New Member With An Old Galaxy

[bearmind]

Hi all,

 

I am a new member with a very old Galaxy! ( N reg, 120.000 miles on clock). It has been a good family vehicle for some considerable time I might add. However, I am currently encountering a couple of problems with the vehicle and I was hoping that some of more knowledgeable folks on here could give me some much appreciated information regarding these. I know very little about mechanics so I would not be undertaking any work myself. It is just that I would like some idea of what the problems might possibly be before leaving it in to the local garage.

 

(1) Galaxy is stalling when slowing down but restarting again easily enough. Smell of fuel when this occurs. Fuel indicator goes a bit awry at this point but eventually rectifies itself. Tried Redex etc but no change.

 

(2) Grinding/scraping noise coming from passenger side (rear, I think) on a right turn.

 

Thanks very much for any help in advance.

 

Bearmind

[insider]

(1) Idle speed control valve?

(2) Wheel bearing? Worn brake disc?

Note also that noises can sound like they come from the rear even if they are from the front. I had a worn front suspension drop link but the sound was transmitted through the car so that it sounded like something rattling in the back!

[bearmind]

(1) Idle speed control valve?

(2) Wheel bearing? Worn brake disc?

Note also that noises can sound like they come from the rear even if they are from the front. I had a worn front suspension drop link but the sound was transmitted through the car so that it sounded like something rattling in the back!

 

 

Thanks for the information, very helpful indeed. Actually, re problem (1) is it possible that I could adjust the idle speed control valve myself?. Is the valve accessible and what would I need to do?. Please forgive the lack of knowledge of engines!

 

Cheers again

 

Bearmind

[insider]

You could take it of and clean it but you'd get a better result if you replace it (not too expensive).

[MadBaz]

(2) Grinding/scraping noise coming from passenger side (rear, I think) on a right turn.

 

 

Could be the nsf wheel arch liner fouling tyre when turning right.