Galaxy 2.8 V6 96 P Plate

[Guest Moody1]

Hi Guys

 

I bought this Galaxy from and auction 2 Thursdays ago. Its got 86000 miles on the clock and outside looks OK, however, it wasn't looked after to well inside. That said, I'm still happy with it.

 

The 1 concern I have is that it when it changes from 3rd to 4th (auto), it over revs untill I lift every so slightly on the go faster peddle, then it drops into 4th. Somethimes it does it in 4th. Also there is a whistle noise that happens under accelerating, but again, when I lift off, it goes away,

 

When I got it, there was a broken (I think) breather pipe, next to the air filter, so got 1 the new pipe and 2, had too get the unit the pipe goes into. (Turns out there made by Volvo) The breather pipe has a plug in it that was plugged into a "blank" socket, but the new pipe has a live socket, but I have no idea what this socket is for. When I asked the main dealer mech what it was for, he looked long and hard at it, went pale and said..............Not a clue.

 

I have read through this brillient site and ;) Kind of get the message to "trust" VW more than Ford, or Fix Or Repair Daily :) I know, an old 1. So this leads me to 3 questions............

 

1. What is this dam pipe, and should it be live?

 

2. Is there a major problem with the gearbox likely to happen in the near future?

 

3. The car cost

[mumof4]

Hmmm...for the year and i would say low milage..you got it for a good price...as for the rest...nary an idea :unsure: :angry:

[Guest tomskj40]

Hi

 

I had a similar over-revving problem with a 96 V6 Auto. I replaced the mass air flow sensor (MAF). I bought a replacement MAF from a Bosch automotive dealer (part exchange remanufactured sensor cost me 58 quid plus VAT). The auto transition was much improved. Furthermore, I think you got a good deal on the motor.

 

The unit that you bought for the breather pipe do you know what it's called (is it a regulator valve?) where did you get it from and how much did you pay for it as mine needs replacing?

 

I have the same colour as your Galaxy do you happen to know what the colour is called because I need a touch up paint stick I think the code on the VIN plate is F5?

[familyman]

:( you can confirm exact colour by giving reg no to local ford dealer -his magic computer SHOULD tell you :blink: :ph34r:

[Guest Moody1]

tom, I'll get the bonnet up tommorrow and take a picture of the part, and with luck, someone might know.

[pentaxman]

I picked up much the same vehicle as yourself but with 56,000 on the clock (mileage confirmed by service history/MOT's) this weekend.

 

It has a few small issues due to it having been slightly unloved which are slowly being sorted.

 

I have noticed on the right of my lower filter box there is a hose type connection but with no hole through it.

Could this be where your blank came from?

[gregers]

i think after 3 years the problem has even been sorted or he isnt bothered about it,

plz check the age of the posts before posting :( ,many thanks

[ade171066]

Hi Guys

 

I bought this Galaxy from and auction 2 Thursdays ago. Its got 86000 miles on the clock and outside looks OK, however, it wasn't looked after to well inside. That said, I'm still happy with it.

 

The 1 concern I have is that it when it changes from 3rd to 4th (auto), it over revs untill I lift every so slightly on the go faster peddle, then it drops into 4th. Somethimes it does it in 4th. Also there is a whistle noise that happens under accelerating, but again, when I lift off, it goes away,

 

When I got it, there was a broken (I think) breather pipe, next to the air filter, so got 1 the new pipe and 2, had too get the unit the pipe goes into. (Turns out there made by Volvo) The breather pipe has a plug in it that was plugged into a "blank" socket, but the new pipe has a live socket, but I have no idea what this socket is for. When I asked the main dealer mech what it was for, he looked long and hard at it, went pale and said..............Not a clue.

 

I have read through this brillient site and :wacko: Kind of get the message to "trust" VW more than Ford, or Fix Or Repair Daily B) I know, an old 1. So this leads me to 3 questions............

 

1. What is this dam pipe, and should it be live?

 

2. Is there a major problem with the gearbox likely to happen in the near future?

 

3. The car cost

[ade171066]

Galaxy 2.8 Ghia. central fuse box...I have a spare space number 34....cruise control has never worked...would this be my answer and what fuse would it be??? the book does not relate to the fuse box..

 

Cheers.

Ade