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Fitted raise axle breathers to mine !!!

Hi all On a 1986 90 which has a 2" lift when i come off the throttle i have a really bad vibration/grouching noise coming from the back of the landy When accererating there is no vibration or noise at all but as soon as i lift of the throttle to change gear or just slow down i get this loud...

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Hi all I really want to fit a oil pressure gauge into my series 3 (200 TDI engine ) Should i get a electric one or a capillary one ?? I take it i need to use a adaptor or a tee piece adaptor on where the original oil pressure sensor is, does anyone know one that will fit or what the thread...

Cheers guys If anyone has on here has a parabolics/pro comp set up please let me konw your views I would be really interested in hearing them before i make my mind up Cheers Chris

The blades are running freely i just checked If i up the size of the wire and used a 40 amp fuse would that be ok or is that not really the thing to do ???

Hi all The series 3 has got parabolics on it now (2 Leaf front and 3 Leaf rear) but i am running standard shocks all round. I am thinking of getting a set of Pro Comp XL , would it make the ride any better on the road and would it perform better off road ?? Many thanks chris

Cheers guy I will try the relay first see if that cures it . Now for the embarassing bit - What sort of relay do i need ? How many pins etc ? Also where abouts does in go / how to you wire it up ? Sorry for all the questions :o many thanks chris

Hi all I have fiffed a Kenlowe cooling fan to the series this fan is a old style one which came out of a disco but appears to work fine . I have wired it directly to the fuse board with no relays or resistors etc The problem is when i turn the fan on the the fuse (35AMP) bends and after...

Hi All I have just a 200 TDI engine into my series 3 What grade oil does it need ?? Is it synthetic ?? How much oil ?? Many thanks in advance Chris

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Hi All I have just a 200 TDI engine into my series 3 What grade oil does it need ?? Is it synthetic ?? How much oil ?? Many thanks in advance Chris

Hi All I have brought and am currently fitting a 200 TDI to my series :D I am going to change the cambelt at the weekend i just wondered is it a case of dont move any thing and make sure the points all line up , or do i need special tools etec ??? Many thanks all Chris

I have a good 2.5 N/A coming up for sale if your interseted Good condition 86000 miles New cambelt, alt, starter, glow plugs Chris

I am fitting it to the series 4 speed gearbox at the moment i have a 2.5 n/a diesel so i think i have done the nessersary bits iso it should fit with a bit of luck The engine is coming complete with rad, intercooler, and a oil cooler. Thanks for the info on checking the engine many thanks

Hi All I am going to look and hopefully buy a 200 TDI engine for my series 3 this weekend :) I will be able to hear it running but i wont be able to drive it What do i need to look out for or listen for ?? Any advise on what to look at eg leaks or any other things that could be wrong ...

hi mate I have done that it has a new filter and has had redex run through loads Any other ideas ??? anyone please

Hi All I running a 2.5 n/a diesel engine seams to be in fairly good condition no leaks etc When i am on full throttle in (any gear) there is a constant stream of a blue to black smoke coming out (on tick over there is hardy anything ) Should i just put this down to just being a old diesel...

Cheers Grippa I will give it a miss thought it was to good to be true Cheers chris

Hi All Saw this for sale on ebay *ENGINE RESTORER & LUBRICANT - looks good but expensive !!! Has anyone tried this or have any views if it works or not Cheers chris