Jonny.N
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Registered: 10th Sep 08
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hi there, when i start my car (x16xe) theres a weird buzzing sound, sounds abit like the fuel pump but not sure, also when i switched it off it spluttered instead off going straight off like it should if you know what i mean. any ideas? thanks
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Jonny.N
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any1?
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RNelson
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Registered: 3rd Feb 09
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Does it sound bubbly?
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Jonny.N
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it just sounds like a buzzing noise but when i switched it off it spluttered like a burbble then yes
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RNelson
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Waterpump mate then you'll need new timing belt just happened to mine, my dads fixing mine as he's a mechanic waterpumps about 18pound off eBay and timing belts about 16 pound but a mechanic will charge like 150 - 200 i've been told mine's only costing £0 lol if your confident, fit it yourself!
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Jonny.N
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its not the water pump mate its coming from the back ish of the car roughly where the pump is
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Jonny.N
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anymore help, just found out that my car struggles to start and its stinking of petrol?
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RNelson
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Checked the oil? Any leaks anywhere?
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Jonny.N
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oil is fine but theres a slight leak where ive cracked the sump lol, it sounds like the fuel pump is trying to shut off but its stinking of petrol,
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Jonny.N
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any1 else know what it could be? been told it could be a dodgy fuel pump. but need the advice guys cheers
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