socket... i was going to try and do it tomorrow but ecp dont sell that socket and halfords want £30 for it or ebay for £7 so looks like im starting the job in the middle of the week. will look at the rear brake drums and shoes as pedal travel is a fair bit to get a good bite but when...
by annie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

perfect thanks. i just wish we had a honest reliable mobile mechanic around here. i dont mind paying 75-100 labour but all tradesmen i meet seem to want to earn a months wages from you instead of doing an honest job.
by annie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

hub nut will need a big socket and a huge breaker bar... anyone know if left or right hand thread...
by annie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

thats great. it doesnt look so daunting when written like that. so i need a balljoint splitter.. eurocp will do that i supppose. do any bolts, bushes need replacing when putting back together. i have an bloody awful 6month old I30 auto diesel that tows the boat but i hate it and want to sell it but ...
by annie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:58 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

ive been putting off this job for 3months now... running out of excuses..
by annie
Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

as above... huge pain in the bum. anyone know what hours it should book. i looked at the job last week and to be honest im thinking of just selling the car at a loss. cant find a local mechanic that doesnt lie or try and rip me off and looks to hard for me on my own....
by annie
Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:09 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH
Replies: 62
Views: 34925

Re: JUMPING OUT OF FIFTH

as above...engine mounts.. mine has just started to jump out of gear very rarely. only seems to happen on cars with the lower rear engine mount in a collapsed state alowing ALOT of movement. must get mine done but its a pig of a job
by annie
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 2.1 Estate £150 ono
Replies: 13
Views: 9356

Re: 2.1 Estate £150 ono

i need to put a towbar on mine. this would be cheaper than a new towbar... know nothing about 2.1 engines..off to research
by annie
Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: main reason why you chose a 406???
Replies: 21
Views: 13619

Re: main reason why you chose a 406???

pretty shape. love pininfarina
known quantitiy.they all come with the known faults so when you buy one you already know what will need doing
by annie
Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR PUG COVERED?
Replies: 856
Views: 502769

Re: HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR PUG COVERED?

just clocked over 107,000 99 hdi 90 estate. sounds like new... remap next month.. to 125hp