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  1. Thread: MOT Failure

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    I tried the fuel additive and gave it a good hard...

    I tried the fuel additive and gave it a good hard run before the retest but it still failed. I managed to get the fault codes read out today for £20 which wasn't bad at all. As was previously...
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    Thanks for your help, that's it off! It's easy...

    Thanks for your help, that's it off!

    It's easy when you know how!
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    I've had a look in the inspection hole and can't...

    I've had a look in the inspection hole and can't see a daisy wheel? Not sure what it would look like though to be honest.
    I had a look through the How2 section but looks as if Wobbly Dave has done...
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    Rear Brake Disc Problems

    Could anyone point me to a removal procedure for the rear brake discs on a C70? I've removed the caliper and the disc appears loose i.e i can wiggle it about, however it only moves about 1/4 of an...
  5. Thread: MOT Failure

    by Big_Papa_T
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    Ok cheers for the advice! Maybe i should have...

    Ok cheers for the advice!
    Maybe i should have added that my engine management light came on last week. Is it a possibility that this may be due to a faulty lambda sensor? If so how much does one of...
  6. Thread: MOT Failure

    by Big_Papa_T
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    MOT Failure

    Not the best news that i've had today when my car failed it's MOT. It's going to end up costing me an arm and a leg! It failed for the following:
    - both front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive...
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    What about this, a bit cheeky!

    I bought my C70 around 15months ago from auction. At the time i didn't get a users handbook which meant i had no service history. I had assumed it would have been regularly serviced as it had a...
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    Just checked my oil level and it appears to be...

    Just checked my oil level and it appears to be very low, is it possible that this could cause the light to come on?
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    Im in Scotland, stay not far from Glasgow and...

    Im in Scotland, stay not far from Glasgow and work in Edinburgh.
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    Engine Management!

    Help!
    When driving into work this afternoon my engine management light came on. I stopped immediately, stopped the engine and let it sit for about 30mins.
    After restarting the light is still on!...
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    Not been much over 130, but my C70 auto gets to...

    Not been much over 130, but my C70 auto gets to 130 no probs and is still pulling hard! 150K miles on the clock and totally standard!
    Reckon you need to give it a good service beacuse T5's should...
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    Does it only make the noise when accelerating?...

    Does it only make the noise when accelerating?
    If so could it not just be an engine mount!
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    Cheers for all the help folks! I'm getting a...

    Cheers for all the help folks!

    I'm getting a hub puller delivered tomorrow, so hopefully that should get it off!
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    Won't be very easy to seperate then if i don't...

    Won't be very easy to seperate then if i don't have a press!
    Why does everything end up being such a pain!
    I was going to try heating it up today to try and melt the bonding but reckon this will be...
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    Hub Replacement Probs

    My wheel bearing has been playing up over the last few weeks so i decided to get a new hub and change it yesterday! Bad idea!
    I've removed the caliper, pads, caliper carrier, disc retaining bolt...
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    Nope the noise isn't in time with the rotation of...

    Nope the noise isn't in time with the rotation of the wheels. On a previous car i've had an engine mount go and the noise is very similar to that. Of course i have checked out the engine and gearbox...
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    Thanks for the advice, checked the PAS fluid...

    Thanks for the advice, checked the PAS fluid level. It was slightly low but still above minimum. Fluid level now topped up, but the noise is still there. What is making diagnosis hard is that the...
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    C70 T5 Problem

    Hi all, i've got an issue with my C70 T5 (auto).
    The other day when i got in the car there was rumbling/rattling noise every time i pulled away. At first i thought it may be a gearbox fault, but...
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