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I know that here in the UK it used to be against the law to sell a vehicle where the speedometer read less than the actual speed so most cars over exaggerated the speed by around 10% so the manufacturers could never be fined. These days I believe they are more accurate but not 100% so. Looking on the bright side, your vehicle has actually travelled less miles than you think!
Please don’t run the engine with the Alternator disconnected it may cause damage to the alternator. What you describe though does sound like a slipping drivebelt struggling to drive the alternator.
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I had a similar issue with a Ford (uk model cvh engine) with a horizontally mounted distributor with mechanical advance weights. Due to a lack of lubrication the weights sometimes seized in the advanced position and cause a no/very difficult start. Lubrication solved the problem temporarily but ultimately the whole distributor required replacement. Have you checked the distributor or is it solid state ignition control?
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I’ve never had to make a manual adjustment on a hydraulically operated clutch. The hydraulic function removes the need for adjustment unlike cable types. Shouldn’t be any need for anything other than bleeding the system if any fluid has been lost.
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I have also thought that now or very soon would be a good time to buy as the prices may fall dramatically until VW regain public confidence.
What I find amazing is that a company with the resources available to VAG couldn’t make a clean engine without resorting to deception. It is a sad endorsement od the state of the motor industry in general and Volkswagen in particular. Very sad state if affairs indeed.
Such a tragic and pointless loss of life. As you say though, maybe Paul’s passing will make others think twice and if so, his life may save many others. It’s the only positive thing that can come out of something like this. As someone else said, life is such a fragile and transient thing, we need to remember that every day. R.I.P Paul and may I offer my sincere condolences to his remaining family.
I would tend to agree with Eric on this one as I know an experienced mechanic who is also the proud owner of a 20 year old Rolls Royce and a Bentley Mulsanne Turbo of similar vintage.
He swears by regular oil changes and maintains that if an oil is changed regularly and within the specified intervals, then a synthetic is not needed on order vehicles.
However, on newer vehicles and especially where the manufacturer recommends them and warranty claims could be declined if you’ve used the ‘wrong’ oil, then he accepts that they are necessary, if only to maintain the warranty.
Personally I stick with manufacturers recommendations as to type and viscosity but I change it more frequently regardless of type. At the end of the day some would consider this a waste of money but, what’s cheaper, frequent oil changes or a new engine?
Life’s just a ride.
I would tend to agree with Eric on this one as I know an experienced mechanic who is also the proud owner of a 20 year old Rolls Royce and a Bentley Mulsanne Turbo of similar vintage.
He swears by regular oil changes and maintains that if an oil is changed regularly and within the specified intervals, then a synthetic is not needed on order vehicles.
However, on newer vehicles and especially where the manufacturer recommends them and warranty claims could be declined if you’ve used the ‘wrong’ oil, then he accepts that they are necessary, if only to maintain the warranty.
Personally I stick with manufacturers recommendations as to type and viscosity but I change it more frequently regardless of type. At the end of the day some would consider this a waste of money but, what’s cheaper, frequent oil changes or a new engine?
Life’s just a ride.
My first ever car was a Triumph TR6. I conned my parents by saying it would last longer than a Mini as it had a separate chassis! I had a real love/hate relstionship with it. Loved it when it was running properly, hated it when something broke. 34 years on, it’s still in my garage but in need of restoration. Can’t bear to part with it.
My first ever car was a Triumph TR6. I conned my parents by saying it would last longer than a Mini as it had a separate chassis! I had a real love/hate relstionship with it. Loved it when it was running properly, hated it when something broke. 34 years on, it’s still in my garage but in need of restoration. Can’t bear to part with it.
Nick, the battery life on mine has been excellent but it did come with two x 3 amp hour lithium ion batteries which seem well up to the strain. Rapid recharger does the job in about 45 minutes which seemed awfully fast to begin with but the batteries don’t seem to suffer. Also, if you’re near a power supply, there is a trickle charge function so one battery could be left on charge pretty much all day until needed. As for noise, it doesn’t seem too bad to me but then again, maybe that’s an age thing!
Nick, the battery life on mine has been excellent but it did come with two x 3 amp hour lithium ion batteries which seem well up to the strain. Rapid recharger does the job in about 45 minutes which seemed awfully fast to begin with but the batteries don’t seem to suffer. Also, if you’re near a power supply, there is a trickle charge function so one battery could be left on charge pretty much all day until needed. As for noise, it doesn’t seem too bad to me but then again, maybe that’s an age thing!
As I understand it this grease is designed to keep moisture away from electrical connections and can be used on spark plug boots to aid sliding over the ceramic part of the plug. It is meant to keep moisture out of electrical plugs etc. but is not meant to be smeared on electrical contacts, apart from on battery terminals after they have been cleaned and tightened up. Smear some grease on the top and sides of the terminals/connectors to prevent corrosion, but do not get it between the battery posts and clamps. Hope this helps. Mike
As I understand it this grease is designed to keep moisture away from electrical connections and can be used on spark plug boots to aid sliding over the ceramic part of the plug. It is meant to keep moisture out of electrical plugs etc. but is not meant to be smeared on electrical contacts, apart from on battery terminals after they have been cleaned and tightened up. Smear some grease on the top and sides of the terminals/connectors to prevent corrosion, but do not get it between the battery posts and clamps. Hope this helps. Mike