First off ,rape seed oil is not biodiesel.It is however a bio fuel.In a 300tdi it should be fine,but as we head for lower temps ,thin it further with a little petrol (5%-10%) or a higher percentage of diesel (20%-30%).Assuming it is new oil pour it in and add your petrol or derv-be ready to...

What MHM is correct,but to give an example,I have relaced 350w outside flood lights with 10w led ones-sure they are not as bright,but adequate for what I want.Be surprised if you need anything more than 10w or 20w for a light bar if you are fitting a few.

Think that is the mod in mine(done before I bought it)goes like stink-turbo starts whistling as soon as I put her in drive-wears tyres quickly though,but hey ho

As biglad says,I have the HD torque converter from Ashcrots and gear changes are around 2k revs,sometimes just under 2k

It does seem there are a lots of theories put forward on the interweb as why you should not run bio,but few hard facts to back it up. Bio (FAME fatty acid methyl esters)is a very pwerful solvent,and easily digests regular rubber components in fuel systems,but so did ULSD diesel and most cars...

interesting post,and I hear what you say but in my experience,i have not suffered any failure of any sort thus far.On the motorway my TD5 is a real pleasure to drive,cruising at 85mph plus is very easy (except illegal in the UK).And there is more oomph available should I need it-it is easily an...

Depends if the damage is due to corrosion,if that is the case both pump and injectors might be non seviceable :confused:

My TD5 runs entirely on Biodiesel,and has done since May 2013,it is my daily drive. When I say Biodiesel,I mean F.A.M.E.(fatty acid methyl esters-true biodiesel).I have had no problems thus far. If you are planning to use just veggie oil or some mix,I have no experience to offer advice,but would...

Just a guess,but is there an oil feed obscured or blocked on the scored cam?I do hope I haven't got this to look forward too.

There is no solenoid-the lock is driven up and down via a motor being biased both ways round -with a second motor for power lock. New actuator or motor time-some fixes on you tube

Does if you run biodiesel-my last oil change was early may-can still see thru it on dipstick and my td5 is driven everyday :)

I would carry on as Carrington suggested-sharp whacks is what you need to shock it off-they are frustrating,but give way in the end,normally

Engine hoist not much use as no hole in transmission tunnel like manuals. I did mine on my own and it is seriously heavy stuff

You will only be able to do this when you have split the autobox from engine

Also talk to Ashcroft about making sure you have the correct spacer fitted

Driven off ,forgetting the full drain can is still underneath-now that makes a mess

Halfords sell em mate-double ender

Dave in case this helps you,when I fitted led interior lights(all 3 inc boot) I accidentally shorted the one fitted in front-also threw up m&s lights (auto) but with Fery's help it was a fuse which had gone.Sorted once I found correct fuse that had blown and yes led lights seem to be fine and...

check your lift pump is still working-lack of grunt on hills is sure sign lift pump is dead

Dave not sure if this could apply to a TD5(not had to mess with mine yet),but when I renewed my ps fluid in my Mondeo,I took off the belt off,and wrapped a piece of blue polypropylene rope twice round the pump pulley.I diverted the return hose to an empty container and plugged reservoir fitting...