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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| MGB 1700 cc four cylinder engine | 10/16/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I just bought an NG replica of an MGB with an original 4 cylinder engine and twin webber SU's. ... A: Yes, the choke could make the difference, especially if the carbs are set lean. You need to have ... | ||
| rover metro 1.2 injection 1995 | 10/16/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: the car will run fine for between 10 minutes to a day or two.then without warning the engine will ... A: My first check would be the crank and cam sensors, remove them for cleaning and to see if they are ... | ||
| 2000 XK8 charging system | 10/15/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: Over the course of the last year the charging system appears to be losing voltage. When stopped at ... A: When the alternator was replaced was the output checked. On modern cars the voltage rate is ... | ||
| renault master 2.2dci | 10/13/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: fault code 233 heater plug circuit wont start from cold. fitted new glo plugs 2 were faulty A: Presumably after fitting the new plugs and checking they all work, it still wont start? It would ... | ||
| Renault clio stalls when warm | 10/13/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: 4 renault clio (2004) - The car starts fine when cold, but if i have been driving around for a bit, ... A: This appears to be an electronic problem,if so you will need to take it to someone with the ability ... | ||
| 2000 s-Type Jaguar | 10/12/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: my husband is currently uncontactable overseas and our Jag is shuddering under acceleration esp. ... A: THE SHUDDER/LACK OF POWER COULD BE A BLOCKED FUEL FILTER. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE LIGHT IS THE RADIATOR ... | ||
| Vauxhall Timing Belts | 10/11/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: What is the recommended mileage for renewing the timing belts on a Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 2003 plate ? A: I'm not sure for the Vectra,but the GM 2.2 engine is listed as having no specific recommendation ... | ||
| Peugeot 206 - Flasher Unit | 10/10/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: Please can you tell me where to locate the flasher unit on my 206. I know it is somewhere in the ... A: I'm afraid I don't know the vehicle but, presumably the flashers aren't working so you can't trace ... | ||
| Corsa Fuel Problem Help! | 10/4/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: my P reg Corsa B has recently been using excessive amounts of fuel for no apparant reason...iv ... A: Sometimes it is the obvious we fail to see! Did you check the engine oil? Clearly the fuel is being ... | ||
| Corsa Fuel Problem Help! | 10/3/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: my P reg Corsa B has recently been using excessive amounts of fuel for no apparant reason...iv ... A: Is here something restricting the drive such as ; very low tyre pressures; a brake sticking on, ... | ||
| 2001 jaguar window | 9/30/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: have a 2001 xk8 conv., when you open the door window goes down to miss top, now it goes down but ... A: This could be tricky to find, First check ALL fuses, if OK, the problem is most likely in the raise ... | ||
| my jaguar xj6 wont start | 9/30/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: battery has full power - try to start car and all I here is click click click - and it is making the ... A: Presumably the battery is good and all warning lights come on. You need to start at the starter ... | ||
| battery power.... | 9/29/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: ... I am a little puzzled to my cars behavior lately!!!! I have a 1996/97 vauxhall vectra 1.8 gls ... A: It sounds very much like a security system fault. To be sure, test the system for a battery draw by ... | ||
| RENAULT 5 GT TURBO | 9/28/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: IN NEED OF SECOND OPINION MY CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN DECIDED TO LOSE A LOT OF WATER, THIS HAPPENED IN A ... A: Where did the water leak from, the exhaust? From your description it may be a "loose" cylinder head ... | ||
| 93 XJS faulty temp gauge | 9/28/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I did some testing today and this is what I found. The back of the panel is a maze of circuitry like ... A: I thought I answered this! Once again, something is wrong, but as long as the readings are now ... | ||
| 93 XJS faulty temp gauge | 9/27/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: William hello, I amfollowing up. 1. The temp at the top of the radiator is 170 and at the bottom is ... A: Providing the engine is not actually getting hot you have resolved the high reading issue. Wasn't ... | ||
| 93 XJS faulty temp gauge | 9/26/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: William hello, I amfollowing up. 1. The temp at the top of the radiator is 170 and at the bottom is ... A: I think the thermostat is a higher one or it wouldn't be so hot at the housing. Depending on your ... | ||
| 93 XJS faulty temp gauge | 9/26/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: William hello, I amfollowing up. 1. The temp at the top of the radiator is 170 and at the bottom is ... A: The temps look good, I presume you have a 190 thermostat fitted. The gauge reading is just below ... | ||
| Renault master T35D | 9/25/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: Is it the starting motor ? can not find starting motor on van. We cannot find a manual for this ... A: I do not know anything about this van. Is the battery good? Are the connections tight? Is it ... | ||
| 93 jag xjs temp gauge | 9/25/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have a 93 xjs. 135K miles. Straight six, 4.0 liter manual tranny. The temp gauge now reads hot all ... A: I think this is an earlier Q. The only way to check the temp is with a pyrometer or a thermometer, ... | ||
| Renault Clio | 9/24/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: Im having problems with my renault clio. The speedometer intermitently stops working and goes to ... A: I don't think the faults are connected. The speedo is driven from the transmission by a transducer, ... | ||
| 2003 Vauxhall Combo Courtesy Lights | 9/23/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have an 03 Combo and the courtesy lights have sytopped working. I have checked all of the bulbs ... A: DOES THE LIGHT SYSTEM HAVE A DELAY FUNCTION AND/OR DOES IT WORK WITH THE REMOTE KEY? EITHER WAY, ... | ||
| 93 jag xjs temp gauge | 9/22/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have a 93 xjs. 135K miles. Straight six, 4.0 liter manual tranny. The temp gauge now reads hot all ... A: I did not answer fully before, I said "the gauge or it is running hot" I left out the sender unit! I ... | ||
| british toyota celica 1991 | 9/21/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: when i reach speeds of over 60 mph the steering is light and starts to pull to the left and right A: It sounds like it is trying to get airborne! Does the front seem to be lifting? Is the back of the ... | ||
| HIGH MILAGE PEUGEOTS | 9/20/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: IM THINKING TO BUY A PEUGEOT 206 1.4LITRE BUT I AM UNSURE OF THE MILAGE SUBJECT.. SOME PEOPLE SAY IT ... A: IT IS VERY HARD TO SAY. A car that has 100,000 and has been well cared for is likely to be a better ... | ||
| jaguar | 9/16/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have a 1998 jaguar xjr the drivers door handle was removed for painting after that the drivers ... A: Something must have confused the door module. I would remove the door panel and ensure all wiring ... | ||
| FF24 code, P I fuse blows, Battery drains | 9/14/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have 1993 Jag XJ6 (V6) purchased used in 2004 with 99,0000 miles and today in 2007 has 119,000 ... A: The car needs to be worked on by7 someone who ha a knowledge of it! The starting problem seems to ... | ||
| Engine dies while driving Rover 216sli 1.6 L Reg | 9/14/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have a Rover 216sli with Honda engine, L Reg 1.6. While driving when you approach traffic lights ... A: This condition is typical of a car that has excess play in the crankshaft. When you push the clutch ... | ||
| vauxhall combo | 9/13/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: i have a 04 combo 1.7di. it keeps cutting out on me and the service light comes on, it will start up ... A: It sounds very much like an overworking fuel pump, make sure there are no crushed or kinked fuel ... | ||
| Daewoo Leganza 1998 2Ltr | 9/11/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: My speedomiter drops out internitently for short periods and then returns to normal. Whilst the ... A: I'm not sure if the speedo is the cause or the result. First I would check the connections to the ... | ||
| vauxhall repairs | 9/10/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: i have a vauxhall omega elite 2.5cc v6 i have just changed the oil pressure switch and the oil light ... A: Well if both the light is on and the gauge reads low, it may be a real problem. To be sure you need ... | ||
| Renault 19 cooling fan | 9/10/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: How do I test the electrics on my cooling fan to find out if this is the reason why the car has ... A: Does the fan come on at all? If you have AC it should come on automatically with the AIR. If not ... | ||
| CRV pulling to the left | 9/10/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I realise this isnt a US vehicle but since the topic was related to exactly what I have been ... A: I really have to think about this more but: Under acceleration the power unit torques against the ... | ||
| renault 5 turbo | 9/8/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: A: Make sure there are no leaks in the inlet air tubes to the inlet manifold, then, clean the throttle ... | ||
| Daewoo nubira 2002 1.6se | 9/7/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: How can I release the drivers door it has jammed shut neither the unlock button nor the internal ... A: This is a difficult problem. It may just be jammed on something. Often, in these situations, I ... | ||
| 1996 Jaguar XJ6 misfire | 9/7/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: My XJ6 is not runnig cleanly and will sometimes stall when idling. After it stalls, the check ... A: Do you mean FOUR THOUSAND? that is impossible, the sensor. DBC 10603 is $250 US. Furtheremore a ... | ||
| mk 5 1600 cortina | 9/6/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: hi mk 5 1600 ford cortina tune up imformation with electric distributor timing would be helpful ... A: I do not have the details but I would suggest setting it by vacuum. If it has vacuum advance, plug ... | ||
| Airbag on 1996 xj12 | 9/5/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have a 1996 jaguar xj12, and the airbag light comes on, as the odometer says airbag instead of the ... A: Just so I understand; when you switch on the ignition does the light come on, then go off after 7-10 ... | ||
| 03 X-Type Door Panel Removal | 9/5/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: I have removed the screws behind the pull handle and at the bottom of the rear door. I am sure ... A: You seem to have them all, did you find the one behind a small cover plug? it pries off with a small ... | ||
| 1994 xj6 | 9/4/2007 | William Brady |
| Q: 2 questions if i may: 1. my cooling fan will not turn off after turning my engine off. this runs my ... A: There is no fuse for the brake lights. The problem is most likely in the combined brake/cruise ... | ||
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William Brady
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Expertise
I can answer virtually any question about CLASSIC British cars UP TO THE MID SEVENTIES. Particularly, Aston Martin;Bentley;Jaguar;Jensen;Land Rover & Rolls Royce. Additionally, I can also answer questions for all models up to 2007 which are SOLD IN THE USA.
Experience
Over 40 years as mechanic; service manager; Business owner- service and restoration. Recognised automotive expert witness in California Superior court.
Organizations
Member of a Number of Professional Institutions; including; SAE.IMI.IE&T. Completed the ASC Master Mechanic Program.
Publications
Technical Editor for EJAG a now defunct magazine. I have written numerous articles on Automotive for many magazines and newspapers. I -and my Business- (Bonnet To Boot),was the subject of a lead article in Import car magazine in the 90's
Education/Credentials
Graduated as an Artificer Vehicles from The School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering in UK in 1971 with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Awards and Honors
For 15 years I was a member of the SAE transactions committee. Our task was to peruse technical papers and grade them according to a set of criteria.
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