For future reference, at least on a GEMS, 14mm socket on the nut, a pin spanner or something would be best to stop the clutch plate rotating whilst you loosen the nut, but I managed to just hold it with my hand. Remove clutch, there is enough...

Its how I did my 300tdi

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That's how I usually do them ...

They'll be pushing against the valve springs. I put mine in with the valve bridge unbolted and then bolted the bridge down (using the sequence in RAVE). As you tighten the bolts down, the valves will open on those valves that are being acted...

Sit down, now look into my eyes🤨.... Now get out!! 😜

What you didn't try wading across 😁 😁

Wednesday night coming over the bridge👍

Any news?

On mine, I unbolted the compressor from the engine. Lowered it down as the pipes are flexible. I did struggle to get the clutch pack off and caused a little damege as the bearing has a circlip on the end of its bushing... Mine doesn't anymore🤣 I...

Dot 4 all day 👍

Yes dot4 for the brakes, that's what will be in there now. Have you checked your brake pads recently? They are probably worn and some might need replacing

Shirley it’s not at that point yet

Started looking for a cheep/non running td6 to carry out my next daft idea 🤣🤣🤣

new regulator ordered .Many thanks for all the help

Do you have a good link to where I can get one from please

Sounds like a waste of time testing it, I suspect the brushes are worn out and in any case the regulator it's incorrect for modern batteries. It's easy enough to swap the regulator, comes with new brushes, can be done with the alternator in...

We did our regular 35km each way shopping run today and were amazed to see over a dozen swasticars. Very unusual normally never see more than one. Wasted my time washing the cars, they are covered in Sahara dust this morning :(

When I stop lending my DVM to youngest son 😁 😁

You need to measure at the battery rather than using diagnostics.

Reight had to run wife to her sisters so put Hawkeye on with live diagnostics to compare with the plugged in ciggy thing. hawkeye showing 13.8volts with engine running ciggy voltage 12.8. After 5 miles Hawkeye 13.7 other 12.6.

Yup, after my day of off-roading a couple of weeks back the box was full of mud but the connector seal had done its job and everything was spotless inside. I'm convinced this is the CV joint as I've never ha a single issue with this until I...

Thanks will get it tested. Could it be the cause of my problems

Very low, should be between 14.4 & 14.8 volts just after starting folding back eventually to 13.8 volts. Needs a new regulator & brush assembly a the very least, assuming your plug in DVM actually works, I have one that always shows 12.8 volts...

Well had to drop he wife off earlier and she was only going to be 30mins so instead of waiting I decided to put one of those voltage readers that go into cig lighter socket and go for a run. Ignition on but engine not running 12.6v cranking...

JFC. Might be worth a post on LZ courier service. If someone like @Mark Piercy was heading over the Channel he might get away with saying it is his spare in the boot if anyone asks.

No, there's nothing the risk to make you feel alive😜 Or pain🤔

Yes I did that last time, will do this time too. The pins/clips came out easily. A crow bar and a push down on top managed to work the spring out. Made 2013 29th week, not perished. Good to keep as emergency spare. Now to the other side.

Make sure you connect it the right way round, reverse polarity and it could go bang :eek:

Accuracy of the system is not important, screwing the punter is. There are hundreds of complaints like yours, good luck getting it sorted.