Recent content by kernow1983

Personally I'd say this is way too high a price. I can't see the ad - can't see link anywhere?? I bought my 55 plate TD4 Sport 4.5 years ago for £8.5k. This was from a dealer and immaculate, though had done 65k. So £8k seems way too high - I'd expect Kate Moss on the back seat for this price :)

Think I'll just go for standard passenger tyres. Don't go off road and we ain't seen a snowflake for at least the last 4 years in these parts!!

The time has come to retread the TD4, and am a little confused as to which tyres are most suitable. I'm looking at trying Hankook's for my budget - could get Pirelli but I've never been keen from past experiences. Now, to some this may be a stupid question, but is there a difference between...

The problem fixed itself after a few days. I was tearing my hair out and had run out of things to try, and all but given up. Then after just using the radio for a day or so hit the CD button and came back to life. Hopefully yours may do the same Firestar? Was it after a battery dis-connection??

It's the multichanger behind the headunit!!! Was hoping it would be a common problem, but it seems not after hours of Googling it and finding sod all.

Fitted a new starter motor on Tuesday and since then the CD multichanger won't work. The unit display comes up with "CD ERR 1", but the radio still works fine. It worked okay the day before the new starter motor, so would be a huge coincidence if it's screwed immediately after. If anyone has...

Thanks - where would I find this? Sorry not much of a mechanic!!

Looking for some advice on an intermittent starting problem on my TD4. It's started to happen maybe 1 in 3 attempts to start. It's like the battery is dead with nothing when the ignition is turned, but then try 2 or 3 more times and it'll fire into life. I had the same problem 3 years ago and...

Thanks for the tips. Split is right at the bottom, no way of duct taping it. Gonna take a little while with a 6mm spanner me thinks. No thought into the positioning of this whatsoever!!

Hi, I discovered a split in the long intercooler hose of my TD4 at the weekend, after developing a whooshing sound under hard acceleration. I now have the replacement part but cannot fit it due to the ridiculous positioning of the jubilee clip connecting to the intercooler!! I have some tools...

*18" alloys to be precise. Decent model if looked after (though costly). I've got a 3 door 55-plate that has served me well. Be a little cautious over blue/black smoke from the exhaust (could be injector or turbo problems). Also ensure the crankcase breather is regularly changed. I'm open to...

Seems to be mixed reviews of them here as well. The offical ratings aren't bad - scores higher than a lot of the "premium" names: a B for wet grip, and C for fuel economy I took the plunge and now have 4 Nankang Eco Comfort-2 on the beast. First impressions are quite good.

Cheapest in kwik fit was £173. I'm presuming you have 16 or 17 inch wheels

These were my thoughts as well. When I bought the thing it had Fullruns on it - they were absolute rubbish!

£100 a corner - 18 inch rims