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folks, My idle is usually up around 1000rpm with a slight variation either side of it.I get a slight over rev when I start up.Fuel consumption is slightly high (although it is a 2ltr dohc 1997).Temp gauge is always down in the white when driving but raises to normal when stopped.After searching I am starting to come to the conclusion of a faulty temp sensor.Are these expensive?Hard to fit?Need special tools?

thanks Timsbamma. They look like they are the ones. Thanks

probably in the in the wrong section so mods feel free to move if needed People, I am wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction.I am looking to get a bigger than usual roofbox.I have a 500 litre box on the jeep but even with that i am running tight on space.As i am getting a bike rack for the towbar so it free's up space on the roof.It is a long wheel base jeep so I have the room on top. I have only come across the usual sites but am just wondering if anybody knows anywhere that does BIG boxes. Ta in advance.

Ok.Need your thoughts on this. 1997 2.0 ltr Dohc petrol I replaced the engine last summer.Havent done a huge amount of miles in it since. Because only the technical side was done ie literally old engine out new engine in with new clutch and slave cylinder and no electronic stuff done would it be of any benefit to get the ecu checked/remapped or will the ecu re-read itself for the new engine. Also I presume it is set for 95ROn petrol.Will do my own tests with petrol over the next few weeks to see which petrol it runs best with. Any advice greatly appreciated.

100 notes.Jaysus!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over here average price is E70 (

For the record: Removed trim covers underneath streering wheel. Removed cowling. Located nut on side of steering wheel column. 17mm ring spanner. Gave it a a few turns. Bingo. Replace cowling,trim cover etc. Job done. 30 mins.

OK.1997 MK1 2ltr Dohc.Its failed its NCT (MOT) with 1 of the fails being that the steering wheel was too loose ie you could move it without unlocking it.How diffucult is it to tighten the mechanism?

Would it not be the case that you could drain as much as possible out fill upp with Diesel and run it for a few miles then top up again drive for a few miles top up again for a few times until basically the petrol is "diluted" by diesel till it runs out. Just as a matter of interest on my 4x4 I had to change the fuel tank and there was a drain plug on the bottom of the tank making it v easy to drain.Is there not one on the Galaxy?

Note: Unlike the UK, visitors to France and Spain should be aware that there is a definite 'split' between main oil companies and supermarkets. Main oil company supplied fuels are very close to 100% with additives, whereas supermarket fuels are almost always without them, as it lets them sell the fuel at a lower price. So maybe this is why my jeep started to get reeeaaaaallllllyyyyy smokey after 2 weeks of filling up in French supermarkets for my trip down to SW France but was nowhere near as bad when started to use branded diesel when I got back home

Did the job perfectly.Never even noticed those 2 fuses up ther (Obviuosly :lol: ).As a matter for future refernce what is the one beside it for.A red fuse. Thanks for the help.Well and truly lost without ya's.Next pint of Guinness will be for yourselves

Thanks Baz.Will have a look see later on.I need that power for sat nav/fone/nintendo and the list goes on.........

Fuse no.7 is NOT for the cigar lighter.it is for rear right tail ligts.Only other yello fuse is for rear demister!! These are the fuses under steering wheel I presume.Power outputs in the boot arent working either.

ok.Took a pic but something is up with my laptop and I cant seem to download/upload anything.But here are the numbers 93BB-12GB79-BA APH60-02A. Hope this makes sense to you if not pm your mobile number and I will send the pic across to you.

will do Zorgman,Probably wont geta chance till tomorrow pm (Thursday) at the earliest.Will post when I get it

Thanks Zorgman.Will change to new plugs.Lord knows when they were done.Will venture up to Frauds and get new leads. as well as pollen filter and air filter.

1997 MK1 2.oltr petrol DOHC Ok every so often driving fine with a little "hesitation" intermiitently when dropping thru the rev range. But yesterday driving in traffic it sounded and felt like it was driving on 3 cylinders.Revs were way down spluttering and eventually died.Stopped and made sure the leads were properly connected to dist caps but still no different.Made it to motorway and drove as normal (No hesitation) and hasnt happened since!!!! Am leaning towards dodgy MAF or leads or plugs. Anybody with an enlightened view............................... Also is there anyone on the east coast of Ireland (North or South) with a fault code reader. Ta

ok.The horn had simply worn out.Went to Halfords got a new one with a lovely red cover that said will fit all models.eeeeerrrrrrrr no it doesnt.Had serious trouble bridging a wire from new horn to old switch. (Bloody Halfords)

make sure the gear cable is still attached to the mech on top of the box.

oh yeah and I can hear the relay clicking when I press the horn

Thanks Chazhead.Will try it out see if it works

yeah yeah yeah oooooeeeeerrrr matron.But seriously was working ok.Fuse not blown but changed it anyway.Connection underneath connected fine.Traced wires and took out air filter housing.Wire casing broken but no wires exposed or obviously broken.Reconnected alarm brain and switched on.Got my NCT (MOT) coming uo and it is an automatic fail. Any ideas.......... 1997 2ltr DOHC Petrol

Hi I have the same problem with the needle (dropping into the white when running) doesnt prove to a problem as it rises to give a normal reading when stuck in traffic but it is just annoying.If I get a new cluster with digital readout can I just switch them around and is it easy?

Now thats told you all