Spoke too soon... leak from the rear main seal, I assume. Engine oil from the flywheel housing, only a slow drip so too concerned at the moment. Obviously a new seal went on during the rebuilt, but it wasn't one of those fancy Teflon ones. Spare gearbox is getting rebuilt over the next few...

Gotcha, thanks. Ive got my electric fan on the outside of the radiator which limits my options somewhat.

They never were, technically. My family name is Thomas, it's been in the family since new being used by my grandfather and his father as a recovery truck for their workshop in the village. So getting the sign-writing was just a throwback to them.

Yes, whipped out the thermostat before blanking. Where have you got the intercooler mounted? I've got a small one here but was just slightly too big to fit with the electric fan in place.

Evening all, Just a quick post to say I'm just back from a road test in the 109 since installing my 200 tdi conversion, and wow, what a difference it makes. I know that seems a bit obvious, but it's just so much more usable in every way. I plan to make another thread detailing my problems and...

Bump, price drop. £70

No, fuel cut off is entirely mechanical.

The outer doesnt go in very far from the back if I remember rightly.

There are two small grub screws holding it in, one holds the sheath from the back and another holds or acts as a guide on the bit you pull.

There's no science here, just sticking two things together. Use a good bead but not enough that it enters the sump, torque the fixings up appropriately and that's it.

What have you replaced the nylon hoses with? I'd suggest replacing them with clear fuel line so you can see any air leaks/bubbles and track them.

That's how I did it on my rebuild and it runs great. Flywheel has a locating dowel so providing your crank is aligned properly the flywheel peg will fit. I guess using the flywheel pin would be slightly more accurate than the mark, but the teeth on the belt limit how much fine tuning you could...

Don't need flywheel to put belt on, just use timing marks.

Devil's advocate, fitted one a few years ago while doing a rebuild on budget. Just had the engine out and release bearing is still absolutely fine. Obviously that one is no good, but doesnt mean they all are.

Full exhaust system for LWB Series 3, I purchased this second hand a few years ago so it's getting on but still in good condition. Was told it's stainless, clearly the backbox is, the pipes could well be but of a lesser grade. Comes as per the photos, any questions please ask. Currently in...

Some bits left over from stripping a 200 tdo to go into my Series. Photos to come, collection from Lyneham near Swindon. Radiator/intercooler, untested but no visible damage other than to the rad outlet stub. £30 Radiator fan cooling, £10 Alternator, untested. £5 Turbo feed & return, £15...

I'd be more inclined to say gauge/sensor/wiring than anything else. Top hose will get hot even before the thermostat is open, so the bottom may be cold simply because there is no flow. It may also be that it's only just hot enough to open the stat on and off, so by the time the coolant passes...

Thanks for that, I've got a pipe connector on the way so will see what I can do.

Can anyone share some photos of their bottom hose when using a serid radiator with 200tdi please? One of the last jobs but I cannot get a hose to fit properly. All suggestions welcome.

It looks like you're right! I got them from Parts in montion via their eBay shop, msyhe worth giving them a call?