Recent content by andybro13

I've just rang the test centre and was told that a CEL light was enough to fail the test. Which is rubbish in my opinion as we don't know the source of the problem. Im going to put the car through the test without heating the cat as I'm hoping to get to the source of the problem. So if it passes...

Ye i heard an "italian tune up" being mentioned! Take the car out at high speeds or just rev the engine? To be honest John, I'd rather let it fail the emissions test to be sure that it's the cat thats causing the CEL. The fact that there's less than 60000 miles on the car has me hoping that its...

Theres only 60000 miles on the car so I'm hoping it's not the catalytic converter, surely it's to soon for it needing to be changed? I'm going to check the O2 sensors myself for corrosion, even they are quite expensive to replace. I might just send it through the Nct and see if the emission test...

No the garages initial reaction was to change the exhaust manifold which I'm assuming houses the catalytic converter? It was my assumption that it was either the sensors or the cat. I've switched the cel off by disconnecting the battery but the fault is picked up within 40 miles or so.

A check engine light with code DTC P0421 was diagnosed on my car recently. It's a mitsubishi lancer, '06, 1.6 Petrol. the garage told me i needed to change the exhaust manifold. Has anyone encountered this problem? I know its either the O2 sensors or the catalytic converter that needs to be...

Thanks John, when i spoke with the mechanic he mentioned having to change a couple of other belts alright, power steering and an alternator belt? Does that sound right? So I'm assuming I'm getting a decent quotation. I didn't realise there were so many belts! Best I leave the job to the pro's...

John your a legend! I've been doing the servicing myself and I've been changing the oil regularly, i only heard about the flush recently and thought it was necessary to do with each oil change, but i won't bother if it's not required. Is there any way of visually inspecting the engine to make...

I've looked into buying the Haynes manual, but there isn't one for a Lancer. The video is helpful, cheers, looks like to big a job to be honest. Mechanic it is. Plus the water pump doesn't need to be changed along with the belt as there seperate thankfully! Another question, would you bother...

Thanks John, what exactly is auto data? I'd be interested to know if it's an interference engine, and would it be possible to change the belt myself as a car enthusiast or is it a job for a mechanic?

I'm planning to have my timing belt replaced on a '06 lancer 1.6, it has 60k miles, I change the oil at least once a year, does the timing belt need to be replaced or am I being over cautious?