With Tdi conversions to SIIIs becoming ever more popular, it makes sense to give a dedicated guide as to how I wired mine up. It’s not the only way, but it works perfectly and reliably, and uses the standard loom. My vehicle was originally a petrol model, and this affects a few bits of the […]
Preparing for a Holiday
My family and I are going to France for a camping holiday this summer – nothing as adventurous as last year’s trip, but it’ll be a fun and relaxing break. We’ll be taking the 109, so I’m doing a few little jobs to make sure it’s ready. It have given it a service, and while […]
Up and Running Again
I have completed the rebuild of the engine. The coking was very significant, but no lasting damage seems to have occurred.  Two new oil control rings were fitted on pistons 2 and 3, a new head gasket of the latest composite type was used, and new head bolts and breather unit were fitted. I wanted […]
Engine Oil Loss – Bad News
I have pursued the oil loss issue harshly. Some external leaks were evident already, mainly accumulating on the bottom left side of the flywheel housing. It now seems that this was due to a split rocker cover seal, which is being replaced. That’s the easy bit. I also found approximately one pint (1/2 litre) of […]
Interior Side Panels and Engine Leak
Firstly, and most importantly, following a good washing of the bottom of the engine after fitting the new starter motor, there is no evidence of oil, having driven a 50 mile round tip to work yesterday, so perhaps, fingers crossed, there is no leak. The sump oil level is still staying up at the “MIN” […]
Social