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OK Cheers - i think it must be m5 - i will check

I have tried levering as much as i dare, lots of penetrating oil over a couple of days, hitting with a mallett and a little heat but to no avail so far - looks like i might have to get the timing kit and puller from difflock

Any suggestions on how to remove a stubborn timing belt crank cog - the damper came of no problem but the gog just wont shift and you cant get benind it to prize it off also the bolt hols in it are a funny size any advice gratefully recieved cheers will

Cheers for the advice i see L.E.G.S also appear to do quality parts and gaskets thanks will

ok cheers

As I intend to fit a new timing belt kit, rear and front engine oil seals and head gasket ect to the 200tdi I am getting can anyone recommend a good make/source or which to avoid cheers will

or the amplifier on the distributor or the afm - try disconnecting it - it should run worse

Could be the water tempature sensor - if it goes wrong it can send the ecu/afm the wrong signals and mess up the mixture - quite easy to replace and not too expensive

As the others have said definatly get a branded one - i fitted a cheapo "britishpart" if you get my drift and it did not work from the word go waisting a lot of time. I then got one from bearmach and it was fine

Dogs preferably a collie & german sheperd & security lights - No -one can even walk past on the road without themgoing balistic and the collie sleeps with one ear up. the front drive lights up like a circus as well - mind you i live in a rural area. this is fine for night time then rely on nosy neighbours in the daytime which works well if you get on with everyone.

OK cheers

OK OK i will get a piccy later, I used it last night on an engine out of the car & it works very well, held the crank solid & steady got it from e-bay 29.99 + 10 delivery

OK Thanks

I have just got a 200tdi disco engine to put in my 2a at a good price. i was assured the engine was good but tbh i have been told that about worn out engines before.. Because i dont know the history of the engine and have not heard it running i intend to strip and inspect it - replace the belts, big ends etc as necessary. Can anyone recommend any reliable/honest turbo and/or diesel specialists who can check the turbo and injection pump & injectors as obviousley i can't work on these and have no idea if they are in perfect working order or need a recon. preferably in the sw/somerset area but i dont mind posting if necessary thanks will

Came in the post and its a big one I will try it out tomorrow (engine is out of the car) and let you know how i get on

Thanks

can someone tell the the size of this pully bolt so i can order the correct socket thanks

My wifes 300 tdi was like that & it was the lift pump 1/2 hour job and about £35

I had one burst and leak but not so dramatically - interestingly is was also a new pattern part and hot to the touch so it could be poor quality pattern parts

I was offered one for £30 so I may go for it cheers

OK thanks might be worth getting the locking tool as the engine isnt fitted yet cheers will

Hi All I have just aquired a 200tdi to fit in my 2a. I am planning on replacing the timing belt before fitting and have read various posts in relation to the tightness of the front pully bolt and various methond of removal while the engines in the vehicle. Do these locking tools actually lock the crank while undoing the pully bolt or are they a wate of money? also are the timing kits worth going for? cheers will

Did anyone see someones stand cover and frame blow away and land on a few cars with some nasty dents?

My first time there - great day out, got a steering guard good and cheap - saw TJ101 but did not realise it was him at the time otherwise i would have said hello

I like the makeshif workshop I have to do all work outside as well