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    TD4 top mount bearing assemble for suspension strut.

    Hello all. 2005 TD4. In relation to the shock absorber strut assembly front and back. Wanted to ask if the mounting assembly can be removed and renewed by compressing the coil spring and undoing the top nuts that hold the assembly in place? Or is it a matter of removing the whole strut itself...
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    Wishbone replacement

    Good morning all. Recently posted about wishbones being replaced on my TD4. Thanks for all advice. Just gathering info on doing the job. Wanted to ask about releasing the taper on the ball joint. I can see that the nut securing the joint will not come all the way off as it fouls the gaitor and...
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    Front wishbone bushes.

    Good morning all. Just prepping for replacing the wishbones on my 2005 TD4. Quick question. The separate casings that have the two bolts and holds the wishbone threaded arm arm in place have bushes in them . Are they easy to get out or is it a garage job? . Bearing in mind am doing the job...
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    Overheating issue.

    Good morning all. Got 2005 TD4 which is running fine. Just been on a long run with her and noticed temp gushiest all good until stopped at traffic lights. Temp the roses to around 1200. Then goes back down once on the move again. No issues re heater all good there. Seen lots of posts re lazy...
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    TD4 Turbo.

    Good evening all.not long had my I 2005 TD4. It’s got 149000 on clock and runs really well has been well serviced over the years and appears to have been looked after. . Recently did the crankcase breather mod after removing the nasty oiled up filter that was in her. Anyway been reading up on...
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    TD4 Oil tray removal

    Hi everyone. Trying to do oil change on my 2005 TD4. Under tray has two bolts at back which came off fine. Tray dropped down lovely. Then found 4 fittings (2 each side of tray) towards front of engine. Closer inspection do not look like screws as have no x head or hex in the them not really...
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    Diesel engine additive.

    Good morning all. Just wanted to as a question. My brother has a 2.0 TD 4 as I do. He keeps telling me about an additive called Archoil and how good he thinks it is. I remember ( all those years ago) when Slick 50 came out and I also recall reports saying it rotted engine seals. Just wondered if...
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    Clutch bite low.

    Hi all. Just got my first Landy TD4. 2005. Not a stranger to general maintenance . Please be gentle as not tackled this before. I have read lots on this subject the general suggestion being air in the system. Couple of questions. can I bleed clutch from top of engine ie via redo our etc don’t...