Problems solved!!! Power loss was caused by the hose into the intercooler de-laminating as described by Ratty, the inner lining had blown up like a balloon nearly the whole length almost totally blocking the hose (new silicon set from Ebay £49), bit fiddly to change, but not bad really. The...

I've replaced the wastegate modulator, but it made no difference. I have noticed the intercooler pipe onto the inlet manifold is collapsing, would this cause the problem? I've taken the air filter out and made no difference, is it simply old pipes or is the intercooler blocked?

Hi there, Thanks for the advice, it's certainly made me learn a lot more. I tried fitting an EGR by pass kit thingy, but made no difference, but then checked the wastegate (I'll be honest, never even heard of it before, but with the help of the internet and various You Tube video's, I now...

Hi, can anyone help? I have TD5 1999, with only 56000 miles, it's only used at weekends. I have two probelms, the first only started 2 weeks ago, but has got worse, after crusing at around 50 for a few miles as I slowed for roundabout, the power just disapeared, no different noises or warning...