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Whilst in prinicpal that the quality manufacturers make a better tyre - we've only their word for the quality. As we have with the cheapo's. I had thought that there were a set of standards that the tyres must adhere to? If this is not the case then why do we bother checking the ratings etc? As long as they meet the correct safety standards what's the problem? OK they may not last as long but hey that's what happens when you buy cheap. I agree that R&D is important as well as the best materials but it doesn't always follow in this world of undercutting and cheap replacement throwaway everythings we have. Good things No cheap Cheap things no good Or so says the little man in my papershop!!

Oh you foolish man!!! You cannot seriously be starting up the old "what's better a diesel or petrol!" argument can you!! DIESEL IS THE ANSWER!!!!! Everyone knows the diesel is more economical, more reliable and longer lasting (theres always a few exceptions!!) Do a poll and see what the ratio of diesels to guzzlers - sorry petrol Gals there are in the forum.

It's an aeroplane!!!

Cheers It appears to be the cable end, yesterday it had come off alltogether from what ive picked its time to replace the cable and its a 4hr job at frauds brilliant :ph34r: sound like an easy job NOT. It can stay off the road now until Saturday thanks for the reply Neil but as posted above it looks like its the cable Do a search - this has come up a few times - I had the same issue and had to chnage the selector cables - parts about

The names Bond ........ Premium Bond!!!! Cant see to get any piccies of the Greek air force aircraft though....... :D :lol: :lol: No seriously, Im an Avionics Lecturer for the MoD .... part of my job is to research Avionics currently fitted to your Aircraft to be able to train the guys that will be working on it. :) Nope - I don't accept that - you're a spy and I'm telling! You just wait they'll come and take you away and then tell you off and send you to bed without any supper!! Well that's what happened to the last lot they caught anyway :wub:

I was beginning to wonder if Bleeno was a spy!! He seems to have pics of all the airbases and the aircraft stationed at them!! :lol: :ph34r: Parsnip? These are state of the art aircraft!! She'll surely be using a joystick!!! ;) :blink:

Hi Kev I had a similar problem a little while ago - My radio kept losing the station and would start searching - I tried all the cables etc and in the end I bought a new radio of E bay and that cured the problem.

I had a similar issue - I ended up paying about

Well I have two spares in my garage - so make me an offer!!!!!

sssooorry wwoullld havve rreeplied eeasrllier buttt wwrriist iis ttooo sssorre! :o :blink: :wacko: :lol: You wanna get one of those gel wrist mousemats mate! :D I've got one of those. They really w**k. I mean, they really *work*... B) My next door neighbours son , Young Master Bates says it's his favourite pin up! Mind you he is a little wa**er!!!

Stick me down for one as well please.

I kinda said that to him as well. He didn't seem too impressed. Claimed it could have happened for all sorts of reasons!! Its probably not worth pursuing - but it would be interesting to hear his reasons! Its easy to talk but lets see the hard facts!! - Its a design/manufacturing defect - period!!

Hmmm. Learned to drive in a 1936 Morris 8 Passed my test in a 1964 Austin A40 First Car (legal!) Mk1 Cortina 1500 Austin 1100/1300 (at least 8 or 9) 3 Austin 1800 Wolsley 1800 Morris Minor Vans (2) 4 0r 5 Mini's Vauxhall 101 Super (2) 1956 MG Magnette ZA Fiat 2300 Ford Cortina Mk3 XL with go faster stripes Various Maxis (4) First brand new car VW Golf CL 1986 Model Austin Maestro - Company Car Ford Escort 1.4 - Company Car Ford Sierra 1.6 Company Car Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 Company Car Ford Galaxy 1997 Tdi Glx Company Car (Still have it - I bought from company)) Ford Galaxy 1999 Tdi Glx Auto Company Car Ford Galaxy Ghia TDI Company Car (still have it - I bought from company) As well about twenty five various Bikes ranging from NSU Quickly to BMW R60/7 (still have it and a 1963 Bsa 250) I've probalby forgotten a fair few as well!!

Does that mean when we say the wine tastes pissy it really does ? Never mind that - This is the best reason I can think of for not kissing a French man - no wonder their breath smells! Who the bloody hell drinks piss for a living?

As far as I recall you can get one of the bushes but not the other - although this may have changed. As they are rubber mounted I suppose a little movement is to be expected - but I don't know how much is acceptable. If you want to buy a new wishbone then look here: http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/wishbone_displ...xt&txtmake=FORD They are not too difficult to fit but you can have some problems taking the bottom swivel and the track rod end off if you don't have the allen bolt type sockets to hand. Good luck!

Maybe a re gas and some Oil might help? Cheaper than a new one!! :angry:

To use a colloquial saying - "Bollocks" there is no way this is a normal wear & tear item - I have never ever heard of this kind of failure anywhere else - It's only the fact that I have done 100K plus miles that makes me feel slightly better about it. Typical blase garage shite!! :rolleyes: Not that I'm angry at all :)

In the photo on the left, the section of drive shaft replaced on mine was the one that goes into the gearbox. It also apparently needed another part which sits inside the gearbox and connect to the driveshaft. All yours for

All now fitted and complete - new flange bit cost

Hmm..I just checked the TIS. For our 6 speed TDi's, it spec's ford p/n's for 2 different greases for the outer and inner C/V's respectively. It gives a grease quantity for the tripode joint of 130 gms but doesn't say which grease to use! As far as re-greasing goes, I think I'd go as far as splitting the bottom knuckle, and then try to get enough slack to squirt in the grease with a 50cc syringe and long flexible tip. (if you microwave it for a few seconds to warm it up it flows easier!) One problem that's just come to mind (a few years back now, can't remember which car it was) was repacing a c/v and re-using the snap ring! Very bad idea! It popped out and permitted the spline to pull out causing damage. Since then, I'm always careful to fit a new one, and make doubly sure that its engaged! I haven't stripped out the CV's they are are both fine so for now I wlll go with just this particular issue. It's not a big deal to whip the CV's out in the future for a repacking but at the mo I have to get the car on the road. BJ

Probably his acne cream and a spare pair of pants ^_^ ^_^ :10: :blink:

You're right John, the grease had dried out and resembled a black powder. However, as to repacking I'm not sure the TIS mentions that - but if you look at the link VR6 posted earlier in this topic you will see at least two other instances with 50 and 60 plus K miles - so I am of the opinion this is a design or manufacture fault rather than a simple lube problem as failures seem to happen at a variety of mileages - some not so great. Still I suppose re packing could help. Mind you the whole drive shaft has to come out to get at it - so not a simple 5 minute job. BJ

I don't know which it is - I have after all got 100K plus on the clock - but its worth noting that with VR6's help I found at least 4 other incidences of this on the forum - so whatever it is it ain't rare!! As I said before - the fact that a dealer stocks the parts says it all - Dealers don't stock non moving parts they have to pay for them!!

It's difficult to get a picture that shows the state of the inner splines but they definitely allow a "clunk" when using the old half shaft so I am now 100% certain this is the fault. The only problem I have now is getting a new flange. Because both me and the parts man were in the dark it never occurred to look for this part as well. I'll get on to them on Monday and hope they have that in stock. BJ