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[Lacquer Peel]

Yes.

 

I'm currently mostly interested in the steering gear - I don't want to start just taking bits off willy nilly as I might not get everything back together again, so would be good to have some kind of guidance.

https://www.audifans.net/ftopict-38012.html

 

I found a guide online but it's been ruined by photobucket, the descriptions are decent though.

 

I can copy the relevant sections from the Haynes for a B5 Passat which has a similar mechanical layout.

[Dead_E23]

There is a specialist Volvo breaker at Wyboston on the A1 who will probably have a lift pump in stock, given that they have a yard full of them.   Google 'Lakes Wyboston' to find them.

[artdjones]

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Could you post a link, I can't find it

I posted it 2 posts below yours,but forgot to quote yours.

[Wack]

Does anyone know of any good (cheap) van retailers , I'm getting a bit overwhelmed by fiat doblo's in my searches , looking for a 3.5t dropside pickup for around 10k , like the idea of the FWD ones as they weigh less unless anyone knows why they're a bad idea , movano,relay,Ducato etc

[Mrcento]

Does anyone know of any good (cheap) van retailers , I'm getting a bit overwhelmed by fiat doblo's in my searches , looking for a 3.5t dropside pickup for around 10k , like the idea of the FWD ones as they weigh less unless anyone knows why they're a bad idea , movano,relay,Ducato etc

 

I used to get a shot of a Ducato at work, it was hateful with weight on board. Not so much performance wise, it was ok enough for a van, but the brakes were pretty scary, had only 3 positions "Off", "Not enough braking", "Full lock up". all within about 10mm of travel of each other.

 

Was also absolutely plagued with DPF issues.

 

was pretty good in snow unladen, though, fwd with weight over the driven wheels, light at the back so could kick its arse out.

[Wack]

Ducato, good for drifting , drives like a fiat , noted

[Kiltox]

Try South West Salvage in Tewkesbury - I bought my Cat C van from there and apart from the fact it's a bit beaten up it is brilliant and was buttons compared with a straight one 

[320touring]

Try South West Salvage in Tewkesbury - I bought my Cat C van from there and apart from the fact it's a bit beaten up it is brilliant and was buttons compared with a straight one

Having met this chap Mair than once.. disregard the above;)

[Dirk Diggler]

Why not seal it with epoxy?

Its broken like a stress fracture; the man I trust to know says non;

[wuvvum]

Try Bristol - I bought my LDV Maxus from there and it was the BESTEST van of EVAR.

[Wack]

Try South West Salvage in Tewkesbury - I bought my Cat C van from there and apart from the fact it's a bit beaten up it is brilliant and was buttons compared with a straight one

Thanks, It's a dropside pickup I'm after, one with dents would be great but straight ones for reasonable money are hard enough to find

[Wack]

When I say hard enough to find, this is what I'm talking about.

 

 

Reasonable mileage , £10k

 

Guy rings me, sounds good so he goes away to get a ballpark figure for a well used transit

 

while he's doing that I check the MOT history

 

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 ( (ii))
• Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

So that's what 25k service intervals does , nobody lifts the bonnet for months because the wheels are still going round

 

I'm not even ringing him back

[Kiltox]

30k service intervals!

[Wack]

30k service intervals!

 

 

2016 65 Citroen Relay 2.2 L2H1 <------------- Haven't you noticed

[busmansholiday]

Anybody know why an Astra 1.4 Ecotek would suddenly start using oil at a frightening rate ?

[DodgeRover]

Anybody know why an Astra 1.4 Ecotek would suddenly start using oil at a frightening rate ?

Oil filter or sump rusted through.

[sierraman]

Leaking it or burning it? Most Vauxhall 4cyl units use a bit of oil but if it’s going through it at a rate then check for smoke. Could be rings or stem seals at a guess.

[busmansholiday]

Right, it's a mate's car. I've had a look and it appears to be leaking, somewhere around the air con compressor. Any known problems?

[Kiltox]

2016 65 Citroen Relay 2.2 L2H1 <------------- Haven't you noticed

No I meant it’s 30k not 25.

 

My van had its first ever service at 29k miles

[Wack]

That's just nuts, I've done 40k in this transit in 2 years and it's had 4 oil changes , 25L of the right grade chevron oil is about £40 at costco , does around 3 services

[Kiltox]

It’ll get serviced much more often now like!!

 

I agree it’s fucking mental. Especially for a van.

[Slappy]

Been quoted £quite a lot by my one-garage town to fit a new pair of front springs to my Focus, so I've looked up the part number and I'm presented by 23 manufacturer options! Can someone give me a lowdown on a recommended brand close to OEM and also who to avoid out of this lot?
 

• RIDEX KAMOKA KYB MAPCO STARK LESJÖFORS CS Germany MONROE FAI AutoParts Magnum Technology SWAG NK RUVILLE METZGER KILEN BILSTEIN DIEDERICHS MEYLE FEBI BILSTEIN SUPLEX TRISCAN EIBACH JP GROUP SACHS SPIDAN OPTIMAL TRW
  
  Edit: or anyone else that you can recommend!

[Rocket88]

Anyone of you lads and lasses in the 'Shite masseve any good at photoshopping? Need some ideas on ye olde 403 before I commit myself to paint!

[yellowperil]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-WAY-SIEMENS-INJECTOR-LEAK-OFF-CONNECTOR-FOR-5WS40677-/182006873020?redirect=mobile

 

How do these work?

Someone else popped them off my car, when they diagnosed a leaky injector seal.

I cannot figure out how they go back on, they push onto a spigot and somehow lock.

 

The answer has to be simple, but I'm buggered if I can figure it out, I have already broken one.

[anonymous user]

Anyone of you lads and lasses in the 'Shite masseve any good at photoshopping? Need some ideas on ye olde 403 before I commit myself to paint!

Is this the estate, is there a thread on it? Can someone photoshop a trompe l'oeil 403 cabriolet on the side so it looks like Columbo's car

[Rocket88]

Is this the estate, is there a thread on it? Can someone photoshop a trompe l'oeil 403 cabriolet on the side so it looks like Columbo's car

 

There is...............................ancient Peugeot in search will reveal all

[C1am]

I don't know where else to post this. I switched on my TV Freeview box adaptor at the wall socket this evening and it exploded - see attached photo of grinning electricals. It didn't blow a fuse in the fusebox and the socket is working normally. Anyone know what could have caused this?  

 

[twosmoke300]

A case for BigClive if ever there was one

[SiC]

I don't know where else to post this. I switched on my TV Freeview box adaptor at the wall socket this evening and it exploded - see attached photo of grinning electricals. It didn't blow a fuse in the fusebox and the socket is working normally. Anyone know what could have caused this?

 

Adaptor 003.JPG

Shit, dangerous Chinese design with crap quality parts. I bet there isn't even a proper fuse in it either.

 

Looks like something in the bottom left corner - picture doesn't show enough detail to say exactly. Possibly a drive transistor for the high voltage side given the mess. They tend to fail short circuited, which then causes a catastrophic failure with the energies involved.

[C1am]

I bought it new in 2009 when the digital switchover was happening, so it lasted a while. Why is it a dangerous design?