disco300tdidom
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Sounds like the same problem I had just yesterday a snapped rocker shaft. ........
Sorry if I was closer I would come and help
Sorry if I was closer I would come and help
Broken down in 300tdi in Uttoxeter!
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Right, update!
Got the rocker cover off finally and rear pedestal stud has 'most likely' pulled/stripped out of the head.
Now stuck cos can't get rocker shaft out cos not got 10mm spanner/socket!
Have called AA but typical bull**** gotta send a patrol and then if and when we might get a flatbed.
Personally I'm dying to get this rocker shaft out to inspect the damaged hole and recover the valve stem caps but my mate just kinda wants to go home
The other thing is the patrol might say (this has happened before) that seeing as I've worked on the car they won't touch it!
Might be in need of help yet chaps, thank you for your attention thus far!
Got the rocker cover off finally and rear pedestal stud has 'most likely' pulled/stripped out of the head.
Now stuck cos can't get rocker shaft out cos not got 10mm spanner/socket!
Have called AA but typical bull**** gotta send a patrol and then if and when we might get a flatbed.
Personally I'm dying to get this rocker shaft out to inspect the damaged hole and recover the valve stem caps but my mate just kinda wants to go home
The other thing is the patrol might say (this has happened before) that seeing as I've worked on the car they won't touch it!
Might be in need of help yet chaps, thank you for your attention thus far!
top-cat
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are all the rockers ok sam
davesdisco
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im not in my disco yet but i could bring some tools if needed ?
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Rockers seem ok just lost the rear stud
I've called AA so don't really want to make anyone drive long distance for a car which might not be fixable
I've called AA so don't really want to make anyone drive long distance for a car which might not be fixable
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No stud here
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Need a bastard 10mm socket ARGHHHH!
thought it was mine!
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you paid for recovery you tried to fix, couldn't so called them no arguement mateRight, update!
Got the rocker cover off finally and rear pedestal stud has 'most likely' pulled/stripped out of the head.
Now stuck cos can't get rocker shaft out cos not got 10mm spanner/socket!
Have called AA but typical bull**** gotta send a patrol and then if and when we might get a flatbed.
Personally I'm dying to get this rocker shaft out to inspect the damaged hole and recover the valve stem caps but my mate just kinda wants to go home
The other thing is the patrol might say (this has happened before) that seeing as I've worked on the car they won't touch it!
Might be in need of help yet chaps, thank you for your attention thus far!
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petrol station doesn't sell a "my first tool kit" then?
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Ran in there all hopeful, asked for tools and cashier man GAVE ME, A STRANGER, HIS CAR KEY and said rummage in the boot I think there's a spanner :jaw:
Luckily it was a 1/2" which was just right for the 13mm rocker box nuts
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Ran in there all hopeful, asked for tools and cashier man GAVE ME, A STRANGER, HIS CAR KEY and said rummage in the boot I think there's a spanner :jaw:
Luckily it was a 1/2" which was just right for the 13mm rocker box nuts
youll need a 10mm as well
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theres 2 bolts and 3 studs , should be able to fix without removing head , helicoil could repair poor head thread or grips would get snapped bolt out
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AA expected by 22.45!
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Will keep updated, thanks fellas
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Ran in there all hopeful, asked for tools and cashier man GAVE ME, A STRANGER, HIS CAR KEY and said rummage in the boot I think there's a spanner :jaw:
Luckily it was a 1/2" which was just right for the 13mm rocker box nuts
Surprisingly helpful
Shame he doesn't have a 10mm too... you could "borrow" his car to go somewhere you could get one from...? My parents are only 10 mins from uttox but will be asleep so afraid i'm not going to wake them for a 10mm spanner!
disco300tdidom
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Yeah for the first guy to come and say "yep you've snapped a rocker bolt!" Then another 3 hours for a recovery!
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hope you get sorted sam, by the way the aa have to give you an hour to see if they can sort the problem
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Pretty certain it's snapped the rocker shaft at the joint between rockers 6 and 7!
disco300tdidom
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I managed to get the snapped bolt out with my fingers so that says it all really!
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not necessarily ,it would be loose once pressure has come off bolt through it snapping ,bearing in mind threads arent going to rust like they do on outside of engine
