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Old 16th February 2014, 06:05 PM
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all sorted. pcv valve had broke and was staying open
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Old 16th February 2014, 09:15 PM
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At least it was not the transmission after all.
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Old 17th February 2014, 04:55 PM
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I know. I am so relieved
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Old 18th February 2014, 09:27 AM
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well done, glad it was a easy fix.
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Old 18th February 2014, 09:57 AM
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Well at least it got a filter and oil change
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Old 18th February 2014, 11:39 AM
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Great news!
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Old 19th February 2014, 12:08 PM
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now to my electric fan
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Old 19th February 2014, 07:41 PM
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Good news short lived. Have a squeak again. I part I rev the engine and when I lift off the gas it squeaks like a loose belt or pully bearing.
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Old 20th February 2014, 11:13 AM
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it seems to be the diy pcv vale ive made. if I take off the one way valve and stop it from sucking the crankcase the sound down near my gear box goes away?????
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Old 20th February 2014, 12:16 PM
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Guess it needs a proper replacement and not the DIY approach,
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