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 Oil leak between diff & Haldex? |
MRRover75
 10th Jul 2025 11:37 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 535 · Subject: Oil leak between diff & Haldex? |
There are 2 options (as allready mentioned)
1. The seal / O-ring between the Haldex and diff housing. - The seal surface tends to corrode after many years and make this seal leak. Should basically ... |
| Diff Overhaul |
MRRover75
27th May 2025 5:03 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1254 · Subject: Diff Overhaul |
Haha, Its actually my picture you stole 
I walked down your path some years ago. I have now done 18 of those. Good work 
It all started here, but you have probably read the thread already ; ... |
| Clatter/ticking sound during de-acceleration - swirls? |
MRRover75
27th May 2025 4:59 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1644 · Subject: Clatter/ticking sound during de-acceleration - swirls? |
Car sold.... Issue passed on to another owner...
Replaced by an 2008 2.2 Izmir Blue with 150000miles on the clock. Will probably start over with the issues I resolved on the old one 5 years back to ... |
| Clatter/ticking sound during de-acceleration - swirls? |
MRRover75
15th May 2025 10:25 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1644 · Subject: Clatter/ticking sound during de-acceleration - swirls? |
By coincidence I found my old thread when searching this issue. Had totally forgot that I posted this earlier and kind of surprized that it has been so long ago...
Nothing has been done.
The ticki ... |
| That dreaded power steering issue |
MRRover75
15th May 2025 10:19 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 9546 · Subject: That dreaded power steering issue |
Seems like a good place to start. Will order a new reservoir.
I checked all tubes yesterday, but could not see anything obvious. I cleaned them thoroughly and will monitor for dampness.
There is ... |
| That dreaded power steering issue |
MRRover75
14th May 2025 9:10 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 9546 · Subject: That dreaded power steering issue |
Hi all,
No intention of hijacking this thread, but guess its ok to ask PAS related issues here!?
For a few months ago, mine (-07) started to generate a PAS whine when warm. Mileage now 225.000 m ... |
| Rattle when cold |
MRRover75
3rd Jan 2025 8:20 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 1583 · Subject: Rattle when cold |
| Try changing the alternator pulley! They have an internal one-way bearing that seizes with time, causing excessive knocking/vibration. |
| My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
MRRover75
26th Nov 2024 2:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 107 · Views: 78529 · Subject: My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
Hi all,
Just an update and a great excuse to bump this thread
Luckily, the diff I rebuilt in the beginning of this thread is still running smoothly and in daily use. Many miles has been cove ... |
| Drive without rear drive shafts? |
MRRover75
14th Nov 2024 8:09 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 557 · Subject: Drive without rear drive shafts? |
The rear hubs needs at least the stub end of a driveshaft fitted in them to 'stop the wheel bearings collapsing', are absolutely correct!
Except for this, remove prop shaft, diff and the rest of the ... |
| auto vs. manual differences? |
MRRover75
12th Nov 2024 11:53 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 879 · Subject: auto vs. manual differences? |
Hi,
Rear diffs the same.
PTU is not the same for Auto/manual.
Prop shaft, I am not sure. In my far memory I think there are two types here?? |
| Strange central locking issue |
MRRover75
12th Nov 2024 11:48 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 4834 · Subject: Strange central locking issue |
Hi all,
Just a quick report back. It might be to early to conclude, but so far things looks good. The earlier daily fob #1 has been stoved away in an RFID bag and tin can since Thursday. I have rep ... |
| Strange central locking issue |
MRRover75
6th Nov 2024 10:03 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 4834 · Subject: Strange central locking issue |
OK, Thanks. Will get one on my way home from work today. Pretty cheap  |
| Strange central locking issue |
MRRover75
6th Nov 2024 8:34 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 4834 · Subject: Strange central locking issue |
| For the two last posts.... That may be a good approach. Yesterday, the car unlocked when I walked towards it after work, with the fob in my pocket. So, buttons might be the case. Both fobs are stored ... |
| Strange central locking issue |
MRRover75
5th Nov 2024 12:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 4834 · Subject: Strange central locking issue |
| Same with both fobs. Both are the originals, but casing has been replaced. |
| Strange central locking issue |
MRRover75
5th Nov 2024 11:19 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 4834 · Subject: Strange central locking issue |
| Fully aware of the "global opening" function, but this has happened several times without any long depressing on the fob... That's the mystery! |
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