Hi Grex - which tuning box did you fit ?

Hi, I have fitted the bigger Allipsort intercooler and a Ronbox on my 300tdi Auto EDC. The Ronbox was already installed and makes an improvement especially in lower gears. I was full of hope for the intercooler but to be honest I did not notice any major improvement. Next step would be to...

Because I've a 1200km roadbook coming up before then + some weekend events + respray lined up. I wanted the extra protection before getting out there.

I can wield a variety of tools but I can't weld :(

Hi, I'm looking yo buy a set of tree sliders for a five door D1 with 32" muds. I'm about to fit a set of Terrafirma TF114 wide arch extensions so I need the sliders to be slightly shorter than standard. Terrafirma list their new set TF807WA but frustratingly they will not be available until mid...

Hi, I'm about to refit a replacement turbo on my 300tdi. Having struggled to remove the exhaust elbow pipes (hammer, WD40, sweat, hammer etc) I now need to fit them to the replacement turbo. Any tips/tricks on how to get them in straight?

Hi, I want to replace the rivets with bolts on a particularly leaky vacuum pump cover. It's cold and snowing outside and I can't see myself battling with the six bolts that hold the the pump to the block for hours. The top 3 are ok but the others appear tricky to remove and clearly even more...

Thanks!

Anyone have any idea about this ?

Hi, That's the one that comes up easily in Google. VSE23020 is the Sealey part number and they list it as suitable for the manual tranmission models only :(

Hi, Can anyone confirm the correct part number for the flywheel locking pin on a 300tdi EDC auto? The workshop manual refers to a difference between a non EDC and an EDC manaul but doesn't give a part number for the EDC auto version...

Not LR but good quality aftermarket - can't find the receipt but the belt was a Dayco listed as 'premium' (PR2) quality from Allmakes

It's been running on the modified set-up for many years: lipped crank pulley + plain tensioner with built in spacer to replace washer in original set-up.

Hi, My 300tdi EDC Jap import has 200000km on the clock. My last timing belt did approx 75000 km without any problems. It didn't look particularly tired when it was replaced 10 months ago. The new timing belt just gave up after only 14000km. The parts use were all correct (cross-checked against...

I've now seen through the oil fill that the rockers aren't moving when turning over the engine so it looks like it's the cambelt. Last changed 11 months ago / approx 14,000km so it was the last thing I was expecting! :angry2:​

Thanks for following up on this. However I've no idea what sniff is :confused:

Yesterday's cut-out was the first time this has happened. No prior warning signs , lack of power or anything. Got a towed home and haven't been able to start it since then. The engine check light is behaving normally, the fuel pump buzzing (as usual) but the engine just turns over on the...

You're right. First problem is now solved. I've just had the cover offer the solenoid pin mechanism and all it needs is a gentle flick to release the key. The temptation is to unplug the solenoid itself but I'm reluctant to mess about with the ignition circuit given the other problem. The...

Hi, Since yesterday the ignition key no longer goes to position '0'. Auto box in P, transfer engaged. I can hear the inhibitor click when pressing the brake pedal and I can run through the gears OK. Does anyone know what controls the barrel and prevents the key going no further back than...

You might be lucky and have enough thread left to simply flip the stud and put it back the other way round + threadlock. The thread should go back well beyond the length of the stud. Fixed mine last year - still good ! Good luck