How to test the glow plugs to see which one is faulty.
Engine
The Camshaft
It's a multi-lobed shaft that rotates to open the inlet and outlet valves to the engine. The 600cc, 700cc and Roadster Camshafts are interchangable. Putting a roadster camshaft into a For2 increases the engine power.
Throttle Body Fix
The throttle body is a fairly robust bit of kit, it is also used on much bigger cars with no problems. It is unlikely to go wrong but you never know.
Throttle Body Orientation
I get this question a few times a year. "I can't close my engine cover" When I first heard it back in 2006, I thought they were just being a mong with no dexterity. Then I received a photo. After that, every photo has been the same. I have no idea how they end up like...
TIK Pipe replacement
TIK or Turbo Induction Kit was a name coined by Digitec,
Top Breather Pipe Repair
If your top breather has failed and you are having problems changing it, repair it instead.
Top Breather Pipe Replacement
Failure of the top breather pipe valve can cause excessive oil usage and engine smoke. It's cheap to replace so why not do it before it breaks?
Turbo Removal 450 Fortwo 700cc
Before you start, spray all the fixings with a penetrating oil. The more you repeat it and the longer you leave it, the better. Remove the rear panels, the exhaust, the lambda sensor in the exhaust, lower IC pipe and the TIK pipe. Remove the small E10 bolt from just...
Turbo Removal Roadster
Before you start, spray all the fixings with a penetrating oil. The more you repeat it and the longer you leave it, the better. Remove the rear panels, the exhaust, the lambda sensor in the exhaust, lower IC pipe and the TIK pipe. Remove the small E10 bolt from just...
Unseize The Alternator
How Do I Know If My Alternator Is Seized? Have a look at this page that details the symptoms. How To Fix A Seized Alternator If your alternator is seized you may not need to replace with new or remove it from the car. The open design is to help cooling but...