You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
Hi John, OK. I have changed the fuel pump but doesn't help. The next item I'll be changed is the fuel pressure regulator. Before that, is there any way to ...
The only way to check a FPR is with a fuel pressure gauge.. The airflow meter has a cone inside.. you should be able to push it in very easy.. it is spring...
Hi John, Refer to 2.5 V6 model, there is another Fuel Pressure Regulator Solenoid fitted, is this applicable to 2.0 V6 as well? If so, could it be the source ...
Hi Xavier, I can send you a diagram of all the pipes and connections, should help you locate things.. As for the AFM... it does matter... if it was stuck shut,...
Hi John, I have one idea to counter check the condition of airflow meter stuck. First, simulate fault to store a code at ECU. Since the ECU will store a code...
thanks to both of you for the quick response. Sorry i couldn't reply earlier. Like yourself, i want 2 avoid taking the air box off if possible. Looking at the...
Hi John Thing is, i'm not a mechanic or anything, and my skill level is basic. So i want to disturb as little as possible so that i don't dig a deeper hole for...
Hi John, I am thinking of install a pressure gauge for the fuel line just before entering the injector. A gauge with pressure range up 100 psi that use to ...
Hi Xavier.. The pressure guage fits between the pipe at the cambelt side, between the two fuel rails... the pressure should be 30-36 psi at idle... then pull...
Hello Jimbob Have you had the engine valve clearances checked and adjusted on your car? On that model they are done by changing the shims, and are not the ...
To be honest Simon, I couldn't recommend Bosch plugs in our engines... All I can say is NGK or Nippon Denso are the only ones listed, and I wouldn't use...
I have a 2000 626 GXi 2.0TD - great car by the way, 45mpg average, spacious, comfortable, huge and flexible boot space. Caught the tip of the aerial on the...
Cost me £35 from a scrappers last year lol ... ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC...
Hi John I think they were the Denso ones. I know they are the platinum ones, and the main dealer charged me £16.50 for each spark plug, and i purchased 4. It...
No real point in buying platinum plugs... yes, they will last longer.. but will not give any extra performance over std plugs... Just buy the ordinary NGK or...
And there's me thinking I can just get a £19.99 set of champion's or bosch's from halfords / motorworld, and leads about the same. Ahh well is nothing ever...
When I worked at one garage, any car that came in running rough, we used to take bets on whether it had Bosch plugs or not..... 9 times out of 10 it had......
When i was purchasing the plugs, the guy at the main dealer did say that if I use non genuine plugs or leads, then the engine is likely to misfire. At the...
Plugs should be cleaned and gapped every 12 months.. normally replaced every 2 years, but if they look fine, and the car runs fine, just clean and gap them,...
Slightly off topic I know, but I just wanted to say a big thank you to John and all the others who take the time to offer the benefits of their experience....
Awwww..... cheers Chris... Not my fault if I love Mazda's is it.. had em for donkey's years. Plus the fact I like puzzles and quizzes... put the two...
