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Update; thanks guys, oil cooler it was. put a replacement injector loom on to solve the misfire and it ran perfectly and all the oil remained where it was supposed to Drained the remaining oil before start up and out and had about 2 litres left. Needless to say the £10 extraction pump from...

sorry should of stated we put a 15p head on. We had it to one side after a bottom end failure on a facelift with a 2 week old head. update; taken off the oil cooler and nothing much to see other than lots of mixed oil and water. Removed the oil cooler itself and attempted to pressurise to see...

you and me both, the dip stick is dry and when we opened the expansion bottle it went off with let’s just say with a bang, I dread to think how much pressure was in it (bearing in mind it was relatively cool as it wasn’t running for long at all) I suspect the cooling system wasn’t full to the...

this was a thought of ours, surly the only point the oil and coolant come close is the head gasket and cooler, I’m just confused as to how it’s allowed the oil to enter the coolant system but nothing to come back to the engine

the head gasket only goes on one way (I believe and I now hope!) there is rectangular cut out which goes around the chain at the front and there’s two holes on either side for the dowels. So I hope I didn’t manage to mess that bit up, if I did though wouldn’t it just mix the oil and coolant again?

Afternoon all I have a basic understanding on mechanics but this has got me a little stumped. bought a breaker 10p TD5 with a knackered chassis and head gasket gone. The engine still ran fine albeit head gasket failure, so I figured might as well attempt the head gasket and possibly sell on...

Hi all got a little project today, nothing instantly important about it other then a riveted Marshall SPV Cambridge plate on the slam panel with a serial number and a Special Vehicle badge on the boot. Nothing seems out of the ordinary on it and research brings up they used to build military...

You’ll do for me! Does the central locking have to reprogrammed once all actuators replaces?

Evening all On our 04 D2 the locking system is near enough completely inoperable. Off the key (in the barrel) the drivers door and boot will unlock (however the boot is temperamental) I’ve read a few threads that the lock actuators are common to die which I think we can manage to replace. You...

First I apologise for a topic that has been discussed more than the existence of Santa but anyways... Out came to roof lining today due to ridiculous water leak. Driving to work the other day the water literally cascaded down the B-pillar and down the seat belt (thankfully my coat was...

Went to go move her this morning and for some inexplainable reason the immobiliser decided to lock me out...out came the EKA code again while stood in the rain :( Once up and running she went in for its pre-MOT and come back with rear drop link excessive play and O/S/F bind. Few minor repairs...

Yes private plate, vehicle an 04 registered. So looking forward to finally getting it on the road.

Shocker cover a little scabby but no leaks. Ready for test tomorrow...fingers crossed

New and shiny :)

From this; To this Ordered shocker mount and tidy up next

No more holes :) Going to order a new shocker mount tomorrow, anyone every purchased from bearmarch?

We often buy cars as write off’s, there are some bargains to be had but also some utter catastrophes. At this moment in time I’m not 100% where our D2 lands on the scale but we are giving it a hearty good go. So anyways, 2004 D2 TD5 with 112k on with history up to 2017. It had damage to N/S...

I’m not sure if other folk refer to it differently but yes an interference engine to me is valves colliding with pistons on the event the belt/chain gives up the ghost.

The Q7’s come a host of issues and I know the D3 can have a hefty price tag to repair but I dare say the Audi’s charge more. The leak coolant in the V and if your unfortunate it’ll leak into the auto gearbox module. Air compressors are 3 times the price of the D3. I could go on lol After...

Thanks for the wise words, the D3 buyers guide did mention the oil pump I believe but there’s no way to inspect this without the cambelt cover removed. I’ve looked into further and yes this is a big worry. I think this may promt me to do what you are and look for an earlier one and also the...