As I read it he clearly says tubed... Has it been edited? Howard.

It's the same with hire vans that I have hired; no jack! So you have to use the 'special' mercedes breakdown cover! Found out the hard way... Howard. 2x300TdiDef.

Hi Becks Bear. Make enguiries about 'OIL CONTROL RINGS'. I have used these on engines with worn bores and they have gone on for years, way beyond expectations. Hope that helps. Helps. Howard. 2x300TdiDef.

'Difflock' Do a very good guide to changing a 300Tdi timing belt, I can't do a link, so you will have to do a search. They also do all of the special tools,if you need them. Have a look, then print it out for later reference. Hope that helps. Howard. 2x300TdiDef.

I have just done that job (had to remove tank for chassis weld), The price of the rubber hose was about £25 +vat (oem, had to order). I used a compressed air 'cut off tool' to slice through the three hose clips. without that it would have been hard to saw them, I doubt that they will unscrew. I...