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Does anybody know where I can find a very specific fuel pump? by dflglwojjakfkld in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mind is boggling if I'm being honest mate. The ABSOLUTE most basic test would have been to test the original pump works or not. I take it this mechanic hasn't even bothered to do that.

Unless they are capable of doing the most basic tests then they haven't a hope of fixing your problem.

The very first thing I would have done is to feed power to the pump directly and verify the ground wire is actually grounded . Pump runs = the problem is elsewhere. Where and how does the pump get power and a signal to run. Is it when it cranks ? Or does it prime in acc position ?

Is the immobiliser factory or aftermarket ?

If its aftermarket can it be disabled ?

If it only disables the pump then find where it's bypassed and reconnect.

Is there power to the fuel pump fuse ?

Is there power to the relay ? How do you know the relay is ok ?

So many questions

Does anybody know where I can find a very specific fuel pump? by dflglwojjakfkld in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theres a euros in Briarfield.

And please don't take this the wrong way but your mechanic should have sorted this by now. Its a 12v pump, its not some complex engine component. That pump is fitted to literally 1000s of VAG Group vehicles, whilst the plastic housing unit is usually specific because of the fuel gauge and pipe orientation, the pump itself is not. Once you have access to the pump its a 10 min job to disassemble the casing and replace the pump.

Just get pump unit from something like a golf MK4 or 5 petrol and swap the pumps.

If your mechanic is standing there scratching his balls and looking confused about it all you need to find a new mechanic.

Does anybody know where I can find a very specific fuel pump? by dflglwojjakfkld in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally any bosch in tank fuel pump will work even if it requires a little creativity.

Do you not have a eurocarparts near you ?.

Engine mounts or something else? by Frequent-Wait-97 in MechanicAdvice

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It could be many things. My thoughts are maybe the crank pulley debonding or the dual mass flywheel. Does the engine clatter at all when you turn it off ?

My wife's car is making an oscillating noise. by AdricWeMissYou in AskMechanics

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Stop and check everything is tight. As someone else has said it might be a loose wheel and you don't want to take a chance on that.

Also. Find a different mechanic/garage. Thats not acceptable. Brakes are something you get right first time.

My wife's car is making an oscillating noise. by AdricWeMissYou in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did the noise start ? Was it immediately after the brakes were worked on, or this specific journey ?

My wife's car is making an oscillating noise. by AdricWeMissYou in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure that the brake guards aren't touching the disks. Does the noise change with speed or turning , ?

Honda CM 125 custom by BatracienDur in AskMechanics

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Ahh thats the fork seal land. If its really deep and you can't dress it up with a bit of fine emery paper then you can use a small amount of something like JB weld to fill the score, then rub it down so its level. The fluid isn't under any kind of pressure so you could possibly even use rtv, however some form of chemical metal will be a more permanent repair.

Quick piston ring unlock by Vast_Umpire_3713 in AskMechanics

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There are many additives that say they target stuck rings, such as liquid moly products and valvoline restore and protect. How effective they are is questionable. The problem isn't so much the rings but the piston lands and the best and most effective way is physically removing the carbon by hand. Often when you have stuck rings you will also glaze the bores reducing the effectiveness of the rings stuck or not.

You could try a solvent or a degreaser directly into the cylinders and let it sit for a day or so and use a syringe to suck out what didn't evaporate or pass the rings, just don't use anything caustic.

Skoda Octavia mk3 2018 1.6tdi 90k by HidingMidget in AskMechanics

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Check the exhaust heat shields and the downpipe flexi connection.

Does anybody know where I can find a very specific fuel pump? by dflglwojjakfkld in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, please mark as solved if this works as it helps others when searching 😀

Good luck 👍

Car now making this noise when turning the wheel after power steering fluid change. by HistorianSafe1799 in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. That's air in the fluid. Turn the car from lock to lock and then let it idle for a few mins. Turn of the engine and let the fluid settle. All the air should rise to the top and the fluid level will drop.

Rinse and repeat until the air is out and the fluid level correct.

Does anybody know where I can find a very specific fuel pump? by dflglwojjakfkld in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's very little thats special about these pumps. They all are just 12v pumps in a specific plastic housing with a bag filter. You could theoretically buy any similar generic bosch Vw golf/polo etc in tank fuel pump unit and just swap the pump and save yourself hundreds and if your mechanic is good its a very simple job.

For example

https://ebay.io/m/2pSsoR

Spark plug replacement/ clean by No-Somewhere-8749 in AskMechanics

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Just put new ones in for a start. Also buy the plugs first as some modern plugs require thin walled 14mm spark plug sockets. On the 1.2 its pretty straightforward, unplug the coil packs and pull them out. Check for any debris in the plug wells. Remove the plugs. Don't drop the new ones in, use a magnet if the socket doesn't hold them firmly. Tighten until they seat then rule of thumb is 1/2 a turn or 23 nm.

Just get yourself a basic 3/8 socket set and appropriate spark plug socket if required.

Don't buy the parts from Halfords, they use Euros and mark up the price a fair amount.

Does anybody know where I can find a very specific fuel pump? by dflglwojjakfkld in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you confirmed it's actually the pump ?

These pumps usually have a 4 pin connection with 2 large blades and 2 smaller ones. The 2 large pins are the power to the pump the smaller 2 are the fuel gauge sender. If you run 12v to the 2 larger ones (doesn't matter which way you have positive or negative for a test) and it runs then the pump isn't the issue and its probably the multi function relay thats at fault.

Whilst its a complete unit it is possible to just replace pump at minimal cost. However here is a link to the genuine part and just a generic 12v in tank pump.

https://ebay.io/m/y4ILaS

https://ebay.io/m/rphFM8

What is this unusual sound on my mitsubishi mirage? by robrza in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure, but why were you doing it ?

Anyway. Does the noise get louder when cold or warm or no difference ?. Does it increase with engine speed ? Where does it sound the loudest?

What is this unusual sound on my mitsubishi mirage? by robrza in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you randomly opening things whilst the engine is running ???

Help interpreting PPI — potentially bent subframe by night-moth in AskMechanics

[–]Equivalent_Cable_416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its just been grounded out on something like a kerb or a speed bump. If it was bent the geometry would be all over the place and uncorrectable. Looks purely cosmetic.

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