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With everything setup, flywheel tdc etc the woodruff should be facing upwards. I attached a picture but can’t remember if I took it with everything aligned, might just have been to verify orientation.

You can check the fip position by removing the belt tensioner this is where you normally insert the sprocket holder if you want to remove the fip. I think you have to remove the nut in order to see the woodruff key, it should be facing up 12 o’clock

Well normally one shouldn’t dig that deep☺️ I love learning new things and I said to myself if I’m replacing the engine I might as well take a look inside. The idle should be at 750, it can be changed slightly by changing the pump calibration setting in the nanocom, it should normally be at...

I bought a tool like that as well, you don’t have to be 2 people for bleeding the brakes and that really helps. I have the height sensors on order, when they arrive I can do the calibration. Remember I was complaining about smoke a while ago. I had the injectors revised by a bosh centre...

Thanks for the suggestions

Hi guys, Now the engine is running sweet I just need to take care of some other bits and bobs before it goes to the welder. The eas needs further attention I had some problems with sensor readings and I’m planning to replace all 4 of them and do the calibration from scratch. Does anybody...

Checked yesterday how long the pump runs at startup, it’s about 38 seconds from key turnover. After that it only runs for a short time and after touching the brakes every4 to 5 times. Planning to do a bleeding hopefully this weekend. I finally got around installing the END chip, I had the Ecu...

Hi Guys, yet another question. I replaced the abs accumulator because the traction control light came on whenever I used the brakes. Also the pump would come on intermittently. I depressurised the pump as per rave and screwed on the new one. After that the pump ran for a bit. Now I noticed...

I went over the valve block again and used some teflon tape around the compressor fittings and installed another pressure switch. Did some on the bench tests with compressed air to check for leaks. Result is that the EAS is working correctly for the first time since I own the car. Pressure...

I had some time to go over the eas valve block and everything looks alright now it has been rebuilt. Still have a leak so I’m guessing a problem with the pipe or the air bag. Since the bag is new I’d opt to replace the pipe. Anybody has a suggestion of which pipe to use and where to get it? I...

thanks exactly what i needed 🙏

I took another look at it, it was not far enough pushed on so the o-ring could not seal. I bevelled the tube end a bit to allow easier insertion, that worked wonderfully. I’m still to replace the other bags, I did notice that the rear sags even with the fuse removed to avoid levelling. The bags...

Hi guys, I have a question about the EAS system now. I bought 4 new air springs because the front axle had 2 different ones installed the rear springs look worn and show those typical tears where they bent. I went ahead and replaced the right rear spring because I noticed it dropped the most...

Hi guys, Small update again, I finally adjusted the dip rotation to get 50% modulation. I also changed the temp sensor which is used by Ecu. I have to say the car runs better and feel a bit more lively and also a whole lot less smoke. Although I think the smoke problem could have had something...

Yes I’m looking for a company that might be able tot do that but I’m not in a rush. First thing will be reverting the cooling mods to get a normal operating temperature to get an idea about the fuelling in those conditions. And of course I need to do do something about the timing modulation...

I opened the Ecu a while ago only to see I was not going to be plug and play. I expected to find a socket instead is is soldered. The other issue is that the chip is made to fit my Ecu, it is based on certain numbers on the cover of the Ecu. I have soldering gear but it is not suitable for...

I guess you are right the car has sat for a while and probably the cat might need some heat to be able to work properly. Also I was thinking that I made a modification to the cooling system. I run a smaller pulley on the water pump and a shorter belt and even a different visco all this to...

I replaced the engine because I could not determine the root cause for a knocking sound the engine produced. I haven't opened the old engine yet to check what's wrong with it. The engine also had several oil leaks an was a bit tired after +300k km. Also the chains required a change but they...

I suppose it does run on all 6 cilinders. The engine has been partially overhauled. I changed: Connecting rod bearings Piston rings All oil seals and gaskets New chains guides and tensioner New vibration dampener Thermostat water pump turbo hoses etc I removed all valves And lapped the seats...

Originally the engine has the metal inlet, however i changed the engine with another one that had an egr valve fitted. Mine hasn’t, I did not want to drill holes in the head to accommodate the metal inlet on the new head so I drilled a hole in the plastic inlet and I inserted a nut to...