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    Hi. A friend has asked if it is ok to run his 2008 e70 X5 diesel without a particle filter in the exhaust. Apparently there is a 6 week wait until they arrive in the country, as a lot have started getting clogged. He has been advised by a Ferrari owner that a lot of his friends run their cars without the particle filter. Any thoughts?

    Thanks in advance. Brett.

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    Is the old and new belt the same size? sometimes it's written on the belt

    Yes - they're the same. The main trouble is getting the tension pully across far enough to release enough pressure. I'm looking at having to take the radiator and front end off to get enough room to do this. I can't get a socket/power bar on, and the ring spanner has too much of an angle to stay on. The open end spanner is slipping off. I may just have to get a mobile mechanic to come put it on for me! Cheers.

    (And it is probably really easy with the specialised VW tool!)

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    I'm trying to fit a new serpentine belt to a 2002 VW Passat B5.5 V5. I have managed to get the belt on after fitting a new tensioner pulley, but can't get it over the last pulley (Alternator). I have released as much tension on the pulley as I can, and have moved the alternator as much as I can, but am about 1/4" to 1/2" away from getting the belt on. I would be grateful for ideas. Many thanks, Brett

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    My '97 323 has (sometimes) started to run rough after the engine has been running fore a while - anywhere from 3/4 hour to 2 hours. It feels like it is running on only 3 or 4 cylinders, loses power, idles roughly. If the motor is switched off for anything from 5 to 15 minutes, it quite often starts and runs ok, again for about 3/4 hour or more (I am generally back home by then).

    I am perplexed with the fact that if left for 5 minutes, everything runs fine for sometime before problem reappears, if at all.

    Any ideas of what I can check? Would plugs or coil packs the primary suspect? Could it be a fuel issue?

    All fluid levels are ok, Oil filter, Air Filter, plugs done at last oil service - only just down to 1 green light now.

    Cheers, Brett

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    Hi

    I have a '98 Maxima that has a problem with the charging light staying on until the engine gets to about 3000 - 3500 rpm before going off. Then it sometimes stays off, but sometimes comes on until the revs get up again.

    I have checked the belt, and it appears to be tensioned ok.

    The Battery is coming up about 2 years old, and was a slightly heavier duty than the standard (but still a recommended type). The altenator was replaced (again) about 4 years ago.

    Can anyone point me to a possible problem in either battery or altenator, or something else?

    Thanks in advance

    Brett

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    Hi

    I have a work colleague who has just bought a '97 - '98 Nissan Cefiro that she was told had a stuffed CV joint that was making a lot of noise.

    I took the car for a drive and heard a loud clicking when turning the steering wheel from one lock to the other - while still stationary. I have recently done the CV's on my Maxima, but they were only noisy when driving around corners, not when moving from lock to lock.

    Is the noise likely to be the CV's or something else? Any pointers would be gratefully received.

    Cheers

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    Hi All. My dad's 92 E36 320 sedan has had one of the aluminium holder drop off the bottom of the Front Passenger's window. What is the best glue to re-affix it? He went to Repco, and they told him Ados F2, but I'm not so sure this will be good enough. Any better suggestions will be gratefully received. After having done the driver's window on my e36, he now thinks I am guru on windows - so I don't want to dsappoint him! :rolleyes:

    Cheers

    Brett

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    Thanks Glenn and Brent.

    I managed to disconnect the a/c belt, and car started ok - so a/c clutch was problem. Now, to get the unit replaced!

    Fortunately, I have a replacement driver's window lifter coming today (so I can fit this to have a bit more ventilation coming through!), but that is another story :) . Looks like it will be out with the grinder to remove old mounting bushings, unless someone else has a better method.

    Once again, thanks to the above 2 guys.

    Cheers, Brett

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    i had a ac pump clutch burn up on my 325i a few years back , ac stoped working and i noticed a plastic buring smell

    , just swap the ac pump over for another used one and had it regased etc

    Cheers for that inf. I jumped the car, but it made no difference. However, after turning motor over for about 30 seconds in about 3 bursts, the pully in middle bottom was very hot. I presume this is water pump, with a/c compressor on left,and altenator on the right (looking from front) (and belt tensioner between middle and right).

    Should water pump turn freely if belt is loosened?

    Cheers, Brett

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    Jump start it with battery pack or jumper leads...then check the charge rate. Should be about 14 Volts + or - .2.

    If thats OK ...fit a new battery... if it wont start when you jump it, the ignition switch and starter will need to be checked, if you have the right tool to do this ... a multimeter

    Cheers Glenn. I should have also said that after a/c stopped cooling and I arrived home, there was a (faint) smell similar to burnt electrical components, etc - didn't have time at that stage to investigate further, unfortunately.

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    Car: 1997 E36 323i Sedan Auto with M52 Vanos Motor (Jap import).

    Problem: About 800 m from home yesterday, a/c stopped cooling (motor was running fine). This morning, car wouldn't fire into life. (Had to cycle to work - better for health anyway :D )

    Motor turns over (slowly), but makes "wheezing/whirring" kind of noise.

    Checked a/c belt, and this appears ok (i.e unbroken).

    I couldn't check further as was by myself and could turn over motor while watching belt, etc.

    I have had similar problem with Nissan Maxima in past and it was the "diodes" in the altenator causing noise and non starting of car.

    I am looking at checking fuses when I get home this afternoon, and hopefully will be able to ceck if a/c and altenator are turning.

    Any suggestions as to likely problem? I realise it is difficult to suggest anything with scanty info, but would like to get ideas to try, or gather more information, when I'm not running late for work.

    Cheers

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