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clutch won't disengage |
shaggydog
10th Mar 2024 12:13pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 173 · Subject: clutch won't disengage |
Hi all
So driving home the other evening and clutch started feeling funny. Stopped at a traffic light dipped the clutch but engine laboured and we crept forward. Foot was hard on the floor but coul ... |
Power Steering Pump or Box? |
shaggydog
12th Dec 2023 4:11pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 543 · Subject: Power Steering Pump or Box? |
Thanks for that
Having a quick read though I think I'm going to get it sent away (if req) as I don't have the time currently to rebuild it. |
Power Steering Pump or Box? |
shaggydog
12th Dec 2023 2:12pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 543 · Subject: Power Steering Pump or Box? |
I have never had one apart or seen inside it so have no idea how it works which is unusual for me.
Yeah its direct driven off the crank via a belt so thankfully the list of suspects is very small. ... |
Power Steering Pump or Box? |
shaggydog
12th Dec 2023 9:59am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 543 · Subject: Power Steering Pump or Box? |
Morning all!
Recently my power steering has been squealing like a stuck pig which means the belt is slipping on the pulley. Its not loose or degraded.
Its far more likely to do it when reversing ... |
Additional hub seal Salisbury axle |
shaggydog
23rd Feb 2022 11:51am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1051 · Subject: Additional hub seal Salisbury axle |
Many Thanks
Will add it too the list |
Additional hub seal Salisbury axle |
shaggydog
23rd Feb 2022 11:27am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1051 · Subject: Additional hub seal Salisbury axle |
Sorry Should Have Said, Same 1991 200tdi Salisbury drum braked axle.
Just got the drum removed so when I take the drive flange off it doesn't fill up the drum with ep90 and muck
Is it ... |
Shaggydogs Running Restoration |
shaggydog
23rd Feb 2022 10:12am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 284 · Views: 144333 · Subject: Quick Update |
Well another month rolls past, this one seeing 225000 miles click over on the odometer so a triumphant cheer was had and there was much rejoicing.
A few hiccups this month most notably:
A front sw ... |
Additional hub seal Salisbury axle |
shaggydog
23rd Feb 2022 9:46am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1051 · Subject: Additional hub seal Salisbury axle |
Hi all,
I have been chasing a vibration which I could swear was front axle but turned out to be rear wheel bearings being loose.
Anyway, took it apart last night in the gloom and tightened it an ... |
Fuel cap leak |
shaggydog
9th Feb 2022 4:01pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 4 · Views: 1489 · Subject: Fuel cap leak |
Humm sounds like a new one is required.
Will update with findings.
Many thanks |
Heated Seats in a Tdi |
shaggydog
9th Feb 2022 4:00pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 11 · Views: 4703 · Subject: Update! |
Well for my birthday I was very generously gifted an exmoor trim set from my girlfriend.
Ideally I'd like the switches on the front ether side of the clock as I think that will look best.
I have ... |
Fuel cap leak |
shaggydog
8th Feb 2022 2:11pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 4 · Views: 1489 · Subject: Fuel cap leak |
Hi all.
Any ideas how to solve this?
I haven't overfilled it and I'm keen to get it fixed as it's a big risk to other road users and my fuel account.
Is it just a case of new cap or does it j ... |
Grumpy Old Man Thread |
shaggydog
31st Jan 2022 9:22pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3964 · Views: 932427 · Subject: ! |
I don't mind that they break and have faults but why is it so difficult to find all the bits you need from one supplier.
Just want to rebuild my swivels, redo the wheel bearings and replace the fro ... |
Oil level rising... |
shaggydog
23rd Jan 2021 1:07pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 5678 · Subject: Oil level rising... |
Hi guys,
Just to update on this, no loss of coolant and no obvious routes of water ingress.
Will drain, refill then keep an eye on it.
Not the best time for this to happen as my other truck ... |
Oil level rising... |
shaggydog
17th Jan 2021 10:54pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 5678 · Subject: Oil level rising... |
Right, some quick tests done!
Dipstick measured the dipstick and its measuring 295mm from top of nut to top of tube which i have a dim and distant memory of doing this previously as it was loose an ... |
Oil level rising... |
shaggydog
17th Jan 2021 9:09pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 5678 · Subject: Oil level rising... |
Exactly, which makes me think injectors or lift pump as there is nowhere else it could come from! |
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