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[Arctic]

Those of us whom have a diesel R40 and a under bonnet fuel pump know that at some time this may need changing, hopefully this thread will help you to do that for your self.

Through out this post the under bonnet fuel pump will be referred to as(UBFP)always purchase the best one you can which is most certainly the Pierburg in my opinion.

The tool you will need are 13mm ring spanner, 8mm socket, ...

[Ed3]

I am wanting to renew the coolant asap and I just noticed on the Haynes Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0-uuJk7Rk0 that the coolant drain plug has a seal that Haynes say should be replaced

But Rimmer Bros https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001585 does not list the existence of a seal so I cant know before I start what size seal to get. I assume I have to risk the old ...

[Duncan]

Has anyone come across an issue with the short pipe from the top of the underbonnet pump to the fuel filter. Car hasn't run in a while, and when starting it up to move it, thought there was a strong smell of diesel. Opened the bonnet and there's fuel sitting on top of the pump. Drying it off and switching on the ignition it gets wet again. It might be possible to fit a new ...

[Ed3]

While my CDTi 06 plate was parked on the driveway my rear exhaust silence had dropped right down. Because the bottom of the big bracket rusted away totally. The silencer is rusted through behind the bracket. The car is 160k+ and one owner before me used it as a workhorse in a very wet location. So that car is not worth getting expensive parts. Any suggestions on my best options?
Does anyone know, if I ...

[Ed3]

When I was at the nano last year it was noted by those there that my radiator fan did not kick in.

I bought the car in November 2017 and have never heard the fan. But I mainly do long trips often on motorways, as opposed to being in a traffic jam on a hot summers day.

In 2017 the car was over cooling and so I fitted an inline top hose thermostat MOD and ...

[Bermudan 75]

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Can anyone identify what this connector is for?
It is located in the drivers side cubby hole in the rear trim in the Tourer.

Thanks

Mike

[Dirk Pitt]

Hi, I'm looking for some Webasto help.
Is there anyone on this forum that undertakes repairing the Webatso PCB's or can you point me to a company that does? I rang a company that advertises repair's but they say they do not do repairs for the heaters fitted to the Rover 75.

thanks

Dirk Pitt

[9060davidj]

hi to all
i have noticed that after the engine oil and filter have been changed the oil becomes dirty quickly i have used engine flush and still the same result so what is the best way of flushing the old out is it using diesel kerosene red diesel or paraffin i also noticed that the crank case breather is thick with old oil has anyone done this job

[Arctic]

Remove the engine cover three times 8mm or should be.
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Lift out of the way and lay it safe.
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Next remove the air duct two screws.
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Three 8mm or 10mm on the slam panel.
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Pull duct backwards.
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Lift out and remove the air duct, put it with the engine cover.
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Next undo the intercooler hose clip.
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Pull the hose from the EGR and ...

[Bermudan 75]

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The attached photograph illustrates where the aircon metal pipe is used to secure the lower power steering reservoir hose by means of a cable tie. This also helps to prevent the hose from coming into contact with the pulley.