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by capewell77
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:31 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Exclusive 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari, anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 8

Re: Exclusive 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari, anyone?

It will be featured in an upcoming auction shortly..... :)
by capewell77
Mon Aug 31, 2026 12:55 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 16

Re: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle

Indeed, it must be placed onto a ramp. I am optimistic that it is merely condensation within the pipe or something inconsequential. When the engine reaches a warm state. Did not execute it in a frigid manner.
by capewell77
Mon Aug 31, 2026 12:53 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 16

Re: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle

I intended to convey that I switched off my air conditioning. Automated correction
by capewell77
Mon Aug 31, 2026 12:53 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 16

Re: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle

I contemplated this, but today I deactivated my account. I can still perceive the sound of dripping. Certainly originating from beneath the central portion of the vehicle. I will permit the vehicle to idle for an extended duration tomorrow following a drive and observe if the dripping sound ceases ...
by capewell77
Mon Aug 31, 2026 12:52 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 16

Audible dripping sound beneath the vehicle

I am unable to ascertain whether this is typical.

I have observed when I have commuted to work, for instance. I have been driving on the highway, thus the engine and exhaust have reached optimal temperature. Arriving at work, I exit my vehicle and discern a dripping sound emanating from beneath ...
by capewell77
Fri Jul 17, 2026 3:24 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: the bZ4 parking brake never released
Replies: 5
Views: 174

the bZ4 parking brake never released

Have you ever tried to put your car in drive and the park brake wouldn't budge? Putting the car in "park" always makes the park brake work, that much is true. (the strange noise heard in the background is that). The brake wouldn't release yesterday when I tried to exit Costco, despite the "D" light ...
by capewell77
Tue Jul 07, 2026 7:10 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Support for chugging, juddering,
Replies: 6
Views: 3350

Re: Support for chugging, juddering,

detached from the housing of the thermostat while in motion

Judging was evident three months before the replacement and remains so now.
by capewell77
Tue Jul 07, 2026 7:09 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Support for chugging, juddering,
Replies: 6
Views: 3350

Re: Support for chugging, juddering,

TDCI is the name of the 2-liter diesel engine and the gearbox is manual.

Even before that work was done, there was noise. It remained unchanged, unaltered.

The housing of the thermostat literally came loose while I was behind the wheel.

I had to jump start and replace the dead battery the ...
by capewell77
Tue Jul 07, 2026 7:08 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Support for chugging, juddering,
Replies: 6
Views: 3350

Support for chugging, juddering,

TDCI manual gearbox, 2-liter diesel engine

Over the past week, I've taken my kuga to the garage no less than four times, and each time, the problem persists.

Whenever I use lower gears to accelerate, and only when the car is "cold," I hear a chugging or vibrating sound.

It's not there if you use ...