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New strainer fitted and no difference to the symptom noise but shifting between gears is crisp. Next step is a full on oil change, so far have added fluid to the existing using the change by dilution method,

Will do a full fluid change plus strainer and report the results

Fluid cold and engine running when reinserting the cleaned dipstick and pulling out again the oil appears to thinly coat the dipstick up to hot maximum level but is that the real level? Will get tranny hot and check again .. the end of dipstick had a large drop on the end, probably just fluid...

Hello uHu appreciate the reply, it’s 4 speed 2001

Hi everyone I’ve owned my 100 for half a year or so 95k miles on the clock, a few minor repairs since buying it . nothing major. EGR block and driven about 5000 miles since For a few months now have noticed an unusual sound phenomenon coming from the transmission from accelerating between...

Glad nobody hurt and all safe, as one guy said one day a campfire tale but you do feel connected and proud of preparing for an expedition so feel for you Byron. Appreciate the detail of events and the help from fellow travellers, but you are alive today. A reminder to us all about safety.

Yes echo some of that, the half shaft seal, Bosch batteries, but after 10 years the reliability has been excellent and if had thrown money at some problems that would have been wasted .. But with a problem like sponge brake pedal and brake hydraulics generally.. The genuine part is preffered ...

thanks Paul, some things best bought from dealership but some parts must achieve quality standards its a case of finding them, £470 for a master cylinder without trying to find a cheaper alternative is as reckless and buying one for £35 from ECP .. did you get by with those items you had...

Hello All, same problem on my 80, I figure it deserves a brake overhaul since the pedal does slowly sink very low, despite much bleeding .. however just quote by Toyota £470 and after a few purchases from roughtrax so far found their stuff good quality I did hear of a dealer selling at good...

Hello im from Suffolk and owned my VX80 for about 10years and still proud of it, reached that age of 22years ('94 registered) where overhauls are necessary and new paint would improve its looks . Done the BEB in my driveway, the pin mod for centre difflock switch , bespoke side exhaust and new...

thanks Shayne, is that for the new MC? the top end of the hydraulic system will still have air and that may make its way to the ABS unit, unless theres a way to isolate the MC for easy bleeding, ive read about bench bleeding ..

Hello all I think this is my first post and need advice .. I had the misfortune last year of air getting into ABS pump when replacing a corroded brake pipe on a Ford Galaxy Mk1, despite using VCDS to actuate the motors/servos inside the pump to bleed them I ended up scrapping the car though it...