Skinny Mike
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I'd make sure my hands were covered in oil when i put them in!
On the plus side, nobody will try and nick them.
Mike
On the plus side, nobody will try and nick them.
Mike
Well nothing went pop. And they make a lot more difference than I thought they would.
Maybe my old hoses were worse than I thought, but there's definitely less drop in revs/boost when changing gear. And I can't be making that up as it's an auto.
Overall, well chuffed
Mike
looks good , plus I also replaced the air intake hose, was so fed up with it being a nightmare getting it on and off
did u have to trim the egr one in the end ,
I also drive an auto and it felt smoother after , but did also replace every vacuum tubing with silicone at the same time
Skinny Mike
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No, the egr hose was the right size. Took quite a bit of fiddling to make it sit right, but no trimming needed
Vacuum hoses are on the list of things to do, but that list keeps growing and available money keeps shrinking
Mike
No, the egr hose was the right size. Took quite a bit of fiddling to make it sit right, but no trimming needed
Vacuum hoses are on the list of things to do, but that list keeps growing and available money keeps shrinking
Mike
yes it is fiddly getting that egr pipe on, but had to trim mine a little
found at least 4-5 holes in my vaccum hoses , where they had touched the engine,
did find buying the vaccum hoses in silicone was cheaper than oem , also handy as the one that goes from the turbo vent mechanism , across the engine , in front of the crankcase breather a lot longer than standard hoses
also found holes by the vaccum pump , hope u don't mind me saying be very careful removing the hose off the vacuum reservoir at the back , as I snapped the bit of plastic off whilst removing
think it was about 10-15 quid from dealers
Skinny Mike
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Always good to know. I had heard that the vac reservoir was delicate, it definitely looks it, always reminds me of something out if a fisher price play set!
Mike
Alibro
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I was able to make my last one fit without cutting but it had to bend a bit which meant it collapsed slightly at the bend. I didn't like the idea of the airflow being restricted so cut it to be the same size as the original. My kit was for a facelifted car and so that might have been the problem. Hopefully the new kit being Bearmach and for the correct model will fit without any issues.No, the egr hose was the right size. Took quite a bit of fiddling to make it sit right, but no trimming needed
Vacuum hoses are on the list of things to do, but that list keeps growing and available money keeps shrinking
Mike
Alibro
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Where did you get the silicone vac hoses from. I had a look on flea bay and couldn't find any specifically for the TD4.
Skinny Mike
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It's pretty standard stuff, I think @Nodge68 quoted the size the other day, 3.5 mm or something like that.
Im sure someone will post the correct size
Mike
Alibro
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I just ordered 5m of 4mm silicone hose off flea bay for £11It's pretty standard stuff, I think @Nodge68 quoted the size the other day, 3.5 mm or something like that.
Im sure someone will post the correct size
Mike
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390915816467?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Will see how it goes and if good will order some blue for the Doris' 4 door.
Edit, and this turned up this morning.
Skinny Mike
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That looks a lot better on the car than off. It should clash quite nicely with the other green hose you've orderedI just ordered 5m of 4mm silicone hose off flea bay for £11
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390915816467?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Will see how it goes and if good will order some blue for the Doris' 4 door.
Edit, and this turned up this morning.
Although at that price you can't complain.
Mike
Joe_H
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I have a similar issue with advancing age -that list keeps growing and available money keeps shrinking
Mike
The wife keeps growing and my 'equipment' keeps shrinking..........
Joe_H
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Do all TD4's come with a socket set bolted to the engine cover ?
that is a really good idea from LR
I mean, they KNOW they will be needed on most journeys. Also, why does it have a nuclear hazard symbol on the front slam plate ?... did you buy it of @Skinny Mike
Joe
Skinny Mike
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Do all TD4's come with a socket set bolted to the engine cover ?
that is a really good idea from LR
Also, why does it have a nuclear hazard symbol on the front slam plate ?... did you buy it of @Skinny Mike
Joe
Socket set and a roll of gaffa tape. Solves all known problems.
Mike
Joe_H
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As does a pound of C4......................
Skinny Mike
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Joe_H
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And Katy Price......................I thought C4 was reserved for evoques
Mike
Alibro
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LOL, With the right tools it's a ten minute job, 1/4" socket set, long flat screwdriver and a little pry bar with a right angle end for encouraging the end of the hose to go on.Do all TD4's come with a socket set bolted to the engine cover ?
that is a really good idea from LR
Also, why does it have a nuclear hazard symbol on the front slam plate ?... did you buy it of @Skinny Mike
Joe
I worked on cars for years with multi sided sockets and without a 1/4" set. Every job was a chore and most bolts were rounded off.
