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Sure is but the car has been used on some rough tracks in the forest hauling firewood This 4 tyres is a real mallarky - when i bought the Td4 it came on 4 new hankook AT's. now they are starting to wear a bit the wet grip is really shocking. Saw the other day that the RH front tyre is down to...

checked my brakes the other day - surprisingly they look good on all 4 corners Just waiting for new tyres, 4 shock absorbers and then i can get a geometry check

Replaced vacuum hose that goes from T connector to EGR solenoid It had worn right through just before the solenoid where it is wrapped around a metal pipe......... Brakes seem to work better now - lol

No need for sealant around the injector seat Make sure everything is clean down the injector hole (vacuum it out) if there is a lot of crud around the tip of the injector it wouldnt hurt to remove it with a rag but dont attack it with anything brutal. You could get the injectors checked for...

If it runs cold you can expect higher than normal fuel consumption and maybe VW style emissions.....................

I did mine the "hard" way the main stat on these engines is well known for failing (happens on BMW's too) I used a basic OBD code reader / data logger to check the water temp and found out that the stat was goosed. As stated above - its tricky but do-able

200 plus labour unless you als need a dmf

Anybody planning to go all the way down to NZ MUST visit both islands - especially the South Island

the beer wasnt so bad - bit expensive though !!!!

No kids playing with keys............. Funny Maybe the lesson to learn is to double check its locked although i am sure i locked it

So guys - i'm none the wiser I checked that the super locking feature works - thats OK Nothing disturbed under the bonnet Havent found any relays behind the wheel arch liners (but didnt search too hard) No ideas !!!!!

Hi hippo Thanks again for help Car key and remote are not with house keys and main way into house is by remote controlled garage door (which doesn't open the car) Back to square one maybe - when I get time I will check out the relay in the wing idea and have a general scout for anything...

Hi hippo and others Been away for a few days and only just saw the discussion So ..., I always lock the car with the remote - never with just the key No broken windows, bent doors or similar If I remember well the drivers door was unlocked and the front passenger door was half shut but with the...

Sounds like somebody is pulling your leg !!! get another opinion

hi guys thanks for the replies no chance that i sat on the key and the spare is in the wifes handbag :) Niffty - can you tell me where this famous relay is located (by pm if needed) ?? Mine is a 2003 4 door model thanks again John

Hi guys Over the weekend i had the pleasure of my Td4 being "visited" by scumbags (probably very sun tanned). Luckily i leave nothing of value in the car so i'm not over concerned about that aspect However i am interested in knowing how the car can be opened without leaving any visible trace...

thanks guys surprised nobody suggested hanging a passenger under the car :):)

pic on the way

if you cant find what you are looking for then email me your spreadsheet :) Autumn is starting here - i'll send you a pic

how do you guys fix the camera ? Magnetic mount or duct tape :)