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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: RE: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| (30-07-2025, 10:41 PM)jj9 Wrote: Good luck & happy motoring with your new vehicle.
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Cheers.
Across many brands and models...this is the best owners' forum I have come across. |
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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: RE: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| (28-07-2025, 10:07 PM)jj9 Wrote: (28-07-2025, 03:07 AM)Multispacer Wrote: Okay so you have an M59, which must be a pre-2008 diesel. Leaving aside the auto box for a moment, do you really... |
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31-07-2025, 11:03 AM |
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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: RE: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| Thanks again for the feedback.. in fact decided to buy another brand. Cheers. |
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30-07-2025, 01:46 PM |
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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: RE: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| (28-07-2025, 10:07 PM)jj9 Wrote: (28-07-2025, 03:07 AM)Multispacer Wrote: Okay so you have an M59, which must be a pre-2008 diesel. Leaving aside the auto box for a moment, do you really... |
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30-07-2025, 01:46 PM |
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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: RE: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| yes, thanks, in fact ours is a conversion too, so familiar with that one. |
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Robho |
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28-07-2025, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: RE: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| Thanks for the thoughtful reply. You are right in that the one in question will likely have done short journeys. The auto is due to my wife having an ankle problem and not being able to operate a clut... |
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Robho |
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28-07-2025, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
Post: 2016 auto purchase - any advice please
| hI, I have an M59 which is manual and due to a health problem need to get an auto.
I'm considering a 2017
1.6 BlueHDi Feel Edition Multispace MPV ETG6 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
(Its a disability conversion ... |
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Robho |
B9 Second Generation
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27-07-2025, 09:02 AM |
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Thread: Brake problems again!
Post: RE: Brake problems again!
| (08-07-2025, 03:38 PM)evdama Wrote: An image would be interesting.
Its a bit of a faff but you can place a picture by going to https://postimages.org/
Upload the photo and copy one of the lin... |
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Robho |
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17-07-2025, 09:55 AM |
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Thread: Brake problems again!
Post: RE: Brake problems again!
| Here's the update:
Removed the master cylinder (very tight for access). Finally had clear sight of the aforementioned servo rod. However, unlike the ones I've seen (variously) on You tube the adjustm... |
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Robho |
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08-07-2025, 12:57 PM |
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Thread: Brake problems again!
Post: RE: Brake problems again!
| (25-06-2025, 07:34 PM)jj9 Wrote: It would be nice if you did find that the push rod was too tight up against the master cylinder as that would solve the mystery.
Let us know what you find.
Go... |
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Robho |
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25-06-2025, 07:47 PM |
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Thread: Brake problems again!
Post: RE: Brake problems again!
| (19-06-2025, 08:47 PM)jj9 Wrote: (19-06-2025, 11:55 AM)Robho Wrote: . . . . I received some advice that my mechanic acted on - best he can recall from 5 years back:
"If I remember rig... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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25-06-2025, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: Brake problems again!
Post: Brake problems again!
| I've a 2006 1.6HDi Combi. I've had several problems with front brake callipers (apparently) but with the latest occurrence wonder if there is more to it.
I have had another nsf brake sticking/seizin... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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19-06-2025, 11:55 AM |
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Thread: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
Post: RE: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
| (04-03-2025, 08:37 AM)evdama Wrote: And you will need the pads out to ascertain for sure rather than putting absolute faith in a third party telling you the work has been done.
Trusted mechanic... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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04-03-2025, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
Post: RE: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
| (03-03-2025, 10:46 PM)jj9 Wrote: Put your fingers on the coil spring when you spin the wheel, you can normally feel any roughness in a bearing, compare sides to see if there is any difference.
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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04-03-2025, 11:52 AM |
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Thread: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
Post: RE: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
| I commented about the MoT since the test does check the suspension (etc.) for excessive play/wear.
Although, in this particular case, prior, the MoT tester did point out a noisy bearing - hence havi... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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03-03-2025, 01:39 PM |
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Thread: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
Post: RE: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
| Thanks. Wheel bearings on both sides were replaced c. 7k miles/15 months ago.
And, for completeness, I couldn't feel and excess movement when car was jacked up (and, whilst not conclusive, just had a... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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03-03-2025, 08:50 AM |
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Thread: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
Post: Rumbling Noise 55-65mph
| I've separated this from my prior thread (Unusual Braking Problem) since, after further investigation, it is likely unrelated. I've included some of that background, where it may be relevant to this p... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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02-03-2025, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: Unusual Braking Problem
Post: RE: Unusual Braking Problem
| A little further investigation this morning:
Toa answer a question raised in the thread: Mine is an ABS model.
I've some more info on the 'rumbling noise' and suspect it is likely coincidental with ... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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02-03-2025, 11:50 AM |
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Thread: Unusual Braking Problem
Post: RE: Unusual Braking Problem
| (01-03-2025, 05:33 PM)brodfather11 Wrote: Does it have ABS ?. No warnings on the dash when it starts to play up ?.
The hydraulics are linked diagonally so the fns is linked to the rear dos , s... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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02-03-2025, 09:27 AM |
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Thread: Unusual Braking Problem
Post: RE: Unusual Braking Problem
| (01-03-2025, 05:05 PM)Mark604 Wrote: Not what I was asking. It wasn't about the pins being changed, I read you mentioned that. It was if the pins need some form of lubrication/grease for the ca... |
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Robho |
M59 Berlingo
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02-03-2025, 09:20 AM |
