Was there any oil on the old vac pipe, I didn't notice but I still have it.. kept all the old pipes

that's how it was since I got it about 3 weeks ago

yes was like that when I got it, was only discovered through help on here

Ok I will quickly pop out and pull it off of the IRD downturned pip.

I was talking to you about that on the phone and took it off of the IRD to test and you said to reconnect it back to the IRD to prevent any particles of dirt going down the pipe, so I pushed it back on the IRD. When the filter comes tomorrow or Saturday I will remove it from the IRD pipe and...

yes that connected at one end to the solenoid and the other end is connected to the IRD

Now I'm really worried argh

Which black hose? and I noticed the oil, have been checking to see if the oil level is going down but it seems ok?

Replaces two hoses is all so far, the New plain blue one in pic two and the black longer one in pic one, which had a 1cm split in it.

Nodge just read back, yep I defo tried that, though I only went around the block with it, should I have taken it for a longer test drive or something? there are no hills near me.

Hi Nodge. is that the hose which I said was connected to the pipe with the downturn. If so I did try that but still the same, if not erm, please remind me.. I put it back on following advice..

I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty and seeing what the outcome is. the smoke issue is a bit embarrassing, specially when there's a convertible behind...:eek:

I was reading the item description for the EGR blanking kit. it sais that by fitting one of these there would be less smoke, better fuel consumption and better engine performance. How does such a simple looking piece of kit do so much?

Super, parts ordered, should hopefully arrive by Tuesday. :)

Good morning Gary, Shall I go ahead and order the parts from the list you provided?

Good morning Gary. great info, makes things a lot easier to purchase fluids, many thanks.

Power steering fluid. Ok I guess this is going to sound ridicules but I've noticed that my power steering fluid is almost at the lower level in the reservoir. can I use any power steering fluid or does it have to be specific?

Thanks Nodge

yeah that's fine with me. makes sense for you to drive it, so long as you can handle the power or lack of lol :eek:

Your absolutely right, stupid for asking really. Will wait till Thursday to see if any better deals come up like you said. failing that I will order from the list you have provided. I feel 20 stone lighter already. Many many thanks