Just locking it at the crank is not enough for this engine I suggest you look at LRTIME on the tube for more info about correct timing on this engine. The main concern is how and why the timing jumped. I'm afraid that sort of failure usually ends...

Buy the gap tool

GAP is about £60 to add extra VINs from memory. Does most of what I wanted but does struggle with some things. Programming keys for one. Also doesnt seem to read module info right on my 06 Vogue. Whether this is right or not I don't know. For...

It's broken :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

The earth straps front of the engine to chassis are a common failure on all L322s

Or follow my how to guide if it's a standard bosche ve injection pump

No idea I do my own

That's a 6 year old post and he hasn't been back since don't expect a reply any time soon :homer:

Your car broke you took it to a main dealer for a 50 pence repair they screwd you over for 4k and your asking us about it........... :vb-groan:

5 years since the last post wow don't expect many replies :vb-groan2:

I'm sorry I didn't read your full post iv no idea about your hardships as I turn on my heated seats, steering wheel and climate control when I feel a slight chill.

No

Air tight back to UK recovery

Just fit a new battery.......

Tell her to get out and walk then.....

You have a leak keep looking.....and possibly a hard fault that needs clearing

Easier to just replace the O rings unless the matrix leaks.

Tell them you won't be back again diy or find a non rip off garage