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SOmething tells me we have a Tojan on the site!! No one has denied that Ford Dealers spend thousands - usually on bonuses for technicians to rush jobs and bring in the dosh! He works at a dealers. And quite frankly, I find it insulting to suggest that because your not Ford trained you can't do the job as well as someone who is. I,m with Johnb80 on this one. Anyway as my Galaxy is basically a disguised VW I would prefer if FORD had their guys trained by VW. The stories and information on this site make it a no brainer - Ford Dealers in the main cannot be trusted - they are not skillede , not caring and ususally on ly interested in a profit. I am sure there are some honest Value for Money ones out there - We just have to find them. Lastly is it right that a dealer should advertise on this site? Jeeze

Thanks Gents when she comes back in I'll take a look.

Curious - My 2001 51 Plate does have dual Air Con - complete with Roof vents and the loss of the nearside window opener as the rear Air Con unit fits inthere. You learn something new every day!

SOmething tells me we have a Tojan on the site!! No one has denied that Ford Dealers spend thousands - usually on bonuses for technicians to rush jobs and bring in the dosh!

:o Thanks Chaps for the advice - I thought the garage had made a mistake! On another note - On the wife's 97 TDI it's coming up to 120K miles and will need the CAm belt done soon. Is there any way of finding the engine number out other than looking on the block? I have tried but it is unreadable - the engine number on the log book is just the VIN. I want to ensure I get teh correct parts nefore starting the job. :rolleyes: Cheers Jeeze

:rolleyes: Chaps I recently replaced the Aux belt on my wife's 97 TDI - All went well no problems. The belt has channels or grooves which match those on the pulleys. However, today I decided to look at my my MK11 TDI (115) and it appears that this is different. The belt appears to have grooves on both sides, in addition the belt routes differently. It doesn't go around the Air Con Compressor but is pressed against it. Is this right? I do have the Haynes manual but it doesn't mention this. My car is a 2001 (51) 115 TDI. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers Jeeze

Hi Chaps I was looking at HID kits and cmae across this site - http://www.h-i-d.co.uk/products1.shtml Thye claim that self levelling etc is only required on new build vehicles - upgrades do not require . Any comments? :(

Hi When they fitted my Nokia kit the "black " box was fitted just above the cassette unit. They aslo removed the CC unit as well - but it all went back in OK.

Look at WWW.GSFCARPARTS.com or give them all call

It's really easy. Basically you remove the glovebox lid - then look to the right and you will see the pack on the side of the heater blower. One Torx type screw and a connector later and that's that.

I had three windscreens go like this on my 1997 TDI - All started in the right hand corner and slowly expanded. When I had the new screen put in the guys removed tow plastic wedge things which so far (8 months) has cleared the problem. Sorry - that's all I have!

:lol: Thanks Guys - the new resistor pack arrived today - took about 10 mins to fit and now all is in order. Thanks again Gary

Thanks Guys I'll let you know how I get one Cheers

Can someone please advise me. On my wife's 1997 TDI the front heater motor only seems to work on 1 & 4. Is this controlled by a fuse or a relay or is it a motor fault. The Handbook seems to suggest a relay in under the bonnet - but that relay box only has one relay. Confused of Bournemouth!

I am considering replacing the cam belt on my 1997 TDI - I have the Haynes manual and also the TIS but don't have the tools to lock the camshaft etc - Does anyone know where these can be bought at a resonable price or hired - I live in Bournemouth.

I had this on my first Galaxy - and after being quoted

I Would be interested - I have a 1997 TDI with 115K miles and the clutch may well need changing soon.

I need to buy new wiper baldes but have been quoted in excess of