While driving uphill today I had the impression the car lost power. Also the autobox started changing constantly from 5th to 4th and back again (rpms going all the time from 1700 to 2400). Also heard a strange noise and when I hit the pedal I saw black smoke coming out of the car. Back home I checked all hoses and the large one on the left (opposite to the L-shaped one at the egr valve) was blown. After 34.53 Gbp and a lot of swearing it's replaced, in the past I read from others they found it a pig to change and I can only agree. I hope it will stay ok for another 10 years now.



I cut the old hose in pieces and took a part of it to wrap it around the new one as protection. Picture not too clear (took it as macro) but if not ok will take another one with flash. replaced in the meantime.

I cut the old hose in pieces and took a part of it to wrap it around the new one as protection. Picture not too clear (took it as macro) but if not ok will take another one with flash. replaced in the meantime.

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