t4underc4t

Hi Greg. Yes Please. I would be interested in details on replacing Aux Cambelt and tensioners. There doesn't appear to be much space on the side so a quick heads up would be very useful. I have a 2002 1.9TDI... but I can't imagine the theory is much different Regards Gary

I fitted new drop links last night by torch light !. It is a very easy job to complete and the results are perfect. No more suspension rattles..... Its just everything else I notice now !. Anyway these are the bits I found helped. I sprayed the bolts the night before with WD40 You don't need to do anything to the car except turn the wheels to full lock on the side you work on. (If you are using a rachet spanner I found jacking up the car a bit helped give you enough space between the lower bolt and the engine /wheelarch undertrays.) Undo the lower bolt first. It is attached to the roll bar. If you do it the other way round all the effort you put into undoing the bolt is taken up by the movement of the roll bar. Good luck..... and thanks to all of you for the advice in the forum. When I called Ford about a possible repair under warranty they happily told me my warranty ran out 3000 miles ago but would I like to book it in.... no thanks I'll have the parts department please !!!.