That is very interesting. Does that mean that it is not the bearing making the noise then?

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be getting my hands dirty this weekend!

I see my thread has degenerated a little! I might have my neighbour interested in this car but if he wanted to buy it I would want to sort out the noisey tensioner for him. How can I tell what engine I have? Am I right in thinking there are a few types (200TDI, 300TDI, TD5)? I have seen...

Thanks for your repsonses. It doesn't have a tow bar, just a little fold down step at the back. I will get the service history from my Aunt and then try it in the free sheets. It also needs a very good clean!

I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that I am based in central London (not really renowned for it's off-road terrain!).

Hello all. My uncle sadly died recently and left behind his discovery. I've been tasked to sell it but am having problems in figuring out what price it should be at. It is a 1998 50th Anniversary edition diesel auto. I have just taken it in for it's MOT and it sailed through with no advisaries...