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Good old Ford dealer does it again ! Took it in today and asked them to take a look at the Galaxy, only took it there as it was the only garage that could book it in last minute. Went through the process of dropping it off and arranging a lift home etc etc, explained the problem and then left it with them. By 3pm heard nothing, so rang them to ask them if it was diagnosed yet, they said 'nothing wrong with it mate, come and pick it up' !!! even though it sounds like a tractor when turning the wheel, so I asked them when the intended to inform me it was ready, they ignored the comment. Apparently they checked the car without even removing the wheels. They then had the ordasity to ask for a diagnostic fee of

The mk2 Galaxy diesel cambelt change is definately 60,000 miles for the later models as stated in the Ford recent workshop manual.

Now sold.

Full service at my local main Ford (the one with the white bear !) dealer is

I am going to show my ignorance now, here goes: I have a noise when steering too, mostly when stationary/idling, it started yesterday and can be heard as a rumble/knocking when turning the wheel, if it is the same problem as above, how can it be to do with the alternator pulley ? I would have thought it was more like a CV joint or drive shaft something ? Any ideas before I take it to the dreaded garage tomorrow ?

Why did that post twice ?? Maybe its the gremlins creeping back into the forum again !

and I got

The vibration over 80mph (on a test track of course!) is yet to be rectified. I have a feeling its a CV joint or drive shafts, as just tonight when steering there is a rumbling/knocking noise coming from the front end, will pop it into garage tomorrow for them to have a look at. The wheels and tyres were an ebay bargain, 19" alloys and Avon reinforced tyres new, all for

Just found out I don't need them now ! They are identical size to that of Audi, so its ok as they are.

Had my tracking checked today and it was a long way out, had new wheels and tyres fitted, 19" alloys with Avon 235 35 19 tyres, they need spigot rings fitting though to stop vibration at high speed, anyone any idea what size I need ? Audi-Ford size ?

Good work Glen, I thought for a moment the forum was gone forever, whatever would we have done without our shared technical expertise and experience and banter !

I have just upgraded my wheels from 18 to 19 inch, same style RS6, with 235 35 19 Avon tyres. All I need to do now is not curb them !

These are still for sale if anyone would like to buy them, the front tyres are 235 40 18 Continental Sport contact 2, they are a fortune each, the rears are still the newish 225 40 18 tyres. Wheels in great condition with some minor curb marks. Only reason for sale is upgrading to 19's. I will let these go for

No, it looks like this:

There are some very cheap mk2 Galaxies on ebay at the moment, if you are prepared spend a few grand, they are decent spec too, just make sure all the usual things work first before bidding and buy a warranty for a few hundred quid !

2004 mk2.

This one:

Does anyone know if this radio fits the Galaxy slot with the same wiring ?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-sony-1cd-focus-...4#ht_500wt_1182

Have you got a picture of your galaxy from a side profile please.

I know, I emailed him to see if he had any more, he replied and said no unfortunately. I suspect he took an out of ebay price for them, as there was no buy it now price listed.

Hi Lisa, have no fear someone will be along with more knowledge than me soon, and maybe have even experienced the same thing. It does sound electrical to me, immobiliser etc ??

Appeal it, the guy above had his fine and points cancelled.

Aha, I see, I stand corrected, I would like some of these in mine then ! Anyone want to swap !

The 'captains chair' are front seats only that rotate, not the standard rear seats, these are standard fit, but yes you are right in thinking the integrated child seat has to be a whole new seat. Here is just what you are after: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHARAN-GALAXY-ALHAMB...14#ht_799wt_941

Well, a used car is a used car and you take the risks when buying !