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With everything setup, flywheel tdc etc the woodruff should be facing upwards. I attached a picture but can’t remember if I took it with everything aligned, might just have been to verify orientation.

You can check the fip position by removing the belt tensioner this is where you normally insert the sprocket holder if you want to remove the fip. I think you have to remove the nut in order to see the woodruff key, it should be facing up 12 o’clock

Well normally one shouldn’t dig that deep☺️ I love learning new things and I said to myself if I’m replacing the engine I might as well take a look inside. The idle should be at 750, it can be changed slightly by changing the pump calibration setting in the nanocom, it should normally be at...

I bought a tool like that as well, you don’t have to be 2 people for bleeding the brakes and that really helps. I have the height sensors on order, when they arrive I can do the calibration. Remember I was complaining about smoke a while ago. I had the injectors revised by a bosh centre...

Thanks for the suggestions

Hi guys, Now the engine is running sweet I just need to take care of some other bits and bobs before it goes to the welder. The eas needs further attention I had some problems with sensor readings and I’m planning to replace all 4 of them and do the calibration from scratch. Does anybody...

Checked yesterday how long the pump runs at startup, it’s about 38 seconds from key turnover. After that it only runs for a short time and after touching the brakes every4 to 5 times. Planning to do a bleeding hopefully this weekend. I finally got around installing the END chip, I had the Ecu...

Hi Guys, yet another question. I replaced the abs accumulator because the traction control light came on whenever I used the brakes. Also the pump would come on intermittently. I depressurised the pump as per rave and screwed on the new one. After that the pump ran for a bit. Now I noticed...

I went over the valve block again and used some teflon tape around the compressor fittings and installed another pressure switch. Did some on the bench tests with compressed air to check for leaks. Result is that the EAS is working correctly for the first time since I own the car. Pressure...

I had some time to go over the eas valve block and everything looks alright now it has been rebuilt. Still have a leak so I’m guessing a problem with the pipe or the air bag. Since the bag is new I’d opt to replace the pipe. Anybody has a suggestion of which pipe to use and where to get it? I...

thanks exactly what i needed 🙏

I took another look at it, it was not far enough pushed on so the o-ring could not seal. I bevelled the tube end a bit to allow easier insertion, that worked wonderfully. I’m still to replace the other bags, I did notice that the rear sags even with the fuse removed to avoid levelling. The bags...

Hi guys, I have a question about the EAS system now. I bought 4 new air springs because the front axle had 2 different ones installed the rear springs look worn and show those typical tears where they bent. I went ahead and replaced the right rear spring because I noticed it dropped the most...

Hi guys, Small update again, I finally adjusted the dip rotation to get 50% modulation. I also changed the temp sensor which is used by Ecu. I have to say the car runs better and feel a bit more lively and also a whole lot less smoke. Although I think the smoke problem could have had something...

Yes I’m looking for a company that might be able tot do that but I’m not in a rush. First thing will be reverting the cooling mods to get a normal operating temperature to get an idea about the fuelling in those conditions. And of course I need to do do something about the timing modulation...