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I had the same problem on a Citroen ZX 1.9 D, the top engine mounting is only fastened with 8mm setscrews into helicoiled threaded holes. If the bolts are not torqued properly the you can expect trouble.

according too my new Vauxhall trade club catalogue a clutch kit for your van starts at £165 + vat + release bearing for a 2.0 petrol up to £226 + vat + release bearing for a 2.5 DTi.You should be able to get discount if you go to a motor factors. Sorry can't help with the labour charges. hoppe...

Good one that Dan, being a Rover 214 it will have water in the oil as standard.

Did you vent the heater matrix, the vent is usually where the heater hoses go through the bulkhead.

I think you will find that I said the same as you on the 29th October, Helps if you read the previous post. johnwr

There is very little difference changing a spring on a cavalier or a escort etc, yes you do have to undo the drive shaft nut as on any front wheel drive cars, you also have to remove the brake caliper from hub, don't left the caliper hang on the flexible hose.

yestomud is right about the smoke problems, with regards to section 3, I would have a look at the front wishbone rubber bushes, ball joints and the anti roll bar links. regards johnwr

Have you used the correct bulb, it looks like you have fitted a stop & tail bulb, check the other side and get the same bulb, that should cure the problem.I had this problem once on a VW and someone had fitted a wrong bulb and the side lights came on when the brake pedal was pressed. regards johnwr

I would be careful about choosing a "clutch specialist", get a few quotes from several places including a friendly local independent garage. When asking for a quote ask what make of clutch they will be fitting, if you intend to keep the car then ask if they will fit a well known make like Borg &...

The discs rust up badly around the drive flange if they have been on a long time and you usually have to resort to brute force and ignorance (a lump hammer), Don't forget to wear goggles and gloves. regards johnwr PS you will not be able to reuse then after using this method. :lol: :lol...

I don't want to be funny but when did Citroen C5 have shock absorbers :lol: . I would have a look at the tyres first and see if they are not out off shape. regards johnwr

Like I said it's just a tarted up fiat, £600 for a major service, you must be joking. How anyone can compare a Alfa with a BMW I don't know. The only one I ever worked on had rusty brake pipes at about 3 years old and a power steering pipe that was leaking, just another example of fiat...

For safety's sake I would buy the genuine bolts for your local ford dealership. regards johnwr

You haven't posted which engine your car is fitted with, if it's a 1.3 petrol then it's very easy, just remove the bolts from the thermostat housing. I don't know why you need to remove the alternator, on the 1.3 engine it's not in the way. BTW If your antifreeze is older than 2 years then...

If you are feeling rich then go into halfrauds, it's much cheaper to find a motor factors and buy your bulbs from them. johnwr

I agrre with sm1thson, diesel on wet road is very dangerous. I think you should find a dry and quiet road and try stopping several times from say 30mph at increasing pressures until you get wheel lock (if you lock a wheel let off quickly), this will tell you if you have any braking problems...

Are you sure you have bought the correct pad, on some VW's they use the same shape of pad but different thicknesses. hope this helps johnwr.

Alfa's are tarted up Fiats, also beware of servicing cost, you won't believe the cost of a set of 8 spark plugs. regards johnwr

You must have too much money, go and find a friendly independent garage and let them do the service, what you will save will go a good way to paying for a new clutch. regards johnwr

I agree with neo, if your Kangoo has a Valeo clutch then they do tend to get very heavy when they wear down if they are the same clutch as fitted to Puegeot and Citroen vehicles. regards johnwr