preventative

Hi all, I have a 1.9 JDTM 16v Diesel with 100,000K on the clock. What preventative maintenance should I look to be carrying out on these cars? I've already had trouble with the aircon, strange humming noise & an intermittent starting problem (key or key reader related). Only had the car 1...

Right, now I've got a cf4 jtdm have I realised just what issues can arise. :wow: So egr and swirl can cause major problems. So far I've seen that you can blank the egr and remove swirl flaps. Both require remap/ delete. As far as swirls are concerned would it be a easy fix to disconnect the...

In a recent issue of Car Mechanics magazine I read a very interesting article about the pain of removing, or trying to remove, fuel injectors from modern diesel engines. Seemingly, problems arise from the use of multiple metals in engine construction, often resulting in badly seized injectors. A...

Hi all, I nearly have my Mistress back .... yesterday she was getting some new (and refurbed) parts fitted..... (thank you Auto Lusso, responded promptly to my queries - parts shipped and being fitted) so soon she will look like this again :) New boots are to be fitted today once the front...

My GTV is in pretty good nick for a 10 year old car, but I was wondering whether there was any kind of preemptive work I could do to prolong its condition as much as possible? I have seen posts about people powder coating bits under the car, suspension, rad cross member etc, or painting them...

Hi, Is there a recommended treatment for the roof rubber seals on the Spider? I want to keep them in tip top condition. Apart from the roof seals is there a list of maintenace items an owner can perform on the roof to, as best as possible, ensure the roof is maintained to the best it can be...

this week, i've mostly been driving a 146 :/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5189409694_b53c9a4bb2.jpg GTA is currently at autolusso for some preventative maintenance. Main thing being Q2 and unfortunately a new clutch. I think i'll be most pleased to be rid of the sticky clutch pedal more...

Hi guys, Was considering fitting a set of Platinum plugs to 2.0 T.spark so that I don't have to bother having them changed as often. You see some advertised with lifetime waranties etc just wondered if any of you had done it, I'm aware there used as standard on 155 valve but wondered if they...