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The o ring set will serve you well though in other jobs..... ask me how I know 😂😂👍

Just went out in the -5 weather, it’s actually a beauty of a night here. Mines look like this and no leaks bud.....

Yes fiddly for sure but solid once altogether. I could have made my own with rubber etc, but when I opened the Christmas pressie that saved me doing that 😂😂👍

I looked at the guards in front of the rear wheels too, but then discovered my 110 Ex army has a metal plate already fitted 😎😎😎

I’m sure there will be a good few laddie’s on here that can help out even with parts. Good luck and good to hear you’re on the mend 💪👍

If, like me, you have never fitted them before. Once you do one side the other side flows well.... I’ll make a few adjustments on a couple of mud shields but they are very good IMHO.

So today was a Snow day here. Finally got round to finishing off the fitting of the Christmas pressie from her indoors. Got to say they seem a very good bit of kit. Couple of wee pics..... anyone else have them?

Please let us know 👍🙏🏻

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=Nitrile+o+ring+set&singlebutton= Im sure these were the ones.

I bought a set of assorted o rings that has served me very well for my 2.5na. Make sure they are durable for oil and diesel. I’ll try find the ones I got, I’m sure there’s a brand name.

ATF.....it’s getting out of the gearbox then.

I’d be wondering what type of oil it is? Is it coming from the engine or the gearbox? Just my tuppence worth 👍

The small hole is 2mm deep. There’s Gona be sealant put on when it all goes back together with genuine gasket 😊👍 good eyes !!

New bolts coming Wednesday with all gaskets, copper grease will be going on and torqued to 7-10nm. 👍 happy new new year to you all 🍺🍺

Took about 3-4 hours, my blow torch was also playing up (new year purchase coming I think) it was also soaking in plus gas for a few days. The heat carefully aimed at the housing I think did the job. Like advised I worked back and forth then many cups of tea..... oh oh by the way!! The advice on another thread about heat from the fan inside the cab turned out to be spot on !! The thermostat was jammed open 👍😊🔥😎

Happy new year when it comes lads......🍺🍺

Ok patients today and hopefully I’ll have good news. Storm Dillon interrupted this mornings proceedings ..... 825DCD39-5FA4-47E3-89CF-2B715A1D0121.MOV

Roger that !! 👍🔥

Thanks guys, flat surface on the bolt it is when I get a chance. I didn’t want to apply too much heat on the alloy?? I’ve tried a few sharp taps with hammer too.... I’ll keep at it. Thanks for having a look for a spare housing Maverick. Much appreciated. Hopefully more news tomorrow if if only I had a welder, great idea though. 👍

Ok so having decided to do a thermostat change I got to it yesterday. Two bolts came off with no problems and one had to go shear on me 🙄🙄🙄 so after soaking it over night in plus gas, went out again today. Still no joy..... the mates have said use a stilson tool on them which I don’t have, so I tried mole grips. Any thoughts? I’m scared to drill as it’s alloy and I might ruin the housing. I got snowed off today......as well 🙄

No clarification needed thanks anyway... IMHO learning is the key factor here. So if a TDI requires a 88, and older engines require a 74 or 82, then learning is achieved. When I post for help, I welcome all comments. It’s doesn't confuse as I’m sure Mr BW can determine what advice is for him. Yes it’s not my thread as previously stated....

Agreed, although quoting me suggests it’s aimed at me..... 👍

I don’t have a TDI

Looking at thermostats, the parts list a 82 degree or a 74 degree. 🎅