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Recently changed 200tdi master cylinder all went well bleed and working ok. But now i got a quite load click, i think, from the slave cylinder when i press the clutch pedal. Maybe something and nothing clutch works fine. Any ideas ?

Please can anyone help. Replaced timing belt, idler and tensioner in Feb 16 since then did about 2k miles. Yesterday engine stalled at 30 mph and wouldn't restart. Obvious no compression so suspected-ed belt. Upon strip down i found this devastation. Seems front lip of crankshaft gear has worn...

Hope someone can help. Have 110 with Salisbury diff R380 / 300tdi. Did rear drive flanges and half shafts and fixed the clunk. Discs and pads at same time and one wheel bearing was knackered so did both sides. also did slightly leaky diff pinion seal and new flange as had a big groove in it from...

Thick chuff of black smoke on start up and hard acceleration, improves when engine warms up but still same chuff of smoke on start up even when warm. The truck is thirsty compared to previous 300s but goes like a train. Inter cooler bit grotty but seems clear, hoses in good nick and just light...

I have been looking at a 2007 double cab for a good price which was imported from Spain and is in great nick. It is a LHD conversion which is strange in itself but whats funnier is that some one has gone to the trouble of converting to a 300 TDI engine and box and also full dashboard conversion...

Got defender with boost allows and want to put some all terrains or similar on in place of road tyres that on which are 235 75 16 -any suggestions on brand or size ..

Got power steering box off whilst fitting new drop arm. When swivelling the box left to right its notchy in certain places? Doesn't feel right but power steering was working fine before strip down and no leaks. Is this normal when oil has drained out and removed from truck?

Please Help! Just tryin to refit arm after a week trying to get it off. But new arm doesn't go nearly far enough up the steering box splines have checked it's the right part. Someone told me use a press but if you haven't got one jack vehicle up off the ground under arm and it will press on? is...

hi i got a S3 with V6 Ford engine fitted and want to fit a TDI. Obvioulsy with a standard S3 LR engine the 200 TDI engine goes straight onto the exisiting mounts but i'm going to have to move these anyway from the current location suitable for the V6 motor. So on this basis would a 300 TDI be as...

overhauling offside swivel for mot, chrome ball ok ordered repair kit of all consumables. top railko bush shot it appears to be in a housing do i just bash it out with a socket with the housing or does it need pressing out?

got loud rattle from somewhere under the seat towards rear on S3 which has got progressively worse. Sounded like a loose or bust spring but all ok when stationery, rattle is only when moving. All seems solid nothing loose but there is signifcantly more play on back UJs compared to front that is...

have s3 truck cab with ford v6 conversion goes great. but its returning less than 10 mpg running very rich and mixture adjustment does alter anything. ques, would you expect less than 10 mpg from this or does anyone think 15-17 would be feasible if set up right??? alternavtively might do a...

i have a late S3 and want a better steering wheel but not a silly small one which will make driving the thing even heavier. so can i fit a later defender wheel and if so does anyone know which one. theres lots of the 200tdi wheels on ebay. Also will the indicators still self cancel with these...

please can anyone tell me if i can fit inertia reel seat belts in a s3 pick 1982. its got static ones but with high back seats which pull forward becasue the top mounting is below the seat back? thank Jon

i need a new used engine. 2.25 petrol 5 bearing from late S3 needed. can collect. please email [email protected]

i am in Newbury and was wondering whether anyone orgainses greenlane trips i could take part in at weekends. been on a few myself last few weeks but as i got a series 3 its only a matter of time before something breaks so better to go as group and its more fun.

leaking front seal out of transfer box on S3 . ordered a new one (Paddock) yep and you guessed it they sent the wrong thing again. They sent me one which is 2" dia and the one i removed is 2.5". called them and some bloke assured me its the right one nd the only one they sell for the front of...

series 3 2.25 petrol starts fine but is flat undedr load. after 30 mins the engine tries to die at idle and only way to rev it is softly on the throttle. engine then dies usually on a muddy green lane and wont start again for 20 mins. LT lead from the dizzy looks ropey where is slots onto the...

i have rocky mountain parabolic springs fitted to series 3. i read somewhere that the RH side should be higher and that these springs are handed. my LH side is about 1 1/2 inches higher! is this correct or could someone have fitted them the wrong way round? are there any identification marking...

have 2.25 petrol 1983 ser 3 which has previously been fitted with a v8 and still has batt under passenger seat, range rover rad etc.. i have 2 ques. 1. What other stuff should i be aware of. does the engine go straight on the g/box with v8 flywheel and clutch wot about engine mounts, what about...