The best possible result. Well done.

Have you tried flushing the rad to make sure it's not blocked with crud?

No the wonder you couldn't find it. Well done Mick, very satisfying sorting that out :cool:

It would be quality, lead paint back then though Col :):eek:

You want forced air mask for 2K, not a dust mask. Your lungs don't take kindly too it. Worth reading up on it.

Asking questions when you're stuck is what forums are really for, so don't be worried about asking. Hope it goes well, but keep us informed of your progress.

I do it my feel too, to be honest. :) A couple of years since I did my mates 60 plate. I just remember how much easier it was.

Presumably the TD5 is the same as the Puma? My mate has a 60 plate and his has the stake nut. Very easy to do because you just tighten to the required torque and then tap the nut flange over. No tightening to required torque, turning back 1/4 turn, exposing your right shin and left breast carry...

Many of us on the forum have done rebuilds or chassis swaps, so there's no need to panic. You can get help with every nut and bolt if needed. What's the hurry with getting it done? If you have the time (took me over two years, but that was only working on my drive when weather permitted) I'd...

Yes, the exposure to salt water is a big worry. If you're not sure of the 110's corrosion points, then get someone who does to have a look at it for you.

Yep, it's got darker here now (camping in Germany) and I can see the spring in the second picture. That should be the other way around.

I can't see the seal spring in your pictures, meego. It's a while since I've done mine, but pretty sure that's ok.

That's a lot of liquid in one or even split over all 5 cylinders. I don't know the Td5 engine, but if I was in a similar situation with my 300 Tdi I'd take the injectors out, spin it over on the starter a fair bit. Leave it over night and do the same the next day. Have someone watch to see what...

There must be something wrong with it.

Start drinking more. It makes things easier ;)

Tremendous :)

I bought a roll of closed cell foam. I think it's about 8mm thick. Closed cell means it doesn't soak up water. It also made an impressive difference to the sound levels. In the back of my 90 I cut panels of it to fit the floor, wheel arch sides etc. On he sides I stick it place with strong...

IIRC the valve closes as you accelerate, this reduces the flow of exhaust gas being diverted in to the cylinders and allows more oxygen in, which is required to burn the extra fuel for acceleration. This would indicate that yours was sticking open if it wasn't pulling well up to 2000 revs. If...

I had a mondeo with a faulty egr stuck open. It smoked a bit on harder acceleration and gear change. Having said that, if it's faulty I'd be tempted to put a blanking plate in rather that just disconnecting.

Is it faulty? If you're not sure it could be stuck in the open position.