The older ones are all 36 spline I think, later on they started to introduce 48 spline - but 36 stayed on some specs.
So for example my Td5 HT had 48, whilst the Td5 CSW I have now is 36.
Could it be the vanes sticking in the turbo and then suddenly releasing?
Would it be like this:
Its the vanes that control the pressure isn’t it? So if they weren’t opening / sticking you’d have low power and back pressure into the fuel system - which might then suddenly release and spike ? Then once released and free moving you’d be back to normal ?
Eek - be careful.
On a different note - I love those 4 spoke wheels. Lots of people swapped them out for either aftermarket or the Td5 type wheels - but I think they are lovely to use.
Yes, I’d use it if it’s not been rotting away.
I’d also take the opportunity to go with the Td5’s rear plastic tanks - no more rust, 55litre capacity, and more under seat storage.
Im sure you don’t need a new rear crossmember too?, I think the Td5 just has the adjustable tabs for the rear body mount and other than that works fine.
It was all I good do at that moment though - I put the grid in the camera and spun it with that as a makeshift reference.
I will swap some wheels about and see if it rules out the wheels and tyres.
I do expect it to as the noise has remained despite moving from boosts to these.
It’s nice - I didn’t realise that they held that kind of value. Other than ‘what people are willing to pay’ how do you value these?
That must be close to G Wagen prices for the same year.