Skinny Mike
Well-Known Member
I use one of those multifit drivers with a flexi extension then the Allen Key. Works quite well.
It is a bit of a faff though.
Mike
It is a bit of a faff though.
Mike
helijohn
Active Member
Thanks. I only have a screwdriver 1/4" drive flexi extension in my kit which is really short but I have some wobble extensions in 3/8" which I wondered would get down there with an allen bit on the end. What length flexi is yours cos I'll look on eBay for a cheapie?
Skinny Mike
Well-Known Member
6 inches, ooherr missus 
Plenty long enough!
Mike
Plenty long enough!
Mike
helijohn
Active Member
That's what they all say.6 inches, ooherr missus
Plenty long enough!
Mike
Found this, should do the trick do you think. I cannot believe I have not got something like this already.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-AK...310075?hash=item3a9fee7cfb:g:4NQAAOSw1vlUtPm~
Skinny Mike
Well-Known Member
Spot on.
Mike
Mike
It's not too badder job. You just have to feel around back to find that one tricky bolt that is tucked away.
When you put the cover back on, just make sure the lip that is on the bottom, slides into the base that is already attached to the engine. A gentle bit of wiggling and pushing downwards, and it should line up with all the bolt holes nicely. If they don't, then the lip has probably slipped onto the outside of the case, and won't make the seal.
Jim
When you put the cover back on, just make sure the lip that is on the bottom, slides into the base that is already attached to the engine. A gentle bit of wiggling and pushing downwards, and it should line up with all the bolt holes nicely. If they don't, then the lip has probably slipped onto the outside of the case, and won't make the seal.
Jim
Arctic2
Well-Known Member
At the back of the air filter cover you will see and feel a recess, a 1/4" drive with it's extension will do the job easy and is best tool for the job, the extensions listed above can and do twist if the bolt as been over tightened by a muscle man mechanic, link to how to I did a while back on the R40 but sane process.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=200017
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=200017
helijohn
Active Member
Couldn't view the link, seems I need to be a member.
Thanks all.
Arctic2
Well-Known Member
Hi Sorry about that try this live thread instead Arctic
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=200016
helijohn
Active Member
Yes cheers it worked. Seems a bit more room in that vehicle for access to the rear allen bolts.
We ARE talking TD4 here aren't we, over 6-years servicing one and I never thought it was a difficult job?
Replacing the air filter is not very difficult and no special tools are required, I just use a long hex-head key.
Fitting the cover can be tricky if you are not certain how it goes together but take a good look when the two halves are apart and you will see how the slot together and the lip has to engage, with that understanding it shouldn't be a bother.
Replacing the air filter is not very difficult and no special tools are required, I just use a long hex-head key.
Fitting the cover can be tricky if you are not certain how it goes together but take a good look when the two halves are apart and you will see how the slot together and the lip has to engage, with that understanding it shouldn't be a bother.
helijohn
Active Member
Yup, TD4 FL1. Not done it before (done loads of others though) so watched a few vids to see what's what and seemed to get the idea that it is a problem undoing the two allen bolts at the back.
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
So which is it? Sounds a right carry-on from your description!
