Just out of curiosity, i've just taken it out for a 10 minute blat. Pushed it hard to get the cooling system working. All totally normal - no pressure in the cooling system pipes and no bubbling/pressure in the exapnsion tank when i removed the lid..... Wonder if the bubbling was just the air...

Nope. System is full now though. Is it worth draining it a little then trying as you suggest? What would the desired outcome be? i.e. are you thinking the system may just need bled before worrying about HG failure? Cheers, Chris

Thanks. Radiator gets hot all over and the check engine light does not come on. No lights on the dash illuminated at all... i'm starting to fear the head gasket has gone..... When i topped up the coolant today, there was a lot of hissing going on and it was escaping from the broken P...

Thanks Guys - i've just searched for threads on the P gasket and that's exactly where it's leaking. There are soem great posts on hear with pictures so that solves one problem. I'll get it replaced with a metal one! It's only been low on coolant twice - low enough to make the heater blow...

Hi all, 1997 300tdi Auto 105k. I ran it dry of fuel a couple of weeks ago (15 seconds from the entrance to the filling station!!!) which may or may not be a contributing factor to the issues below.... Since i got the car i've had to regularly top up the coolant (for every tank of fuel it...

Thanks for confirming!

Evening all, I've spent the last few hours searching the archives and i'm 99% sure i've formed a decision...... My 1997 103,000 mile 300Tdi Auto ES is just about to go in for its MOT and i'm going to get my trusty mechanic to change the auto box, transfer box and diff oils. I just want to...

Just about to leave now so you timed that perfecty!!! Thanks very much indeed for taking the time to measure that for me!! I'll post a picture or two for sure! I can't decide now whether to get grey to match the leather or black for a striking contrast....... Chris

Hi all, I appreciate i'm a bit new around here for asking favours.....but i need a favour! I live out of town and i am now in town at work. I intend to go to the local fabric shop at lunchtime to purchase some faux suede fabric as the headlinging in my 300Tdi ES is a mess due to the ususal...

Yes, exactly like that one! I see the moderator has a sense of humour (i didn't type what my first message currently displays.......)! Hint taken moderator and i'll look round first next time! How much do you want for your dog guard? I see you are in Romford - are you willing to send...

Hello, Looking for the wanted section. Not willing to look around. Thanks, Chris