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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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A couple of annoying probs

When first started, the revs seem a bit high and the car sometimes seems to 'pull' you along the road??

Also, when changing gear there is sometimes a 'squeaking' sound??

Any thoughts? Its my old mans car and he's been told these things are normal?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Has it been crashed lately?
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Has it been crashed lately?

That was a nudge of the kerb not a crash if you don't mind

BTTT though
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Does the "squeaking" occur when the clutch pedal is depressed ?
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Does the "squeaking" occur when the clutch pedal is depressed ?

It's when you lift the clutch up after changing gear if that's what you mean mate?
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Sounds like the pedal return spring. Adviseable to get it looked at. I had a TDCi Sport that started to do that, until the spring snapped ! That ended up with a new pedal box under warranty.
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Originally Posted by STFUN
Sounds like the pedal return spring. Adviseable to get it looked at. I had a TDCi Sport that started to do that, until the spring snapped ! That ended up with a new pedal box under warranty.

Cheers mate, glad I asked! I'll get it checked

Just my idling question to go
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Do the revs hang for a while and then settle ?
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Yes mate, seems to clear itself when it's warm?

A mate told me it could be a problem with the idle control valve???
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Sounds like it. Something that is an easy fix. Replacement part should cure it.
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Originally Posted by STFUN
Sounds like it. Something that is an easy fix. Replacement part should cure it.

Cheers mate, thanks for all your help
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No probs fella
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