Hi guys. 2006 Vogue TD6 Bit of a strange one, got an intermittent siren issue. The siren sometimes beeps with the central locking and sounds off if I open the doors using the key. Other times it doesn't do anything. Anyone had this issue before? Checked fuses, wiring etc, everything seems...

You forgot the step ladder and scaffolding 😂

Don't think my battery has stayed connected long enough up to now to register milage over a full tank, never mind a week.......

Being new to a TD6 myself, I didn't know about the airbox trick. Will keep that in mind for the next time I'm threatening to set fire to the truck. Thanks for the tip 😃

I second the left hand drill bits. I keep a decent stockpile of them for exactly this reason. If you get brass guides as well that can save the holes and threads of the block as they can help keep the drill centred. I'm lucky enough to have access to a lathe in work so make those when needed.

Today I finally got replacement under trays through the post, on they went to cover up the oil leaks. Can't see them, they're not there........

Looking at the engine from the front, the turbo is on the left of the engine. The pressure hose comes off the turbo and into the intercooler at the front bottom left. The second hose comes out the intercooler bottom right and goes up to the egr valve on the front right of the engine. If...

Pressure tested the AC last week with UV dye and the condenser looks like an 80s pop star that had been shot with a shotgun. Holes everywhere. New condenser fitted today, regass, evaporated temp down to 1°. Now we'll have 6 months of rain and cold.

The waste gate pipework is still attached and any linkages properly setup as far as preloaded goes if it's external?

That stuff was the bain of my life. Massive cause of concern on aircraft.

Have you tried sacrificing the kids to the gods? Win in both cases......

If its largely been laid up, you have had a good look around that's rats or mice haven't chewed on the wiring etc or haven't made a nest in the air pipework or exhaust? Only asking as I have witnessed all of these over the years and we tend to overlook the simple answers. Also, how old is the...

Round here they've cut back on staff on only deliver every 2 or 3 days depending where abouts you live. Special deliveries it's a guy running around in a van but normal 24/48 service can take 3 days.

I'm glad that's not just me. Although Evri round here has sorted it's game out recently which is good. Yodel on the other hand.....

Got to love "next day" delivery haven't you. Lately I'm getting parts from Estonia delivered faster than stuff bought in the UK.

Can buy printers quite cheap now. The first one i bout about 8 months ago for £80. This new one was £1300 but in my eyes it has been worth every penny. A lot of things I've made i couldn't buy or weren't suitable, so being able to design and print yourself if a godsend.

They're wonderfully designed to maximise profit aren't they. Would much prefer the old fashioned way of screws.

Physical strength it's very similar, along with temp, chemical resistance etc. The main advantage is UV resistance. It apparently doesn't discolour like abs so doesn't need paint etc. It's a bitch to print though, does need a chamber/enclosure, preferably heated to about 40°C. Just like ABS...

The 3d printer is possibly one of the best toys I've ever bought. Done wheel hub spacers, bonnet badges, various clips and mounts, custom designed brake vacuum adapter for a 12v vacuum pump to delete the mechanical one, coolant bottle caps, stereo surrounds, replaced the clock in the 322 with...

Clip downs currently being printed. Lot beefier than the factory ones.