marty16610

Yeah i suppose

Hi again.Got to change stat at weekend (see "cold hose" ),while looking to see how big a job it is i found the bottom rad hose has been rubbing against the intercooler hose and has nearly worn through.Has any one else had this problem?if not have a look u might have.Ive cut a piece of old rad hose and wrapped it round bottom hose to temporarily protect it till i do stat.Anyone know where i can get a new hose from, Fords want nearly

Measured old belt should b 25mm only 23.5mm plus 4mm split across it, someone upstairs likes me this week lol :huh: :(

Ok m8 thanks for that :huh:

thanks for that m8 wont be doing more than 40 anyway. Was going to change coolant as not sure how long its been in there.Cheers to all :huh: ;) :(

Finished doing belt and engine started first spin only thing is new belt runs in slightly different position on pulleys than old one any reason for this? (ford belt and tensioner fitted)

Finances dictate i cant do pump and stat for a week,will i do any harm using car for short journeys (school run shopping etc) I think its been like it for a while anyway. CHEERS ALL

Cheers m8 much appreciated.Thanx to Justice too

Got mine from ebay just go for one with good feedback.

What about disconnecting battery b4 starting?????

Realised i done timing belt without disconnecting battery,should i disconnect it b4 starting engine to clear ecu memory and let it relearn values. Not having a good day.

While doing the timing belt i thought i would spin the water pump pulley to see if there is any sound of water swooshing,couldnt hear any so I'm assuming the blades have fell off so going to get a new pump and stat next week. What antifreeze do i need, usually use bluecol in my previous cars but not sure with galaxy's as everything seems critical (oil, antifreeze etc) Got blue/green in there at moment.

Just been out side AGAIN,cleaned edge of flywheel with long cotton buds (don't take the p**s) now i can see a definite stamp mark lined up with a pointer in the hole looking down.What does the mark look like?

Stupid question but is that vertical flat edge or horizontal looking down into hole??

Totally agree about being a pig of a job, thinking of all the labour charge i am saving is keeping me smiling (at the moment). What does the timing mark look like all i have found is a small raised bump on the upper face behind the ring gear,sorry about vague discription.Cheers :unsure:

Hi folks please help. I'm doing my timing belt (1.9 TDi 1999) I've set the engine up on TDC camshaft bar and pump locking pin in place but i cant see the timing mark on the flywheel i am using a mirror and a torch (stupid place for an inspection hole if you ask me) but i cant see the flywheel mark. Until i see the mark is lined up i ain't taking the old belt off.Engine was running perfect so dont think timing is out.The old belt has got a big split in it so doing it just in time.Anyone got a tip on how to see this flywheel mark.many thanks.

check the roll restrictor between engine and front subframe the bolt can shear through.also check gear box oil level,engine mounts,suspension joints.

Stand in front and look down at your radiator fan/s the starter motor is on the front of the gearbox bell housing, best removed from underneath.

Will change it at the weekend and let u know what i find.Many thanks all :huh:

Hi m8, I thought of that but she only takes 5-10 Min's to warm up.I have read elsewhere on this forum from someone who reckons their bottom hose is always cold because these engines are very "thermal efficient" unquote.I haven't ruled out the stat yet though.

Hi people.Only bought my Galaxy 2 weeks ago,i have never owned a diesel before but have spent my working life as a mechanic/fitter but i can't work this out.Vehicle is a TDi Zetec 1999,50k on clock,Full dealer service history and runs sweet as a nut BUT whenever i use it no matter how far i drive the bottom rad hose is always cold.It doesn't overheat (temp gauge sits between O and R on the gauge,heater always blows HOT all the time,starts first spin every morning etc.If the water pump has gone the heater wouldn't blow hot? if the stat was stuck shut it would overheat? Maybe its me being a plonker and not being used to the runnings of these VW lumps but this is bugging the hell out of me.Im doing the timing belt and tensioner at the weekend so any pointers in the right direction will be much appreciated.CHEERS :huh:

hitchhiker-I changed the coolant temp sensor (NOT the TEMP GAUGE SENDER).Its located in a plastic outlet on the upper face of the front of the block. Quite easy to do,if you disconnect the breather pipe that runs down the front of the block you can get to it easier.Disconnect wiring plug,remove securing clip and GENTLY pull sensor from housing.If you can insert new sensor as old one is removed you only loose a very small amount of coolant,otherwise drain down to below sensor level.Remember to renew sealing ring.This sensor also determines the glow plug preheat timing.Cost

Parked my 99 tdi on friday.Went to Blackpool for the weekend (hire car),when i switched the ignition on Monday one of the rad fans started running.As the engine was stone cold i was a bit surprised to say the least.I have changed the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor and so far it hasnt happened again.Hope this helps u.Cheers