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  1. Dear all

     

    I decided to upgrade my minivan to the latest model MK5 with Swivel n Go Seats etc still 2.8 CRD as much as I would love to own 3.8 V6 the Road TAX on them is crazy.  

    With the MK4 Diesel I experienced few issues mainly cold start problems, or engine cut out when I was accelerating fast - but I managed to fix them all and car is awesome, but I booth (non runner - engine starting problems) the latest model and its coming today, and just wanted to ask those who owned MK4 before MK5 are there are similar problems that I can came across or is there is less of them and other issues are now involved? 

     

    The new car shape is more square from the older model, does that affects MPG?

     

    Is Gearbox better from MK4? 

     

    We use our minivan regular for Europe trips .

     

    All opinions are welcome.

     

     

  2. Not 100% sure about the wire but I think that you should be able to adjust that.

     

    But Handbrake shoes have got a small gear on the bottom that you must turn and set it in the right place.

    Usually I lift the rear of the car (on the beam in the middle) turn the Handbrake gear adjuster until I struggle to turn the wheel with bear hands but still can do it.

     

    Then when you pull the leaver in cabin you will get best results.

     

    I ended up changing the complete mechanism (shoes, springs etc) only £30 on eBay but at least passed it MOT and is working fine.

    There is a video on YT of the guy who shows how to access the gear that I'm talking about. You will need short driver and some Oil or WD40.

     

    Good Luck

  3. I'm really bad with electrical issues, can do mechanics only :(

    Don't know about your skills, but it is always worth it to find local electrically minded guy who can have a look at it - I'm sure there is a lot of Lithuanians or Polish guys around you , and they love Voyagers (Just like me) for a return trips to Poland.

     

    Other pair of eyes may see what your can't, maybe rat or mouse cut the wire, you never know.

     

    Try to replace/clean the indicator/lights/etc shifter...

     

    Question:

     

    Does your engine is cutting of on the idle or when you accelerate, and trying to build up a speed?

  4. Hi all I'm upgrading my MPV to the latest model :wub:  so decided that I will list my old baby here before elsewhere.

     

    Ok It is 2006 model with high mileage  near 190k miles RHD UK model

    Reg: KR55 ZFY

     

    -Silver Grand with Stow&Go with Grey Leather

    -DVD player with remote plus Module/USB to play any Divix, avi, mp4 etc  or MP3 with additional remote

     

    Car is mechanically in very good condition I had him since March 2016 with under 140k on the clock.

     

    Most of the repair I did myself  apart from the Gearbox rebuild that I paid for £1600

     

    Ok so here is the list of the jobs that I did on the car, all backed up by invoices from Europ Car  Parts mainly

     

    - New Cambelt & Water pump at 170k miles

    - Gearbox rebuilder by specialists at 160l miles (Got invoice etc)

    - New front Shocks and top bushes with bearings

    - New front Stabilizer bushes and links

    - New Suspension arms (Wishbones)

    - New Starter Motor

    - New Glow plugs

    - New Rod ends

    - New Bosch Rail pressure Valve

    - New Intake pressure sensor (Bosch)

    - New Alternator pulley (Genuine)

    - New Power St belt & Aux Belt

    - New Air-Con Condenser & Dryer

    - All Four tires in very good condition plus Set of Winter tyres (1,5 old Fulda with Rims) - All recently Balanced Tracked etc.

    - All Callipers refurbished with new pistons

    - New pads and discs all round (Bremo)

    - New Handbrake Line with new Shoes, springs etc (works as it should)

    - Oil, Fuel, Air Filters changed every 7500miles

    - 2 sets of keys, manual book, Folder with all invoices.

    - New rear N/S Bearing Hub with ABS sensor (£150 that was ! )

     

    MOT August 2019

     

    - Has bot a tow bar, roof bars all you need for perfect continental trip.

     

    Did had some issues in the past with engine cutting off or problems with cold start  but it is all past and car starts first time even in -20 and does not cut of the engine at all.

     

    Really nice to drive, does not pull or shakes when you do 100mph (in Germany) goes as it should - lovely drive.

     

    I paid for the car back in 2016 £2600 as it was then spend a small fortune on it but did serve very well, did 10-15 trips to and back from Poland with Kids and never let us down.

     

    Body work is overall good, pew marks as you would expect due to the age but I will give him a good polish before it will go in to the new hands.

     

    All electrics works 100%, doors, windows, Air-Con Ice cold, Heated Seats.

     

     

    Give me a call or Text me if interested 07526162819 or msg me here.

     

    I will try to put some pictures later.

     

    PRICE: £2,999  worth every penny.

    Location :  Peterborough

     

     

     

  5. I have completed the task

     

    -timing belt kit

    - new water pump

     

    I used one of the black pins for my 2006 CRD 2.8 on the crank behind the starter.

     

    And used difrent technic to put the timing belt on from what autoshaman showed on YouTube.

     

    Basicly I placed the belt on tensioner first and then I moved up and pushed it in on the top gear. (Much easier)

     

     

    My old belt was full of cracks, so I have changed it just in time, and all other bearings were worned and loud as you would expect after 6 years of constant use.

     

    Now engine runs much better.

     

    Next job clean EGR

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