It looks easy if I'm honest, I'm used to far more difficult configurations i.e. Alfa V6 etc. Shouldn't break the bank either!

I have replaced the radiator, P-gasket, Waterpump gasket, Thermostat and bled the system as per forum instructions so that there is no air at all in the system. When I start the engine, water is ejected from the expansion tank whether or not the cap is on. An air lock keeps developing in the...

On closer inspection there is a grey oily residue around the P gasket suggesting that it has failed. I have also found the thermostat has failed, unsure about the waterpump...

Not a great deal of time, 6 months I reckon.

I have no idea, I'm not at all familiar with these engines. I'm more used to Italian cars and their engines. I did speak to a specialist who informed me 200tdi's spit a bit of gasket out the back of the head when they go, the 300's however he said just chuff up gasses through the oil filler -...

Oh ok thanks for the advice!

Hey guys and girls, Just joined the forum, didn't realise it existed! My name is Adam, nice to meet you all. I have a green 300tdi which has covered about 170,000 miles, it even has a winch. Besides driving like a boat compared to my other cars it is an awesome...

Hi, Sorry I should have explained myself better, the engine is a 300tdi. I didn't read the forum rules before posting, I will now introduce myself.

Hi guys, My disco is overflowing with coolant. I just replaced the Rad only to find it is still overflowing. I removed the thermostat to check its operation and tried it without - still no change! When I removed the expansion cap, the coolant level rose quickly with the engine running...