Guys, Many thanks for your replies. The manual implies that the nut undoes by raising the breaker bar (clockwise), however this is wrong as you've pointed out. Thanks. There wasn't enough of the bolt remaining to weld to, so a piece of solid bar about 3 inches long was drilled in the centre...

Guys, I'm attempting to change the timing belt on a 200 TDI. The crankshaft pulley bolt needs to be removed, we know its held on tight, and we know to undo it it needs to be turned clockwise, so; attached the tool to the pulley which was wedged to keep it still, used a 30mm socket on a 3/4...

Rebuild is relatively straightforward, proper S3 Operations and Parts manuals are essential as is access to a press. Parts are easy to find from L.R.Series or Craddocks. It takes a little time, if your not touching the transfer box and front output it would be quicker. When you're...

No need to remove gearbox, just move it back 6 inches, if you need to take out the gearbox it comes out through the cab, remove floor, tunnel and seatbox unless you've got a bolted gearbox cross member (or want to cut the welded in x-member and replace with bolted version).

Hi Curtis, PRC1359 is for a Military 109 12&24 volt I think you need Main Harness PRC1332 - SWB 2.25 Petrol (without choke thermostat switch) lhd or 575408 (with choke thermostat switch) lhd - also suitable for 2.6 Alternator harness 589851 (without choke thermostat switch) or 589033 (with...

I assume you fitted new engine mounts? What state are your gearbox mounts in? How much clearance does the belhousing have over the x-member?

I had similar issues with the previous gearbox I was using, possible causes that I'm aware of are weak selector springs or a worn\broken synchromesh. The springs can be replaced easily if you wanted to eliminate them, if it's not them I would suggest rebuild or replace (Ashcroft do refurbished...

Update: Gave Nobbyraw a hand with the task last Sunday. All done in a day with a 2 hour break for lunch down the pub (thanks Nobby). Points to note are; it's simple to do and the change in driving characteristics is incredible, from screeming lump to slick ride. My advice would be to anybody...