britishtrident
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 07:08 PM |
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The clutch fault may be similar to something that occurson some old Rover models on these the clutch fork shaft runs across the bell housing with, the
shaft has no proper bearings but runs directly on holes directly in the bell housing casting. After a few years use corrosion causes the shaft to of
progressively seize up.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Badger_McLetcher
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 10:24 PM |
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I've had a Seat Leon 1.9TDI Cupra for a few years now and found it to be a good car, if you ignore the periodic leaks appearing from the door
and the camshaft replacement I had to do. Not sure what the autos are like though I'm afraid!
If disfunction is a function, then I must be some kind of genius.
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 10/12/14 at 11:28 PM |
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Heat
I understood the problem with Citroen clutches is that heat effects the cover assy , and makes the springing tougher,
Have obviously changed clutch cables and that MOST annoying plastic clip that joins the cable to the pedal, anyone done that it is literally enough to
make a grown man cry with frustration!!!!!!!!!!! Sacred Bleu!!!!!!
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 12/12/14 at 11:55 AM |
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If you're after a small car with a roomy interior it may well be worth considering a 5-door Mitsubishi Colt circa 2006 model. They really are
tardis-like inside. I'm 6ft tall and sat in the rear with front seat fully back I still have a few inches between knees and seat back with
plenty of headroom.
They can come with a peppy 1500cc 94bhp diesel and semi-auto box ( can be left in fully automatic or 'tiptronic' type manual changes if
you prefer)
The rear seats are very versatile as they can be independently slid forward and back, tilted forward or removed completely.
So in short, a very versatile small car with big-car interior room, 50-plus mpg and Japanese reliability.
Getting one for sub £1600 may be a little optimistic though (but not impossible for a higher mileage example.)
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