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Eventually managed to track a minor coolant leak. Top radiator hose goes to a plastic connector on the engine block above the starter motor, there is a small diameter pipe which comes out to connect to the metal rail that goes up to the heater. This connector is dripping at the attachment to...

I have a knock from rear. Did the obvious and changed the rear diff nose bush for a polyurethane one, knock still there. Only happens when going round sharp corner left or right, with or without power applied, I seem to get three(a small number anyway) knocks in rapid succession which I think...

Front CV joint has started to click on tight lock so looking at replacement complete drive shafts. Prices seem to range from sub £40 to £400! Any recommendations on makes to buy or avoid? Thanks, Chris

Hi all, Have searched but can't find answer to this aspect of the rear window problem! Cable has snapped with the window in the up position, it is a three door so I can open the door by removing the roof, yes cable snapped, found all the advise about kits and diy with cycle cable. BUT can't get...

Trying to get the starter motor out - it is being a pig. Cannot get the top bolt undone! Can anyone enlighten me - is this top fixing a nut and bolt on the back - as per the lower fixing, or does the bolt tighten into a threaded hole. Trying to remove from the top of the engine only without...

Recently removed rear prop shaft as a bearing is noisy. Now when shutting down engine there is a distinct rattle as the engine stops that certainly wasn't there when the prop shaft was fitted. Is this normal in "mondo" mode or could this be an weak engine/gearbox mount and the prop shaft was...

Seeking advice! Noisy prop shaft bearing so have dropped the prop shaft and will replace the bearings. What are peoples thoughts on replacing the VCU as the thing is all apart. 2002 TD4 with about 120k miles. VCU is passing the "tippex test" and the torque figure seems to be about the same as...

Bit of advice from anyone who may know better than me!!! Not hard! On about my four or fifth front centre diff bush, looks like I need to replace it again..... Thinking about polybush kit from flo-flex! Do people think that the side bushes become worn too, and if replacing the front with a...

If I may ask some advice from the far more knowledgeable on here? The little truck (2002 TD4) was running fine and then spluttered to a halt, anyway after a bit of messing, there is no buzzing of the fuel pump on turning key, so obviously that is the snag. I am assuming the wheel arch pump is...

So I have lurked on here for a while now and so far always got good info from reading the ramblings of others! Now cannot find any info on changing the water pump on my TD4. So couple of questions if anyone has done this job and can guide me in any way. Have read the Rave description of doing...