richardaudi

Hi Steve, sorry for late reply. My engine code is AKN. Current situation is that I'm going to refit pump, belts, pulleys, front end so everything is aligned and good except for the pump which as said, is knackered but can be rebuilt. Then try and sell as complete car for spares or repair. It has the factory RNS-D sat nav fitted with all ancillaries. Also external input for mp3/smartphone music connectivity. The inside is pretty much as new. I'll let you know when I'm about to list it as you'd be welcome to check it out. You will be impressed. Cheers Richard

This reply might be a little late for you but I did a belt change without the official tools. You will need to machine a set of camshaft locks. 2mm thick steel will do and roughly 50mm square but you will need to measure accurately. Drill a hole in each and add thread through a piece of string so you can tie them in place. You'll need a crank locking pin but can insert a screwdriver. Make sure it stays in place though. You'll also need rods to lock the cambelt tensioner out. A suitable nail can be used. You'll also need to hold the verniers steady while you unbolt them from the cams. I used a great big adjustable wrench. The only other thing is a 17mm Allen key to remove the drivebelt tensioner. I bought a socket which did the job perfectly.

Dave, If you have Vagcom you should be able to change the language to English. It does sound though that you need a knob to set it up manually as you suggest.

Hi Gareth, Thanks for the suggestions. Really useful. I have already laid out for a new battery. The engine was starting and running fine but in limp home due to the pump fault. Intermittent-no elaboration available. (Thanks Bosch, great software). The glow lamp would flash after 30 seconds. All the Ross tech advice proved to be unsuccessful. I removed the pump in July and sent it to ECU Testing. They kept it for 3 weeks and eventually told me they couldn't fix it. I have sent it elsewhere and received the quote to rebuild this morning. It has mostly been kept outside but it still in nice condition. I wash it occasionally. The bodywork is excellent except for two paint blisters on the roof above both front seats. It's been off the road for around 12 years since this fault developed but I have run the engine every few weeks to keep the oil circulated. I was lucky enough not to need the car as I could walk into work. The wheels are very good 10 spokes. Ebay listing is not a bad idea. Thanks again Richard

Hi Guys, I have the above car, manual speed on my drive. I have owned the car from new and obviously not driven it very much. It has the inbuilt Sat nav unit with the colour screen. Unfortunately the diesel pump needs a rebuild. This will cost 750 - 850 plus the vat. It'll also need 4 tyres and new timing+pump belts. I'd guess ~£1600 to get on the road. So any advice on what I should do? I have removed the pump and have a kitchen covered in bits of engine so the wife is giving me grief. I have the mechanical expertise to refit if repaired but I'm wondering if there are any other gremlins waiting to be found. Is it worth risking the money or just scrap it and sell it for pieces? Everything is pretty much as new in the interior. Help!