Recent content by Jin

First thing to do would be to test the battery we had this on a TDCI where the low battery would send the alarm of its rockers. Normally on engine start. If you have a multimeter put it across the terminals and measure voltage first thing in the morning before starting. Then again after a 10-20...

Sorrry for the delayed response. Yeah I have. Basically I bought an engine no ancilleries for £50 and then found it cheaper to buy a complete engine with ancilleries than buy ancilleries separately.

Yeah saw that, that would be a bit spammy, if I posted for the sake of posting. I guess my question was more engineered towards. Do people who rebuild engines buy a whole other engine for parts (like I did) or do they buy individual parts? This thing is already on eBay but I haven't had any...

Well guess of to the scrappies with it then. Feel kind of bad about it but feck it, need the space back.

So I have a 300TDI Engine (no ancillaries) Is there a demand for when it comes to individual parts from the engine? . It is missing some pieces such as the Oil sump bolts, cambelt housing and cyl head bolts. I can't imagine shipping would be an issue if people would be willing to pay for it...

So this happened to a friend of mine, to be honest I will advise what I advised him. He was mainly a motorway miles muncher didn't really need the torque and towed his dads trailer once a year to the tip. Other than the TB conking out on him the rest of the motor was in fairly decent condition...

UPDATE: So, front discs were replaced which has removed the pulsating brake pedal. A new knock has been discovered which turns out is the rear prop on the splines. New one of those is on order from paddocks. The previously mentioned vibration I have worked out to be engine related as I seem...

Some interesting thoughts here, the swivel pin housings were renewed last week and it was mot'd so I would imagine shot pins and bearings would be at the lower end of my list assuming the grease monkey picked it up. I haven't given the prop a hard tug yet. Did look at the front one but couldn't...

So I bought a new Defender to replace my 1996 300tdi that was nicked and arson'd on Sept 1st. Everything is great on it apart from two issues. When travelling over 50mph there is a rumble, not sure it's safe to say it's a vibration as I can't feel it in the pedals or really in the steering...

Yeah it wasn't great and now my pelvis has been reduced to shattered bone from cycling to work. Doesn't seem to be. I will see if I can get it exempt via TFL first and see what happens. It is a CSW and it all looks original to me, even the insurer stopped the quote as a commercial vehicle and...

The story is below. However I come baring only a few questions in aid of some of the searching I have done on this forum already. I have my eye set on a 2000 TD5 Station Wagon, seller seems genuine. Milage seems low and from the photos the vehicle looks great but still requires an inspection...

So close.....but no cigar. Lets see if this modified image helps clarify.

I have been slowly restoring the D90, noticed the other day that I had an older handbrake lever but the original handbrake bracket. No wonder the handbrake light has never worked. Pressed the switch a few times, "Hmmm nothing". Pulled the spade connector off the switch and grounded it to the...

My seat folds flat, not sure my passenger will. Thanks for all the comments I have made the call. Please avoid the M4 from High Wycombe to Reading on Thursday, they may be an axle in the road... :D

Thanks Pal.