Recent content by spud300tdi

I set off earlier today and hit the down button on the window. The window went down about a 3rd of the way and then stopped and started to make a crunching/grinding noise. I sent it back up which it did fine until it got to the top and then a loud clunk. I pulled the door card off to find a...

It turned out to be the normal oil filter that was not sealed properly. Anyone know the best way to remove oil from paving slabs?

Im not really worried about it as i can keep my eye on how much is being lost fairly easily but im getting grief about the oil on the drive and that does bother me! Would be nice if it was a 30 min job that i could do myself.

I noticed a few months ago that my 51 plate td5 was leaking oil. It was only a trace and as its from the engine its easy to check the level and moniter how much shes losing. The trouble is its now making a bit of a mess on the drive so its probably time to do something about it. It apears to be...

Ive just finished replacing the brake fluid. It took 1 and a 1/2 litres to renew it. Brakes seem much keener now so I guess that was it. This just leaves the oil leak to sort out. It looks like its coming from somewhere near the oil filter but I cant see properly for the turbo etc. Is it ok to...

Does anyone know how much brake fluid i need to renew the old with new on a TD5? Ive noticed that the brakes are feeling a little spongy as if there is air in the lines so im hoping that new fluid should sort it out. Ive also noticed that shes losing engine oil from somewhere but im not sure...

Sorry i should have explained myself better. The problem is with the rear only.The fronts are working 100% but the rear discs had developed a dull area right on the outer edge.This is now polishing up nicely with the new pads in.

Job done.:D Took less than an hour.Things werent that crudded up so it was easy. I was slightly worried that there was still roughly 40% of the pad wear left yet they werent rubbing all the disc.Does this mean my callipers/pistons are knackered??:confused: Thanks again

thanks guys.im gonna give em a go tommorow,i will let you know how i get on. Thanks :)

Could anyone give me an idiots guide to replacing the brake pads on my 51 plate td5? When i last tried it on my old 300tdi i managed to split the caliper and ended up having to get the lot properly bled:confused: . Cheers.

I finally towed the trailer and wow what a difference. The only slight problem now is keeping below 60mph! Hills were tackled with ease and my reckoning of the fuel consumption is slightly better too. If anyone is thinking of getting this done then i can 100% reccomemd getting it done...

I took my new Discovery (TD5)to Pete from bellautoservices on saturday morning for a re-map and I feel that ive got to tell everyone about the difference this has made. Im sure that this topic has been covered before but i cant find the old thread.Anyways...

cheers yella. I knew that would catch your eye

My discovery 300 TDI is up for sale. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4628011151&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Got to be worth 3k hasnt it??:eek: The reason im selling is cos I just bought a 51 plate TD5:D Anyone want to make me an offer on it??

Cheers Yella. reckon i will leave well alone then.