Thank you, Hamish, for your very interesting reply. In the Autumn I damaged the rear bumper reversing into the drive...and because of the snow etc, didn't get round to repairing the damage until towards the end of February. When the car was ready for its new Cam belt, I noticed that 3 of the tyres were way below normal running pressure, so I inflated them using a portable cigar-lighter driven compressor. On the third tyre, the battery failed....so I recharged it (on the car).
Subsequently, I have in fact replaced both wheels and tyres.....and have had to reinflate again...with the same result (dead battery). The battery was recharged again and everything seemed fine...until the MOT failure. The point being that I didn't follow the procedure you outlined (having no prior knowledge of it)..and I was worried about the cam belt as I had no first hand knowledge of its age and having been caught out before, I didn't do any "unnecessary" mileage until the job was done. It certainly seems that your "shot in the dark" fits the facts so maybe the correct explanation. Post Script: The car passed the MOT on Thursday 28th April...with a replacement ECU. I haven't had the bill yet...although I know the imported electrician charged £200 for his time and trouble... and supply and fit of the replacement ECU.....the new Cat came in at £63.45 inc VAT from Yorkshire Exhaust Services (Yes4carparts) and while I don't know how much I'll be charged for the new temperature and lambda sensors, with the fitting, the MOT and retest fees, incidentals and labour.....I'm not going to see much change out of quite a big number. However, the car is lovely to drive and goes very well (for a paltry 90bhp 1600cc Zetec). It's ideal for my Summer purposes...and it owes me some serious reliable miles! Bill Jackson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
