Recent content by Fredjen20

Probably a stupid question I know, but is there such a thing as a glow plug socket for a td5? Or do I need a long 10mm socket to do the job?

Hi all. My D2 handbrake handle has broke on one side at the pivot and I've got a new one to replace it. Has anyone changed their handbrake handle? If so any useful tips or ways of doing the job easy as possible please. Thanks in advance.

Hi folks has anyone replaced the rear ABS sensor and not been able to undo the socket screw that holds the sensor in place? I've got a new sensor and had no problem getting to the one to replace. But the problem I've got is the socket screw that holds the sensor in place. The screw has probably...

YAAAYYY thank you so much you wonderful and helpful people. After tracking down a front prop shaft from a breakers. And struggling to undo eight bolts and nuts. Laying in a puddle under my car. I've managed to fit the new prop shaft. And I now have movement once again. I thought it would be more...

Great thanks for the advice. Great thanks for the advice. I think I'll stick to the grub screws. It's a different thread for greace nipples I believe

No I didn't know. There was a rattle sound coming from underneath about 2 mile before it went. I just thought it was the exhaust rattling or something. But when it went there was a bang from it coming away. And when I retrieved the prop shaft I noticed the uj had fell apart.

Good point its the worn uj that caused the problem in the first place. Thank you.

Too right, very, very helpful forum. I wish I could be a world of knowledge to everyone on this site, but I'm only a DIYer when it comes to car repair. Thanks again for all the fee advice. Its very much appreciated.

Well, thanks a lot guys. I'm off to the breakers in the morning and then hope and pray everything is good. There's no damage as I can see apart from a dig in the chassis from the end of the shaft when it fell out.

So Jamesmartin, are you saying that I might be lucky with just replacing a new front prop shaft? I'm not usually that lucky but fingers crossed I hope that's all it is. Thank you.

It appears that I have no drive. Question, how do I find out if the main gearbox or the tbox is the problem? Thanks for your help in advance

Thanks guys for a rapid reply but unfortunately I don't have diff lock, just traction control.

Hi guys I'm having a bit of a head twerling moment at the mo. Driving home at 50mph there was a loud bang followed by a clonking sound. I pulled up sharply and investiged. I found my front prop shaft about 10yds behind me. I now have the splines hanging from the front axle and a broken...